New Council Sets Further Study Of Salvage Yards
Lawton council reviews the second action year plan by Shirl Butler for Model Cities funding. A $2,067,000 grant is expected to gain final federal approval before July 1, and the program aims to bring $12,704,319 in federal funds to Lawton. The plan covers 26 projects including eight new ones, and the Interact Club at MacArthur High School petitions the council on sewage pollution and other issues. Public hearings and bids are set for spring on zoning and street projects, with Lawton Urban Renewal Authority funds backing water pipe acquisitions and a May 18 bid opening.
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Shirl Butler
Council
Lawton
Interact Club
MacArthur High School
Kirk Darling
MacArthur
Cache Creek
Craig
Rodney L. Worthen
Cache Road
Flower Mound Road
General Agricultural District
Flood Plain
Weldon Smith
38Th Street
J Avenue
South 13Th Street
South Mth Place
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority
Maynard Consulting
Lencwmn
Lawton-Fort Sill Bus Co
Potomac River
Virginia
Paul Fannin
Rariz
Rennie Davis
Chicago Seven
Davis
Jerry Wilson
Cameron Site Eyed For Health Complex
Don Abbott announces plans for a Cameron area health complex near Comanche County Memorial Hospital to address narcotic problems with a temporary Lawton drug treatment center. Funding is pending with Hill Burton and state support. construction could start in 30 to 60 days with $200,000 total cost and $100,000 grants from Hill Burton and the McMahon Foundation.
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Don Abbott
Lawton
Cameron
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
The
College
Jim Taliaferro
Oklahoma
Floyd Zook
Comanche County
Taliaferro
Hayden Donahue
Lifeguards to Patrol Four Beach Areas This Summer
Beginning near May end, lifeguards will patrol the refuge four swimming beaches during peak use times from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Golden Eagle program allows day passes and permits are sold at the refuge for 10 dollars.
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Athe Land and Water Conservation Fund
Congress
Howard
U.S
Fire Damages City Apartments Above Blue Note Lounge
A Monday afternoon blaze damaged city apartments above the Blue Note Lounge at 428 D. H. C. Heady, 74, was rescued from his unit with an outside ladder. Fire Marshal Ray Catlin said the fire started in a bed in a room near Heady’s quarters and damage was estimated at $5,000.
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Blue Note
Ray Catlin
Heady
Lake Area Weather Forecast Winds and Temperatures
Lake wind warnings today with highs in the 80s and tonight near 60. Wednesday highs expected in the upper 70s, Tuesday around 77 with overnight low around 54.
Indian Claims Bill Awaits Senate Action After House Approval
In Washington AP report notes two bills to allocate judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission. The measures authorize division of the funds among tribes including the Iowa and Oklahoma groups. Oklahoma is slated to receive about 30 percent. per capita distribution planned for others.
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Washington
Indian Claims Commission
Senate
House
Iowa
Oklahoma
Temporary Boss Named At Agency
VINITA Okla AP The Grand River Dam Authority board of directors Monday named Estill Lawless chief engineer and acting general manager following Doyle Stanislaus resignation. Packard previously served as acting general manager from Oct 1958 to May 1959 after being GRDA assistant general manager.
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Vinita
Okla
Grand River Dam _ Authority board of
Estill Lawless
Doyle Stanislaus
Packard
Pryor
GRDA
Rogers Eyes Three Day Visit Amid Egypt Strategy Talks
Rogers consults with Lebanon on a possible solution during a three day visit. Informed sources say the talks will cover Egypt's future military and political strategy and follow the ouster of Vice President Aly Sabry who opposed Sadat's federation plan with Syria and Libya. Rogers will meet Sadat in Cairo.
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Rogers
Egypt
Aly Sabry
Sadat
Syria
Libya
Cholera Found In State Hogs At Oklahoma City Yards
Oklahoma's first hog cholera case in nine months was found in 16 hogs shipped from Amherst Texas. Stock yards were closed to hogs until early next week while officials disinfect pens and destroy the affected hogs. state veterinarian Dr. J. H. Brashear said there is no chance of the disease spreading.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Amherst
Tex
J. H. Brashear
Brashear
Oklahoma Turnpike Bills Move in House Amid Protests
Oklahoma City AP reports three turnpike bills advancing in the House. One raises interest on Cimarron Turnpike bonds to aid construction from 135 to Tulsa area. A second enables city and county coalitions to form turnpike authorities for a route from near Arkansas City to Port of Catoosa. The third boosts the Industrial Parkway funding by increasing self generated gas tax dedication from 72 to 97 percent.
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Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Arkansas City
Catoosa
Oklahoma
Roads and Highways Committee
Bill Skeith
Reds Veto POW Internment Idea
Paris AP reports North Vietnam rejected a U S proposal to intern POWs from both sides in a neutral country. Sweden said to represent Hanoi and stressed prisoner release only after a U S troop withdrawal deadline is set. North Vietnam signaled no interest in the internment plan.
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Paris
North Vietnam
U.S
Sweden
Bhe
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Nixon
Panel To Probe Fatal Rail Crash
A five member panel began an inquiry into the April 5 train track collision that killed the man aboard the ill fated service. The investigation aims to determine cause and responsibility.
Arctic Foxes Seen Within 300 Miles of North
Report notes Arctic fox sightings within 300 miles of the North region. Observers document repeated sightings and discuss potential shifts in Arctic wildlife range due to environmental factors.
A Duke's Coronet With Eight Strawberry Leaves
A coronet worn by a duke features a rim of eight strawberry leaves. The detail highlights heraldic design element and status.
Senate Vote Due Today On Tax Hike
Gov. David Hall’s 17 million income tax increase moves to a final Senate vote with Senate leaders claiming 25 votes to pass and 32 to attach the provision. An exemption for savings and loan accounts up to 4000 dollars is set to test amendments.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Senate
al Terrill
Lawton
Smith
Rex Privett
Privett
Bourque Dies. Longtime Western Petroleum Exec
A. VY. Bourque, 89, died Sunday in Los Gatos California after moving there in 1967 from Tulsa. He served as the first executive secretary of the Western Petroleum Refiners Association and was a longtime industry figure.
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Bourque
Los Gatos
Tulsa
Western Petroleum Refiners
Area Officials Forfeit $20 Bonds
Salina reports two Mayes County officials charged with liquor violations have forfeited their $20 bonds. County Commissioner C.D. is named in the cases with bonds now surrendered.
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Salina, Kan
Mayes
C.D
Dixie Mafia Leader Moved to County Jail Hospital Ward
Kirksey Me Nix, 27, moved from St. Paul Hospital to the county jail hospital ward under heavy guard after a chest wound. New Orleans police say Nix was involved in the Easter Sunday slaying of a French Quarter store owner and may have been shot before fleeing. Deputies report Nix refused permission to remove the bullet and authorities seek the gun for comparison.
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Dallas
Kirksey Mewas
St. Paul Hospital
Nix
New Orleans
Clarence Jones
Louisiana
Hall Defends Tax Program in House Speech
Oklahoma City legislator slammed Hall administration spending as tax funded by disguising increases. He cited payroll growth from 8 million to 13.5 million then 22.2 million and urged a freeze on state employee numbers as belt tightening.
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Oklahoma City
House
David Hall
Hall
Bartlett
Bengston
Bengtson
Dollar Demand Pressures Foreign Currency Markets
The article notes a surge in demand for foreign currency amid American payment deficits and fears European banks will curb West Germany’s reserves. It highlights West Germany’s reserves at $16 billion and France’s elevated supply after draining foreign debts, signaling persistent monetary strain.
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Research Institute
West Germany
United States
France
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