Rickenbacker Dies Reflecting on Aces and War
The obituary recalls Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, America's ace of aces in World War I. It notes his 21 German planes and five observation balloons shot down, his fearless flying in primitive planes, and his famous encounter with the Red Baron. He quips that heroism in war should not be taken too seriously.
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Rickenbacker
France
America
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
Ace of Aces
Secretary of War
BI7
South Pacific
Samoa
Refuges Face Pressure Over Wildlife Policy Changes
Oklahoma officials demand public hearings as the U S Bureau shifts to a nationwide wildlife activity program at refuges. Governor Hall and lawmakers criticize the stealthy rollout and urge transparency while officials in Lawton cite conflicting briefings on implementation plans for the Wichita Mountains Refuge.
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Pulliam
Bureau
Lynn Greenwalt
Greenwalt
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Public figures urge openness on wildlife refuge policy
Oklahoma officials and lawmakers pressed for disclosure over a new refuge policy affecting Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Governor Hall urged congressional inquiry while planning meetings with Lawton officials to discuss impacts on camping, recreation and tourism at the site. Rickenbacker’s wartime exploits and aviation career are noted in a biographical passage.
Panel Will Mall Tavern Proposal In Lawton Zoning Review
Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet at City Hall 2:30 p m Tuesday to discuss amendments to tavern zoning ordinances and four administrative rezoning requests. It will also revisit a prior LMAPC decision on Carey Johnson Oil Co self service gas at 2359 W Gore Blvd and consider zoning changes for several properties including Gore Boulevard blocks east of 5200 6000 and Skyline Road area.
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Lawton Metropolitan
LMAPC
Carey Johnson Oil Co
W. Gore Blvd
Hijackers Maintain Hold as West Germany Code Message Is Shared
Four hijackers keep control of 139 passengers aboard jumbo 444 in 100 degree heat. A coded message from West Germany urged release of hostages and questioned the hijackers plans. Japan Air Lines officials and Dubai officials sought talks while Israel and Japan parity remained unclear.
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West Germany
Karachi
Federal Republic of Germany
Japan Air Lines
Shizuo Assada
Dubai
Amsterdam
Israel
Kozo Okamoto
Tel Aviv
Okamoto
AIM Leader Vernon Bellecourt Arrives After Bond Release
Vernon Bellecourt former American Indian Movement leader arrived in Tulsa after Chicago bond posting of 10000 dollars He planned talks with Oklahoma AIM leaders about shortening the AIM national convention set to begin Wednesday at White Oak Oklahoma northeast of Tulsa.
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Tulsa
Okla
Vernon Bellecourt
Chicago
Bellacourt
Oklahoma
Madison Square Garden Concerts Raise Gross in 1972 Season
New York reports MSG earned about $4 million from rock concerts in spring 1972, a gain of over $15 million compared with 1971. The figure highlights the garden’s growing appeal to major acts amid a record-setting year for live music.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Oklahoma Crash Injures Four Children and Mother
Traffic collision on Oklahoma 9 near I 35 injures Marvin 10 in extremely critical and Kevin 6 in good condition as Glenda Jo Wilson 30 of Washington Oklahoma and three others are hospitalized. Larry G Wells 23 Ardmore and Wesley Treat 36 Norman drivers are not all injured. Another crash on I 40 in Okfuskee County involves Jack Donald Jones 37 Midwest City who crashes into a parked truck after losing control of his motorcycle.
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Treat
Jack Donald Jones
Midwest City
Interstate 40
Okfuskee County
Lightning Sparks Fire Damages City Trailer
A Sunday night blaze at 2006 Williams trailer damaged the mobile home estimated at $2,000. Occupant Ted Cheat escaped unharmed as lightning apparently struck wiring outside and touched off the fire. Firemen from Station No. 3 fought the blaze for about 1 1/4 hours.
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Williams
Ted Cheat
Floyd McCaig
Preparation H delivers relief for hemorrhoidal itching
Doctors tested hundreds of patients and found Preparation H provides prompt temporary relief from burning and itching. The product also helps shrink hemorrhoidal swelling and is commonly recommended by physicians for their families.
Nixon aides face subpoena clash as Senate seeks White House tapes
Senate Watergate panel presses ahead with televised inquiry and hearings. Gordon Strachan, John Ehrlichman, and H R Haldeman are listed on the witness roster as disputes over White House records and the President’s appearance test the separation of powers. A July 7 rejection of appearing and surrendering papers sparked renewed demands for access to confidential tapes and documents.
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White House
Senate
Gordon Strachan
John D. Ehrlichman
H. R. Haldeman
Watergate Panel
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Nixon
North Carolina Democrat
Lawton Burglary Murders Leave Two Women Dead
police say robbery motive suspected in Letto killing though amount stolen unknown. Mrs. Glennan near Lawton was beaten to death with a hoe handle and a 20 pound log plank after surprising burglars at her home seven miles west. Mrs. Letzo died from multiple stab wounds and a knife found beside the body along with a toy pistol.
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Glennan
Lawton
Kiwanis Leader To Attend Meet In Lawton
Perry Goolsby lieutenant governor of the Texas Oklahoma Kiwanis District will attend the Great Plains Kiwanis Club meeting at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Cattleman’s Cafeteria. Officers elected last week include Reuben E. Brown president Douglas Converse vice president E L Scott treasurer and Gilbert Sage secretary.
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Kiwanis International
Perry Goolsby
Great Plains Kiwanis Club
Cattleman’s
Lawton
Reuben E. Brown
Douglas Converse
E. L. Scott
Gilbert Sage
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Atlanta
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Fla
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J. B. “Red” Carter
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Papeete
Tahiti
Los Angeles
Papeete Military Hospital
Washington
Haldeman
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Sean
Jason Wilson
Glenda Jo Wilson
Washington, Okla
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