Senate Panel Rejects Blackburn for Federal Home Loan Board
The Senate Banking Committee killed former Georgia congressman Ben B. Blackburns nomination to head the Federal Home Loan Bank Board 8 to 5 with cross party support. Debate centered on Blackburns votes against fair housing and civil rights bills with supporters calling his views insensitivity to minority rights and opponents labeling his stance as disqualifying. The decision blocks Senate floor consideration unless the President re submits the nomination.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Georgia
Ben B. Blackburn
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Blackburn
John Tower
R-Tex
House
Senate
Ford
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Atlanta
Kissinger Calls UN Vote Unhelpful to Peace Efforts
In Pittsburgh Kissinger condemns the U N vote equating Zionism with racism as unhelpful and irresponsible but cautions against overturning U S foreign policy. He says the administration has not chosen a course and notes potential impacts on bilateral and multilateral ties. He pledges to work with Rumfeld as defense secretary while condemning interagency bickering.
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Kissinger
Pittsburgh
Henry A. Kissinger
United Nations
Middle East
U.N
United States
U.S
Israel
Donald Rum
Tree Taken Down Sparks Municipal Charge in Lawton
City Councilman Rex Givens files a criminal complaint against Lucille Saffa owner of Lucille's clothing store for cutting a tree on public property on C Avenue. Saffa pleads not guilty and is set for a jury trial December 17 with a $20 bond.
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C Avenue
Lucille’s Clothing
Rex Givens
Lucille Saffa
Lawton
Givens
Dan Brown
Saffa
Freezing Night Ahead With Cold Temperatures Expected
A freeze warning is issued for tonight as temperatures dip into the upper 20s. Northerly winds may gust to around 15 mph. Expect a high in the low 60s on Thursday. Tuesday brought a high of 68 and a low of 40.
Wallace enters Democratic presidential bid in 1976 race
Gov. George C. Wallace officially announced his bid for the Democratic nomination at a Montgomery rally. He framed his candidacy as a political revolution and denounced health critics while vowing to wage an active nationwide campaign from his wheelchair.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Wallace
United States
Middle America
George McGovern
Democratic Party
Rumsfeld pledges strong defense as secretary nominee
Donald Rumsfeld testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee promising total energy to maintaining military strength while supporting détente with the Soviet Union. He opposed unilateral NATO force cuts, backed talks for stability, and favored a volunteer army with possible draft reinstatement if needed. He also valued civilian control and would seek a full hearing on defense issues.
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Washington
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Ford
Congress
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
Rumsfeld
James R. Schlesinger
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
National Guard
Senate
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Covered Wagons To Roll In 1976 In Lawton Area
Lynn Callison notes the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage will pass Lawton February 13 as part of the national effort retracing early 18th century routes from Houston to Valley Forge. States will send wagons to link up on U.S. 281 with scrolls signed by local communities. Lawton residents will sign scrolls January through schools and clubs.
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Lawton
Houston
Valley Forge
Penn
America
Allegheny Mountains
Western Plains
Pennsylvania
U.S
Overseas National Airways DC-1 jetliner aborts takeoff at Kennedy
An Overseas National Airways DC1 jetliner on a charter to Germany burst into flames or take off at Kennedy Airport this afternoon. The pilot halted the craft in time to allow all 139 aboard to escape, officials reported.
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New York
Overseas National Airways
Germany
Kennedy Airport
Lawton Sales Tax Boosts City Revenue Over 1974 Figures
Lawton’s two-cent sales tax brought in over $250,000 more than the same nine months in 1974. The September check raised the 1975 total to $2,752,947.56, with $317,762.31 for September business reported in October. Half funds the general fund, half the sinking fund for bonded debt. The November payment, part of more than $8 million statewide, topped November 1974 by $30,704, and July through September showed a $97,272 gain for the year so far.
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Skip Gibson
Lawton
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Commission
Oklahoma
Parking System Approval Closes Gap In Mall Effort
Lawton city council approved a downtown parking land package to attract mall developers. Public funds will buy and develop over 950000 square feet and retain ownership while the developer handles only maintenance lighting and operation. The move, prompted by the Lawton Parking Authority, shifts financial burden away from the developer.
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Lawton
Lawton Parking Authority
City Council
Lawton School Board
Council Urban Renewal Committee
Donald Rust
Boren Aide Admits College Pay Report Inaccurate
Aides to Gov. David Boren conceded that figures showing rising college employment were inaccurate though not claimed to be totally accurate. They said the higher education data were included to show a complete picture amid broader payroll figures. Southwestern State University officials argued January had few working days skewing the numbers.
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Boren
Alahoma City
David Boren
Leonard Campbell
Southwestern State University
Weatherford
Rob Pyron
Sven Holmes
Ren
Holmes
Campbell
Southwestern
Biological Sciences
Pyron
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Robert Morgan
D-N.c
Brooke, Proxmire
Harrison A. Williams Jr
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Thomas J. McIntyre
D-N.h
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R-Ore
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