House panel urges big cuts in military funding and intelligence
The House Intelligence Committee proposed a 344 million reduction in intelligence appropriations and recommended closing Grand Forks Safeguard site by June 30 1976 to save 40 million. The panel also trimmed overall defense outlays while keeping focus on deficit targets and shifting some funds to domestic programs.
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Fort Sill plans $103 million modernizations by 1980
The Army aims to spend about $102.7 million through 1980 to upgrade Fort Sill facilities if Congress funds the program. Plans include new barracks, Reynolds Army Hospital expansion, new classrooms and a medical supply building, with completion by 1980 to support a one station training program.
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U.S
Tom Steed
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Pentagon
Nye
WAC
Reynolds Army Hospital
Century Finishers Highlight Oklahoma City Bike Ride
The 100 Miles Challenge met in a bike ride from Lake Hefner at 7 30 a m to El Reno Calumet and back. Among 161 starters from Oklahoma and Texas 93 reached the century mark and 61 finished half centuries. Two riders failed after 97 and 98 miles due to mechanical issues.
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Texas
Oklahoma City
Lake Hefner
el Reno
Calumet
Okardie
Four Italian Starfighters Crash During Training Flight
Four Italian Air Force F 104s crashed near the West German Luxembourg border during a training flight. All four pilots were reported safe by the Italian Embassy. The crash site was on a hillside about 12 miles south of Bitburg base five minutes after takeoff.
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Germany
Bitburg
Office and Civil Servants vote to raise federal pay 8.6 percent
The Office and Civil Service committee approved an 8.6 percent federal pay raise by a 14 to 8 vote. The House action remains uncertain and further consideration is expected next week as the bill moves through Congress.
Cold Snap Hits Oklahoma With Regional Variations
The article notes sub freezings in northwest Oklahoma with Lawton spared, Guymon at 31 and Gage at 34. Lawton's low reached 46 at 7 am with mild autumn weather forecast through Friday and weekend highs near 70. Wednesday temperatures listed range from 68 high to 46 low.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
Guymon
Gage
President Ford trims October travel plans after assassination attempt
President Ford scales back his heavy October travel schedule following a second assassination attempt in a month. White House spokesman says some rumored trips are not on the president's schedule and policy changes will limit disclosure until arrangements are firm.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Ron Nelsen
Nessen
Temporary Repairs Eyed Sheridan Road Patch
Lawton County leaders and Paul Brune join to share costs for a two mile Sheridan Road patch between Lee Boulevard and Coombs Road. Permanent fixes are delayed until next spring as cold-ray asphalt fills cracks and potholes drawing PTA and Coop concerns.
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Manche County
Board of Commissioners
Lawton Public Works
Paul Brune
Sheridan Road
Lee Boulevard
Coombs Road
Lawton
Brune
Bishop School
PTA
Lawton Co-Op
Rex Polone
OPEC Deadlocks Over Oil Price Rise Amid Turmoil
The OPEC meeting failed to reach consensus on a price boost with moderates led by Saudi Arabia walking out. Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani said Iran led price extremists demand over 20 percent, while ministers from Indonesia Qatar and Kuwait left as talks collapsed after a stormy five hour session.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Yamani
OPEC
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