Turnpike Ramps and Tollgates Planned for Elgin
David Hall announced approval to build H E Bailey Turnpike tollgates at Elgin with new ramps for entry from the south and exit toward Lawton. He cautioned federal funding delays could halve the state road program this summer. The 20 cent toll aims to improve traffic on U S 62 and U S 277 and spur Elgin development.
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Ice Storm Paralyzes Lawton as Oklahoma S nowblank Blank
A massive ice storm hit Oklahoma shutting traffic across the state. Lawton experienced near total paralysis with Fort Sill non essential personnel off duty and many schools closed. Snow is forecast to arrive this afternoon and tonight with sub freezing temperatures through Saturday.
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Nixon Hosts Bipartisan Breakfast On Economic Policy
President Nixon convened a White House breakfast with congressional leaders to discuss economic policy and wage and price controls. Attendees included Treasury Secretary Schultz, John Ehrlichman, and Vice President Agnew, with key committee members present amid talks that touched little on Vietnam. Democratic leaders signaled an all-out push to cut war funds if Paris peace talks fail by January 20.
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North Viets Step Up Raids Across South Vietnam
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong renewed winter spring offensives with nearly 100 attacks in 24 hours across South Vietnam. Saigon reports 97 enemy attacks, mostly rockets and mortars, with Mekong Delta action and roads cut. Four clashes killed 96 NVA and Viet Cong, four government troops dead and 23 wounded. one U.S. helicopter crewman slightly wounded.
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December Jobless Rate Holds Steady With Employment Rise
The government reports December saw total employed rise by 280000 to 82.8 million while unemployment stayed at 5.2 percent. Jobless totals edged down 150000 to 4.1 million, seasonally adjusted as no change. Average weekly earnings reached 139.50, up 8.20 for the year.
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Labor leaders seek White House talks on Vietnam peace
A group representing four million union members asked President Nixon for a meeting to press for clarity on Vietnam peace talks. Emil Mazey of the UAW urged the President to explain the issues prolonging the war.
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Memorial for Truman Held in Washington Cathedral
Government leaders and foreign dignitaries gather in Washington to honor Harry S. Truman with a memorial service at the National Cathedral after his private funeral at the Truman Library in Independence Missouri. With Supreme Court justices and congressional leaders expected, about 200 of 2000 seats open to the public. Prime Minister John Lynch of Ireland and President Zalman of Israel are among attendees.
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Ireland
Zalman Lee
Body found on farm near Lawton prompts coroner call
A woman's body was found at about 10 a.m. today on a farm three miles south of Lawton by a farmer tending cattle. Deputies responded and called an ambulance. the county coroner was summoned to determine the cause of death.
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Arizona Guards Enlists First Woman in History
SP5 Jody Rasmussen 22 of Phoenix became the first woman sworn into the Arizona Army National Guard. She serves as a supply specialist with the 222nd General Supply Company, with most guard units open to women though combat units are restricted. Adj. Gen. Fernald noted women may serve in many specialties and linked the milestone to Arizona history and national defense duties.
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CONARC Chief Sets Sill Visit
Gen. Ralph E. Haines Jr. Continental Army commander will make his last official visit to Fort Sill arriving at Henry Post Army Airfield after noon Wednesday. He will be briefed on Army Field Artillery Center activities and address students at the Field Artillery Officer Ad. See HAINES, Page 4, Col. 8.
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GI Insurance Dividends Set New Records for 1973
VA Administrator Donald E. Johnson says GI insurance dividends will hit a record high in 1973 with total $297 million. World War II policies pay $276 million in dividends averaging $72. World War I policies receive $21 million averaging $143. GI home loan guarantees reach 356,000 last year, up 30 percent from 1971, with continued growth expected.
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Editorials Weather Classifieds and Notices
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