City votes approving major improvements in Lawton
Nearly 9 000 citizens cast ballots with 7.3 million for a sewer plant and lines 2.4 million for airport runway and terminal work 1.5 million for a new library system 1.4 million for street improvements and a one cent sales tax to back bonds Street bond approval passed 6 749 to 2 223 while sewer and airport measures won wider margins Progress seen at the airport first with bids planned for six to nine months and bond sales expected if rates stay favorable
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Willy Brandt Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Willy Brandt, West Germany's first chancellor, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward reconciliation between longtime adversaries. He receives 88000 dollars as the prize and is praised for easing East West tensions and laying the groundwork for peace in Europe.
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City Audit Report Details Shortages and Reforms
A seven page audit supplement by Sig Kendall of Stanfield & O'Dell lists criticisms of city accounting for the year ending June 30 1971. It notes shortages in city funds and incomplete fund records including Pav ing Assessment and Water and Sewer District No 1. The firm calls reconstructing disbursements to determine district balances and bond calls as of Oct 1 1971.
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Stanfield & O'Dell
Grand Jury
Permit Denham
Kissinger Pact Visitor Arrives in Peking Amid Fire Tragedy
Henry Kissinger arrives in Peking for final planning ahead of President Nixon’s visit as a deadly fire sweeps the Geiger Nursing Home in Wayne County Pennsylvania. Fifteen residents died from smoke inhalation during the blaze discovered by nurse Vaudine Lyon.
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Wayne County
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Jennings
Geiger Nursing Home
Vaudine Lyon
Hawley
Anti War Senators Press New Drive To Cut Indochina Funds
Anti-war senators press a fresh effort to halt funding for the Indochina war after House leaders blocked a direct yes or no vote. House-Senate conferees work on a 21 billion weapons bill with a six month deadline while Cooper Church amends to exclude funds except for withdrawal. House members forecast a long winter before agreement as previous cut-off attempts failed in both chambers.
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Ilinois
Cowboy Park Kindergarten Closed by Fire Marshal Order
Fire Marshal Ray Catlin ordered the Cowboy Park Kindergarten at 52nd and Cache Road closed. The facility, owned by Herman Ledford, has been under inspection after unspecified safety concerns.
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Cache Road
Ray Catlin
Herman Ledford
Comanche Legislators Gauge Redistricting Errors
County lawmakers hear corrections will fix minor redistricting mistakes affecting Rep. Jack Lindstrom Rep. Don Davis and Sen. Jim Taliaferro Officials note a small parcel at 38th is being reassigned to correct the maps with Cache Road and Lee County area details.
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Comanche County
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Don Davis
Jim Taliaferro
Medici to meet Nixon in Washington for first US visit
BRASILIA AP reports President Emilio Garrastazu Medici will visit Washington on December 7, becoming the first Brazilian military government leader to travel to the United States. Also through AP sources the White House notes uncertainty over two Supreme Court nominees and a new national criminal justice commission. Morgan Guaranty Trust cuts prime rate to 5.4 percent triggering similar cuts by Chase Manhattan Citizens & Southern and Bank of California. Attorney General Mitchell says about 350 FBI wiretaps since Nixon’s term began have yielded over 1,500 arrests.
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Philadelphia
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FBI
Robber breaks into city banker home and flees with goods
A hooded gunman entered the Sheridan Bank president Frank Lovell’s home at 4 a.m. taking a 19 diamond ring, mink stole, silver service set and other valuables totaling about 1500 dollars before escaping in the Lovell’s station wagon. The four family members were held hostage for nearly two hours but unharmed. Lovell sought help from city councilman Woody Wolverton.
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Tulsa Shaken by Heavy Rains and Cool Front
Eastern Oklahoma bore the brunt of a late Tuesday storm with Tulsa recording up to five inches of rain. Temperatures plunged in Lawton from 70 to 60 in an hour, with readings at 54 by morning. Rain totals varied across counties as runoff remained modest and no additional showers were forecast today.
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