Funding priorities set for urban renewal and repairs in Lawton
Lawton advisory committee proposes $6.1 million in first year community development funding focusing on urban renewal downtown parking street improvements and industrial park works. Public hearings set for Feb 25 before City Council approval and federal application.
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New City Manager Thomson to take oath in Lawton
Lawton's new city manager JOHN R. THOMSON, 39, arrived to assume duties and will take the oath during Tuesday's council session. He comes from Chula Vista Calif, with nearly 14 years in management. The council faces issues from selecting engineering firms for East Lawton and water line upgrades funded by a $7.5 million bond, to fireworks at Elmer Thomas Park and funding Schoolhouse Slough dike fixes. The environmental board urged banning Fourth of July fireworks at the park to avoid damage and litter.
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Oklahoma budget revamp may follow federal highway funds
Oklahoma lawmakers likely must revamp the budget to provide 5 to 15 million dollars more for the Highway Department to match newly released federal funds. Senate President Gene Howard says driving highway spending past 40 million will depend on conditions of impounded funds and matching costs.
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Kissinger Ends 2 Day Parley With Gromyko
Secretary of State Kissinger and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko closed two days of talks in Geneva on Middle East arms control and the Vienna accord. They discussed implementation of the Nov 23 Vladivostok accord and a possible Israeli withdrawal linked to Egypt’s acceptance of Israel. The visit also covered missing Americans in Indochina with about 2300 unaccounted for.
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City, KCA To Share Land Between Lawton and Tribes
City of Lawton and the Kiowa Comanche and Apache tribes near Fort Sill seek a 800 acre surplus land split. Lawton would receive about 280 acres of floodplain while KCA would develop the higher ground. Leaders expect a near term agreement pending joint city and tribal concurrence.
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U S Petroleum Use Decreases Under Ford Plan
Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb told the House energy subcommittee that U S petroleum consumption has fallen by at least one million barrels per day due to high prices. He argued a $3 per barrel import tax would push gasoline prices up 10 to 15 cents per gallon while further cutting demand by about another million barrels daily.
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Bentsen joins Ranks of Demo Presidential Hopefuls
Sen. Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr a wealthy Texan with wealth but limited political support entered the 1976 Democratic presidential race as the fifth formal entrant He spoke in Washington and Houston outlining leadership qualities and a bid for primaries He stressed private and public experience and said he would stay in the race for the duration The Texas senator cited inflation and recession concerns and noted support from Texas and other major states Page 4
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Oklahoma to get $3 million LEAA grant for model prison system
Gov. David Boren announced LEAA will provide an immediate three million dollar grant to Oklahoma to start building a model prison system. After talks with House Speaker Carl Albert and delegation members, LEAA officials indicated more funding could come next year.
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Forces evacuate lower Mekong positions in Cambodia
Government forces completely evacuated their positions along the lower Mekong River and paused efforts to reopen the river, according to military sources. The move follows ongoing conflict and signals a temporary shift in tactics amid regional instability.
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Winter Storm Brings Freezing Rain to Lawton Area
A weekend storm dropped freezing rain across northern Oklahoma with eight inches in Enid and up to four inches in Hobart and Gage. Lawton roads were mainly dry by noon while a new cold front promises a chance of rain and snow Tuesday with highs near 45 and lows around 30.
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