Murder trial to open at Fort Sill Wednesday
The general court martial of Pvt. James C. Davis Jr. of Queens New York begins at 9 a.m. in Taylor Hall Fort Sill. He faces charges including premeditated murder in the Jan 19 shooting death of Pvt Roy L. Wiles and three counts of assault plus desertion. If convicted, he could receive life imprisonment.
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James C. Davis Jr
Queens
N. Y
Fort Sill
Davis
Roy L. Wiles
Taylor Hall
Ronald B. Stewart
Wiles
Oklahoma City
FBI
Brooklyn
U. S
Roderick Wetherill
Nixon claims responsibility on Watergate probe night
President Nixon addressed the nation from the Oval Office on the 100th day of his second term pledging to bring guilty parties to justice. He announced resignations of Kleindienst Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean while denying involvement by his administration.
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Dent Nixon
Nixon
Richard G. Kleindienst
White House
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
Dean
Disney General
Richardson
Rainfall totals boost Oklahoma lakes amid floodgate readings
The article notes 1973 rainfall reaching 13.77 inches for the year with March the wettest month. Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth levels rose sharply since January, lifting reservoir levels as pumping moves water between the lakes around the clock for 30 days. Official Brune cites continuous pumping through May 2 to manage floodwater.
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Bonanza
Lake Lawtonka
Lake Ellsworth
Station Five
Lawton
Lawtonka
Ellsworth
Paul Brune
US presses aid to Vietnam in peace boon
The President said American assistance for reconstruction of South and North Vietnam would back peace once Hanoi strictly observes the cease fire. A joint economic commission exists but has been suspended after alleged cease-fire violations, with critics in Congress calling the aid program wasteful and ineffective.
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Indochina
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Vietnam
South
United States
Joint Economic Commission On
United Grew
Congress
Love County plans revenue sharing use report
General revenue sharing proposed use report outlines allocation details and proposed expenditures. The document lists planned distributions and estimated costs for county projects and programs.
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Love Constitution General Revenue
Manioners
Plone County
Boors
SS. Aman Canner
Stolen Property Case Involves Banker's Son In Waurika
Mitchell Morgan 19 son of Marvin Morgan Duncan bank official charged in district court with concealing property from the March 15 Brown's Drug Store burglary. Bond set at 2500, preliminary hearing May 15. 2000 pills and marijuana seeds found in a Volkswagen van after a traffic stop.
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Waurika
Duncan Bank
Mitchell Morgan
Marvin Morgan
Duncan
Morgan
Ed Spurlock
Oklahoma City
Spurlock
Phil Scott
City Council Eyes Ambulance Permit Ordinance Change
City Attorney Jerry Cade advised councilmen on revising an ambulance permit ordinance that currently allows any applicant and requires a public hearing. The council’s final session for four outgoing members Ferguson Wolverton Roper and Matthews preceded new sworn-in councilors, who praised past achievements and outlined goals.
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Jerry Cade
Ferguson
Wolverton
Roper
Matthews
Coundians
Stalemate over Talks as Nixon Aides Seek Fresh Talks
Newsmen quote an unidentified source saying the atmosphere is unfavourable for talks between Nixon advisers Kissinger and Tho and Hanoi. The call urges resuming mine clearance in North Vietnamese waters and reengaging on U S aid to North Vietnam while ending reconnaissance flights. White House sources note Sullivan and Thach meetings as prelude to broader negotiations on the cease fire.
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Moscow
Hanoi
Nixon
Kissinger
Tho
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
White House
Sullivan
Thach
Cornty
Correction A ivorce cash reported io Sunday's Lawsan Constitution
The case Shirles Mose versus Datel Mose is dis- further details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Ivorce Cash
Avene
Erfor
Shirles Mose
Datel Mose
Police Probe Into City Drug Theft Continues
Lawton detectives investigated a Monday burglary at Gilbert's Pharmacy in a small plaza at 1353 N 53rd. Thieves fractured walls between three shops to steal amphetamines and barbiturates, leaving a small cash trail and consuming two soft drinks during the crime.
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Lawton
Gilbert
Slrd
Cache Road
Burnell Gilbert
la Plaza
Scott
House of Flowers
James Snyder
Burnell
Notice for Bids in Lewton County Courthouse
The County Board requests sealed bids for projects at the County Courthouse Lewton Oklahoma. Plans and specifications are on file with the Board of County Commissioners and available for bidders by request.
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Lewton
Constitution & Morning Press
County Board
Senate pushes for outside investigator for Nixon probe
Senator Curtis proposes Williams as chief investigator to avoid partisan bias while Nixon backs Richardson to appoint a specialist if needed. Curtis argues Williams would work for good government and without vindictiveness, amid calls to restore trust in the electoral process. Montoya criticizes Nixon’s belated efforts.
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Elliot L. Richardson
Williams
Senate
Curtis
Nixon
Richardson
White House
Justice Department
Sen. Williams
Joseph M. Montoya
Winters cattleman tied to large loans and state funds
Winters, a cattle feed lot operator, says he kept state and personal affairs separate but faces scrutiny over millions in bank loans and personal checks. Banks in Oklahoma City and Tulsa hold idle state funds and a grand jury plans a multi day session that may extend into the following week.
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Ters
Winters
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Burkett
Special Olympics Winners Listed at Eisenhower High School
Lawton and Walters students competed in a Special Olympics event at Eisenhower High School and the Lawton YMCA. Winners earned first second and third place ribbons and qualified for the state meet May 24 26 at Central State University Edmond. Readouts name multiple events and top finishers across boys and girls divisions.
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Lawton and Walters
Eisenhower High School
Lawton Ymca
Central State University
Edmond
Bill Shahan
Cameron College
Aso
Soyord Dosh Covel
Cherie Merman
Welcoome
Emoris Doddies Jr
Lewton
Robert Burris
Low Lawton
Richard Sheppard
Sotiean
Evnoris Doddies Jr
Lawton
Derron Fielding
Walters
Cherie Norman
Lowton
Richard Shepperd
Gregory Mucker
Pat
Terry Woods
Johnny Shepperd
Lisa Portier
Paula Headiey
Robin Leaston
Jeannie Elix
Turd
Jeanie Elix
Brien Nash
Finis Lock
bin Yeor Dosh
Billy Johnson
Lee See
Kenneth C
Richard Addison
Robert Reigert
David Foisie
Bobby May
Ton
Larry Allred
Debra Hill
Mer
Michael Tullis
Gary Cooper
Comenche County
Reymond McAll
Chris Rogers
Vicky Lee
Carolyn Burrows
Carolyn Gross
Raymond McAllister
Daniel Osborne
Douglass
Call to action to fund OU Nursing Grad School
Citizens urge immediate support for the University of Oklahoma Graduate School of Nursing amid funding limits. They warn that trained faculty may leave if not retained and request contacting Board of Regents legislators and Gov Hall, listing direct contact numbers for Oklahoma City officials and university leaders.
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Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Sharp
Regents
Graduate School of Nursing
Board of Regents
Hall
Don Davis
Appropriations Committee
Oklahoma City
Huston Huffman
Regents For Higher Education
Liberty Tower
Dorothy Wertz Wood
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