Labor Experts Begin Working On Coal Report
President Carter named a three member board of inquiry under Taft Hartley to review the three month national coal strike. The panel will hear witnesses Wednesday and draft a report likely before the 80 day cooling off period ends. John N Gentry chairs the board, with John Zancanaro assisting on the fact finding effort.
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Washington
Carter
John Zancanaro
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Zancanaro
Griffin Bell
Oklahoma Miners Mull Future Acts
Oklahoma coal mine operators think miners want to return to work but United Mine Workers Local 1593 president Harvey Haynes in Nowata disagrees. He expects miners to stick with their prior decision to defy any return to work order under the Taft Hartley Act as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Harvey Haynes
Nowata
United Mine Workers
Haynes
Carter
Vinita
Rain and hail strike Lawton as 1.54 inches fall
IGH winds lightning and thunder hit the city early today. By noon 1.54 inches of rain had drenched Lawton. Pea sized hail coated downtown streets around 1 a.m. Temperatures dropped to the mid 30s as north winds held at 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph. Rain expected to ease this afternoon and clear by Wednesday.
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Constitution
Lawton
Fort Sill
Boren Delays Signing on Comanche Sheriff Replacement Bill
A bill to let Comanche County voters choose a replacement for Sheriff Coy Rogers, recently named U.S. Marshal, awaits Gov. David Boren's signature after House approval. The measure also covers mid term county vacancies statewide and sets August 22 primaries, September 19 runoff, and November 7 general election.
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Comanche County
Coy Rogers
David Boren
State House
Senate
Paul Taliaferro
D-Lawton
Taliaferro
Boren
Rogers
Canal Pact Showdown Set for Nine Day Showdown Vote
Washington AP opponents of the Panama Canal treaties retreat to a time limit on debating the neutrality pact aiming for a nine day deadline. Senate foes led by Sen Paul Laxalt say the move ends efforts to attach delaying amendments as supporters hope sentiment shifts during the 10 day March recess and the second treaty may be scuttled in a floor vote. Both sides remain short of the 67 votes needed to ratify the neutrality pact or the 34 to kill it, after a Monday vote produced 40 votes to restrict wartime enemy ships.
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Washington
Paul Laxalt
Panama
Farmers Strike Halts Train Transit Near Amarillo Report
Striking farmers blocked a train and flagged trucks in Texas to pressure higher farm prices. About 200 farmers paused interstates around Amarillo and Lubbock while 35 trucks near Lorenzo and 20 miles east of Lubbock redirected. Police said roadway not officially blocked. No violence reported.
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Amarillo
Texas
American Agriculture
Mexico
State Department of Public Safety
Lubbock
Lorenzo
Roger Coats
Big Spring
New York City
Washington
American Agriculture Movement
Ronnie Maddox
Cambell
Missouri
Snakes Guard New Orleans Texaco Against Burglary
In New Orleans Herman the 6 foot boa constrictor helps guard Plaza Towers Texaco with an unnamed 14 foot companion. The duo deter burglars more by fear than bite, having thwarted at least one break-in over two years of service. Station owner Larry Montgomery and boa handler Wade Montgomery describe the snakes as calm, loyal, and intimidating during shed periods.
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New Orleans
Herman
Wade Montgomery
Boa
Plaza Towers Texaco
Wade
Larry Montgomery
Larry
Police Cars Need Off-Duty Rest Chief Claims
Lawton Police Chief Robert Gillian defends off duty home parking of 40 patrol cars. Cars are unused for private work, cut maintenance costs, and extend vehicle life to two years. Each year half the marked fleet is replaced at about $100,850 for 20 new units.
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Patti Weaver
The
Constitution
Lawton
Robert Gillian
Solons Urged To Back Benefits For Veterans
The VFW national leader John Wasylik urged Congress to oppose anti veteran forces and welfare planners who would erode veterans benefits. At the VFW mid winter leadership conference he warned benefits face the heaviest attack yet from officials and reform plans. He noted EBHE secretary Califano's welfare report includes pensions and disability. CSK Campbell attacked Veterans Preference Act. Carter proposed 10 year limit. NAS urged VA care integration and no new VA hospitals. debate continues on home loan program.
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Washington
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
John Wasylik
VFW
Wasylik
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Carter
National Academy of Sciences
Mattie Beal Home Work Nears End
Dr D Woesner reports the Mattie Beal Mansion restoration, funded by a $20,000 city grant and a total estimated cost of $100,000, should be completed this summer. The Lawton Heritage Association leads the effort with support from the Oklahoma Historical Society, McMahon Foundation, Woodmen of America, and local students.
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Mattie Beal
Lawton Heritage Association
D Woesner
Woesner
Lawton
Oklahoma Historical Society
McMahon Foundation
Woodman of America
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R-Mich
Sikeston
Malone and
Hyde
Snakes Guard
Gillian
Solons
Veterans Administration
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