House Poised To Start Rogers Impeachment Action
The Oklahoma House prepared to vote on proposed impeachment articles against Secretary of State John Rogers after delays over article submission. The plan centers on bribery solicitation tied to a 1971 liquor petition and incompetence with a potential second charge for a $22,000 campaign donation report.
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Jim Fried
Oklahoma City
Fried
Bill Willis
D-Tahlequah
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Ron Shotts
R Moore
Convicts Seize Granite Reformatory Building In Grievance Protest
A small group of inmates at Granite Reformatory seized nine hostages and occupied the educational building as they drew up grievances. Officials said 62 inmates were involved, eight teachers and one corrections officer were held, while the rest remained in cells. Governor Bo ren’s aides and state officials prepared to travel to Granite to take charge, with the prison remaining mostly quiet.
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Sam Hammons
David Boren
Oklahoma City
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John Grider
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Grider
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Roger Webb
Robert Mitchell
Rob Pyron
Israel Cuts Troop Deployment Near Suez Canal
Israel completed a thinning of forces near the Suez Canal and warned cuts could reverse if Egypt acts hostile. Shimon Peres and Yigal Allon framed the move as a step to ease tension while keeping options open against future aggression.
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Duncan Police Quell Rowdy Crash Crowd
A six car pileup at Second and Main in Duncan sparked a riot as about 200 people hurled billiard balls and bottles at officers. Two injured seriously, four with minor injuries, and one officer struck. Suspects included David Calhoun and Stacy Williams, with the crash leading to a larger disturbance.
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Dennis Lang Duncan
Tommy Lynch
University Hospital
Oklahoma City
Katy Marie Boehmer
Medical Center Hospital
Dale Anderson
David Calhoun
Marion
Stacy Williams
Fort Sill
Ford urges full defense budget and energy program
President Ford urged Congress to approve the $94 billion defense budget for the coming fiscal year and push a decade long energy program. He spoke at the U.S. Military Academy graduation at Michie Stadium after talks with European leaders, stressing resolve and a strong defense posture to world observers.
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Weather Outlook for Lawton Tonight and Thursday
Tonight expect mild low near 65 with a 30 percent chance of rain and gusty southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Thursday should reach about 90 under fair to partly cloudy skies with no precipitation forecast.
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Lawton school cited by Coleman as model for integration
Chicago sociologist James Coleman praises a Lawton Oklahoma program for children of working parents as a racially balanced school. He argues that positive incentives and attractive programs, not court orders, are needed to sustain integration. See page 44.
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Chicago
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National Observer
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Observer
Lawton
Okla
Douglass
Battle of the Mosquitoes Rages in Lawton
Lawton battles a flood of mosquitoes after recent rains with fogging, larvacide, and spraying in waterlogged areas. City-County Health Director Dr Charles Green urges residents to empty containers and help curb breeding as crews work to reduce nuisance and trap mosquitoes with light traps.
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Lawton
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New Look Sunday Comics Debut with Born Loser
The Sunday Constitution adds a fresh lineup in its comic section including The Born Loser, Flinstone themed entries, Beetle Bailey, Moon Mullins, Hi and Lois, Frank and Ernest, Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, and Rick O’Shay. New features This Week In Astrology and Johnny Wonder join puzzles and nature stories for youngsters as older comics make way.
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Beetle Bailey
Moon Mullins
Hi and
Lois
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Ernest
Barney Google
Snuffy Smith
Rick O’shay
Johnny Wonder
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