Maddox Seeks Votes in Birmingham Campaign Stop
Former Georgia governor and American Independent candidate Lester Maddox spoke to about 350 children and 12 adults at Glen Iris Baptist School in Birmingham. He criticized Carter and Ford, praised Wallace, and said he remains on ballots in about 20 states as he campaigns for the presidency.
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Lester Maddox
Glen Iris Baptist School
Birmingham
Georgia
America the Beautiful
Susanna
Jack LeGrand
Maddox
LeGrand
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Dox
American Independent Party
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Jimmy Carter
Wallace
Louis N. Douglas
Gov
Carter
Peanut Carter
Ford
Richard Nixon
Montgomery
Yesteryears in Lawton Area Highlights from 1947
Southwest Oklahoma records a rapid cold front dropping temperatures from 73 to 57 in one hour. Carolyn Hunt Club plans a steak fry for husbands, Square Toppers host dance club gatherings, and Lawton Civil Defense promotes a talent show. Lawton postmaster announces five cent airmail stamps on sale. Follies of 47 feature Jack Storey and Lessie Smith at Chickasha High School Auditorium.
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Oklahoma
L. D. Brittain
Carolyn Hunt Club
Chuck Skaggs
Flores
Square Toppers Square
Joe R. Reed
Lawton
Jack Storey
Lessie Smith
Chickasha High School
Law in the Community project planned in Lawton
A planning committee for Law in the Community meets at 7 p.m. on October 7 in the Dean's Conference Room Cameron Administration Building. The project, sponsored by the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma, aims to increase understanding of legal processes. The group will set dates and venues for three evening programs and name speakers moderators and attorneys.
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Lawton
Cameron Administration
Mildred Dossey
Southwest Center For Human Relations Studies
University of Oklahoma
Ira Fyster
Indian Meet Set for Lawton Public Schools Parents
A meeting for parents and guardians of all Indian students in Lawton Public Schools is scheduled for 7 p.m. October 13 at Shoemaker Education Center. The meeting explains Title IV Indian student services, elects parent committee members, and introduces Title IV staff. Project director is Deloris Twohatchet.
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Lawton
Shoemaker Education Center
Deloris Twohatchet
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