Southwest Oklahoma chamber backs statewide water transfer plan
Clark Carpenter of Lawton announced a resolution adopted by the Southwest Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives' Association urging a statewide water transfer system. The plan aims to use surplus water from eastern Oklahoma to meet western needs and push for a comprehensive state water plan with funding and legislation.
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East Coast Snowstorm Leaves Cities Shrouded In Snow
The nation endures a sweeping winter storm from Pittsburgh to Washington and New England with up to eight inches of snow. Schools closed across Delaware Maryland New York and southern New England while warning that a separate North Dakota storm could bring blizzard conditions. The first Florida tornado reported near Niceville with no damage. Temperature spreads from 18 below zero in Minnesota to 71 in Florida.
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Storm Front Heads South With Weekend Cold Snap
The National Weather Service warns a strong low pressure storm and Arctic air will sweep into Oklahoma by Saturday bringing a brief warmup followed by a sharp drop in temperatures. Forecasters expect 30 percent light snow chances in the northwest Saturday afternoon and mainly cloudy conditions statewide through Tuesday.
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Defense Expenditures Dominate Tally in County
Federal spending in Comanche County reached 425.3 million dollars with defense outlays at 394.5 million, driven by Fort Sill activity. Other federal funds included Health and Welfare 31.8 million and Treasury 8.8 million. Active duty pay led defense costs, while Social Security and Medicare payments also ranked high.
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Arkla Gas gets limited rate hike from Oklahoma commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved a 6 percent of the requested increase for Arkla Gas Company raising residential bills by about 17 cents per mcf and boosting commercial and industrial rates. The change adds roughly 5.13 million dollars in annual revenue and affects about 100000 Arkla customers. Arkla officials say the final rise totals about 1 more dollar per month for the average home.
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Regents OK 15 Cent Credit Hour Student Fee at Cameron
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a 15 cent per credit hour student fee at Cameron University to fund student activities. The fee, authorized by student vote, is expected to raise about 11 000 dollars per semester. Regents also approved two Cameron faculty appointments Joel Armstrong and Steven G Johnson for the spring term. Armstrong holds a music degree and will be paid 5500 dollars. Johnson has economics training and is pursuing a doctorate.
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Carter Holds Talks On Economy In Plains Meeting
President-elect Carter met with twelve Democratic leaders in Plains Georgia to discuss a potential permanent tax cut and a one shot rebate to boost the economy. House Speaker ONeill said the plan will be approved by Congress and Byrd urged a stronger emphasis on jobs with possible 5 to 6 billion for employment programs.
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Ford Proposes Energy Steps to Congress Cold War Era Tone
President Ford submits a slate of energy proposals to Congress covering deregulatory moves on new natural gas pricing, flexible crude oil pricing, uranium enrichment support, and looser auto emission rules. He flags no new ground and notes a Democratic Congress after Carter’s upcoming inauguration.
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Mother of Sinatra Aboard Lost Plane
Natalie Dolly Sinatra, 82, was among four aboard a twin engine Lear jet that disappeared en route from Palm Springs to Las Vegas. A dawn helicopter search in the snowbound San Bernardino Mountains faced extreme weather as authorities considered pausing the operation.
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