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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1975
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports February inventories fell a record 1.5 billion as auto stocks dropped 1.6 billion, signaling faster purchases than production and hinting at upcoming production gains and more factory jobs. Total inventories stood at 270.3 billion, with retail and wholesale declines offset by a manufacturing rise.
Senate and House leaders pressed expeditious committee consideration of administration requests for South Vietnam aid and possible troop authority to protect evacuations. They signaled action within days on military and humanitarian funds, with President Ford seeking about 722 million in military aid and 250 million in humanitarian relief.
Rebel forces breached western and northern edges of Phnom Penh amid fires and panicked crowds seeking food. In South Vietnam, Saigon reported heavy blows on North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces at Xuan Loc and other fronts as Premier Long Boret urged resistance. The conflict drew international attention as Patriarch Huot Tat called for UN aid to end Khmer suffering.
Weather summary notes that weekend rain eased, with Lawton downtown at 1.04 inches for April and west Lawton at 1.25 inches. Lake Lawtonka totaled 0.50 inches, Lake Ellsworth 0.60, Apache 0.34, and Meers 0.55. Skies clear through Tuesday with upper 70s possible Tuesday, then mild midweek with scattered showers forecast Thursday and Friday.
In Beirut street battles between Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanese Christian rightists eased to sporadic clashes. Reports say 38 people died and 60 were wounded from machine gun and bazooka fire as fighting subsided.
City Attorney Jerry Cade seeks City Council approval to file for a district court injunction to shut down the Purple Bunny Club Internationale for zoning violations. The council may also authorize an extra 15000 in Model Cities money to keep the Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co operating through June 30, with 15000 already allocated in January. The club has operated in a C-1 zone for five years despite zoning infractions and a denied license renewal.
The City County Health Department seeks a 4000 square foot addition at its central Lee Boulevard site to house the Family Planning Center now at Cameron University. The project would cost about 100000 with 50000 federal Hill Burton funds and 50000 local funds. foundation and levy support totaling 38000 are pledged, with construction possible by September and no new staff or equipment needed.
In Washington AP report, Chief Judge Hart denies acquittal for John Connally in bribery trial. Testimony from Billy Graham, Lady Bird Johnson, Robert S. McNamara and others attests to Connally’s high reputation for integrity and honor. McNamara says he has known Connally since 1960 and vouched for his character.
About 20 million Americans face a deadline of midnight Tuesday for filing taxes. The IRS estimates 25 million had not yet filed by early April. Penalties rise to 25 percent for late payments, while timely filing can reduce liability. Envelopes postmarked April 15 count as on time. Congress rebates reduce amounts owed. if rebates exceed tax due, the excess is sent to taxpayers.
Divers were to search a 14 foot aluminum boat in 30 feet of water about 200 feet from Mount Scott Slough where Lou Edward Laubinger 70 and Keith Drake 24 were found after a fishing trip vanished Sunday. Authorities said Drake's hands clutched his throat as the bodies surfaced.
Inside page shows Want Ads and circus contact lines with telephone numbers 353-0620 and 353-0626. Editorial note references the same contact 353-0620. No further context or events provided beyond listings and numbers.
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