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New York prisons lift ban on book about Attica uprising

By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York authoritieshave lifted a ban that had stopped state prison inmates from reading a book about the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility uprising following a First Amendment lawsuit brought by its author.

COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF

Drew Butler dbutler@cherryroad.com After 16 years in a “temporary” facility, Air Evac will soon be moving into a new building courtesy of the City of Ardmore. City officials and representatives from the emergency medical flight company came together on Wednesday morning to celebrate the completion of their new building.

Ribbon cutting

The Ardmore Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The JAR Ministries on Wednesday. The new church is located at 702 H NE in Ardmore.(Photo submitted) .

FILM REVIEW

Twenty-seven years ago, Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” saluted men with the right stuff — quiet courage and grace under pressure. This summer, he’s returned to that magic number for a similar rescue tale but traded the vastness of space for a film deep underground.

Elderly mom struggles to adjust to senior living

DEAR ABBY: My elderly mother spent her entire adult life spending her men’s money, and now she has morphed into an entitled, self-absorbed and vapid woman. She blew through her inheritance years ago with no regard for future needs. I have now moved her into senior housing near me. She wants to make friends, but the problem is that she thinks she’s better than everyone. She criticizes people’s dress and perceived social status. Although she looks like a frail old lady, she’s in denial. She also has bouts of crying and irrational concerns and demands.

TODAY

Today is the 216th day of 2022 and the 45th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY:In 1914, Germany invaded Belgium,prompting Great Britain to declare war on Germany.