City Councilmen Approve Plaza For New Library
City officials debated alley width to serve a plaza planned for a new library. Lawrence Keegan and John Shoemaker supported extra space, while Gale Sadler preferred 29.5 feet with a 10 foot setback. Ben Hutchins Jr. urged widening to prevent future problems. a How ard Smith Ford rep also asked for a wider alley.
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John Shoemaker
Gale Sadler
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Ben Hutchins Jr
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Howard Smith Ford
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Third Street
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Wichita
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Dan Glascock
Charles Beller
Norma Roberts
Willie Hopkins
Whit Ozier
Wayne Smith
Larry Ferguson
Craig
Hooper
Ferguson
Larry Fountaine
Ray Ramsey
Gifford-Hill and Company
Dallas
Tex
Johns-Manville
Council
Don Whitaker
Public Works
Paul Brune
Lawton Home Builders Association
Rangers Ranchettes
Emigration Credit Debate Murmurs in Congress Amid Nixon Policy Talks
U.S. lawmakers push to block Soviet credit loans tied to emigration, arguing free travel for Jews and others should precede trade. Rep. Ichord and Blackburn lead opposition to credits, while Obey warns of angering Soviet officials. The plan seeks assurances that all Soviet citizens may emigrate with minimal exit fees, affecting larger renewal of U.S.-Soviet trade deals.
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U.S
Richard H. Ichord
Dmo
The
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Ichord
Benjamin A. Blackburn
R-Ga
David Obey
D-Wis
Poland
Yugoslavia
Nixon
Congress
Israel
Truckers rally against speed limit proposal on highways
The article reports truckers oppose Nixon's 55 mph cap for trucks and cars alike. Secretary Claude Brinegar counters that fuel efficiency remains similar between 50 and 55 mph, but drops at 60 mph due to wind resistance, risking higher costs for mile paid drivers.
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Nixon
Claude Brinegar
November crime report shows thefts and arrests in Lawton
In Lawton last month 24 percent of cases were larceny and theft. Twenty-five vehicles were stolen in November, with 26 in October. Felonious assault reached 31 in November, down from 39. Police logged 12 armed robberies and six strong-armed robberies, versus 11 armed robberies and two strong-armed robberies in October. Property stolen valued around 95 654 dollars, merchandise recovered about 37 562 dollars.
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Lawton
Hotel Spoilers Dismiss Toilet Paper Shortage Fears
Spokesmen from Marriott Atlanta and Regency Hyatt question shortages while Minneapolis and Seattle hotel executives foresee no immediate lack. A Western International hotels purchasing agent says contracts cover toilet paper through Sept 1974, with suppliers confident. Buffalo Hilton Inns board member laughs off the idea, and Nashville Sheraton staff say travelers need not bring supplies.
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Western International Hotels
Seattle
Buffalo
N.Y
Jerry Castiglia
Hilton Inns
Sheraton
Nashville
Tenn
Legal fights rival searches in DC and Florida cases
Lawyers challenge searches as excessive beyond necessity to protect officers and prevent escape. In DC, Willie Robinson Jr.’s 1968 arrest for heroin possession was overturned after evidence from a widely criticized search was suppressed under the exclusionary rule.
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District of Columbia
Marshall
Florida
Gustafson
Willie Robinson Jr
Syrians and Israelis fight two hour Golan Heights duel
A Syrian spokesman said a two hour tank duel in the Golan Heights northern front killed 12 to 15 Israeli soldiers and damaged engineering equipment while Syria reported no losses. No immediate Israeli comment followed.
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Associated Press
Golan Heights
Syria
Capitol Builder Nixes Grand Jury Testimony
The prime contractor for a Capitol complex project invoked the Fifth Amendment before the Oklahoma County grand jury after declining immunity. Officials confirmed offers and refusals, while other witnesses including Lynn Hall and Dorothy Pike faced questions or records orders as probes into Gov. Hall’s campaign financing and state contracts continue.
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Capitol Complex
Oklahoma County Grand Jury
Dist
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Curtis P. Harris
James W. Bill Berry
Cook
Atttormney
Grand Jury
Tulsa
David Hall
Hall
Lynn
Buddy” Hall
State Board of Affairs
Few Bright Spots Pierce Energy Crisis Early Next Month
U S official says embargo could end early next month if Israel withdraws from occupied lands and Arab oil nations lift the embargo with U S guarantees. Congress acts on energy measures including labeling, auto efficiency R D funds, and year round daylight time. Heating oil prices rise 44 percent in Boston. gasoline prices inch up with Phase 4 price controls debated.
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Israel
United States
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Boston
Miami
Oil Daily
Rockefeller to Lead National Commissions, Resign as Governor
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller announces resignation to head the Critical Choices Commission and its national expansion, joining figures like Vice President Ford and Henry Kissinger. The governor’s fourth term ends December 31, 1974, amid a legacy of tax measures and a high-profile divorce.
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Rockefeller
New York State
Critical Choices Commission
Gerald R. Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Texas
Rockefeller City
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
U.S
Nelson Aldrich
Rhode Island
Nelson
Margaretta ‘Happy” Fitler Murphy
Foreclosure suit filed against Montego Bay motel complex
A foreclosure suit seeks payment of a 900000 promissory note and adds 15 percent interest plus $260,091 in attorney fees and court costs. American Bank asks foreclosure of its first lien on the Montego Bay property and sale by judgment. Additional liens and suits from workmen involved in Montego construction are listed against Ladusau and Holland's development. Montego operates under a Quality Courts Motels franchise.
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J. P. Cozzens
National Mortgage Fund of Ohio
Cozzens
American Bank
San Antonio
Properties Capital Corp
Land H Land Development Co
Montego Bay
Burcamp Steel Co
Wichita Falls
Whitecotton Drywall
Hastings
Okla
Ladusau and Holland
Montego Construction
Ladusau and
Holland
Montego
Quality Courts Motels Inc
Fire reports show multiple calls in Lawton area
Lawton Fire Department responses list times and locations including Monday 9 59 p m No 10 2 H and Tuesday 12 44 p m at 64th and Cache Road with a gasoline washdown and a false alarm.
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Lawton Fire Department
64Th
Cache Road
Salvation Army Offers Make Up Day for Christmas Baskets
Capt. Dan DeLaney says Salvation Army will sign up families Saturday at 1306 E for Christmas food baskets. More than 300 names are on the list, with expectant total surpassing 400. The agency acts as a referral hub for other groups distributing baskets and aid. Groups are urged to notify to prevent duplications.
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Salvation Army
Dan DeLaney
Injury accident report near 38th and Gore
At 5 45 p m a two vehicle collision occurred at 38th and Gore. Jim Weldon Ingram 32 of 3806 Lake was taken to Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. Renate A Kirkland 23 of 3813 Cherry was cited by Officer Jim Ritter for negligent driving.
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Gore
Jim Weldon Ingram
Lake
Memorial Hospital
Jim Ritter
Renate A. Kirkland
Cherry
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