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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1971

Page

4

Cameron Girds For Fight To Save 2 Year Programs

Cameron College faces a clash over a master plan that would shift two year programs from Cameron to other campuses. Dean Murray warns that loss would jeopardize accreditation and force students to travel for education as officials debate a new governing board and regional representation.

Cameron Owen Roy Byrd Technical Department Oklahoma City Altus Junior College Comanche County Dean Murray Cameron College North Central Association College Murray Board of Regents The Oklahoma State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges

Senate Leaders Extend Foreign Aid Amid Deadlock

Senate and House leaders agreed to renew spending authority through December 1 after a midnight AID deadline. President Nixon pressed for quick action while House leaders pushed a fast track vote to send a conference bill, contending with Senate resistance to the larger aid package.

Senate Washington Congress House Agency For International Development John A. Hannah Hannah Nixon White House Allen J. Ellen der D-La Appropriations Committee House-Senate Conference Committee Gerald R. Ford E. Morgan D-Pa Morgan

Fund drive progress at Fort Sill campaign

Fountain reports 86.5 percent of goal with $315000 target as milestone. Brewczynski urges continued effort and lists top volunteers and early finishers among division totals and quota busters.

Fountain Fort Sill Sam Joyner Jr A. J. Floyd Milton Worley Charles Ellenbrook James Black Cleo Craig al Hennessee Steve Weyher Arvie Kirkpatrick John Henry Nelson Stanley Sasser J. H Bing) Crosby Jack Breathwit Jo Johnston A. D. Graves Vernie Greer Barton Huff Lloyd McClung Les Contway Maudie Simmons

Wage Board Plans Phase 3 Guidance Citing Inflation

Morrison says the Wage Board must begin Phase 3 planning as Phase 2 guidelines allow inflation but aim to slow it. He argues a slow-acting approach is preferable to a rapid impact.

Morrison

Parole Board Recommends Clemency for 27 Inmates

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted to recommend clemency for 27 inmates at the Granite reformatory. Among them is Gerald Laverne Bennet, 22, of Tulsa, serving five years for attempted armed robbery. his mother Lena Bennet, 47, a former Vista and state Crime Commission member, is connected to the case.

Granite Okla State Pardon and Parole Board Reformatory Oklahoma Crimee Gerald Laverne Bennet Tulsa Lena Bennet Vista State Crime Commission

Harris to Enter Lobbying Bill Proposal

U S Senator Fred Harris announced plans to amend the tax bill to bar deductions for contributions to lobbying groups not tied to product distribution. He targets Citizens for a New Prosperity which he accuses of backing Nixon's reelection and urged the IRS to deny tax exemption requests.

Washington U.S Fred Harris D-Okla Senate Harris Citizens For A New Prosperity Nixon Oklahoma Internal Revenue Service

Tax Forum Set In Oklahoma City

The 1971 OAIPA annual tax forum will run November 18 19 at the Habana Inn Oklahoma City. Mrs Kay Adams Lawton announced the event noting tax changes and the new Oklahoma income tax act will be discussed. Open to OAIPA members and licensed public accountants.

Oklahoma Association of Independent Public Accountants Habana Inn NW 66 Oklahoma City Kay Adams Lawton OAIPA

Youth Arraigned In Burglary Case

A 16 year old Lawton youth Osbaldo Santos was arraigned on second degree burglary before Special District Judge John Taylor. Preliminary hearing set for Dec. 14 with bond at $1000. Police recovered over $800 in property and $100 in cash after a burglary reported Friday afternoon at 4663 Brighton Place.

Lawton Osbaldo Santos Brighton Place John Taylor Santos Dearborn Bill May Ed Richardson Dorothy J. Lammer Coy Rogers

Miners End Walkout After New Three Year Pact

The United Mine Workers announce a three year contract raising pay from 37 to 46 dollars daily with extra 4 dollars in year three for crafts. The UMW and Miners for Democracy clash in Fairmont and West Virginia mines briefly reopen before pickets arrive. About 100000 miners were Idle at peak across the nation during the seven week strike. Inspectors will survey 900 mines as the pay and benefits package undergoes state review.

U.S. Bureau of Mines UMW Fairmont W.va Democracy Joe Serdich West Virginia Panhandle Consolidation Coal Co Jordan Pennsylvania Ohio

Good Samaritan Robbed On Oklahoma Turnpike

Carson Chatham of Oklahoma City stopped to aid a stranded motorist on the Bailey Turnpike near Elgin. The motorist produced a gun, robbed him of $60, and a companion struck him in the face before fleeing.

Chickasha Okla Carson Chatham Oklahoma City Bailey Turnpike Elgin Chatham

City Ecology Committee Eyed Bell and Named City Planner

The council and mayor moved on a land use survey in D 6 with Whitaker urging study by a D 6 resident committee. The plan could favor commercial or industrial reuse or preserve residential character. The survey by General Data Inc headed by Marie E. Dodson informed the discussion.

Whitaker Northside ‘Chamber of Commerce Northside Chamber of Commerce D-6 LURA General Data, Inc Lawton Marie E. Dodson Charlie McClung Lake Lawtonka

Rudolf Abel and the Soviet Spy Mission Details

Abel a slight built 55 year old man known as Emil R. Goldfus acted as a Soviet spy. He directed several agents from Moscow via coded drops and couriers while serving as a KGB colonel. Pravda honored him in 1965 and Molodoy Kommunist cited 30 years in intelligence. His capture followed a downed spy plane derailing a Paris summit.

Emil R. Goldfus Moscow KGB Abel Pravda Rudolf Abel Molodoy Kommunist Young Communist

Cherokees Get Surplus Boat From Bureau of Reclamation

The Ambassador Sam Houston, a 28 foot 18 passenger boat, will be turned over to the Cherokee Nation and may be used to detect river pollution or for excursions. The Bureau of Reclamation rules the boat surplus and will arrange highway transport from Lake Mead Nevada and provide teachers to operate and maintain the twin diesel engine boat. Home base facilities will be set with the Muskogee City County Port Authority.

Muskogee Okla Sam Houston Arkansas River Earl Boyd Pierce Bureau of Reclamation Tribe Muskogee City-County

Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans fame

The figure Joan of Arc earned the title Maid of Orleans for her leadership and pivotal role during the Hundred Years War, guiding French forces and shaping national identity.

Joan of Arc Maid of Orleans

China denounces superpowers in UN era nuclear stance

Beijing criticizes the United States and the Soviet Union for arms buildup and proposes a world summit to ban nuclear weapons. China asserts nonalignment, rejects being a superpower, and calls UN affairs managed by all members without superpower domination. U S ambassador George Bush remains silent.

East Israel U.S China United States Soviet Union Africa Asia Latin America United Nations George Bush

Toledo Damascus Steel Weapons Known For Quality

The article notes that Toledo Spain and Damascus were famed for their steel weapons, highlighting the renowned craftsmanship and high quality of the blades produced in these centers.

Toledo Spain Damascus

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Parole Board Tax Forum Good Samaritan Public Canine Co Tillman County Rural Water District No. 1, Inc M. G. Fuller and Associates, Inc Lawtonian Hotel Office of the Engineers Dodge Farmers Home Administration Frank Simpson, Jr City Ecology Committee Bell Vernon Klein Dietzen Corporation Rural Water District 1 Medicine Park Roy H. Gillian Gillian Oak Avenue NW 63Rd Th Streets Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Henry Nabers Jim Thompson Nabers Thompson Powers Sverdlovsk Paris Nikita S. Khrushchev Dwight D. Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Charles de Gaulle Lake Mead Nev D Avenue Ring of Life Mheucam National Bank Red Orajel Zeiss Cache Road Square
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