Defense Chief Warns Russians Missile Race Won't Be Won
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger warned Moscow the United States will not let the Soviets win a missile race. He proposed limited restraint in exchange for Soviet restraint and urged rapid progress on Minuteman III and Trident missiles, with MX and Trident II to follow after mid 1980s.
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Jacobs Seeks Downtown Mall Plan Amid Skepticism
Lawton developer Jacobs warned city leaders that a downtown covered mall on about 10 acres likely cannot be assembled before year end at the earliest. He said he would not spread gloom but stated the facts of life regarding his option's expiration May 30.
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Lawton
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Lawton Sees Busy Buildout and Mall Hopes Rise
Mayor Don Whitaker hailed Lawton’s strong economy at the State of the City and urged continued industrial growth, downtown rebuilding, and disciplined spending. Voters approved a $7 million public works bond. downtown mall developer Jacobs warned nationwide finance remains tight but expressed optimism the mall will proceed, with anchors delayed until 1979.
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Lawton
Whitaker
Ford to release impounded highway funds for construction jobs
President Ford announced the release of up to 2 billion dollars in impounded interstate highway funds to spur jobs amid a recession. He urged quick start on projects with high labor use and noted some funds could aid urban mass transit while unfinished interstates proceed.
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Kansas
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Penn Central postpones shutdown as Congress intervenes
In Philadelphia the Penn Central trustees delay a February shutdown after congressional urging and union pressure. Elsewhere in the world, Eritrean rebels claim a downed Ethiopian F 5A jet, Tet festivities reduce violence in Vietnam, a Madrid protest breaks up at the Supreme Court, and the United States warns against trade isolations at a Tokyo Round conference.
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Thatcher elected first woman leader of Britain's Conservatives
Margaret Thatcher, 48, won 146 votes to become the Conservative party leader in Parliament, the first woman to hold the post. A party spokesman on financial affairs, she now leads the opposition and would become prime minister if the Tories win the next general election by 1979.
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Northern Ireland
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Heath
Harold Wilson
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Oxford
London
State Opposes Offshore Plans in New Jersey Hearings
Governor Brendan T Byrne announced that New Jersey would file a court challenge against Interior Department plans to lease offshore oil and gas tracts. The hearing opened as the department invited proposals for leasing off New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia despite prior assurances no nominations would occur before a Supreme Court decision on offshore jurisdiction.
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N. J
Brendan T. Byrne
New Jersey
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mid-Atlantic
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Beryston Hughes
Interior
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Maryland
Virginia
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Supreme Court
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Cold Front Brings Cloudy Skies To Lawton Area
A cold front moves into Lawton ending springlike weather with cloudy skies. Tonight drops to mid-20s, Wednesday tops near 50 with fair, cool conditions. NW winds ease tonight. Thursday to Saturday stay partly cloudy and mild. Monday’s highs around 64, lows near 37.
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Lawton
Elderly Lawton Woman Swindled Over Termite Work
Bertha Austin 78 says a city resident posed as termite exterminator and overcharged her 190 for leveling the home and 440 kept in her Bible. An intruder later took money from the Bible and police investigate possible connection as her son Bud Austin seeks answers. The case is being probed by authorities.
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Lawton
Bertha Austin
S. 17Th
Austin
Bud Austin
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Lawton Board debates turf funding for Cameron Stadium
Lawton Oklahoma board members consider Frank Sneed's $75,000 offer from the McMahon Foundation to help install artificial turf at Cameron Stadium. The plan ties the gift to increasing the district’s share from $150,000 to $175,000 of a $300,000 project, with lease terms under discussion.
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McMahon Board
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Sneed
Lawton School Board
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Gary Wheatly
Conway
Robert Sims
Lawton Airport Nears Completion of ILS Upgrade
The Lawton Municipal Airport will near completion of its Instrument Landing System on Feb 27 financed by the FAA making Lawton a backup landing site for inclement weather. The system includes localizer glide slope and outer marker to guide pilots precisely down the runway improving landings in fog rain or snow and may boost local fuel sales.
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Bill Cox
Oklahoma
Cox
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Federal Aviation Administration
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Texas
Gilbert
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