Wolfman Sightings Reported Across Oklahoma Towns
Police investigated reports from a 2100 block B apartment area and a Gore Boulevard grocery scene of a figure perched on railings and running on all fours. GIs described a manlike shape with a distorted fire-scarred face wearing torn pants, while zoo staff weighed primate type prints found at an El Reno chicken coop.
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Exell
Tas Bealdioneer
Ezell
Lawton
Gore Boulevard
Childs
Mark McFarland
Clancy Williams
Williams
Maj. Hill
Oklahoma City
el Reno
Oklahoma City Zoo
Lawrence Curtis
Curtis
Stillwater
McAlester
McFarland
Indictment details alleged union funding scheme
The indictment accuses Robert Howe and others of using the Labor's Non-Partisan League to channel union funds to political candidates. It cites illegal contributions hidden on league accounts, deposited to personal accounts, and then paid to campaigns. Several committees and individuals are named with specific amounts from 1967 to 1969. Penalties include up to two years and 10,000 dollars per count.
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League
Boyle
Owens
Kmetz
Howe
Kmetz and Howe
Humphrey
Democratic Congressional Committee
Arnold Olsen
D-Minn
John Saylor
R-Pa
Wayne Morse
D&c. Committee
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
UMW
Rainmaking planes hired by councilmen for weather project
The city council approved a contract with Norman aircraft for weather modification flights aimed at the Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth basins. Nabers will fly missions 24/7 from Thursday to June 30, with five days notice to terminate, and the Norman firm bears liability for damages. The deal includes monthly flight reports and a final evaluation.
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Nabers
Norman
Lake Lawtonka
Lake Ellsworth
Department of Interior
Magnets Take Their Name From Lodestones Ancient City
A brief note traces the term magnet to the ancient Greek city of Lodeston es and the lodestone stone used by early navigators. The passage links magnetism to the magnetic properties observed in the lodestone as a natural compass reference.
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Magnets
Six Texans Die in State Crash near Stringtown
Six Texans killed when their car and a southbound truck collided on U S 69 75 six miles north of Stringtown. The San Antonio group was en route when attempting to pass another vehicle. The truck plunged off the roadway as Oklahoma's 1971 highway toll reached 114.
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San Antonio
Tex
Chalkey Mountain
Stringtown
Oklahoma
Africa's Untapped Potential Highlighted in Brief Analysis
A concise examination notes Africa's light population and fertile land as key factors in its large but underdeveloped potential. The piece frames development as tied to infrastructure and investment opportunities across the continent.
Symington Urges Attack On Kissinger Syndrome
Senator Symington blasts what he calls the Kissinger syndrome a web of White House panels and staff that concentrate policy within Henry Kissinger. He cites a 110 person National Security Council staff and six regional groups as evidence of unchecked power and warns Congress has little say. He proposes examining a $2.3 million request for a "little State Department" housed at the White House to counter this trend.
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Washington
Kissinger
White House
Henry Kissinger
Missouri Democrat
William P. Rogers
Indochina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Symington
Foreign Relations Committee
Kis
National Security Council
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sai Kissinger
Congress
State Department
Pentagon criticizes Laos drive coverage by newsmen
Pentagon spokesman Melvin Friedheim bristled at press coverage of a Laos operation. He said reports wildely exaggerated fighting and misrepresented South Vietnamese actions, insisting the coverage aligns with official plans and truthful detail.
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Pentagon
Laos
Friedheim
Rails Unions Near Settlement Over Work Rule Revisions
Washington AP negotiators for railway workers and proposed revisions of work rules near a settlement. Rail management says changes needed for efficient operation while the United Transportation Union argues the rules affect pay and job security. About 190000 UTU members are represented with expansion plans for 243000 workers overall.
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Washington
United Transportation Union
Revival Services Extend at Ninth and Lee Church of God
A revival begun February 21 at the Ninth and Lee Church of God continues indefinitely. Evangelist C. W. Go forth of Dallas leads services at 7 30 p m daily.
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Ninth and Lee Church
Monument Cost Over Time and Daily Cleanups Cited
Cleaned in 1934 it cost 100000 dollars while 1964 costs rose to 125000. The interior is swept daily and workers remove an average of two two gallon litter cans per day, according to the National Geographic Society.
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National Geographic Society
Lawton Mayoral Race Sees New Filings Before Deadline
Four more candidates entered Lawton mayoral race as filing continues at the county courthouse. Woody Wolverton, 36, a local furniture dealer, and Richard Glenn had earlier said they would not run. Voter registration also extends to March 5 with offices open 8 am to 5 pm daily and precinct centers operating at least three hours each day.
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Woody Wolverton
Richard Glenn
J. N. Logan
County Election Board
Smith
Moore
Ferguson
Pratt
Students Gate Walnut Grove Area Plans For Duncan Session
In Oklahoma City the Walnut Grove area launches a new St. Francis mission to offer continued services until 11 45 a m. Duncan High School vocal department will provide entertainment under Allen Clinkscales. Department meetings noon luncheons and afternoon group sessions occur at multiple Duncan locations.
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Walnut Grove
Oklahoma City
St. Francis’ Mission
Duncan High School
Allen Clinkscales
Duncan
April Norther and Frontier Cattle Trails in 1873
Theodore Adolphus de Babb recalls an April blizzard in 1873 that froze cattle and horses as Waggoner and Skard ranches moved herds toward Kansas. Ten inches of snow paralyzed the drive, Indians stole horses, and cowboys rode 65 miles to Decatur for mounts. Spring brought orchards, wildlife, and a fledgling Wichita Falls settlement.
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Theodore Adolphus de Babb
Babb
Decatur
Tex
Kansas
Waggoner
Skard
Red River Valley
Gilbert
Wichita Falls
Southwest
Laos Drive Slows Traffic Amid Rainy Season Prep
Reports say weather delays hinder Laos supply runs while the South Vietnamese offensive slows, yet analysts doubt a complete trail cut. At Landing Zone Brown a major clash occurred with North Vietnamese forces, officers noting two battalions awaiting the attack and Vietnamese losses reported alongside near Hotel 2.
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Panhandle
Laos
Brown
Discussion Set On Credit Act Seminar Friday Evening
The Fair Credit Reporting Act will be discussed and explained at a free seminar at the Hotel Lawtonian at 7 30 p m Friday. The Credit Bureau of is sponsoring the event.
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Lawtonian
The
Credit Bureau of
Snow predictions shift as mixed precipitation enters southeast
Forecasters expect 3 to 5 inches of snow in the area but caution heavy snow may not occur. A band of mixed snow and rain moved southeast, prompting possible extension of driving warnings. Highs range from the 20s northwest to the lower 40s southeast with precipitation ending tonight in eastern parts. Lawton expected to have fair skies and lower 40s, while Monday's high reached 38 with a 30 overnight low.
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Lawton
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Woodland Hills
Oklahoma National Guard
Irene Patterson
Ella Madden
Larry G. Smith
Associated Press
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Liege
Melvin J
Cache Road Square
Wynnewood
Wichita State University
Wichita
Kan
Ferris
Waco
Woodland Circle
Charlie
Eisenhower High
Lawton Lumber Co
Deling
Ralph W. Currell
Jack Brittain
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Highway 9
H&r Block
Ne 3 le KG Ko
America
Sheridan & Gore
Sth and
Lee
Sun
Baldwin Pranos
Mathis
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