Lawton Set for Charter and Bond Vote in Tuesday Election
Lawton voters will decide on a home rule charter to replace the current government form and elect eight freeholders from 38 candidates. They will also vote on Governor Hall's $250 million Freeway 77 road bond plan, with officials predicting a heavy turnout and participation from about 23 000 registered voters. The campaign has been active with strong pro and con positions and recent revival of the charter effort led by Mayor Don Whitaker.
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David Hall
Hall
County Election Board
J. N. Logan
Freeholders
Don Whitaker
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Raymond Gary
Oklahoma voters set to decide Freeway 77 bond issue
Oklahoma voters face a high turnout as they decide the $250 million Freeway 77 road bond plan. Gov. David Hall touts no new taxes and federal match funds, while opponents warn against increased indebtedness and potential tax increases.
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Hall
Chester Brooks
Homestead Deadline Nears in OMANCHE County
County homeowners who did not file for homestead exemptions in 1971 have until March 15 to file with the county tax assessor. Residents must also declare personal property for tax purposes by March 15. Garland Clark, tax assessor, says those who filed in 1971 are not required to refile. Senate Bill 1490 permits ongoing exemptions without further application but changes in property use must be reported, with notifications ideally filed before December 31.
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Omanche
Garland Clark
Clark
White House Panel Urges Larger State Funding Of Schools
A presidential commission led by Neil McElroy urged that states take primary responsibility for financing public schools and reduce reliance on local property taxes. It recommended federal incentive grants to reimburse part of elementary and secondary education costs and a five year transition to full state funding.
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Nixon
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
U S Planes Hit Missile Sites Red Supply Lines
U S warplanes attacked antiaircraft batteries in North Vietnam and 832 B 52 bombers intensified raids in Laos as part of a fifth straight day of strikes. The North Vietnamese claimed civilian casualties.
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South Vietnam
Cambodia
Central Highlands
Draft call resumes as selective military service resumes
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird announced a 15 000 draft call to be spread over April May and June ending a five month pause. The move follows a 10 000 call for the last three months of 1971.
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Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Barcelona
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James C. Hagerty
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tokyo
Black Panther Party
Hong Kong
Communist China
Seattle
Lordstown
Ohio
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Vega
FBI Informer Says Money Bid Rejected
FBI informer Boyd Douglas Jr testified at the Harrisburg 7 conspiracy trial that he asked the government for a tax free $50 000 reward for evidence against antiwar priest Philip Berrigan and six others. He said the request was turned down and that an agent advised him to forget it. He noted he received $1 300 for a tip leading to a 1970 Rochester draft board arrests and $2 in expenses.
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Harrisburg
FBI
Boyd Douglas Jr
Philip Berrigan
Douglas
Rochester
N.Y
William Lynch
Downtown Lawton to Sell Three C Avenue Parcels by Bid
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority to sell three C Avenue parcels between Second and Third Streets. Fixed price bids due by 3 p.m. April 5. Parcels priced at 29 375, 105 000 and 120 000 dollars with 11 250 and 30 000 square feet. Proposals reviewed at April 14 board meeting.
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Lawton
LURA
Don Gaskins
One Man Files For Council Post
Charles P. Beller a Lawton businessman 46 filed as an independent for Ward 1 council. He owns a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in Lawton and is the first candidate to file as filings continue through Friday.
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Charles P. Beller
Lawton
Beller
Cheryl Bird
Kenneth Easton
Lawton Seen as Hub for Interstate Highway Plan
Lawton's Road Chief asserts U S 62 from Lawton to the Texas border could be four-laned and designated interstate under a $230 million highway bond proposal. He cites support from Lubbock and El Paso leaders, Texas officials, and ongoing upgrades to U S 277 for Oklahoma to Abilene. Obstacles cited include Rogers Lane and the Red River bridge. right‑of‑way funding is planned.
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Oklahoma
Charlie D. Payne
Lawton
State Highway Commission
U.S. 62
Texas
Lubbock
Fl Paso
Tex
Payne
Wichita Falls
Abilene
U.S. 277
Oklahoma City
Rogers Lane
Red River
Highway Commission
Carl Albert Named Sooner Of Year By Broadcasters
Telephoning to accept the first annual Sooner of the Year honor, Carl Albert was cited for its impact on Oklahoma welfare and favorable state image. The Oklahoma Broadcasters Association established a University of Oklahoma aid fund in his name during the noon awards luncheon led by Lt. Gov. George Nigh.
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Oklahoma Broadcasters Association
Lawtonian
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
George Nigh
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