Whitaker Seeks Mayor Post In Local Filing Rush
The March 16 filing period shows candidates entering eight Lawton races and multiple offices in nearby towns. Notable filings include Indiahoma city clerk hopeful Virginia Weeks, Cache Ward 3 trustee bid by William Grice, and Medicine Park reelection bids for Maynard Fuller Jr. Elgin incumbents Hise and Slatton file for re election.
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Indiahoma
Cache
Medicine Park
Elgin
Chattanooga
Virginia P. Weeks
Joyce Jaye
William R. Grice
Lester M. Norris
Patricia L. Clark
Hubert Roy Meadows
Vernice Watts
James R. Dodson
Maynard G. Fuller Jr
Homer C. Hise
Lottie Slatton
G. E. Mahan
Finnis P. Smith
Smith
Mahan
South Viet Force Faces Heavy Casualties in Laos Push
Three South Vietnamese killed and three wounded as the Laotian drive began February 8. The clash left 41 Americans dead, three missing, and 46 wounded. Field reports estimate more helicopter losses, with many crews later returned to Vietnam for repairs.
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Vietnam
Nixon says South Vietnamese can defend themselves in Vietnamization plan
In a televised briefing secretary of state emphasized Foreign policy leadership while praising Vietnamization as progressing on schedule. Abrams noted South Vietnamese units in Laos reduced North Vietnamese truck traffic by a small margin, aligning with the aim to lessen U.S. exposure and casualties.
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Nixon
Abrams
Laos
U.S
Girl's Condition Remains Critical After Injury
Kathy Holland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Burns of 3110 Cache Road, remains in critical condition with severe head and internal injuries after an incident.
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Kathy Holland
Bill Burns
Cache Road
Winter Storm Ravages Eastern Seaboard With Fatal Toll
The National Weather Service warned northwest winds 25 to 40 mph would drive very cold air into the Deep South with freezing temperatures reaching northern Florida. The storm caused five deaths from car incidents and carbon monoxide exposure, a 75 year old woman died shoveling snow, and widespread flooding along a 500 mile North Carolina coastal stretch from Hatteras to Manteo with sections of highway underwater.
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National Weather Service
Florida
Con
Binghamton
N.Y
Upstate
New York
Rochester
North Carolina
Hatteras
Manteo
Cameron Okayed By Association
An association approves Cameron amid discussions of teacher education programs. The decision signals support for the member institutions and outlines next steps for accreditation and collaboration within the education sector.
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Cameron
The
American Association Or
For Teacher Education
Pre
Spring pant suit sale with over 250 options
Our collection offers more than 250 pant suits in sizes 8 to 18 and 3 to 13, with jackets tunics and vests in sleeveless short sleeve and long sleeve versions. Styles include solid two tone stripes and prints with shells blouses skirts and rainbow colors. Prices start as low as 23 to 26 dollars.
German Officer To Visit Sill
German Army inspector General Schner will visit Sill for a formal ceremony featuring a 19 gun salute and four ruffles and flourishes. His role as inspector compares with the U.S. Army chief of staff.
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Sill
Federal Republic of Germany
Schner
U.S. Army
Hearing Set For Suspect In Slaying
Arnold James Broomfield, 28, of 1716 S 13th Lawton, to have preliminary hearing in district court on murder charge. Special District Judge Roy Moore denied bond due to the charge nature after Broomfield surrendered following his wife’s death at his home. Dr Charles Green said autopsy showed death from ruptured coronary artery with possible difficulty distinguishing the rupture cause.
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Lawton
Roy Moore
Arnold James Broomfield
S. 13Th
Broomfield
Charles Green
Easter Sunrise Pageant Tryouts Set for Sunday
Easter Pageant tryouts are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wildlife Refuge Holy City grounds for the Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise Service. The 4th annual Passion Play theme Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory. The pageant opens at 2 a.m. Easter Sunday April 11 and Sunday's rehearsal is the first of six.
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the Wildlife Refuge
Holy City
Funeral Rites for George Zitterkob in Manitou
Funeral services for 76 year old George Zitterkob of Manitou will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Manitou United Methodist Church with Rev. Noel George and two other pastors officiating. Burial follows at Scofield Cemetery. Pecinosky Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include seven daughters and several sons and relatives across Oklahoma and Texas.
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Tipton
Manitou United
Montrose
S. D
George
Selma) Garner
Denison
Tex
Lindy McPherson
la- la
Jess (Gold- Desk
Frederick
John
Frances) Garner
Bill
Elizabeth) Howell
Lawton
Board weighs elective program and ROTC effects
The board considers making the program elective and notes that additional physical education facilities would be needed if voluntary ROTC is adopted. There is no anticipated loss of income if the change is implemented.
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Lawton Publishing Co
Third and A Ave
Lawton, Okla
Guy Strange
J. S. Humble
Berta E. Williams
Vallie Humble
Fred Greb
Spencer Watts
M. E
Woody) Wolverton
L. M. Knight
Ernest Roper
Kingsbury
Alford Hennessee
James G. Knox
Ella Madden
Atlanta
Larry G. Smith
Ferris
Kermit H. Denham
N. 14Th
Finley's
Corner
Sheridan
Montgomery
DIAL
Sheridan & Gore
Eastern Seaboard
Arthur Higgins
Catalina
Koret
College Town
Jane Colby
Carla
Parece
Ith & D
Zenith
George Zitterkob
Chromacolor Console TV
Credit
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