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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon unveils a 2.3 billion dollar community development proposal aimed at letting local leaders decide how funds are used. The plan would replace some federal categorical grants with a revenue-based approach and emphasize smaller communities.
President Nixon seeks a 2.3 billion shared revenue plan to fund city and county development directly at the local level. The proposal would abolish the current grant system, using a need based formula to reach more communities and reduce federal control and red tape.
The text notes recipients must show to the federal government that their spending complies with federal statutes. Shared revenues would not require local matching funds.
In Saigon the US Navy halted minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters amid alleged cease-fire violations. Hanoi said the stoppage breached the Paris cease-fire and blamed Washington for delaying relief to Cambodia and Viet Cong supplies to South Vietnam. The Pentagon cited noncompliance by the other side and the continued flow of enemy supplies.
Atty General Richard G. Kleindienst says he will not participate in the Watergate investigation due to personal and professional ties with involved individuals. The Washington Post reports Jeb Magruder told prosecutors that Mitchell and Dean III approved and helped plan wiretapping, with Kleindienst having stepped back after being advised of related information.
The United States halted economic talks with North Vietnam in Paris and suspended minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters over alleged cease-fire violations. Secretary Rogers warned Hanoi that if it fails to honor the cease-fire the U S will drop plans to provide economic aid. Maurice Williams returns to Washington for consultations as Williams spoke of Washington enforcing observance of all agreement terms.
The body of 52 year old Lawton woman Mrs Ruby D Jones was found early today under a creek bridge in the 2300 block of C Avenue by two boys near Squaw Creek. Police said bruises and scrapes suggested possible dragging and autopsy results were awaited to determine cause time of death and if rape occurred.
Gov. David Hall fired William Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, and indicated misconduct. Morgan resigned citing personal reasons. the case has been turned over to Attorney General Larry Derryberry, with possible unauthorized state car use and expense claim issues cited as part of the probe.
Sunny skies return to the Lawton area after Wednesday night thunderstorms brought measurable rainfall across Southwest Oklahoma. Overnight totals included .50 inch at Lake Lawtonka and .40 inch at Lake Ellsworth with other gauges reporting .37 to .42 inch. Wind warnings remain in effect as gusts reach 25 to 40 mph and blowing dust occurs. Highs in the mid 70s today, tonight upper 40s, and Friday in the upper 60s.
Oklahoma Senate Education Committee voted to boost fringe benefits for teachers rather than grant a statewide salary raise. The House-passed bill projected an average $415 pay increase for the next fiscal year, but sponsors say the revised plan would raise take-home pay more. Sen. Bob Trent commented on the impact.
The council authorized the State Highway Department to begin purchasing eight six parcels for Gore Boulevard improvements from 17th to 53rd Street with funding from city bonds and state and federal sources. Most members declined to review the purchase list, aside from Ernest Roper who wished to see it.
Washington AP reports the U S economy grew at a 14.3 percent annual rate from January to March led by a 6 percent inflation surge. Commerce Dept gross national product rose to about $1.235 trillion with 7.9 percent real growth in the first quarter. Inflation jump cited as largest since 1970.
The House voted 215 to 199 against a Senate bill allowing cities to spend their highway trust funds on mass transit projects. Supporters warned the move would drain highway funds while backers argued it offered cities a choice. The vote preceded final action on a $25.6 billion highway bill.
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