City Man Shot While Fleeing Police After Burglary
Thomas Joyner and Patrolman Loyd West chased three suspects after a burglary at Arkla Gas Co. Hall was shot when he reached for a possible weapon before fleeing to a construction site. The hammer and screwdrivers found near the safe confirm the break in. Hall and Dallas had prior burglary convictions. prosecutors seek revocation and new sentences.
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Arkla Gas
Thomas Joyner
Joyner
Thomas
Hall
Loyd R. West
University Hospital
Oklahoma City
West
Arkla Gas Co
Fred Mitchell
Carl Lindgren
Dallas
Vernon Field
Vandalism and Burglary Reported in City Records
Public records show Wayne Richards of 7 NW lists reported burglary of a residence with damage and a broken gloss earlier. Police were notified as part of a public records page detailing city crime reports.
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Pg mRne Ag
Wayne Richards
Cor
Fire Reports From Lawton Fire Department
Fire department logs show a Thursday 1 54 pm call for a 7 percent fire at a residence. No injuries reported and response details note a house fire incident with location unspecified in available text.
Local Driving Violations Reported in Ton Police Brief
CharlesFiled injury accidents investigated by the Law ton police vehicle valid driver's license. Billy G Griggs 31 Ave no valid driver's license restriction No 1 corrective lens passing on hill Gary A driving. Norman W Wilson Fort Sill falling ee es.
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Billy G. Griggs
Ave. 1
Hill
Gary A
Norman W. Wilson
Fort Sill
JDL Arrests Target Kahane Amid Protests Over Soviet Trial
Indicted and sought by the Justice Department the JDL faces fines as arrests are framed to curb protests against the trial of nine Jews in Leningrad on charges of anti-Soviet activity. The group claims U S and Soviet collusion to suppress demonstrations planned at 4 p m for those on trial in the Soviet Union. Kahane had been free on a $100 bond before arrest.
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JDL
New York
Kahane
Leningrad
State Department
United States
Soviet Union
Firearms bill targets pointing guns as pranks
The bill would restrict transporting loaded firearms to hunting trips and make it a felony to point a gun at any person without legal cause or for whimsy or prank. It addresses private citizens and public safety concerns about gun handling.
Temple Considers Bond to Address Creek Pollution
Temple leaders warn that without state standards a new sewage plant is useless and funds are lacking. Tests on Cache Creek call the water bad while Temple relies on 200000 gallons daily, rising to 300000 at peak. Lawton's treatment plant is inadequate and officials contemplate legal action to compel action.
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Whitaker
Cache Creek
Merle Hollingsworth
Oklahoma Health Department
Hollingsworth
Cotton County
Lawton
Haley
Board of Trustees
Temple
New United Fund Chairman Named
The Lawton Fort Sill United Fund board accepted Mayor Don Whitaker resignation as drive chairman and appointed Virginia Brewczynski to fill the position. Brewczynski has served three years on the United Fund and has lived in Lawton since 1945 with her husband. She assists in raising support for the United Fund's 21 agencies each year.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Puerto Rico Tourism Not Nation’s Top Industry in 1970
Tourism did not dominate Puerto Rico’s economy in 1970 with output near one billion dollars. The estimate challenges common belief about the island’s primary economic driver.
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Puerto Rico
State Official Duest Forum Opens to Public
Lindberg a St Louis native and Saint Louis University graduate is named to the state agency. He has seven years in the industrial ma Ordinance Works Authority and was appointed February 1. The forum welcomes the public with a $2.25 meal charge.
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Lindberg
St. Louis
St. Louis University
Elgin Depot History Hints At War Time Scars
Davis notes the depots walls show no bullet scars, says a 1940s bank robbery near Elgin was chased, recalls locals call Elgin Cee Gee in honor of C G Davis, and confirms Harvey S. Shirk as the first depot agent with a call for tips on depot stories.
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Davis
Owen
Elgin
Cee- Gee
C. G. Davis
Oklahoma
CeeGee
Harvey S. Shirk
MGP
South Vietnamese forces uncover arms caches near A Shau Valley
Infantry squads near the A Shau Valley destroy a base camp with an arms shop, 100 bunkered structures, and a separate cache of B40 rockets and mines. They also recover five enemy bodies and other weapons including AK47 ammo and antiaircraft rounds.
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A Shau
Saigon
Hue
da Nang
U.S
Indochina
Phnom Penh
Judge Drops Pot Charges in Oklahoma Drug Case
Five defendants faced felony drug counts after a traffic stop on U S 62 north of Lawton. Troopers reported finding marijuana in bags on the floor and seat. a motion to suppress evidence led Judge Taylor to dismiss the charges against four men and a fifth term was not refiled.
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H. Warrents
Roger P. Merza
Babbitt
A. Phillips
Mark Anthony Williams
U.S. 62
Lawton
Fred Whitehead
Ronnie Cox
Whitehead
Taylor
Ron Callicott
Weather outlook for mild warmth with near 75 today
Forecast calls for fair skies and warmer readings with a high around 75 and a low near 30. Friday could reach the 80s. Wednesday’s high was 69 with a 45 degree low.
Alaska Surpasses States in National Forest Acreage
Alaska leads the nation in forest land with 20,735,682 acres, the largest amount among all states. The figure highlights Alaska's vast timber resources and conservation landscape.
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Alaska
States of the Union
Fort Sill WACs to Picnic at Wichita Mountains Refuge
Fort Sill Women's Army Corps members, about 200, gather Friday at Lake Elmer Thomas for a six hour picnic honoring the 29th anniversary of the WAC. Captain Kathryn Dupree notes this celebration reflects the unit's old tradition with sports and music to entertain the attendees.
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Fort Sill
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Lake Elmer Thomas
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Regular Army
Army Reserve
Kathryn Dupree
Vietnamese Heritage Mixes Mongolian and Indonesian Roots
A concise overview notes that Vietnamese people represent a blend of Mongolian and Indonesian ancestry. It highlights cultural and historical exchanges shaping the region’s demographics.
Tax plan could add millions to state and local budgets
Tax package signed this year includes income oil and gas tax increases. Liquor tax would raise about 6 million for the state and 3 million for troubled cities and counties. If approved Hall and leaders would have about 42 million in new funds to spend. A 2 percent tax on domestic insurance premiums awaits House action but is expected to fail.
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Vid Hall
Hall
Legislative
House
Senate
Nixon SST project renewal faces political and cost pressures
SST by President Nixon and de nounced by critics as a travesty of the legislative process. Spokesmen for aerospace contractors say any renewal would be costly and require renegotiation of contracts, with the goal shifting from prototype development to actual SST commercial production.
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Nixon
Area Weather Forecast Warmer Tonight and Friday
Warmer conditions with highs in the mid 70s today and near 80 on Friday. Overnight lows around 50. Wednesday’s high near 69 with a 45 degree overnight low.
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M. & D. Finance CO
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Viets
Pate
Sill Wacs State Refuge
Comanche County Health Facility
County Board of Health
Comanche County
State of Oklahoma
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Donald A. Angus
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Constitution Press
Sheridan
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Cache Road Square
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