Maria Callas Dies at 53 in Paris Home
American born opera star Maria Callas died at her Paris residence from natural causes at age 53. Her career spanned La Scala to Chicago and she left a lasting mark on opera while famous for a nine year romance with Aristotle Onassis after divorcing Giovanni Meneghini.
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Cutback Plans Intensify at Fort Sill Care Center
Fort Sill officials announced September 6 that medical care would be cut in four categories and limited in five more as they seek private options to ease retiree care burdens. Doctors drifted away after the 1973 draft end, creating a national shortage exacerbated locally. Major General Donald Keith framed the issue as a sacred contract with the government potentially breached and urged a local solution.
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Fort Sill
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Oklahoma health commissioner Dr Leavitt discusses goals and challenges
Dr Leavitt, now Oklahoma health commissioner, outlines aims to deepen public understanding of the program and navigate legislative funding. She notes rural health gaps, doctor and dentist shortages, ongoing water quality and waste issues, and the need for extended health education while balancing political realities. She mentions two Gov. Boren mini cabinets guiding statewide health and environmental policy.
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Lance defends finances as Senate probes Calhoun bank issues
President Carter and Bert Lance faced questions over overdrafts and bank management as investigators probe Lance qualifications for the federal post. Lance said he disclosed the overdrafts and a Justice Department inquiry, while staffers claimed incomplete knowledge of his tangled finances.
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Top Nurse Picked Jim Booker Names New Comanche County Supervisor
Health director Jim Booker announces Jimmie Ewing Altus will become supervising nurse for Comanche County joining her duties in Jackson Beckham Custer Harmon Killman Kiowa and Greer Counties until a full time nurse is appointed. Ewing replaces Adeline Yerkes who leaves for the state health department October 1. Ewing starts October 1.
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Comanche-Caddo County
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Adeline Yerkes
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Subscriptions Under One Year Use Monthly Rate 2 Percent
The notice states that for subscriptions less than one year the monthly rate applies with a 2 percent sales contribution already added. It specifies pricing adjustments and billing method for shorter terms.
Lawton Girl Wounded. Suspect Held After Center Incident
A 17 year old Lawton girl was wounded in a Thursday night assault at the Patterson Center, with the weapon unclear. A 19 year old woman is in city jail in connection with the case. the injured girl avoided hospitalization. Ancient Romans who saved a life in battle while killing the opponent were awarded the civic crown, a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, and were excused from labor.
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Oklahoma City Market Report Feeder Cattle Hogs Slide and Hold
Feeder cattle and calves closed 0.50 to 1.00 lower with some under 500 lb. 2.00 lower. cows up 0.50 to 1.50. Bulls steady. Thursday feeder auction featured steers 300-875 lb with 42.50 to 49.00 for select lots and heifers 300-700 lb around 28.00 to 37.75. Hogs mixed with barrows and gilts steady to 25 higher, sows up about 50, and feeder pigs under 90 lb. down 4.00 to 6.00. US 1-3 barrows 38.00-42.00. sows 36.60. boars 28.00-34.10.
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Deadline Set for Graduate Record Exam Admission
Monte Dover of Cameron University announces an upcoming registration deadline for the Graduate Record Exam required by many graduate colleges. The test will be held Oct. 15 at Cameron with registration packets and a sample test available at the University Testing Center Room 2021 Nance-Boyer Hall.
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Cameron University
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Nance-Boyer
Lance Bank Controversy and Oversight Amid Senate Hearing
During a Senate breakfast, Republicans grill Lance over bank overdrafts and policy. Oversight data show bank assets rising from 11.9 million in 1963 to 54.1 million. critics cite overdrafts as a fairness issue while Lance defends them as client-friendly.
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White House
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Percy
Ribicoff
Office of Management and Budget
Congress
Georgia
Canal plan stalled without key negotiators
The plan to call Bunker and his co negotiator Sol Linowitz along with CIA director Adm Turner failed as both Linowitz and Turner were out of town.
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Prisoners Escape Washita Jail At Gunpoint In Oklahoma
Two inmates escaped Washita County Jail at 11 a.m. after a trustee seized a pistol. Kenneth Flitch and Alfred Bessler, both armed and dangerous, fled in a 1975 Chevrolet with two shotguns. Roadblocks and patrols were set, with authorities seeking the pair. Flitch is 5 7, 140 pounds with red hair and a skunk tattoo, Bessler 6 feet, 170 pounds with black hair. The jailed guard was unharmed.
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Washita
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Kenneth Flitch
Alfred Bessler
Mazurek
Sheriff's Department
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Flitch
Bessler
City plans Louise D. McMahon Park with Oblinger-Smith for design
Parks accepted relocate noncompliant Elmer Thomas Park fields to the new park and the foundation must approve the active facility design. City maintenance must continue and matching funds provided. The planning commission urged unity on the project as its importance was stressed. Sneed said recent comments show confusion and earlier city council information may not reflect the McMahon Board’s intent.
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Louise D. McMahon
Oblinger-Smith
Planning Commission
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Ruff
Sneeds
Sneed
McMahon Board
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