Zarb Warns Of Electric Power Woes
Federal Energy Administrator G. Zarb warned the nation could face power shortages within five years if current trends continue. He cited data suggesting shortages by 1980 or 1981 in parts of the country unless power plant construction is accelerated and investment, siting, and environmental issues are resolved.
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Regime Rejects Cease Fire and Power Transfer Offer
Prince Sihanouk rejected a Cambodian cease-fire proposal and a plan for him to assume power in Phnom Penh. The Cambodian government sought an immediate cease-fire and vowed to cede authority as Phnom Penh faced rebel shelling and airport loss. A Red Cross telegram to Sihanouk reported Gen Sak Sutsakhan’s message from Peking.
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Ford confirms Cambodian talks via Sihanouk contact
President Ford said the Cambodian government told Prince Sihanouk through the International Red Cross in Geneva that it seeks to work with the Khmer Rouge to negotiate a settlement. He noted Sihanouk is unlikely to achieve the needed results and said the U.S. is not in direct talks with North Vietnam, but supports a wider effort toward peace and détente.
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NATO Allies OK Summit Without Giscard d Estaing
Alliance members expect a Brussels summit with Ford on May 29 30 France will be represented by Foreign Minister Sauvagnargues The French delegation notes a cease fire and transfer of government powers as goals in the talks. Field reports from Cambodia and Vietnam describe insurgent advances including Pochentong airfield Dau Giay and Xuan Loc fighting while Phnom Penh shelters civilians
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Supreme Court upholds state discretion on air pollution relief
The Supreme Court by seven to one rules the EPA may approve state granted variances to polluters if overall compliance with national ambient air standards remains intact. The ruling centers on Georgia and extends to Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas plans. Justice Rehnquist says states may choose emission limits best suited to their situation as long as standards are met.
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Matching Proposal Disputed Bus Plan Hits Funding Snag
Lawton faces a $90,000 funding shortfall after HUD veto and a disputed interpretation of community development funds. Reuben Brown cites a letter from HUD that allegedly limits use of CD funds as a local match for mass transit, delaying city bus plans and risking annual operating costs after year one.
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Lawton Community
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Brown
John Thomas
Oil traffic talks collapse after deadlock in Paris
Paris reports a nine day round of negotiations failed to set a date for new talks among 10 delegations on oil traffic regulation. Moscow announced Alexander Shelepin was relieved of his post at his own request amid demonstrations during a Britain visit. Beirut declared a cease fire in Lebanon’s four day street battles but violence continued and casualties rose above 125. Oklahoma City Governor Boren urged Langston University supporters to back continuation of the black school after a march on the state capitol.
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Lebanon
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Oklahoma City
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Langsten University
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Oklahoma
Grand Jury Term Extended in Hall Investigation
The federal grand jury probing former Gov. David Hall will meet May 8 and 9 as its term is extended to July 1 by Judge Luther Eubanks. If State Treasurer Leo Winters’ May 6 trial delays matters, the panel may reconvene in June to finish the inquiry into campaign fund misuse and related allegations.
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David Hall
U.S. Atty
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Luther Eubanks
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Allegant Revenue Service
Pope
Warm Weather Continues Across Lawton Area
Summer like temperatures keep Lawton area hot with southerly winds 18 to 30 mph and lake wind warnings. Expect showers Thursday night to cool highs in the upper 70s and a low near 55 tonight. Tuesday reached 80 with a low of 53.
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Solons Study Viet Aid Plan
Washington Congress considers a 200 million fund to aid in South Vietnam withdrawal and humanitarian relief as most Americans leave the country. House Speaker Carl Albert says House may resist linking evacuation to military aid, aiming to keep humanitarian aid separate. The Senate agreed on the 200 million figure tentatively amid debate on President’s broader requests.
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Soviets Begin World-Wide Naval Maneuvers In 1970 Exercise
About 200 Soviet ships including surface vessels subs and naval air units participate in Okean the peacetime drill with merchant fleets involved as oil routes in the Indian Ocean and traffic through the Atlantic Mediterranean Norwegian Sea and Pacific areas. The exercise lasted three weeks and aimed to show U.S. planners Soviet naval reach.
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Electric bills rise as PSC gains rate boost in Oklahoma
The Public Service Co. received an 8.7 percent rate increase from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, effective May 15, raising average Lawton households by about 1.85 dollars monthly to 22.20 annually and boosting PSC revenues by 15.7 million a year through 1977.
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