Peace Prize honors efforts to end Northern Ireland violence
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Amnesty International in 1977 and to Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams highlight peaceful action amid a long sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland. The Nobel committee praised Corrigan and Williams for individual conciliation and Amnesty International for defending human rights worldwide.
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Tax cuts target corporations and individuals with phased relief
The plan lowers corporate taxes and halves the double tax on dividends while shifting two thirds of relief to individuals through lower withholding. Most tax filers earning up to 100000 dollars would gain, with annual growth as inflation raises taxable income. Phased in measures include dividends relief, totaling 17 billion in 1979 and rising to 40 billion by 1981.
Convenience Store Robbery Report At 7 11 Location
A 7 11 clerk says a man with a pistol robbed the store Sunday of about $100 at the 11th and F location. Police are seeking the gunman who entered, selected items and demanded money.
United Way Campaign Meeting Set for Tuesday
The 1977 Lawton Fort Sill United Way general campaign will hold its first report meeting at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in the First Christian Church fellowship hall. The goal is $462,644 with 28 percent already pledged. A dutch treat lunch is planned.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Soviet Cosmonaut Training and Space Flight History
Tass reported that the cosmonaut began training four years ago and taught himself to be a space equipment engineer with notable erudition and initiative. It notes the 1961 launch of Yuri Gagarin on April 12 and that 34 cosmonauts have flown, with four killed on return.
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Precinct Voting Stations Listed for Waurika Election
Following is a list of precinct places for the Tuesday Waurika water election. Entries include Adams School at 35th and Ferris, Lawton Heights Methodist Church, Beal Heights Presbyterian Church, various schools, churches, and union halls with locations across the town. The list names Adams, Andrews, Beal, Cleveland, Downs, Dunbar, Eisenhower, Ferris, Garfield, Grant, Grove, Hill, Howell, Jackson, John son, Kuntz, Lee, Nixon, Patterson, Pioneer, Ranch Oaks, Rogers, Roosevelt, I Smith, Sullivan, Swinney, Taft, Turner, Washington, Westminster, Westwood, Whittier, Wilson, Woodland and others with street intersections.
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Ferris
Andrews
Lawton Heights Methodist Church
Beal — Beal Heights Presbyterian Church
Park
Cleveland
J. Downs
Dunbar
11Th
Eisenhower
Garfield
Bell
Grant — Holy Cross Lutheran Church
38Th
Grove
Pecan Grove
HILL
Vo-Tech
Lee
Howell
E. Jackson
Jackson
Lindy
Jefferson
Bessie
Johnson
First Baptist Church
Roosevelt — Roosevelt
15Th Ave
Smith — Electric Workers
Smith
Sullivan — Sullivan
Elmhurst
Swinney — Swinney
Baltimore
Taft — Taft
Taft
Joys Of Junk art program at Lawton Library
Lawton Public Library launches the Joys of Junk program for fall for 25 fourth to sixth graders. Enrollment is by calling Joyce Goeke at 248-6287. Sessions run from Oct 17 Mondays 3 45 to 5 with a final Dec 12 session. Cameron University art students assist with projects using discarded household objects.
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Toch wins Hadley Cantril Memorial Award for Won In Cri
Hans Toch received the Hadley Cantril Memorial Award for his book Won In Cri. The prize honors a publication deemed a significant contribution to social and behavioral sciences and includes a medallion and a citation.
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Shooting in Lawton Injures Fort Sillman at Trailer Park
An 18 year old Fort Sill man named Dave Andrews was listed in satisfactory condition at Reynolds Army Hospital after a chest gunshot wound at Dalston Mobile Home Park 1420 Tower Road in Lawton. Police described two black men seen near a trailer and a car leaving. no arrests reported.
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Senators urged to visit Panama before canal treaty vote
Senator Frank Church and Senator Goldwater urged firsthand study of Panama defenses before a pact vote. Church suggested a post recess Senate trip to assess political climate and clarify rights while rejecting overbroad claims of U.S. intervention. The two treaties would transfer canal control by century's end yet guarantee permanent neutrality.
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Oklahoma City Market Prices Reported by State Dept of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture lists today’s prices for wheat barley milo soybeans alfalfa hay and eggs across multiple Oklahoma towns. Wheat ranges 2.19 to 2.82 per bushel with city variations. barley 1.30 to 1.45. milo 2.60 to 3.66 per cwt. soybeans 4.78 to 5.48 per bushel. alfalfa hay 55 to 65 per ton. eggs at 33 to 45 per dozen depending on size and grade.
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Drowning autopsy planned after Del City woman dies at lake
An autopsy was to be performed today to determine why Berniece Elizabeth drowned after falling from a boat into Sportsman’s Lake near Del City. Officials say foul play isn’t expected but family asked for the examination. authorities note she was a strong swimmer. In Tishomingo, Fay Elizabeth Baker, 64, was found stabbed in her apartment Saturday. Police questioned a man, who was released. no suspect named. It is believed the attack occurred late Thursday or early Friday.
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Columbus honors Columbus namesakes beauty winner
Over the weekend in Columbus there was a Miss Columbus beauty contest with 14 entrants from cities named for Columbus. Nancy Lyn Patton, 20, of Columbus Indiana, won the title outstanding among finalists from several states.
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Oklahoma University Sets Special Courses
OU announces expanded special courses at its Haci enda El Cobano in Colima Mexico with options including travel through Mexico Honduras and Guatemala. Information from Dr R H Hancock director OU International Training Programs 1700 Asp Ave Norman OK 73037.
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University of Oklahoma
City Depends on Waurika Water as Demand Grows
Public works officials estimate the city will need 1.3 million dollars yearly from Waurika water, with a supply increase required by mid 1982 to meet rising use.
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Waurika
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