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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports November wholesale prices rose 19.3 percent, the highest monthly increase on record, surpassing January 198. Fuel price rise seen as inevitable, with farm milk up 5.4 percent and eggs up 2 percent, while fats oils beef and veal also cited. See PRICES, Page 4A.
Comanche County properties owned by the Keathley family livestock and meat packing enterprises will be sold at public auction January 10. Proceeds will pay a $796,380 money pane. CCIDA holds first mortgage on two houses and about 73 percent of the total properties. Foreclosure petitions were filed in May against the family firm for default on over $700,000 in notes and mortgages. The county issued $342,000 in notes on April 1, 1970 to assist KEATHLEY, the article notes.
House debate ends with overwhelming bipartisan backing for Gerald R Ford to be sworn in as vice president. The vote sets the stage for a historic 25th Amendment vacancy filling and forward movement toward his confirmation this week.
A seminar speaker warned federal gasoline rationing could reduce supplies by at least 15 percent, about 300 million gallons, as Oklahoma expects 85 percent of last year’s usage while estimates for the near term show a 20 percent shortfall. Propane gas already under federal controls amid shortages. See ENERGY, Page 4A, Col. 6.
Saudi oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani proposes resuming shipments to the United States in tandem with a phased Israeli pullback from lands seized in 1967 and 1973. Yamani says results matter, not just talks, and emphasizes readiness to recognize Israel and seek peace.
Sherry Davis, 14 year old, dies after a 10 day battle at Reynolds Army Hospital. The tragedy began with the hospitalization of her mother and brother on November 2. Billy Dean Davis, 42, her father, was killed October 6 when a tractor overturned near their home. Marion authorities investigated the deaths at the Davis residence.
Israeli and Egyptian jets clashed above the Suez Canal signaling renewed aerial confrontation. The episode raises tension as Dayan plans a trip to Washington to discuss ongoing regional security and ceasefire prospects.
Angry truckers renewed a blockade of the Ohio Turnpike sparking a 24 hour closure at one point and a new stoppage later near I-70 and US routes. Washington officials pledged to review drivers' complaints as patrols and tow crews patrolled early Thursday morning. Erie, Pa driver Terry Mahoney said the protest had achieved its aims as another halt formed nearby.
Weather notes forecast near 50 to 60 by Friday with a low tonight in the upper 20s. The high Wednesday reached 55 and the night low dropped to 28.
A confusing report from Carnegie Oklahoma describes a strange creature sighting prompting a frenzied police search. Witnesses reported a helmet with a revolving red light atop the mystery figure, with details continuing on Page 4A.
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