Ford weighs three alternatives to court ordered busing
President Ford said he is considering three constructive alternatives to court ordered school desegregation busing and would not disclose their details. He denied political motives and noted Attorney General Levi and HEW Secretary Mathews proposed options. A White House aide said Levi seeks Friday talks on possible intervention in desegregation cases.
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French President Seeks Early Mideast Peace Move
French President Valery Giscard d Estaing urged accelerated steps toward a Middle East settlement at a National Press Club briefing in Washington. He warned delaying action could spark renewed conflict and said moving toward peace now increases chances for a fair outcome. He also discussed Beirut's civil strike and defended arms sales to Egypt, while noting France would aid if Beirut requests a French role.
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Pot Plane Suspect Nabbed At Cordell
In Cordell Oklahoma an arrest was made after a twin engine plane loaded with 3600 pounds of marijuana belly landed near Cordell. Sheriff Harold Cooper said a second suspect fled toward Texas and he planned to pursue further arrests.
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Weather Outlook Southwest Oklahoma Partly Cloudy Warm
A weather forecast for Southwest Oklahoma notes partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight and Friday. Friday’s high is expected in the low 80s, with calm overnight lows. A previous Wednesday record showed a high of 57 and a low of 57.
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Typhoon Olga Strikes Manila Area Causes Far Reach Floods
Typhoon Olga swept through eastern Philippines causing seven deaths and sweeping Manila area into its worst flood in years. In Quezon City at least 10,000 were evacuated after 16 inches of rain. Thousands stranded, 71 rescued by navy frogmen, and 10 reported missing. President Marcos declared emergency across Manila and five Luzon provinces.
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March Quits Job At LURA Leader Sought By Panel
Lawton Urban Renewal director ARCH March resigned effective July 1 under pressure from the LURA board amid staffing impasse. The board accepted the resignation unanimously. Vince Elmore was offered the job but sought to review questions first. LURA has a 114 member full time staff with four to five part time workers. March defended current staffing as minimum for urban renewal. He served 15 years as the agency head as projects declined and staff fell from as high as 43 to 13 by Nov. 1975. The board indicated no mass layoffs were planned and noted no ill feelings. March said the impasse prompted his decision. March spoke to reporters after the session. page reference provided.
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Lawton
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Greb
Inflation Rate Slowing Down
Washington AP reports that the first quarter of 1976 showed faster overall economic growth than earlier estimated. GNP rose 8.5 percent annualized, beating the 7.5 percent prior estimate and surpassing the 1973 peak in inflation-adjusted dollars. Inflation eased to 3.5 percent, with corporate profits at a 144-year high.
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City Bypass Torpedoed By WARD BVERS E
Federal aid for a Rogers Lane bypass north of the city has been removed by the State Highway Department, ending plans for an expressway there. City officials say the shift does not alter overall transport planning or the future cloverleaf interchange at Rogers Lane and the Pioneer Expressway.
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County plans $221000 federal funds for six months
Comanche County Commission outlines a $221000 spending plan for federal revenue sharing for the next six months starting July. The proposal prioritizes capital spending in public safety and general government with flexibility to transfer funds after receipt. If grants total $22289, county revenue sharing could exceed $1.7 million overall.
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