LURA OK approves land sale for new bank building plan
LURA OKs land sale for a new bank building and outlines bid plans with a pre bid conference set for August 14 and bid opening August 29. After evaluation by LURA HUD and railroad officials the contract will be awarded September 8. Also approves park dedication and design contracts for Civic Center upgrades.
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Lura OK
Associated General Contractors of
Oklahoma
LURA
HUD
27Th
28Th Streets
Cameron
Naval air strikes and dikes: Vietnam War briefing
U S Navy and air forces report 270 tactical strikes against North Vietnam with coastal defense sites near Vinh and Haiphong region attacked. Bombing destroyed storage areas ware houses and a railroad bridge while sinking barges. Hanoi radio claims dike damage near Hiep Ca and Nan Hung. In Quang Tri fighting, 20 000 Saigon troops press to retake the province with 114 North Vietnamese killed and 41 weapons captured. Eight Viet Namese killed in Hue and a helicopter crash southeast of Quang Tri.
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North Vietnam
U.S. Command
U.S
Navy
Vinh
Tonkin Gulf
Hanoi
Haiphong
Chung Hau
Mai Thinh
Hiep Ca
Nan Hung
Radio
South Vietnam
Saigon
Quang Tri Province
Quang Tri
Quang Tri City
Saigon Command
Hue
McGovern picks Eagleton as running mate. Oklahoma reactions
At a convention speech Albert, chairman of the 1968 convention, endorsed McGovern and pledged House support for the next president. Oklahoma leaders welcomed Eagleton as a strong choice and noted their shared four year friendship and commitment to law and dignity.
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Albert
McGovern
House
White House
America
Oklahoma
Eagleton
Hall
Sen. McGovern
Mid- America
County Courthouse Plans Detailed With Multistory Layout
The proposal outlines a new courthouse with ground level jail facilities including separate quarters for women men and mentally disturbed inmates. Other spaces include sheriff and VA offices, district courtrooms on floors four and five, a district attorney’s office law library and court clerk on fifth floor, and a central elevator penthouse. Existing courthouse from 1939 remains in use during construction, with past bond rejection noted in 1966.
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Sheriff's Department
Veterans Administration
Corrections
Civil Defense
White
McGovern Castle in the Air as Miami Beach Conveys
Miami Beach hosts a bustling convention with Republicans arriving to a crowded scene. Taxi drivers praise GOP tipping while merchants report mixed sales and traffic jams. McGovern supporters forecast triumph but face a difficult foundation for November.
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Flamingo Park
Miami
Chamber of Commerce
Miami Beach
Convention Hall
Atlantic City
McGovern
Thoreau
Sen. McGovern
Antiwars Indicted Over Conspiracy Plans at Miami Beach
The six antiwar veterans face charges of conspiracy with maximum five year penalties. Indictments allege they planned fire teams to target police stations and stores in Miami Beach and to use hazardous devices and weapons on various dates. A grand jury recessed until Aug 8 while more arrests on contempt of court were made.
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U.S. Atty
Jack Carrouth
Legal Defense Fund
Judy Peterson
Gainesville
Miami Beach
U.S. Dist
David L. Middlebrooks
Chicago
Eagleton Nomination Secure Early In McGovern Campaign
McGovern moved to name Eagleton as running mate with early signals and a key meeting of top strategists. Fauntroy and Clay described four criteria for the choice including Catholic faith and national appeal as others weighed rivals. Press events were delayed as final consultations continued through the afternoon.
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McGovern
Eagleton
Frank Manckiewicz
MacGovern
Jean Westwood
Democratic National
Clay
Rep
Walter Fauntroy
District of Columbia
Kenneth Gibson
Newark
N.J
California
Willie Brown
Fauntroy
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Landrieu
Kevin White
Boston
Woodcock
Askew
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
White
Heat Wave Eases in Lawton Southwest Oklahoma
The U S Weather Bureau reports a weak cold front will move in tonight bringing cooler temperatures and fair to partly cloudy skies. Highs today near 102 with lows around mid 70s and southwest winds 8 to 16 mph. Saturday's high in the low 90s. Thursday’s high was 100 and low 71.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
U.S
Mattie Beal Home sale move advances preservation effort
A local effort to preserve the 1910 Mattie Beal Payne home at Fifth and Summit gains momentum as a proposed outright sale to support preservation plans. Hospital officials discuss price and maintenance options with historical society and Museum of the Great Plains leaders. The group, after months of meetings, began fundraising with a first $101 on the table.
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Miles
Norman Loftin
Ila Mae Allsman
Fifth and
Summit
Mattie Beal Payne
Lawton
Southwestern Oklahoma Historical Society
Museum of the Great Plains
SOHS
Southwestern
Oklahoma
Museum of the
Miles, Wells
Jennie McCutcheon
Lattimore
Gillett Griswold
Fort Sill
Hugo Corwin
Prairie Lore
The
Cedric Caldwell
Henry Havlik
Aline Lowry
Bonita Harris
City Council mulls revenue sharing plans and advisory panel
City officials held a closed session to discuss revenue sharing options with federal funds. Mayor and council members reviewed general and community development forms, projected funding, and a 21 member citizens advisory committee with ward representation and subcommittees to shape goals and priorities.
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Walker
U. S. House
U.S. Senate
Philippines adopts harsh drug law with life or death penalties
A new Philippine law imposes life imprisonment or death on manufacturers of illicit drugs, signaling a drastic tightening of penalties. Officials say the measure aims to curb drug trafficking amid ongoing enforcement campaigns.
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Philippines
Multiple U S Briefs Edge Into National News
William L. Calley Sr. dies after a diabetes related coma following a son’s visit. William T. Riley of the AEC is placed on indefinite leave over allegations of personal debts and borrowed funds. A Greyhound bus crash near Memphis leaves 3 dead and 16 injured. Courage Party plans to back Wallace on the presidential ballot. An Afton School District audit uncovers a 105000 dollar shortfall amid embezzlement charges against a local banker.
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Atomic Energy Commission
William T. Riley
AEC
AFTON
Okla
Genevieve Craig
Ben T. Owens
Miami
Board of Education
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