Brown seeks NATO backing for new AWACS aircraft
Defense Secretary Harold Brown pressed Western European defense ministers for support of a nearly 3 billion dollar plan to buy Boeing AWACS patrol command planes. West Germany balks over cost share, while Belgium Netherlands Denmark and Norway delay signing a 2.1 billion F16 fighter contract amid subcontracting disputes.
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Brussels
Belgium
Harold Brown
Western Europe
U.S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Soviet Bloc
NATO
Netherlands
Denmark
Forway
Paul Vanden Boeynants
Lawton Officials Urged County Fund Hike by State Rep Hooper
State Rep Roy Hooper urged about 150 county officers from 18 southwest Oklahoma counties to back a House bill that would divert more sales tax revenue to cities and counties for road and improvement projects. He warned of potential conflicts over gasoline tax money if Wiseman’s bill passes, and noted need for agreement and broader study before related funding bills.
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Oklahoma Sheriff's and Peace Officers Association
Sam Watson
Watson
Southwe + District
Montego Bay
Lawton
Roy
Butch) Hooper
Hooper
Southwest District
Southwest
Oklahoma
State House
William Wiseman
Tulsa
Wiseman
House County, State and Federal Governments Committee
Boren Sees 50-50 Chance on Work Comp Reform This Session
Oklahoma Governor David Boren said the workers compensation reform bill has about a 50 50 chance of passage in the current session calling it uphill. The House delayed final action until next week as reform efforts continue and the governor urged limits on lawyer appearances before state boards.
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Boren
Oklahoma City
David Boren
House
Glenn Floyd
D-Norman
Senate
Gene Howard
Bill Willis
Howard
Willis
Oklahoma House
J. L. Merrill
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Merrill
Goodyear Eyes Fall Plant Jobs Near Lawton
Goodyear plans a 180 million dollar tire plant west of Lawton and will begin hiring after building an employment and training center this year. Several hundred workers will be hired to prepare for initial production in summer 1978. eventual staffing reaches 1400. The 1.2 million square foot plant sits at 97th Street and Lee Boulevard.
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Oodyear
Lawton
Radial Auto Tire
97Th Street
Lee Boulevard
Judge Considers Opening Juvenile Hearings To News Media
Oklahoma County judges weigh press access to juvenile hearings with conditions. Judge Chad Bledsoe seeks media input for a policy shift while noting limits and confidentiality for defendants and witnesses. He cites a February case and urges public discussion before any change.
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Ssociate Dist
Chad Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Oklahoma County
Comanche County
Weekend Shower Risk With Seasonal Temperatures
A trace of rain passed Thursday night and Friday morning. Thursday peaked at 64 with a 52 low. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected tonight with rising chances Saturday. The Sunday to Tuesday outlook calls for decreasing clouds with fair to partly cloudy skies on Monday and Tuesday.
Ford talks with GOP chiefs on campaign role ahead of 1978 elections
Gerald Ford returns to Washington and meets Republican Party leaders to discuss contributing to GOP fortunes through 1978. He met with Jimmy Carter at the White House and hinted at possible campaigning for congressional aspirants while keeping open the idea of running again for president.
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Washington
Gerald Ford
GOP
Jimmy Carter
White House
William E. Brock III
Ford
Howard Baker
Senate
New Flu Strain A Texas 18 Hits Two U S Air Bases
More than 600 cases of a new flu strain identified as A Texas 18 appeared at Lackland Air Force Base in February. Fifty cases were reported at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado. CDC says the strain is a fourth variation of the Hong Kong lineage and may become predominant next year.
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San Antonio, Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Federal Center For Disease Control
CDC
Atlanta
United States
Lowry Air Air Force Base
Colorado
Texas
Lackland
Wilford Hall Military Hospital
Hong Kong
England
A-Port Chalmers
A-Victoria
Transit strike shuts Philadelphia mass transit system
A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority walkout halted bus trolley subway and elevated train service in Philadelphia affecting about 400 000 riders. The strike began after rejection of a tentative two year contract and a court injunction was sought to end the stoppage.
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Philadelphia
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Hillel Levinson
SEPTA
Common Pleas Court
Town Meeting 100 Opens With Space for All Citizens
Lawton prepares for Town Meeting 100 at Eisenhower High School with 400 expected attendees from children to officials. Five state legislators will participate as Mayor Gilley opens the event, which runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discussions will cover economic political and cultural issues and yield group recommendations.
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Wayne Gilley
Millar
Lawton
Region Six Guidance Center
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France
Greece
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Goodyear
By the Constitution Staff
By Dan Manley
State Welfare Department
Daily
Oklahoman
U.S. Supreme Court
Republican Party
Ned LeDonne
Transport Workers Union
Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
LeDonne
Shapp
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