ROTC Sees First Graduation Increase Since 1970
About 10 000 college graduates will become officers this summer marking the first rise in ROTC commissions since 1970. Enrollment this year rose 8 percent to 81 544 cadets at 356 colleges as campuses shift away from anti military sentiment of the Vietnam era. Women account for nearly 15 400 cadets, up 28 percent from last year amid expanded opportunities across the services.
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Air Force
Cameron University arts center funds approved by joint panel
The Oklahoma legislature Joint Conference Committee on Appropriations and Budget backed $400 000 for Cameron University's Louise Dwyer McMahon Fine Arts Center enabling bids on alternate theater upgrades. The project totals include a $1.4 million Phase 2 contract with Barbour and Short, seating upgrades, lights and stage equipment, and a remaining $300 000 for gallery and practice rooms. A McMahon Foundation grant of $225 000 supports the auditorium.
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Barbour
Owen
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A&m
McMahon Foundation
Lawton considers pond park turn into city recreation area
Lawton expects up to 42 000 dollars to render the Skyline East 4.6 acre park safe and usable. Public Works Director Paul Brune says extensive work is needed to drain, level, and protect the site after the city accepted the deed on April 26 from Andy Crosby Jr. The Park Board voted against city ownership in May 1976, noting most of the land is underwater.
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Skyline East
Lawton
Paul Brune
Andy Crosby Jr
Lawton Park Board
Northeast Bell Avenue
East Gore Boulevard
Flower Mound Road
Crosby
Use tax increase advances revenue to Lawton and counties
The bill would double the use tax from 2 to 4 percent on out of state goods for Oklahoma use, adding 371,026 in new revenue to Awton and Comanche County. Senate action sent it back to the House for final approval with local allocation rules for towns and Lawton.
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Comanche County
State House
Oklahoma
State Senate
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Senate
Lawton
al Terrill
State General Fund
Habitual Criminal Act Used Judge Orders High Bond
A $40,000 bond was set in district court for one of two motorcycle gang members charged with throwing an incendiary device into a Lawton home Monday night. William L Wert 26 and Larry J Campbell 24 were arrested Tuesday and identified as Rogues motorcycle gang members. The couple at 5302 Elm reported two men kicked in their door and threw an M60 grenade into the living room.
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Lawton
William L. Wert
Sedalia
Larry J. Campbell
David Carter
Campbell
County Proposes Revenue Fund Use
Comanche County Commissioners propose using 114 048 in revenue sharing funds with 51 778 for roads 29 653 for courthouse maintenance 16 651 for sheriff s department and the rest split among civil defense libraries social services and other line items A public hearing is set for 11 am Monday at the Courthouse to hear comments and remaining funds are allocated to civil defense libraries social services and other programs
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Mark Kingsolver
Comanche County
Commission
Bill Griswold
Variable Clouds Forecast With Rain Chances This Week
The forecast calls for variably cloudy skies through Friday with a 40 percent chance of rain tonight and 50 percent on Friday. Friday’s high expected in the low 80s and tonight’s low in the mid 60s. Wednesday’s high reached 76 with a 69-degree overnight low. Extended outlook Saturday through Monday shows fair to partly cloudy skies with near normal temperatures. highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s and lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
Incest Case Highlighted By Chicago Suburb Teachers
A former junior high teacher recalls tutoring a socially outcast girl living with an unstable uncle amid suspected sexual exploitation. Officials feared involvement could endanger him, as counselors note incest remains a local issue with families reluctant to seek help. See INCEST, Page 3A
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Chicago
Police pay disputes prompt arbitration threat
City Manager Robert Metzinger and staff released figures showing the Fraternal Order of Police seeks higher wage and fringe benefit increases than indicated by president Clancy Williams. Williams says the FOP will vote tonight to pursue federal arbitration, accusing the city of not negotiating in good faith and citing a 6 plus percent cost of living rise among demands.
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Robert Metzinger
Clancy Williams
FDP
Williams
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