Riyadh publics witness first royal family execution
In Riyadh a 27 year old Saudi prince, nephew of King Faisal, was publicly executed by sword before about 6000 spectators near the government palace in Dir a Square. The oath and court sentence were confirmed by King Khaled after a Sharia trial.
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Saudi Arabia
Faisal
Allah Akbar
God Is
Faisal Ibn Musaed
Government Palace
Riyadh
Dira Square
Prince Salman
U.S
Beirut
Guilty Man Shoots Self Before Jury
An MDC engineer previously found guilty shot himself before the jury. Prosecutors described extortion payments of about $62 and $50,000 in home services to the defendant or family members. The extortion conviction followed.
Ford Names Callaway Campaign Leader and Forms Committee
President Forbes selected Georgia Republican Howard Callaway as campaign chairman with Dean Burch to head a short term advisory panel. The White House said the campaign committee will fund Ford travel and expenses, with some costs possibly charged to the Republican National Committee.
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Forbes
Georgia
Howard
Bo” ‘Callaway
Best
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Federal Elections Commission
Nessen
GOP
Dean Burch
Burch
Callaway
Army
Arizona
Ford
Nelsen
White House
Republican National Committee
Trade improves as U S balance of payments nears balance
The Commerce Department reports the U S balance of payments swung from a deficit of 475 million dollars in the first quarter to near balance, driven by a 1.8 billion dollar surplus in foreign trade and slower outflow of investment funds.
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Commerce Department
U.S
United States
Billing error doubles bills for 357 prefix in Lawton
Southwestern Bell blames a faulty billing computer for duplicate charges on May calls. About 7,500 Lawton customers with 357 numbers face two June bills, while those with prefixes 353 355 248 429 or 246 are unaffected. If overpaid, July bill will credit the excess. new bills show time of calls and duration. Hooper promises correction and notes wide rollout of the new format.
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Bell
Lawton
Bob Hooper
Southwestern Bell
Hooper
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Indira Gandhi backed by Congress as indispensable leader
Across regions AP reports Congress in New Delhi declares Indira Gandhi indispensable for India's future. In Oklahoma City AP notes Corrections Board selects Lexington for new diagnostic center with one dissent. In Lisbon AP recalls Republica workers seizing paper offices as socialist rule presses. In Albany AP Court of Appeals upholds NY anti drug law mandating long sentences. In Washington AP says rail union foresees strike as talks stall.
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India
Congress Party
Indira Gandhi
Oklahoma City
State Corrections Board
Department of Corrections’ New Diagnostic
Lexington
Seth Millington
Albany
N.Y
State Court of Appeals
New York State
Library Ruling Expected Soon on Carnegie Building
Lawton may see a ruling within thirty days on the century-old Carnegie Library. The Post Office-City Hall Trust Authority awaits final approval of post office expansion from the Memphis regional office before considering converting the old library into a cultural center.
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Lawton
City Hall Trust Authority
Kinley McClure
Memphis
Jerry Mustain
Mustain
S. Fifth
Humid period to linger in Lawton with possible showers
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies and warm humid weather continue in Lawton for 24 hours with scattered showers likely tonight. A chance of precipitation exists tonight with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph and evening temperatures around mid 60s. Thursday sees a 30 percent rain chance with partly cloudy skies and highs mid 90s accompanied by gusty southerly winds. Lawton recorded a high of 89 and a low of 64 on Tuesday.
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Lawton
City Studies Rural Fire Contracts
Law ton city considers charging for rural fire calls under study led by City Manager John Thomson. Recommendations include fees for county calls up to 50 dollars per hour and 2 dollars per mile plus pre signed agreements with property owners. Clark Rulison reports.
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John Thomson
Thomson
Lawton
Reinstatement Hope Lingers for Pioneer Home
Richard Sprague of the Lawton Heritage Association says the Mattie Beal pioneer home may be reinstated after its $16,000 restoration line was dropped from the $365,000 Oklahoma Historical Society bill signed by Gov. David Boren. Sprague remains hopeful the home will meet National Historical Society criteria and be added back. The veto could eliminate state funds for the home this year, with only continued efforts left to pursue.
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Mattie Beal
Oklahoma Historical Society
David Boren
Richard Sprague
Oklahoma
Sprague
Boren
National Historical Society
al Terrill
D-Lawton
Pioneer Home
Eisenhower Plans Anti-Aggression Curriculum For Fall
Eisenhower High School will offer an anti aggression course titled The New Model Me to help students cope with frustrations. Administrators previewed the curriculum during a two day workshop and plan another meeting to decide how to implement it, possibly as a unit in biology or history or as a separate class.
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Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower
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