Grain-Export Trade Probe Under Way
U S government officials are examining the grain export trade amid reports of corruption and possible organized crime ties. Earl L. Butz said the inquiry covers major ports and any illegal activity will be pursued, while sources cautioned the scope is not described as nationwide.
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Earl L. Butz
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New York Times
the Times
Claude W. Gifford
USDA
U.S
Times
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New Orleans
Houston
Soviet Union
Minor Flooding Noted As Cache Creek Rises
Southwest Oklahoma communities faced light flooding as Cache Creek rose, with East Cache Creek near Geronimo reported as the only flooded area. Lawton logged 1.26 inches, Waurika and nearby towns saw varied rainfall, while cities prepared for possible evacuations if creeks again leave banks Friday. Beaver Creek was forecast to leave banks by morning with floodwaters about three feet deep and Lake Ellsworth opened a third flood gate.
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Geronimo
Lawton
Waurika
Bill McKenzie
McKenzie
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Beaver Creek
Public Works
Paul Brune
Lake Ellsworth
Brune
Public Service Defends Fuel Cost Funds Use
Public Service Co defends largely unregulated use of customer fuel cost dollars to back up interstate oil and gas exploration. PSC officials say customers benefit after drilling risks are paid off and a reliable gas supply at a bare bones price will follow. They disclosed plans to shift to one third coal powered plants by 1986 and a coal supply deal with Kerr-McGee Corp. to move Wyoming coal, with associated rail and delivery costs.
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Public Service Co
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Oklahoma
State Corporation Commission
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Mississippi
Fate
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Missouri Pacific
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
OCC
Sharpest Increase In History Recorded eens A Sharpest Increase In History Recorded
County and city officials warn of extensive water damage to roads and several bridges from heavy rains. Eastern district includes up to six damaged bridges while city crews report sewer backups and multiple street washouts amid ongoing repairs and rain delays.
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Ward Byers
City of
Lawton
Comanche
Oscar Sanders
Sanders
Paul Brune
Brune
City Street Division
H. D. Woodall
Students Ready Plans For Summer Activities
Lawton elementary students share summer plans from trips to Six Flags to learning to stand on their heads. Activities include swimming, outdoor play, visits to relatives, modeling in Oklahoma City, and a mix of family and recreational outings.
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Etter
Lawton
Texas
Seven Seas
Disneyland
Disney World
Udma
Andma’s
Brookland Elemency School
Zoo
Brookland School
Oklahoma City
Economists see leading index surge signaling recovery
Washington reports the government index of leading indicators rose 4.2 percent in April, the sharpest jump on record, with March up 1 percent, suggesting the recession may be ending. Productivity in nonfinancial firms rose 3.4 percent in Q1, while officials urge caution in overreading any single metric.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
James L. Pate
Pate
Impeachment Report Decision Delayed Until Monday
Oklahoma House investigators reached a decision on the impeachment resolution against Secretary of State John Rogers. The panel said its findings will not be public until Monday and the report will be signed by all members.
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Oklahoma City
House
John Rogers
Gary Payne
D-Ateoka
Bill Willis
Payne
Willis
Eisenhower High Graduation Moved Indoors to Coliseum
Rain forced Eisenhower High School to relocate its outdoor commencement from Cameron Stadium to the Great Plains Coliseum. Principal Richard Neptune says no tickets are needed and the air conditioned coliseum will host all 634 seniors as for the first time the ceremony is indoors.
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Eisenhower High School
Cameron Stadium
Great Plains Coliseum
Eisenhower High
Richard Neptune
Neptune
Eisenhower
Lawton High School
Kids Teach Spanish to Park Lane Students in Park Lane Visit
A group of 14 Mac Arthur Spanish students conducted a one hour session with Park Lane third and fourth graders. The visitors introduced Spanish names numbers songs and dance and shared coloring sheets and the Spanish alphabet. The elementary kids later wrote notes thanking the student teachers.
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Park Lane
Tracy
Aoe
Edith Ivie
MacArthur
Pablo
Paul
Juan
John
Miguel
Mike
Chavela
Betty
Ricardo
Richard
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