New Lawton City Council Sworn In For New Term
New council members Ed Riddle Vic Ramirez Jack Norrell Rex Pierce Charles Gibbs and incumbent Harry Anderson took oaths at City Hall signaling a new administration. Four outgoing members left office and the group prepared for its first regular session with items including Salvation Army Boys Club funding gazebo plans near the library and zoning/licensing shifts in the central business district.
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Haynes
Bill Roberts
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Lawton Public Library
McMahon Foundation
Central Business District
Lawton Metropolitan Area
Additional Funds For State Prison System Rejected
OKLAHOMA CITY Gov. David Boren and legislative leaders rejected a plea from the Department of Corrections for 6 million dollars in operating funds to hire 490 new employees and raise salaries due to rising inmate population in state penal institutions.
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David Boren
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Benton
Boren
Howard
Willis
FACT Liquor Petition Filed in Oklahoma City
Sponsors of a liquor by the drink petition drive filed about 158000 signatures with Secretary of State Jerome Byrd and expect to file a few thousand more by the Thursday deadline. The effort aims to place the issue on the November general election ballot, requiring 120727 valid signatures. Byrd predicted the count would finish by Tuesday. Opposition from SANE may challenge validity in the State Supreme Court.
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Jerome Byrd
Ben T. Owens
Fair Alcohol Control Today
FACT
Oklahoma
Byrd
Owens
Miami
Ross McLennan
Sooner Alcohol Narcotics Education
SANE
State Supreme Court
Southwest Oklahoma Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service reports fair to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures into Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs Tuesday near 78 with overnight lows around 48. Sunday’s high reached 83 with a 42 degree low.
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Oklahoma
National Weather Service
Butz predicts slower rise in food costs amid grain talks
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz said retail food prices may rise only 3 to 4 percent this year despite prospects that the Soviet Union will buy more grain from U.S. reserves. He noted this would be the smallest one-year gain since 1972 and less than half of last year’s 8.5 percent jump. The remarks followed reports that Russia may purchase about 6 to 8 million tons annually under a five year pact, with deliveries possible by Sept. 30.
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Soviet Union
U.S
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Russia
Ford Administration
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Center Attacks Causes Of Drug Use
Mental health officials say many cope with emotional problems by using drugs, but drugs do not solve the issue. At Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center, Peter Sharp notes the team aims to treat underlying causes, not the drugs themselves, addressing poly-drug use from paint sniffing to heroin and including legal drugs from doctors. Jesse Davenport highlights reliance on sleeping pills and aspirin, and the role of television in promoting a quick fix. The program offers occupational and recreational therapy and teaches relaxation, with re socialization efforts ongoing.
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Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
Peter Sharp
Sharp
Poly-Drug Society
Jesse Davenport
Simon Tours Latin America With Chile Stop
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon announced a Latin American tour that will include Chile this week. He expressed optimism about the release of several political prisoners and noted ongoing U.S.-Chile economic discussions aimed at strengthening ties following Chile's 1973 military coup.
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Treasury
William E. Simon
Chile
Simon
Salvador Allende
United States
NBC
Chile Reforms Telegraphed Ahead Of Inter-American Visit
Simon cites Chile's move toward personal freedom and economic policy changes while planning a Latin American tour from Brazil to Mexico to address political repression. He hopes to secure prisoner releases and notes ongoing U S aid debates after a House delegation's Chile trip.
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Simon
Brazil
Mexico
Inter-American Development Bank
Oklahoma area traffic toll rises with weekend accidents
Three youths injured in crashes near Altus and Chattanooga, while six people died on Oklahoma roads over the weekend. Texas truck drivers died on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Craig County, a Gage teen killed in another crash, and a Tahlequah wreck claimed three more lives. Tammy Thurmond, 13, of Altus, was hospitalized after stepping into U S 283 in front of a car driven by Joleen Hernandez. The driver and circumstances were reported by Highway Patrol.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Will Rogers Turnpike
Craig County
Gage
Tahlequah
Tammy L. Thurmond
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
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