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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
4
Lawton motorists warned to use extra caution in school zones after clocks moved ahead one hour. Police urge bright or contrasting clothing for children and say officers will patrol busy routes during morning commutes to improve visibility for young pedestrians and bicyclists.
The city plans a cement block men and ladies shower facility at Robinson's Landing near the old rest room to be built by Spann Construction Co. at a total contract price of 8201.25 including heating and water systems. The council also considers zoning changes Rose Hill street closures West Lawton plat water work Second Street and extended city hall hours until 9 p.m for public access.
AP report from New York notes a Dow Jones drop of 7.08 to 873.15 as traders cite economic uncertainties and potential limits on institutional stock ownership. CNA Financial and Kresge show small changes while Great Basin Petroleum leads Amex volume. Oklahoma cattle, hogs, and farm prices also listed.
Funeral for Don H. Wilson 59 longtime civic leader and former Lawton resident held at First Presbyterian Wichita Falls with burial at Crestview Memorial Park. Survivors include wife Ruth two daughters Sue Griffin and Sally Benefiel two sons Mike and Dick and brother Leonard. Funeral for Mary E. Hicks 75 resident of Josephs Nursing Home and Highland Cemetery burial in Lawton details her death at 7 10 am and survivors Dennis Givens three sisters two brothers and two grandchildren.
A 22 year old Fort Sill man was arrested on auto theft and arson charges after police traced a transmission fluid trail from a burned and stolen 1969 Ford to his westside garage. Investigators say the car was dismantled at his residence and tires removed before the arson. A second Fort Sillan faces a city warrant as the probe continues.
Geneva sources report top oil industry analysts expecting crude prices to stabilize or fall over the long term as OPEC meets to discuss pricing formulas. They warn against renewed price spikes and note tax and transport costs shape actual oil costs worldwide amid debates among Arab and non Arab members.
Brune says first shipment of pipe will arrive soon and contractors have 90 days to finish utility relocation. Old pipe along Gore Boulevard will be abandoned as many sections are rotten and cause leaks and breaks after decades of service.
The White House released Nixon’s letter to Senator Ervin denying subpoenas as an unconstitutional intrusion. Chapin pleads innocent and faces a March trial. James D. St Clair named new White House Watergate counsel, replacing Buzhardt. Archibald Cox rejects firing rumors as false and calls talk a silly tempest.
Ardmore hosts announce the Choctaw Chickasaw Alliance meeting in the Hardy Murphy Coliseum south wing. The schedule lists a 10 am business session, a noon dinner, a style show, and a covered dish requirement for guests and members.
British security officials warn of at least 20 attacks across Europe soon with heightened airport checks in Amsterdam Brussels Rome Bonn and other cities while Canadian airports join the alert. FBI questioned Robin Orbin a San Diego model tied to suspects in England including Allison Thompson Abdelkhir el Hakkaoui and Athar Naseem. Theodore Brown was arrested at Travis AFB for helping Thompson. The Irish Republican Army also carried out five strikes in London over the weekend.
City Manager Larry Fountaine announced a bid opening for Lawton's new sewage treatment plant on February 19 at City Hall. The $16 million project, partly financed by a 1971 bond issue, is being bid by engineers Benham & Blair and will be built southeast of Lawton to replace the current facility causing pollution headaches.
President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon stood with Tricia Cox and C G Rebozo outside a church in the rain after services. Guests at dinner included John Wayne Paul Keyes and his wife Rebozo and Patricia Hitt. Nixon named W J Usery Jr to a new post as special assistant for labor relations.
Industry sources say leaders like Shah of Iran and Yamani signal oil producers are nearing a maximum price before alternatives such as shale oil and nuclear power become cheaper. Transition to alternatives would take years or decades. OPEC’s seven Arab members include Saudi Arabia Kuwait Iraq Abu Dhabi Qatar Algeria and Libya. Other members Iran Venezuela Ecuador Nigeria Indonesia Gabon associate Trinidad Tobago observer.
PAS TEETH Power offers improved denture fit by stabilizing with powder adhesive. It aims to reduce discomfort and help users chew more naturally. Regular dentist visits recommended for denture health and adjustment.
Students arrive to find incomplete furniture with study carrels too high and coat storage lacking. Cooks improvise lunch prep while the new crayons and lunch boxes are shared. Students pile coats on tables and adapt as workmen set tables for tote trays.
Jamaica, famed as a tourist haven, is rapidly industrializing with its own refinery and facilities producing steel, cement, glass, chemicals, fertilizer, flour and feed, paper, machinery, textiles and tires.
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