Water Out Concern Editorial Urges Local Rain-Making Plan
An Oklahoma City editorial urges Lawton to pursue an independent rain-making project to replenish Lakes Lawtonka and Ellsworth amid drought. It warns against relying on federal funding after rejection by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and calls for timely action with a commercial partner to exploit spring storm systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hall
Comanche County
Oklahoma
Federal Office of Emergency Preparedness
Lawton
Lawtonka
Ellsworth
Bureau of Reclamation
Waurika
Fort Sill
Fireworks blast kills six workers in Bridgewater plant
Six workers died and 11 injured as a chain reaction of explosions and fire ripped through Interstate Pyrotechnics Corp. in Bridgewater Massachusetts. Authorities reported one magazine building standing and 16 to 20 workers possibly on site as rescue efforts and road closures caused major traffic jams on Route 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Mass
Arthur Joyce
Interstate Pyrotechnics Corp
Cape Cod
Robert White
Abington
Ardmore Hunt Ends Capture Of Notorious Bank Robber
James Kenneth Johnson, an eight time escape artist, was shot and captured near Ardmore Oklahoma after a nationwide manhunt that began in Dallas. He had carjacked a Dallas businessman Lloyd Ross and fled north, prompting roadblocks across Texas and Oklahoma. Johnson, gravely wounded, was in critical condition at an Ardmore hospital, with Dallas officer Claude Standridge also hospitalized in critical condition.
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Ardmore
Okla
James Kenneth Johnson
Oklahoma
City
Texas
Johnson
U.S. Medical Center
Springfield
Missouri
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Dallas
Durant
Claude W. Standride
Lloyd Ross
Ross
Marietta
North Vietnamese Attacks Hit Eight Bases in Northern Vietnam
North Vietnamese forces launched coordinated assaults on eight South Vietnamese bases in the northern sector, with several fire bases around Quang Tri City attacked. A US gunship was shot down by surface to air missiles. four crewmen are missing. Ground actions also reported near Nui Ba Ho and Sarge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
United States
Laos
Quang Tri Province
Demilitarized Zone
Quang Tri City
Holcomb
Sarge
Nui Ba Ho
Sarze
Alpha 2
Charlie 1
Charlie 2
Camp Carroll
Dong Ha
Khe Sanh
Rain and Light Snow Possible in Lawton Tonight
The National Weather Service forecast a slight chance of rain mixed with light snow in the Lawton area tonight as clouds linger and temperatures dip. A high in the mid 50s and a low in the mid 30s with about 20 percent precipitation are expected, followed by decreasing clouds and upper 50s highs on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
National Weather Service
Gabriel Heatter Dies In Florida
Gabriel Heatter, famed wartime radio host known for there is good news tonight, died at age 80 in Miami Beach after a five year illness from pneumonia. His son in law and daughter spoke of his long service and recent stroke with fond memories. Heatter retired from national broadcasts in 1961 and last aired May 23, 1965 on a Miami station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Gabriel Heatter
Miami Heart Institute
Heatter
London
Daniels
Mutual
Miami
Maida
Postmaster General orders 90 day USPS hiring freeze
AP reports 90 day hiring freeze initiated by Postmaster General E T Klassen to balance USPS finances without a rate increase. He urged staff to live within income at a management meeting in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. T. Klassen
U.S. Postal Service
Klassen
Oklahoma Tenure Bill Seen As Little Impact In Lawton
The Oklahoma legislature sent a conference committee bill to Gov. David Hall requiring stated grounds and proof for firing teachers after three years of service. Critics cite debates over tenure’s effect on quality, while Lawton educators predict minimal impact locally. George Stuever and Wilma Davis support the measure, noting Lawton has not faced unfair firings.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Oklahoma
Lawton
Conference Committee
House of Representatives
Senate
George Stuever
Lawton Education Association
Cleveland
Stuever
Wilma Davis
Oklahoma Education Association
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Turkey
Kizilder
Naksir
Genades
John Stewart Law
Gordon Banner
Charles Turner
Interior Ministry
Turkish People’s Liberation Army
Ephraim Elrom
Istanbul
Tom Roulstone
WOKW
Brockton
Roulstone
See
Missile Downs
U.S
South
Lee State
Pope 4A
Cal
AUSA
Ed Dewey
Southwest Oklahoma
Association of the U.S. Army
Don Whitaker
Fort Sill Nco Club
Charles Jarvis
San Marcos
Tex
Dee
Cherry & Graef
Clyde McDaniel
Florida
State Department
Athens
George Papadopoulos
Greece
Henry Tasca
Papadopoulos
House
Muskogeer
Here
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