Tillman County trio charged in truck theft probe
Three Tillman County residents Delroy Dean 34 Robert Moran 33 and Jennifer Moran 23 were arrested on federal charges accusing them of transferring identification from a wrecked Kenworth tractor trailer to a stolen unit arranged by the trio and later dismantling it. Two other Texas linked suspects Townsend and Stevens face state charges.
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Tillman County
Delroy Dean
Robert William Moran
Jennifer D. Moran
Kenneth W. Whitaker
Oklahoma City
FBI
Dean
Manitoy
Moran
Steve Sanders
Whitaker
Tony Massad
Frederick
U.S
Sam Joyner III
U.S. Marshal’s Office
Morart
Wallace Lee Townsend
Royce Lee Stevens
Texas
Texas Ranger
Lubbock
Tex
Transco Co
Plainview
Texas Rangers
Marshall Brown
Lawton Constitution
Stevens
Townsend
Hale County
Brown
Fort Worth
Massad
Joyner
Sentry Bids To Triple Airport Crystal Plant Expansion
Sentry plans a 10 500 square foot addition centralizing watch crystal production. Reed notes shifts will double to two and some plant moves may occur affecting Chickasha and Juarez output. Local employment was 114 but will stay at 75 during expansion. FAA funds 57 105 of 67 642 for new airport fire truck with state aid possible.
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Reed
Sentry
Chickasha
Juarez
Mexico
Lawton
Federal Aviation Administration
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Lawton Fire Department
Lee Boulevard
Cox
Authority
Carter urges five year ban on nuclear explosions
Carter proposes immediate step to end all nuclear explosions for five years including tests and peaceful uses. He argues delaying a broader arms pact may spur other nations to seek nuclear capability while White House says Ford does not delay the April treaty due to Michigan primary politics.
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United States
Soviet Union
Washington
White House
Ford
Michigan
Tornadoes Rip Texas With Roofs Torn Off and Barns Damaged
Severe weather lashed Texas with a funnel cloud over Port Arthur triggering a brief tornado warning for Jefferson and Orange counties. A tornado near Weatherford injured a cow and damaged two barns while another hit a suburban business center north of Austin tearing off a roof.
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Panhandle Plains
Texas
Bryan
Palacios
del Rio
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Austin
Port Arthur
Jefferson
Orange
Kissinger Sees Peace Path for Africa Advance
Kissinger says the possibilities for peaceful change in Africa have advanced by offering nations an alternative to escalating bloodshed. He asserts the initiative is regained and Africa is given a welcome political and economic future option.
Storm Damage Reported Across East Oklahoma Counties
Authorities described high winds around 100 mph causing downed power lines and scattered debris in Storms County and surrounding areas. Three trailer homes were destroyed in Broken Bow with another damaged south of town, a trailer home demolished at Valliant, and roofs ripped from two homes near Holly Creek. No tornado activity was indicated. Auxiliary sheriff's deputies and county workers labored overnight to clear the damage.
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Oklahoma
Broken Bow
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Valliant
Holly Creek
Fort Sill summer jobs plan distributes funds and rules
Federal minimum wage jobs will total 240 hours at 2.30 per hour, with about 14 youths in 480 hour posts at 2.50 as work leaders. Applicants must file wage forms with household income and a Social Security number at the OSES office. Allocation of 192186 from the Labor Department will be distributed by population and need, with mayors coordinating through screened applicants. Last year saw 195 positions in Lawton and surrounding areas. funding this year may expand totals.
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OSES
Lawton
Ledssets
Labor Department
Sak
Sterling
Cache
Elgin
Fletcher
Medicine Park
Chattanooga
Faxon
Geronimo
Fort Sill
President calls for independence from needless regulations
The president argues large, costly, distant regulation harms daily life and urges small business representatives to join a new struggle for freedom. He seeks bipartisan support and swift passage of legislation and promises to cut paperwork and red tape while reducing burdens.
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America
Flag designs showcased by Cameron students in art barn
Mrs Shaw noted up to fifty flag designs were considered with colors patterned after disciplines. Flags made of poly ester and cotton were silk screened by students in Cameron's art barn. Students funded most costs through a road rally. total profit was 357 dollars. Bags are being made to store the flags.
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Shaw
Cameron
Art Barn
Acquittal in Collision Case Raises Trial for Skipper
The accused Shafer was acquitted of the collision claims while his court martial is tentatively set for May 24. Eight sailors died and 48 injured as a result. Prosecution argued the commanding officer bears absolute responsibility, citing lapses in deck officer supervision and bridge watch qualification. Morgan moved for acquittal, claiming insufficient proof, and the judge agreed without hearing a defense witness.
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Shafer
Navy
Morgan
Seminar Attended by Lawton Public Schools Coordinators
Eight home school coordinators employed by the Indian Student Services project completed a week long professional development seminar. Norman consultants Peter Hackbert and Lloyd Lewis conducted the program to boost skills in organizational development communication and public service.
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Indian Student Services Project
Lawton
Peter Hackbert
Lloyd Lewis
Norman Consultants
Downtown Army Open House And Displays Planned
A three block downtown military display is set with self propelled howitzers missiles radar and tanks on view along with engineer gear and a 10 foot trestle bridge. The event includes Fort Sill exhibits tours and a Fort Sill open house with rides games and refreshments. Convoys depart from Fort Sill Friday afternoon and move to downtown Lawton via Highway 277 and 2nd Street with no post traffic closures planned.
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Sixth Street
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Lawtonian
Armed Forces
Hamilton Howze
U.S
South Korea
Fort Sill
Lawton-Fort Sill
Post Polo Field
12Th Field Artillery
III Corps Artillery
Crane
Miner Roads
U.S. Army Field Artillery School
U.S. Army Field Artillery Training Center
299Th Engineer Battalion
Lawton
2Nd Street
Diabetes grows as death toll climbs countrywide
The National Commission on Diabetes reports diabetes has doubled in Americans every 15 years and is now the nation’s third leading cause of death.
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National Commission On Diabetes
Suspect Sought After Home Assault in Lawton
A seven months pregnant woman woke to a man forcing oral sex in her southwest Lawton home. Police found no sign of entry. A search for a skinny Mexican male suspect continued today.
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Lawton
Water Storage Facility Bid Notice for Geronimo OK
Separate sealed bids for the construction of a water storage facility a 100000 gallon standpipe will be received by the Geronimo Public Works Authority at the City Clerk Town Hall Geronimo Oklahoma until 7 30 PM May 21 1976. Bids opened publicly. Copies of contract documents available for 20.00 each from City Clerk or D Henry Jones Engineering in Lawton Oklahoma.
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Geronimo Public Works Authority
Geronimo
Oklahoma
D. Henry Jones
Engineering
26Th Street
Lawton
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