City speeds search for new industry with donated computer
Lawton moves toward rapid industrial sites data with a donated computer service. The program, run by the Lawton Industrial Development Service and the Chamber of Commerce, uses a computer to deliver precise industry information within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williamson Lawton
Chamber of Commerce
Lawton Industrial Det Service
LIDS
Robert Head
Lawton
Head
Great Plains
The
Data Processing Management Association
Kiser
Hall Road Panel Nominee Draws Speedy Challenge
Oklahoma Governor David Hall nominates Shawnee banker H. E. Rainbolt to the Highway Commission. Miller criticizes the move and resists confirming Warren to the Turnpike Authors until a Highway Commission seat is filled. The dispute centers on Pontotoc County and party loyalty amid a heated political clash.
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Hall Road
Oklahoma City
David Hall
H. E. “Gene”’ Rainbolt
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Rainbolt
Miller
Hall
Hugh Warren
Ada
Oklahoma Turnpike
Warren
Highway Commission
Pontotoc County
Rainboilt
Americans Kidnapped in Turkey by Gunmen Demand Ransom
Four U.S. airmen were abducted near Ankara by five Turkish gunmen. A ransom of 400000 dollars was demanded with a threat of execution. A group calling itself the Turkish People’s Liberation Army claimed responsibility and urged revolt against the government. Authorities arrested a youth near the Russian Embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Heavner
Denver
Colo
Larry J. Heavner
Heavner
Turkey
Ankara
U.S
Fied
Jimmie J. Sexton
Sexton
Anatolian
Gholson
Revolt
Turkish People’s Liberation Army
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Airport Lease Income To Rise With New Contracts
Lawton Municipal Airport will gain 72 000 dollars in income over five years from new lease contracts with airlines and service agencies. Woody Wolverton, chair of the airport authority leasing committee, says the increase supports occupancy in a planned new terminal awaiting city and federal funding. Leases cover terminal and runway use, effective February 1 1971.
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Lawton Municipal Airport
Woody Wolverton
Lawton Airport
Senate reapportionment battle leaves deep scars in city
The Senate approved the reapportionment bill 30-17 and emergency clause 33-14 after key switches. Senators Finis Smith and Bryce Baggett led the effort while Gov. Hall stayed out. Democrats privately questioned leadership as court challenges and 1972 ballot battles loom.
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Senate
City
Ter
Rogers
Smalley
Smith
Taliaferro
Terrill
Trent
Berrong
Breckinridge
Dahl
Ferrell
Garrison
Grantham
Inhofe
Lamb
McDune
McGraw
McSpadden
Miller
Nichols
Stansberry
Stipe
Williams
Young
Mee
David Hall
House
Nixon proposes $2 billion for manpower to curb unemployment
President Nixon asked Congress to boost federal manpower outlays by one third under revenue sharing. He urged $2 billion in the first year to fund state and local tailored programs creating temporary jobs, with a two year limit and transition to local funding thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Congress
Esses Et Rans
Washington
Girl Critically Hurt In Wichita Falls Two Car Crash
A six year old Lawton girl identified as Kathy Holland was reported in very critical condition after a two car crash at 46th Street and Beta Avenue. She later moved from Memorial Hospital to Wichita Falls General Hospital with severe head and internal injuries.
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Paul Welker
Kathy Holland
Cache Road
Wichita Falls
Texas Base Closes Perrin AFB as Ft Wolters Shrinks
Fort Wolters at Mineral Wells will be reduced to 1235 civilian employees by June 1972 and Perrin Air Force Base at Denison Sherman will be erased. Senator John Tower announced Perrin’s closure while vowing to press for Ft Wolters retention. Only a caretaker staff will remain at Ft Wolters after June 1972.
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Ft. Wolters
Perrin Afb
Texas
Washington
Mineral Wells
Perrin Air Force Base
Denison-Sherman
U.S. Army
U.S
John Tower
R-Tex
Pentagon
Goodfellow Afb
San Angelo
West Texas
South Viets Push Deeper Into Laos In Helicoopter Move
Saigon reports hundreds of U S helicopters lifting South Vietnamese troops six miles deeper into Laos on Wednesday and Thursday. Other Saigon units fended off strong North Vietnamese counterattacks as border proximity and the Ho Chi Minh trail transshipment at Sepone drew closer. This marks the first South Vietnamese advance since February 17.
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Saigon
Laos
Sepone
Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Lawton Computer Center
Oklahoma Drug Sales
Dale K. Kiser
DPMA
Comanche County
Smith Choked Off
Ayes
Baggett
Baldwin
Birdsong
Beecher
Capps
Crow
Field
Garrett
Graves
Ham
Hamilton
Hargrave
Holden
Howard
Howell
Keels
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