Israel to Press Uganda Hijacking Complicity at UN
African and Arab delegates prepare for a Security Council debate on Israel's air hijack raid in Uganda. Israel plans to accuse Ugandan President Idi Amin of complicity with Palestinian and German hijackers. Israeli ambassador Herzog says Uganda part of the operation and predicts Israel's prestige rise in Africa. Rabin cabinet considers death penalty for terrorists to deter ransom attempts.
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Uganda Radio Claims 30 Enemy Planes Near Invasion
Uganda government radio said 30 aircraft, possibly Israeli or American, approached from Kenya to invade Uganda. No independent confirmation. the report followed the Entebbe raid by Israeli forces. It urged blood donation and vigilance against Western spies. Kenya papers defended the Israeli raid.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Uganda
Candidates Lodge State House Bids
Former Lawton police chief Alford Hennessee filed for the state House Dist. 63 post in Oklahoma City. Incumbent Don Davis in Dist. 12 also filed. Beznoska not seeking re election. Three Comanche County incumbents unopposed as filing nears close. Rosa Hines seeks re election as county clerk with Charley Macaire filing for clerk post.
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Coy Rogers
Don Duggans
Charley Macaire
Southwest Abstract
Rosa Hines
Thomson resignation accepted as council battles over policy
ITV Manager John Thomson resigned after a conflict over budget powers council policy and ethics. His departure makes him the fifth top city staffer to leave since the new City Council took office in May, drawing sharp comments from council members about morale and leadership.
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Queen Elizabeth praises British U S friendship in Washington visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Washington for a Bicentennial tour stop. President Ford welcomed the royal party as security and traffic were tightened at Andrews Air Force Base and along the motorcade route. The Queen stressed enduring Anglo American ties despite historical break.
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Thomas Rogers
Lawton Council Tightens Prostitution Penalties
Lawton City Council votes to remove under $100 fines for prostitution and set a 100 dollar minimum with jail time, seeks state change to create a court of record, and approves Fort Sill sewer rate hike from 50 cents to 1 75 per unit for Artillery Village.
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Don Aust
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Rust
Thomson
Fort Sill
Artillery Village
City Council backs ordinance targeting prostitution in Lawton
Police chief calls the anti prostitution directive a tool for law enforcement while court limitations remain the main hurdle. The ordinance establishes a 150 fine and 30 days jail, and a push to create a municipal court of record to allow stiffer penalties. Local officials cite increased activity on First and B Avenue and Fort Sill Boulevard, noting health risks and upticks in muggings and drug concerns. City Prosecutor Dan Brown notes prosecution challenges and the potential for repeat offenders to face jail time if cases go to trial.
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Robert Gillian
Gillian
Lawton
Cern
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B Avenue
Fort Sill Boulevard
Dan Brown
Brown
West Point Admits First Women Cadets
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point opens its doors to 118 women among 1,475 cadets. Cadets prepare for military drills while Brig. Gen. Ulmer stresses merit over background as the academy ends its all male era.
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ST Point
N.Y
Karen Anne Cecchini
Santa Maria
Calif
U.S
Congress
Brown gets 40 year term for Fort Sill slaying
Pfc Jessie M Brown, 23, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for first degree manslaughter in the February beating death of Pvt Michael John Perkins, 18, at Fort Sill. Co-defendant Roy L Bowman, 33, received 40 years to life after being convicted of second degree murder.
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Jessie M. Brown
Fort Sill
Brown
Michael John Perkins
Dist
Jack Brock
Roy L. Bowman
Brock
State Penitentiary
Bowman
Oklahoma
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Southwest Oklahoma Weather Forecast Through Thursday
Fair and hot conditions continue in Southwest Oklahoma with daytime highs in the mid-90s and overnight lows around the mid-60s. Tuesday’s high reached 83 degrees and the low 63 as officials forecast continued heat.
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Fugitive dog Tolamay traced to Porter home
Tolamay, a fugitive dog identified by owners Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Porter of 3 Arlington, was pictured on the Lawton Constitution front page as she eludes the city animal shelter. The half poodle remains at large, with owners vowing to persist in recapture efforts.
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