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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
8
Regional forecast with multiple zones showing cloudy to partly cloudy skies, chances of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures mid 70s to near 80, lows upper 40s to upper 50s, rain chances 20 to 40 percent in various zones. Out of state Kansas shows scattered thunder showers south central.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms developing in the west and north Tuesday. Highs mid 60s to mid 70s, cooler in the northwest. Missouri and Arkansas show unsettled showers, with highs mostly 70s to 80s. Colorado districts expect cooling with rain or snow and mountain showers. North Texas and New Mexico forecast scattered storms, highs 60s to 80s. Astronomical data notes sunrise 5:53 a.m., sunset 7:06 p.m., with moonrise 6:38 a.m. and set 8:27 a.m. on the 19th.
Two Carter officials visited rural America to hear transportation problems. They warned Carter may raise fuel prices to conserve energy, likely via a gasoline tax. Officials warned carriers could seek rate hikes to cover higher costs, including for agricultural producers.
President Carter moves cautiously in early administration, avoiding major confrontations with Congress. He plans to unveil a key energy program to a joint session on Wednesday night, signaling restraint on other proposals while focusing on what he sees as crucial issues.
Births noted for April include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stall of Apache born at 6 07 p m on April 17 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Numerous admissions and discharges list names and cities across Duncan Elgin Lawton and surrounding towns.
State Sen. Jerry T. Pierce, R-Bar tlesville, will speak at the Comanche County Republican Party meeting Tuesday. Pierce discusses his initiative to reform Oklahoma auto tag license law, including mail order renewals, a five year tag, and staggered expirations. The 7:30 p.m. meeting is in the Lawton Public Library.
During the week ending January 15, 1977, the United States generated 45,459,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, an all time weekly high and 13.4 percent above the same week in 1976. Much of the surge came from unusually severe cold weather in the east and Midwest.
Free dress rehearsals of Cameron operas Trial By Jury and Gallantry welcome students at 8 15 p m Wednesday at Lawton Community Theatre. One act operas run Thursday and Friday nights at the Playhouse.
Home ownership costs have soared over the last decade with a typical one family home rising from $23,800 to $47,100, an increase of 98 percent reflecting sustained inflation.
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