Squabbles Threaten New Oklahoma Retirement Bill
Oklahoma lawmakers told Comanche County elementary principals that divisions among teachers may imperil the proposed retirement bill. Rep. Don Davis and Sen. Al Terrill outlined possible changes, including dropping pay-back features and adding a two-tier option, while noting potential salary increases and retirement fund contributions. They also discussed statewide utility tax distribution and a rural doctor shortage, plus library roles in elementary schools.
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Oklahoma
Comanche County
Don Davis
al Terrill
Oklahoma Education Association
Lawton High School
Tulsa Public Schools
Terrill
Davis
Lawton
Year Ago Today at Comanche County show
A summary of events notes Jeff McCary winning the grand champion Limousin-Angus steer at the county junior livestock show in Comanche County with Rex Polone presenting the trophy. Additional items mention estate planning speaker James H. Holloman Jr. at the University of Oklahoma and preparations for the Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise Service including angel roles, lighting plans, and a donkey donor.
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Jeff McCary
Tim McCary
Chattanooga
Comanche County
Rex Polone
Lawton Co-Operative Services
Frederick
James H. Holloman Jr
J. H. Holloman
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Wichita Mountains
The
Wichitas
Wes Miller
Service Association
Miller
Edgar Milburn
Murder case hearing halted for weekend session
Preliminary hearings for William F. Wells and Thomas S. Clemmons, both 22, in the December 28 shooting death of William Stine were continued to Monday after a dispute over the admissibility of video taped confessions. The tapes were viewed in chambers and testimony suggested the defendants admitted involvement, with prosecutors delaying decision on resting their case pending the ruling.
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Patti Weaver
William F
Buck) Wells
Thomas S. Clemmons
William Stine
Special District
Keith Aycock
H. Ray Anderson
Aycock
Robert Looney
Anderson
Wells
Stein
Lawton
Ron Rutledge
Clemmons
Jay Lowell
Eisenhower Students Seek State DECA Posts
Two Eisenhower High School students contend for state offices at the State Leadership Conference of DECA in Oklahoma City. Debbie Stiefer runs for state chaplain and Jamie Van Wey for historian as part of a group of six EHS delegates at the Hilton Inn West with 1,000 plus students from 64 chapters. Linda Moon leads the Eisenhower competitors including Cindy Akard, Pam Singleton, Bret McKellips, and Morris Ellis in divisions such as apparel and accessories, finance and credit, and food marketing.
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Eisenhower High School
The
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Oklahoma City
Debbie Stiefer
Jamie van Wey
EHS
Hilton Inn West
DECA
Eisenhower
Cindy Akard
Pam Singleton
Miss Stiefer
Bret McKellips
Morris Ellis
Miss VanWey
Linda Moon
February New Home Starts and Permits Report
The city issued permits for 37 housing units valued at 1 397 500 in February, matching January's sluggish pace. February 1977 had 84 permits for single family homes valued at 2.5 million, with overall housing construction at 2 063 000. A 57 unit 600 000 apartment complex by Young and Robertson at 1420 Hunter Road aided starts. Business construction rose to 581 350, more than double February 1977’s 209 300.
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Young & Robertson
Hunter Road
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