Former Top U S Envoy Dean Acheson Dies at 78
Washington reports former Secretary of State Dean Acheson died Tuesday night at 78. He collapsed at his Sandy Spring Maryland farm. death attributed to a heart attack. President Nixon ordered flags lowered to half staff until his burial.
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Oil Price-Fixing Suit Filed in Oklahoma City
A $72 000 asphalt price fixing lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City in the name of the Custer county ship. The action names Wilshire Oil Co of Texas and Mid-America Refining Co as defendants as part of an alleged price fixing scheme. The suit is expected to grow to about $4 million in damages.
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Old City Landmark To Be Demolished
The 19 foot diameter chimney structure will be torn down with an air hammer bite by bite to avoid damage to people or property. Floyd Zook, Public Service manager, says three cooling towers and boilers will be destroyed as squatters were removed from the smokestack.
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Warm temperatures forecast for Lawton area Thursday
Forecast calls for a warm day in Lawton with Thursday high near 85 and overnight low around 50. A cool front moves in from the north late Thursday or Friday, keeping temperatures from rising further.
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Nixon outlines plan to aid minority business goals
Secretary Laird warned Russia may outrun the United States in Polaris submarine missiles by 1974, risking strategic disadvantage. He and Admiral Moorer will brief President with an updated Vietnam report as U.S. personnel in Vietnam drop toward 175,000 by mid year.
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Gushing Gas Well Ignited Near Duncan Oklahoma
Gas well about three miles northeast of Duncan had gushed since Monday but posed no city threat until Tuesday. A cold front shifted wind toward the city raising fear of explosion. About 20 rural families evacuated. Plate Elementary School closed. roads blocked. displaced residents sought motels as officials monitored the danger.
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Former Indian School Coed Wears Hard Hat
Esther Warren, a Navajo graduate of Fort Sill, became Four Corners Power Plant’s first woman fuel handler in June 1970. The Farmington native, 29, left APS clerical work to run samples, count tons, and troubleshoot issues with male coworkers who say they get along well.
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City airport bonds seek 24 million for expansion project
Citizens vote October 19 on 24 million general obligation bonds part of a 13 million public improvements issue to extend a 6 000 foot runway widen taxiways and expand the terminal with new runway lights. Half funded locally and half by the FAA with future 727 and 737 jet service planned by Frontier and Continental.
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Oklahoma City Bulletin Reports Rogers Adds Dry Forces
Secretary of State John Rogers announced a push to reinforce dry forces in Oklahoma City. Details remain sparse as officials coordinate with local authorities and state agencies to implement the new measures.
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Jury Indicts 12 For Conspiracy In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City officials report that 12 persons are indicted on conspiracy charges. Named present members include Dr. A L Dowell and Bill Bishop with former member John Smith among those charged. Details continue on page five.
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Nixon proposes 100 million to aid minority enterprises
President Nixon unveils a two year plan totaling 100 million dollars to expand the minority enterprise program with 100 local information centers. He urges Congress to join in broadening training and financing, including MESBIC expansion and tax law changes for small minority businesses.
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Steps Eyed To Recover City Funds In Embezzlement Case
City attorney Redman outlined plans to recover 216385 missing funds by pursuing surety bonds on former treasurer Kermit Denham and possibly filing a lawsuit. Denham, first elected in 1967, held three terms with 50000 bonds each. Authorities notified bond issuers as steps to collect potential shortages are taken. The alleged embezzlement spans May 2 1968 to July 8 of this year. Page 4.
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