Gas price hikes seen easing as new supplies roll in
The Associated Press reports fresher gasoline for motorists today with officials warning larger price jumps may follow. Automakers note monthly allocations are arriving, easing shortages at many stations as January allotments arrive. Police monitor key stations in New York City while State officials in Connecticut foresee most outlets reopening soon as allocations arrive.
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Nixon Signs 55 mph Speed Limit and Rail Aid Bills
President Nixon signed a 55 mph national speed limit to pressure states to adopt energy saving limits or forfeit federal medway funds. He also approved measures to reorganize seven bankrupt railroads in the Northeast and Midwest with about 1.5 billion dollars in federal loan guarantees and over 500 million dollars in subsidies.
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Lawton School Board to Hold Dual Elections
Lawton voters may face two separate school board elections after the death of Paul Wenn. The board must act by Thursday to appoint a successor or announce a special election. If no appointment is made, the election board will notify the secretary Friday to set a three day filing period and an election date for candidates from defined districts.
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New Winter Blast Heading Our Way This Week
Winter storm watch issued for Lawton area as heavy snow and sleet possible. Temperatures forecast to fall from near 20 this afternoon to around 2 tonight with northeasterly winds and plummeting readings citywide.
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New Year Observances Across Nations Amid Weather and World Events
Frigid weather and gasoline shortages limited holiday celebrations as New Year's Day arrived. Nixon enjoyed family time in California while Pope Paul VI urged peace. Queen Elizabeth II led by example in a coalition effort in Northern Ireland. Skylab 3 conducted Earth studies as Pasadena hosted the Tournament of Roses parade with thousands watching.
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Local Notices and Editorials Fragment Summary
Fragmentary newspaper text shows editorial notes and contact numbers for circulation and editing staff, indicating organizational details and page management. Specific names, dates, or events are not clearly readable.
Marketbasket Survey Shows Family Grocery Bill Higher
The December market basket total rose about 13 percent from a year earlier as higher fuel costs and wholesale price increases pushed up groceries. The AP survey tracked 15 items across six cities, finding 28.7 percent up, 11.8 percent down, 48.7 percent unchanged and 10.0 percent unavailable.
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Tumbleweeds Starts Today in Lawton Constitution
Comic strip Tumbleweeds created by Tom K. Ryan joins the Lawton Constitution as a regular feature. Ryan, a Hoosier born June 6 1976, studied at Notre Dame and Cincinnati before advertising art and founding a studio.
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