Da Nang Airlift Suspended as Consulate Closes Amid Riots
Da Nang and Saigon report rioting forcing suspension of U S refugee airlift and closing of the U S consulate. North Vietnamese tanks repulsed near Da Nang while Lam Deng Province falls, expanding Viet Cong control. In Cambodia, Phnom Penh airlift halted after deadly shelling.
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Ford welcomes Rockefeller back from Saudi condolence trip
President Ford greeted Vice President Rockefeller returning from Saudi Arabia where he met Arab leaders in a key visit tied to King Faisal's funeral. Rockefeller traveled as Ford's envoy, following the king's assassination by a nephew.
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Rock Island Rate Hike Approved Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a temporary rate increase for the Rock Island Lines, adding a $30 carload surcharge and $15 per truck trailer with a seven percent freight rise for all railroads. The move aims to keep the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad operating for at least 60 days as it seeks reorganization after filing for relief on March 17.
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Hazardous Conditions Spur Widespread Storm Across Plains
Blizzards raged across the upper Midwest and Plains with heavy snow and deadly winds. Tornadoes struck near Gainesville Texas Lefors Oklahoma and Elk City damaging property and injuring people while Duluth and Superior faced 12 inches or more of fresh snow and 60 to 70 mph winds. The National Weather Service called the system extremely dangerous as roadways closed and crews stayed off the roads.
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Oklahoma judges face March payroll delay over funds dispute
Lawton district judges and court reporters were told they would not receive March 1 pay due to a $1.4 million shortfall in the state judicial fund. Gov. Boren seeks a weekend compromise with House and Senate leaders to free funds, as control provisions block supplemental appropriations.
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Ice and storm warnings sweep Oklahoma and Texas highways
Snow and ice spread across central Oklahoma with light accumulations in Lawton while a winter storm deluged Texas. Tornadoes damaged mobile homes near Gainesville Texas and gusts up to 92 mph hit Sherman. The system stretched from central Texas to Manitoba with low pressure in South Dakota driving fronts over the plains.
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Wintry Blues Dim Easter Sunrise Pageant Attendance
Wintry weather in the Lawton area dampened plans for a large Easter Sunrise Pageant crowd at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Refuge officials reported only four camper trailers on site as of Friday morning, despite predictions of up to 50 000 attendees for the 50th Jubilee service. The 2 a.m. Sunday service at the Holy City of the Wichitas proceeds with Wes Miller stating weather will not cancel the event.
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Strong Central Rockies quake rattles region no major damage
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Snowville Utah at about 8 31 p m causing shaking across the central Rockies 30 40 aftershocks were reported with few strong enough to be felt No major injuries and limited property damage were noted Emergency crews checked reservoirs for leaks and fissures while a high school theater crew reported a minor injury from a falling scenery panel
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Lawton Wins Award at State Commerce Ceremony
Lawton placed second in the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Community Achievement Awards. Muskogee won top honors for cities over 17,500. Bartlesville and Midwest City received merit certificates in the large division. Mayor Don Whitaker accepted Lawton’s plaque as Gov. See presented the awards.
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Downtown Property Added To Real Estate Lists by LURA
The Lawton Urban Renewal Authority added sixteen downtown parcels to its sale list through local brokers. Earlier in March LURA authorized about 120 residential lots in the Rose Hill Project for sale.
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Downtown land project details east of Second Street
The land package includes 13 parcels of light industrial property totaling 241205 square feet and three commercial parcels totaling 82500 square feet. Real estate firms are listing the property to speed development while brokers show slow but ongoing interest. LURA officials note higher demand may appear for downtown commercial and light industrial sites.
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