Armyworms threaten wheat and oats across five Oklahoma counties
Farmers and homeowners from Stephens to Tillman counties battle a six week armyworm outbreak. OSU agents warn young grain stands are at risk and recommend field checks every 3 to 4 days. Farmers report widespread spraying and replanting as pests creep through wheat oats and barley.
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Oklahoma
Osu
John Moten
Moten
Stephens County
J. D. Lockwood
US to supply Israel with top secret antitank missile system
The United States plans a new antitank missile system for Israel within a $2.3 billion aid package that also includes 1.5 billion in direct military aid and 800 million in economic assistance. White House and Israeli officials confirm the deal, while not detailing the weapon, and deny links to the 1968 and 1972 Phantom sales tied to elections.
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United States
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U.S
Ron Nes
Nessen
White House
Yigal Allon
Ford
Allon
Allen
America
Yitzhak Rabin
Son
Richard M. Nixon
Carter and Ford Near Endgame With Columbus Day Events
The race tightens as Carter plans Chicago Columbus Day events and a wreath ceremony in Washington. Ford stays in D C with a Columbus statue tribute and talks with Israeli minister Yigal Alon. Mondale tours New York. both camps target swing voters amid campaign tensions.
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Washington
Christopher Columbus
Union Station
Ford
Yigal Ailon
White House
Middle East
Carter
Senate Finance Committee
Bob Dole
Walter F. Mondale
New York City
Ford Strike Status Hangs On Local Votes Across Regions
Early returns show mixed ratification of Ford’s proposed three year contract among Ford UAW locals. Local 606 in Dearborn rejected the accord while Local 600 production workers supported it. Ohio Local 2000 also voted against. Overall ratification by skilled trades and production workers remains uncertain as talks continue.
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Ford Motor Co
Ohio
Ford
United Auto Workers
Pat Murphy
Dearborn
Murphy
Avon Lake
UAW
Ford Ohio Truck
Joseph D. Hunter
Hunter
Michigan
Mahwah
N.J
Weather Outlook for Lawton Area Through Tuesday
Fair skies and mild weather are forecast for the Lawton area through Tuesday with southerly winds of seven to 12 mph prevailing tonight. Tonight's low should be in the mid 50s. Tuesday's high should be in the upper 80s. Sunday's temperatures ranged from a high of 85 to a low of 49.
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Lawton
Fighting Intensifies in Lebanon Threatening Peace Talks
Palestinian guerrillas accuse Christian factions of raids near the Israel border as Israeli artillery support is alleged. Arafat blames Syria for collusion with Lebanese Christians while warning of an arms and famine war and possible East attacks as peace talks at Chtoura risk collapse.
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Mt. Hermon
Arkoub
Israel
Yasir Arafat
al Fatah
Khiam
Ibel el-Saki
Bayyadra
Marjayoun
Arafat
Syria
Sidon
Beirut
Mossem
Tyre
Arab League
Chtoura
Arafat al
Trains Collide in Mexico Killing Tourists and Americans
A passenger train carrying tourists including several Americans collided with a freight train in the Sierra Madre mountains of Chihuahua. At least 17 were killed and 45 injured, with five Americans among the injured and a possible New York City victim. Travel agents on a Mexico City tour were among the passengers.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Sierra Madre
New York City
Mexico City
American Society of Travel Agents
Guadala
Palestinians Seize Embassy In Rome Shootings
In Rome three Palestinians stormed the Syrian Embassy protesting Syria’s Lebanon actions and held five hostages for two hours before surrendering. One hostage, Hanen Hatem, was seriously wounded and later underwent a long operation. The attackers said they belonged to the Black June Movement and aimed to draw world attention to Palestinian betrayals.
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Lebanon
Hanen Hatem
Syria
Damascus
Youssef Miro
Syra
Leba
Bassy
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