Death Toll Climbs In Oklahoma Flood Crisis
Floods left Enid and surrounding towns in peril with 7 confirmed dead and many missing. Gov. Hall declared a disaster area as Red Cross and state agencies mobilized. hundreds of homes damaged and livestock lost. Reservoirs and roads failed across five counties forcing evacuations and sheltering in civic centers.
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Dover
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Chikaskia
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Blackwell
Tonkawa
Pete Wood
First Christian Church
Medford
Lamont
Kingfisher
Garfield
Grant
Noble
Kay
Nixon moves toward final choice for 1976 GOP ticket
White House sources say President Nixon plans an East Room address to announce his running mate with Congress and officials present. Connally and Ford names circulate, but Texas and Pennsylvania leaders signal doubt. Nixon at Camp David and White House says a rapid selection is possible, with Warren noting no limits on potential nominees.
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R-Ariz
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Texas
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Houston
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Michigan
Sen
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Senate
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Camp David
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GOP
Warren
Israel Seeks Push Toward Damascus Amid Fresh Front Lines
As the seventh day of the fourth Arab-Israeli war unfolds, Israel asserts advances toward Damascus with two Syrian defense lines and a bristling Qa ta na complex near 16 miles southeast of the capital. Syria says ground fighting resumed on the front line and claims three Israeli boats sunk while downing an Israeli helicopter.
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Haim Herzog
Damascus
Qatana
Israel
Tartus
Syria
Traffic clears after 6:55 a.m. accident
Lanes opened and traffic returned to normal about 10 a.m. after a 6:55 a.m. crash. Fire units investigated a possible magnet or gas issue but found no fire. Ownership of the truck remained undetermined this morning.
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Williams
Kissinger urges Soviet restraint to avert broader war
Kissinger pressed Moscow to exercise responsibility to prevent a crisis from escalating into a world war. He noted the United States and the Soviet Union have kept to limits to avoid a big power confrontation. Discussions at the White House and agencies continued on arming Israel with replacements for losses, including possible transfer of F4 Phantom jets from Europe to Israel with U.S. planes to follow.
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Planning official Belland resigns from tan Area work
Official tan Area Planning Commission member Belland resigns effective Oct. 24 with no successor named. Belland, who announced last June his plan to quit, cites municipal government trends. He will leave his 12,700 dollar a year post for a Florida planning job. he joined Lawton in December 1971 with wife Mary and one daughter.
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Joe T. Crain
Bolding
Florida
Lawton
Mary
Death of Mrs Sophia Baker Attributed to Natural Causes
A preliminary autopsy by an Oklahoma City pathologist found Mrs. Sophia Baker aged 65 of 1315 South 26th Place died of natural causes. She was discovered dead in her home Sunday evening by a neighbor, police said.
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Sophia Baker
S. 26Th Place
Oklahoma City
Fishing and Boating Rules Face City Council Vote
Lowton Lakes and Lands Commission proposes budget of 76 430 for the year and three ordinance changes. A 6 50 hike in trot line permits to 7 50 and 24 hour boating permits, plus bans on unattended drop lines to curb nuisances and hazards to boaters and skiers. The proposals will appear on Tuesday's City Council agenda.
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Lowton Lakes and Lands Commission
C't Council
Commission
Lakes and Lands
Joe Wade
Blaze Damages City Residence
Fire caused an estimated $1500 damage to a house at 420 N 71st about 5 39 a m today. Lt Al Adamson said the fire started in a closet of the home owned by Lawrence E Smith. No injuries were reported.
Fire Reports From Lowton Fire Department Trucks and Dramas
Fire department logs list hourly calls including a house fire at 420 WN 7st at 5 a.m. a truck overturn at Sixth and Coche Road around 6:50 a.m. a motorcycle fire at Ninth and Ferris at 2:05 a.m. and smoke investigation at S338 Elm at 8:19 a.m.
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Coche Road
Ferris
New Zealand Issues Stamp Honoring Steam Locomotive
New Zealand released a commemorative stamp honoring a fast-disappearing steam locomotive. The issue highlights heritage rail transport and preserves a symbol of early industrial progress.
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New Zealand
Lawton Chronicle Vividly Promotes Frontier Cities
The issue highlights boosterism around Lawton’s land opening of August 6 1901 and the Lawton Democrat’s mixed coverage of growth gambling crime and church life The paper praises civic enthusiasm while criticizing politics intruding on business and town development It underscores Lawton as the southwest’s standout frontier town and urges citizens to drive the city’s prominence.
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Comanche Light & Power Co
Lawton News
The
Constitution
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Keys
Lawton Daily Democrat
Frontier
Democrat
the Democrat
Lawton
Weekend Rain Gives Way to Fair Skies Around Lawton
A stationary front and moist Gulf air bring fair to partly cloudy conditions Saturday after showers today. Highs near 70 this afternoon, 50s tonight, and mid 70s Saturday, with Thursday's high 69 and low 34. Lake Lawtonka rose slightly from precipitation. readings show minor rainfall amounts downtown Lawton and at Fire Station Five.
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Lawtonka
Lawton
53Rd
Gore Boulevard
Cabinet Silence in the Constitution
The article notes that the U.S. Constitution makes no explicit mention of a Cabinet as a formal body. It discusses historical development and the role of presidents who relied on informal advisers and department heads.
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