Kissinger Sadat Talks Spark Hope
Diplomatic discussions between Henry Kissinger and Anwar Sadat raise cautious optimism about Middle East peace prospects as officials report progress and possible pathways toward a settlement.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1975
Page
1
Diplomatic discussions between Henry Kissinger and Anwar Sadat raise cautious optimism about Middle East peace prospects as officials report progress and possible pathways toward a settlement.
Kissinger and Sadat held four hours of talks in Cairo on possible Egyptian concessions for an Israeli pullback in Sinai. They said progress is possible on the current diplomacy round as Kissinger seeks a just and lasting peace. Israel demands a signed Egypt document ending decades of hostility and guarantees for oil if Abu Rodeis is ceded.
The Treasury Department bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms announced that small tear gas devices known as pen guns are now firearms effective June 1. Models can be converted to fire bullets up to .32 caliber with a 25 foot range, prompting licensing of manufacturers and dealers and possible state bans.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a House backed bill blocking President Ford's 3 per barrel tax on imported oil for 90 days by a 12 to 2 vote. The panel also raised the debt ceiling to 531 billion through June 30 and adjourned with absenteeism delaying action on energy alternatives.
Maj. Gen. David E. Ott ordered three Fort Sill soldiers to stand trial separately for felony murder and sodomy in the death of Pvt. Anthony Ray Jaurigui. Spec. Raymond J. Proctor Pvt. Frederick Rainey and Pvt. Muriel Cole will be tried before a general court martial board of at least five.
A slight warming trend is forecast for the Lawton area with fair to partly cloudy skies through Thursday. Southerly winds 6 to 12 mph will prevail tonight with overnight lows in the lower 30s. Thursday high expected in the lower 60s. Tuesday's temperatures ranged from 55 to 32.
Lawton Board of Education taps Dambold Tipton and Associates to study Kuntz Elementary NW 49th and Smith. Officials say walls and ceilings show severe cracking and shifting foundations. project may require substantial expenditure though no estimate given.
Two women who survived a P 28 crash that killed their husbands were carried down Toby Mountain on inflatable sleds by rescuers. Jeanne Davis and Wendy Davis suffered internal injuries and frostbite after spending two freezing nights on a New Mexico peak near Eagle Nest.
Oklahoma House expected to pass a 13.5 million state income tax cut bill with debate over amendments. Speaker Bull Willis said the measure will be open to changes on the floor and warned against ramrodding it through.
Oklahoma congressman Tom Steed will be honored at the Friday Forum in the Hotel Lawtonian ballroom. He will speak at the noon luncheon with recognition from Mayor Don Whitaker and Fort Sill commander Maj. Gen. David Ott. Steed, in his 27th year in Congress, has served on key committees and helped shape highway and Fort Sill support.
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