U S and Cuba to Exchange Diplomats After 16 Years
The United States and Cuba will exchange diplomats for the first time since 1961. State Department spokesman John Trattner Gail said the two sides agreed to exchange interest sections, with a formal announcement from the Carter administration later today. The move aims to renew ties with Fidel Castro's government, which broke off amid fears of exporting revolution in the region.
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Eyeglass Price Advertising Bill Hit by Senate Setback
The Oklahoma Senate passed the eyeglass price advertising bill’s author says the measure is likely dead for the year after a Thursday session vote. Page 5C.
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McGinnis Delivers In High Stakes Playoff Showdown
The playoff encounter centers on George McGinnis as the star and the dramatic chase for a decisive jump shot. A high tension atmosphere underscores the confrontation, reflecting classic theater in the NBA playoff saga.
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Independent Film to Film in Lawton This Summer
TV and movie actor David Carra dine leads an as yet untitled independent project planned to shoot in the Lawton area this summer. Page 11C.
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David Carradine
Oklahoma Methodist assigns pastors for state churches
Bishop Paul Milhouse read pastoral assignments at the 1977 Oklahoma Methodist Conference in Tulsa, detailing church appointments across Oklahoma including the Lawton area.
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Lawton
Paul Milhouse
Tulsa
Rosalynn Carter Faces Early Protest During Ecuador Visit
During Rosalynn Carter's Latin American tour she faced a hostile demonstration as about 150 students gathered nearby while she spoke with Ecuadorean officials. The scene occurred as she arrived in the city for diplomatic talks and reflects public tensions of the visit.
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Asteroid Barrage May Have Shaped Early Life Says Scientist
A national space agency scientist suggests that a swarm of giant asteroids struck Earth billions of years ago. The impacts may have influenced the development of life and planetary evolution.
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Vietnam lists 20 more Americans killed in Indochina war
In talks aimed at normalizing ties, Vietnam provided names of 20 missing Americans said to be killed in Indochina. Holbrooke noted remains may be found in Vietnam and identifications must be confirmed by the US Army lab in Hawaii before release.
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HUD Threatens Denial of Lawton Housing Funds Over OHFA Sponsor
HUD warned Lawton it may reject a $5.9 million third year community development grant unless the city approves the Oklahoma Housing Finance Authority as sponsor for Section 8 new construction. The decision impacts Downtown Urban Renewal, mall parking, drainage and related projects, with a public vote option possible.
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Billy V. Austin
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Jobless Rate Falls Near 7 Percent as Inflation Eases
May wholesale prices rose only 0.4 percent the smallest jump in 10 months and unemployment slipped to 6.9 percent the first sub 7 percent reading since November 1974. Employment rose by 400000 to 90.4 million while farm prices fell 2.3 percent easing food cost pressures.
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Traffic Mishaps Claim Two Lives
A pedestrian was killed in Oklahoma County after reportedly fleeing a car and running in front of a semi on Interstate 40 near Council Road. Jewel Janette De Land, 43, of Arnett died when her car overturned on U.S. 60 near Arnett and pinned her for eight hours.
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Ellis County
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Downtown Fire Destroys Vacant Building In Block F
Fire officials investigated a blaze that gutted a vacant building in the 300 block of F Avenue reported at 11 55 a m by Fred Roloff of Southwest Chemical Co Two off duty firefighters were injured by falling bricks and treated at Southwestern Hospital while five units fought to save adjacent businesses Bilingslea Lumber and Southwest Chemical A formal cause is sought as crews remain on site at 1 p m with damage estimates unavailable
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Gerald Abbott
Oklahoma Bill Expands Mental Health Treatment Options
Rep. Don Davis announces new Oklahoma commitment reforms to shorten Sanity hearings and allow out patient treatment or medication instead of only hospitalization. The law requires a licensed physician evaluation within 12 hours and aims to speed treatment while protecting mental health rights. It to take effect immediately and be signed by Gov. Boren.
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Chad Bledsoe
Weekend Warmth With Scattered Thunderstorms Forecast
The forecast projects partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Saturday with highs in the mid 90s and overnight lows near 70. Thursday's high was 4 degree, and the bow, 71, while the extended outlook shows scattered thundershowers Sunday and Monday then fair skies Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 and lows mostly in the 60s.
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