Positive start claimed in Panama Canal talks renewed
Washington reports both sides say there was a positive beginning to new U S Panama treaty talks. They aim to discuss turnover of control of the Canal Zone to Panama as negotiations resume under renewed discussions.
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Washington
United States
Canal Zone
Panama
Omar Torrijos
State Department
Frederick Z. Brown
Torrijos
Mexico
Sol Linowitz
U.S
Romulo Escobar Betancourt
Linowitz
Ford
Carter
Panama Canal
Area Students Await Degrees at Central State University
Forty seven southwest Oklahoma students are among 1 531 candidates for degrees at Central State University. Graduation is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday at Wantland Stadium with graduates listed by city and degree. The ceremony concludes a campus program honoring the class.
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Southwest Oklahoma
Central State University
Wantland Stadium
Altus
Robert Joe Akins
Robert L. Chapman
Pamela Jo Hampton
Johnie Joe Jones
Floyd Glenn Prestage
Donald Keith Rice
Jerry D. Sevier
Gary L. Wax
Anadar
Mary Perdue
Lawton
Pearlee V. Barker
David F. Bott
John Howard Dambold
Frank Eldon Medina
Frankie L. Nevaguaya
Marlow
Roy L. Hale
Rush Springs
Charles Wayne Akers
Russell L. Levings
Snyder
Lewis Kowena Jr
Temple
Gregg A. Yielding
Walters
Roberta R. Crisp
Waurika
Homer Lee Greer
Cameron University honors Michael Waters with first creative writing award
Michael Waters, a Cameron University senior, received the first faculty creative writing award. He served as Cameron Collegian staff writer and editor in 1976, had humorous pieces reprinted elsewhere, earned Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association honors, led the Creative Writing Club, and contributed to Instrospection 1976.
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Cameron University
Michael Waters
Mike
Cameron Collegian
Mary Shanahan
Waters
Lawton Constitution
Southeastern State University
Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association
Press Club
Baptist Student Union
Cameron Literary Magazine
Six Oklahoma Students Win Sir Alexander Fleming Scholarships
MacArthur High School junior Scholar Von Rocco Pacillo is among six Oklahoma students awarded Fleming scholarships by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the Oklahoma Frontiers of Science Foundation. Winners spend two months this summer at the Oklahoma Health Center under professional scientists, receiving a $500 stipend plus living expenses.
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Rocco Pacillo
MacArthur
Oklahoma
Sir Alexander Fleming
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma Frontiers of Science Foundation
Oklahoma Health Center
Fatal Gravel Road Crash Claims 16 Year Old
A 16 year old Lawton boy Michael Dewayne Thornton died when his car overturned on a gravel road southwest of Lawton. He had a temporary license restriction requiring a licensed driver in the front seat. The crash occurred after 10:30 p.m. Monday with investigators noting high speed. Thornton was born April 10 1961 in Duncan Oklahoma and had moved from Orlando Florida to Lawton in 1973. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at Huddleston Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister.
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Michael Dewayne Thornton
Thornton
Roger H. Thornton
67Th Steet
Lee Boulevard
Neil Springborn
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Springborn
Highway Patrol
Canton
Oklahoma 51A
Watonga
Blaine County
Yolanda Faye Gould
Garland Wesley Gould
Duncan
Okla
Orlando
Fla
Eisenhower Junior High School
Huddleston Funeral Home Chapel
Highland Cemetery
Roger Thornton
Danny
Jeannine
Don Newport
E. Gore
Clifford C. King
Police Reports List Local Complaints and Thefts
A city police log lists complainants and reported thefts or damages. Names and addresses include Buster Glasgow 711 Jefferson burglarized residence pistol theft. Albert Neims 1218 Erwin Ave theft of flower pots. Date Biinton 4625 Gore Blvd wallet from auto. Highland Monuments 2102 Fort Silt Blvd theft of tombstone. and others reporting break ins, stolen radios, tools, and damaged vehicles.
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Lawton
Buster Glasgow
Jefferson
Albert K. Neims
Erwin Ave
A. Biinton
Gore
Highland Monuments
Fort Silt Blvd
G.L. Haughney
Dearborn
Alvin Carter
Lincoln
James L. Layton
Forest Place
Bibby Bob Browning
Chevrolet
Walder Hammon
Atom
Melvin McCattry
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
Mission Road
Ballous
South
Barbara James
Fort Sill
Lonnie Robinson
Flower Mound
Ted A. Krystla
Ronald R. Piney
Stephen Chase
Cross earns Texas Chapter DAR Award at West Texas State
Jesse Cross son of Vernon Cross received the annual award from the Texas Chapter of the Daughters of the Founders and Patriots of America during ROTC ceremonies at West Texas State University. He is a sophomore majoring in marketing.
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Jesse Cross
Vernon Cross
Texas
the Daughters of the Founders and Patriots of America
West Texas State University
Cross
Gasoline Use Increases In 1976
Americans consumed 3.5 percent more gasoline in 1976 than 1975 with daily use around 7.2 million barrels.
Instapoll Questions and How to Respond
The Lawton Publishing Company lists Instapoll questions asking readers if they favor switching to the metric system and government centers of natural resources. Readers can call 353 0620 evenings Monday to Wednesday to participate or ask for Hot Line for questions on local government activities.
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Lawton Publishing Company
Instapoll
Rape Case Suspect Buford Released On Bond
A 20 year old Fort Sill man hospitalised since March 31 after a shooting during an alleged rape attempt was released from Reynolds Army Hospital and freed on a five thousand dollar bond. Charles A Buford was arraigned without appearance and bond set by Special District Judge David Carter. He was later picked up by the sheriff's department and booked into jail. He faces first degree rape charges. The victim reported firing five times, twice during the assault and three more after forcing him off. Buford was found nearby and treated. police say he was shot twice in the back twice in the chest and once in the genitals.
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Fort Sillman
Lawton
Reynolds Army Hospital
Charles A. Buford
David Carter
Buford
Sheriff's Department
Dinner Dance Set By Lawton Fort Sill Kappa Alumni
Lawton Fort Sill alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosts a dinner dance at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Fort Sill Officers Club. State Sen. E Melvin Porter will speak. Tickets available at the door or by calling 351-3338 or 248-0364. An unrelated fact notes 80 percent of Saudi Arabia’s population lives in cities.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Fort Sill
E. Melvin Porter
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