Bolivian Ambassador to France Killed in Paris by Che Guevara Brigade
Bolivian Ambassador Joaquin Zenteno Anaya was shot dead in Paris near the Seine the Che Guevara Brigade claimed responsibility. The group cited his role in Che Guevara's 1967 death and in Bolivian actions against a 1971 coup. Witnesses reported framing and timing details as police investigated.
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Juan Jose) Torres
Brigades
Zenteno Anaya
Klaus Barbie
France
Ismail Erez
Turkey
Vienna
Denis Tanaligil
Erez
Veronique Mykulinczuk
Judge halts Union City prison location ruling
District Judge Floyd Martin issued a temporary restraining order blocking the new state prison site near Union City. A hearing for a permanent injunction is set for May 25 in Canadian County District Court. The case lists Corrections Director Bent and the State Corrections Board among respondents. Union City Mayor Jack Sanders notes local support and potential economic benefits.
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EL Reno
Floyd Martin
Union City
Martin
Canadian County District Court
O.A. Cargill
David I ” A
Sui
Necp Benton
State Corrections Board
Jack Sanders
Canadian County
Sanders
Mustang
Yukon
Solons Rework Arms Aid Bill
Congress begins drafting a compromise arms aid measure after deciding not to override President Ford's veto. The plan keeps a $9 billion annual ceiling on U S military sales and drops Ford's Vietnam trade embargo. House vote 215 to 185. Senate 51 to 35.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
House
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations
House International Relations
U.S
Vietnam
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Southwest Oklahoma Weather Forecast Through Wednesday
National Weather Service reports fair to partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures for Southwest Oklahoma through Wednesday. Tonight winds 6 to 12 mph with lows in the low 60s. Wednesday’s high expected in the mid-80s. Monday’s high 76 and low 54.
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Oklahoma
National Weather Service
Lawton council hears rumor on city manager salary cut
Donna Evers reports opposition fears a 20 percent salary reduction for City Manager John Thomson. Council members deny any formal move, citing rumors and cost cutting talk. The council previously raised Thomson’s pay to 32 500 by a 5 4 vote last September amid dissension. Report continues on page 2.
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John Thomson
Lawton
Joan Wade
League of Women Voters
Son
City Hall
Thomson
J. J. Pursley
Fredrick Chenault
Donald Rust
Harry Anderson
Robert Prince
City Weighs Direct HUD Role In Section 8 Program
City Council votes 8-2 to ask HUD area office to administer Section 8 housing here or let the city take over without Lawton Public Housing Authority. Mayor Gilley urges higher HUD action as Ramirez warns against new construction and voters’ wishes. Night council meetings approved 8-2 with schedule set for second, fourth Tuesdays.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Area
Lawton Public Housing Authority
HUD
Robert Breeden
Lawton
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Vic Ramirez
J. J. Pursley
Rex Givens
Harry Anderson
Wayne Gilley
Cong
Tom Steed
Gilley
Ramirez
Fredrick Chenault
April Crime Rise Hits Lawton Peak Yet Four-Month Total Dips
Lawton police report 518 Class I offenses in April 1976 the highest monthly total this year but four‑month crime tally at 1,983 is nine percent below 1975 January‑April. Chief Gillian cites larceny as leader and urges public property protection while noting some crimes remain unpredictable. Police statistician Lt. George Wever provides figures.
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Lawton
George Wever
Robert Gillian Monday
Panel weighs nonprofit to run Marie Detty Youth Center
Comanche County juvenile officials and the Citizen's Advisory Board close to transferring Marie Detty Youth Services Center to a nonprofit corporation. They seek county commission approval as fiscal agent while the juvenile bureau and advisory panel manage operations. A Friday meeting with commissioners aims to secure final consent amid a long running dispute over funding and control.
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Omanche County
Marie Detty Youth Services Center
Chad Bledsoe
Citizen’s Advisory Board
Comanche
Commission
Marie Detty
Juvenile Bureau and
Committee
State Welfare Department
State Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services
Heavy GOP primaries and Carter challenge in Democratic race
Heavy early voting reported in Nebraska GOP contests while Carter leads Democrats in a Nebraska primary the first step to national delegates. West Virginia and Connecticut show uncommitted or party run contests with Byrd Wallace Udall Jackson among the ballot. Ford and Reagan vie for delegates as Carter gains in Democratic tallies.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
West Virginia
Connecticut
Carter
Church
Sen
Robert Byrd
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Jackson
Ron Nelsen
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Charles Gibbs
Dennis Lang
Juvenile Corporation Pursued
Ward Byers
Jimmy Carter
Frank Church
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