Comanche lawmakers claim retirement bill snookered them
Three Comanche County legislators say they were tricked into supporting a broad state legislator retirement plan and urge Gov. Hall to veto or amend it next session. Lawton reps Lindstrom and Davis and Geronimo's Beznoska blame last minute rush and say they did not grasp the bill’s full impact.
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Comanche County
David Hall
Jack Lindstrom
Don Davis
Lawton
Gordon Beznoska
Geronimo
Constitution Press
J. Fred Ferrell
D-Elgin
al Terrill
Jim
Oklahoma City
Clem McSpadden
Dchelsea
Rodger Randle
D-Owasso
Hall
Lawmakers Decry Last Day Bill Passage In Oklahoma
Senators Lindstrom and Davis blasted the final day method used to pass a pension bill. They said the measure was not printed for review and that its broad effects were hidden in a late, hastily titled act. Nichols proposed new rules to ensure conference reports are printed and accessible five days before floor action.
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Lindstrom
Oklahoma
al Nichols
D-Wewoka
House
Senate
Judge Seeks Lifting Of Restraining Order In War Origins Series
The New York Times asked federal Judge Murray Gurfein to lift the restraining order on its Vietnam war origins series. Attorney Alexander Bickel argued readers are deprived of the Times while the Washington Post uses similar documents for a broader audience of 45 clients via the News Service. The Post contends its piece cannot harm national defense and notes the Pentagon study found no U.S. Saigon connivance to block elections in 1955. Gurfein denied a bid by lawyers for 27 Cons.
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The
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Times
Alexander M. Bickel
Murray I. Gurfein
U.S. District Court
the Times
Post
Washington Post-Los Angeles Times
Gurfein
United States
Pentagon
Saigon
Vietnam
Bickel
Associated Press
United Press International
State May Lose Highway Funds
The fiscal 1972 highway aid to Oklahoma is estimated near $52 million for the current year, with a potential 10 percent cut exceeding $5 million. A government source called Oklahoma’s 1968 law “not worth a damn” to the public, remarking on its failure to meet federal requirements.
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Oklahoma
Striking Miners Reluctantly Return To Work Across Regions
In a rapid end to a five day walkout that idled up to 50 000 miners across five states, miners returned to the midnight shift Sunday after UMW President Boyle faced a possible contempt ruling. District 2 reported 6 500 of 13 500 idle, while District 17 saw two reopened mines shut again by pickets.
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W. Va
UMW
W.A
Tony” Boyle
U.S. District Court
Gerhard Gessell
Washington
Beun
West Virginia
Gessell
Boyle
Beckley
James Leeber
Leeber
Brutal slayings at North Augusta motorcycle club headquarters
Two men, Tommy Bolen and William Wolfe, were found slain with throats cut and beaten. Two women, Connie Young and Fay Cato, were critically injured with slashed throats but not beaten. Police suspect a motorcycle gang fight. tires on two cars were deflated and caps removed.
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S.C
Tommy Bolen
Aiken
William Martin
Wolfe
Chesapeake
Connie Young
Fay Cato
Bolen
Dixie Dragons
Mildred Wall
Aiken County
Heat wave hits Southwest Oklahoma with 100 degree temps
Sunny and hot forecast for Southwest Oklahoma with highs near 102 degrees today and Saturday. Dry southwest winds 12 to 22 mph push temperatures up while overnight lows fall to the mid 70s.
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Oklahoma
Waurika Reservoir ceremony to feature House Speaker Carl Albert
City officials and state leaders prepare for a groundbreaking at the Waurika Reservoir site. Principal speaker Carl Albert, 3rd District congressman, set to speak at 12:30 p.m. Others expected include U S Senators Bellman and Harris, Gov. Hall, and Fort Sill representative Col N W Harris. Local dignitaries Jim Warkentin and Don Whitaker also slated to attend.
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Carl Albert
Waurika
U.S
Henry Bellman
Fred Harris
David Hall
Tom Steed
Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson
Stephens Counties
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Neal
Conservancy Board
E. G. Hahney
Chamber
Col. N. W. Harris
Fort Sill
Lawton
Don Whitaker
Chamber of Commerce Water Committee
Comanche County
Waurika Jaycees
Academic prodigy surprises college board with top scores
A tousled-haired 17 year old from N J has impressed educators with record scores on college board tests. A Sula alumna recalls his early reading and dictionary interest while his teacher notes his curiosity and diligence.
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E*toxTows
N. J
Public Invited To Sit Show At Fort Sill
Public event opens at 9 40 am at Mow Way House on Fort Sill West. Saturdays show marks first Air Force supported display in two years with aircraft arriving from Texas Florida and South. The 20th Buffalo Barbecue at Lake Quanah Parker hosted by Lawton Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.
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Fort Sill
Texas
Florida
Lake Quanah Parker
Lawton
Plymouth
England
Royal Navy
Mayor Bentley Drowns While Fishing in Colorado Creek
ST EL MO COLORADO AP Mayor Wilson J Bentley of Stillwater Oklahoma drowned while hip-boat fishing in a creek east of ST EL MO. Fast current pulled him about a half mile downstream. Bentley was professor and head of OSU School of Industrial Engineering and Management and had served as mayor less than 14 months.
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ST. Elmo
Colorado
Wilson J. Bentley
Stillwater
Okla
Here
Bentley
Oklahoma State University
School of Industrial Engineering and Management
House Appropriations Panel OKs 12 Billion Farm and Environment Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 12 billion dollar fiscal year bill for agriculture environmental and consumer protection programs. It allocates 5.2 billion for agriculture 932.8 million for rural development 3.1 billion for environmental protection and 2.76 billion for consumer protection and services. Notable items include 3.6 billion to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation and a 216 million increase in Rural Electrification Administration loans.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Nixon
House
Commodity Credit Corporation
Environmental Protection Agency
Rural Electrification Administration
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