Mistrial Declared In Lawton Narcotics Trial
A mistrial was declared in the Lawton district court narcotics distribution case of Cleophus Lomax and Randall Cole after defense objections to evidence deemed prejudicial. They face retrial on the February docket alongside other scheduled cases including a first degree murder and separate forgery, auto theft, and burglary matters.
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District Court
Cleophus Lomax
Randall Charles Cole
Lawton
J. Winston Raburn
Larry Barnett
Lomax
Cole
John Randall Hicks
Hicks
David Carter
Carter
Willis L. Prejean
Fort Sill
Tommy L. Gatling
Rudolph
Pete’’ Thomas
Patrick Anthony Keller
Cleaver to Return to United States for Trial
Eldridge Cleaver announces he will return to the United States to face possible arrest and a court case. He says the current American climate of democracy and political shifts influenced his decision and expects a fair trial despite past evasions. He notes no deals with authorities and recalls previous escapes to Cuba and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleaver
Kathleen
Eldridge
America
United States
Cuba
Algeria
France
Soledad
George Jackson
California
Fire destroys juvenile cell. three die in Williamsport blaze
A fire in a juvenile housing area at a Williamsport facility killed three teens Stephen Sullenberger 16 and John Van Horn 17 died on arrival and David Reese 16 died early morning. Survivors include Jeffrey Miller 17 Jeff Howlett 17 and Chris Stouffer 15 hospitalized in critical condition. Thirty eight adult prisoners on the first floor were unharmed.
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Hartley
James Good
Williamsport Hospital
Stephen M. Sullenberger
John E. van Horn
Williamsport
David W. Reese
Jeffery L. Miller
Jeffery A. Howlett
Chris C. Stouffer
Hogan Station
Pennsylvania
Newspaper price notation shows varied monthly copies
A fragment notes pricing details with figures such as 3.85 and 2.85 and a monthly rate of 4.00 per copy. The context suggests a pricing schedule or advertising rate card and may indicate different terms or promotions for single copies or subscriptions.
Postal Service weighs stamp subjects for future issues
The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee reviews commemorative ideas about four times a year. Public proposals include beer flavored glue, daylight bank robbery, the little red school house, Las sie the canine star, Beachcombers, Tuffy the porpoise, the first space chimp, and even Ten Most Wanted and portraits of presidents from both parties. The committee selects subjects based on national importance, social impact or historic contribution.
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Lassie
Tuffy
Porpoise
Outer Space
F.B.I
Postal Service
Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee
Kennedy Plan Sparks Senate Clash Over Arms Policy
On the Senate Armed Services Committee a publican warned Kennedy would invite unilateral disarmament without concessions from the Soviet Union. Sen. Young urged continued ABM testing and radar use through next July, calling the Kennedy amendment contrary to Defense Department views. He recalled Tahlequah meeting where leniency for a felon was discussed if the felon's father backed Dist. Atty. John Russell of Wagoner in re election bid amid Haworth corruption and ethics charges.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Kennedy
Soviet Union
Milton Young
R-N.d
Army
Atty
John Russell
Wagoner
Haworth
Judicial Code of Ethics
United Nations Formally Emerges After World War II
The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, marking a new global organization dedicated to maintaining peace and fostering cooperation among nations. The date signaled the culmination of lengthy negotiations and the ratification of the UN Charter by member states.
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United Nations
Judge challenges ban on political activity as unconstitutional
The judge says the ban on judges engaging in politics is unconstitutional and notes the legislature cannot deny political activity. With 56 prosecution and 39 defense subpoenas, the trial may run into next week. Turner calls James H. Vance of Tahlequah as first witness.
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Page One
McInerney
Turner
James H. Vance
Tahlequah
Haworth’s
No clear FBI benefit shown in subversive activity probe
Smothers says there is no indication the FBI effort will curb subversive or illegal activity. Schwarz notes that an investigation can continue even without evidence the target is subversive. All Saints Day on November 1 marks a day for all saints in Catholic and Anglican tradition.
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FBI
Schwarz
New Zealand Army Chief Tours Fort Sill Visit
Maj. Gen. Robin Holloway, New Zealand army chief of staff, arrives at Fort Sill for a brief visit amid a tour of U.S. military installations. He is greeted by Maj. Gen. David Ott and given an aerial tour, an artillery demonstration, and briefings on Army activities.
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Robin Holloway
New Zealand
Fort Sill
David Ott
Holloway
Margaret
Old Post
South Pacific
Field Artillery Museum
Caisson Recreation Center
Army Community Service Office
Paycheck Policy Outlined At Fort Sill
Fort Sill soldiers plan to buy Thanksgiving turkeys with all trimmings and must save early as end of month paychecks arrive on Nov 28 the day after Thanksgiving. Central Pay Operations at Ft Benjamin Harrison issued the policy affecting 12 installations and mid month checks will follow payday.
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Fort Sill
Post Finance and Accounting Division
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
James T. Irwin
Post Finance and Accounting
Irwin
Impact Aid Cut Proposed to Trim School Program Spending
The proposal argues that current spending on Impact Aid is wasteful and not targeted to those in need. It estimates reductions totaling 182 million dollars this fiscal year ending July 1, 61 million in the transition quarter, 839 million in 1977, and 208 million in following years.
Management Seminar At Cameron University
A county management skills seminar for Comanche County employees was held at Cameron University and Community Development. Dr. Marilyn Lair and Dr. Lou Prickett led sessions on management basics functions and leadership. A follow-up seminar is planned for December 18 at Cameron.
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Comanche County
Cameron University
Marilyn Lair
Cameron Business Department
Lou Prickett
College of Education
University of Oklahoma
County Fairground Authority
Don Duggins
Olene Bible
Reta Stewart
Quinnita Mitchell
Marge Davidson
Paul Nielson
Frank O'Leary
CETA
Coy Rogers
Robert Purdum
Richard West
Richard Briley
J. C. Grooms
Neil Springborn
Bill Banks
Charles Dodson
Sheriff's Office
Carol Robinson
Health Department
Stanley Sasser
W. F. Griswold
Cameron
Senators Clash Over Rumsfeld Nomination Shakeup
Debate centers on replacing Schlesinger with Rumsfeld as defense secretary. Helms criticizes the substitution as harmful to national defense posture while praising Schlesinger for policy expertise and action. Stone and Pastore defend Schlesinger’s leadership and warn against removing a capable civilian in charge of defense.
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Helms
Rumsfeld
Schlesinger
Secretary of State
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Senate
Ronald Reagan
Stone
John O. Pastore
D-R.j
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
United States of America
James Schlesinger
Alliance Francaise Meeting Scheduled in Lawton
The Lawton chapter of the Alliance Francaise will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at USC 201 SW Fourth. Arthur Smith and Holly Irby will present French Impressionistic Music. French pastries and refreshments will follow. Jeannine Thomson 357 2099 may provide more information.
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Lawton
Alliance Francaise
USC
Arthur Smith
Holly Irby
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls Alliance Francaise
France
Jeannine Thomson
Lecture on Psychic Phenomena by Don Taber at Holiday Inn
Don Taber of the Inner Peace Movement will lecture on psychic experiences at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn. Tickets cost 1.50 dollars. Taber, a native of Albany, New York, is touring the Southwest.
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Don Taber
Inner Peace Movement
Holiday Inn
Albany, N.Y
Taber
Southwest
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Ponca City
McMahon Memorial Auditorium
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Michele Kilmetz
Jefferson School
Philharmonic Society
Women's Association
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