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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1974

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Experts find multiple erasures caused Watergate tape gap

Technical experts testified that a 1k minute gap on the Watergate tape resulted from erasing and rerecording across five to nine segments. They said the obliterated speech cannot be recovered and that the gap could not come from a single continuous operation. Hearing set for 1:45 p.m. EDT to hear more testimony.

Washington U.S John J. Sirica Sirica Ment H. R Haldeman Miss Woods H.R. Haldeman Rose Mary Woods Nixon

Jenkins to Testify as U.S. Jury Probes Hall Case

A. W. "Sunny" Jenkins is subpoenaed to testify Jan 24 before a federal grand jury in Oklahoma City as a new panel opens a probe into Gov. David Hall's administration. Other Hall aides face possible subpoenas as a long, multi-month investigation unfolds.

Oklahoma City A. W Sunny” Jenkins David Hall Jenkins Tulsa Federal Grand Jury Hall Oklahoma Robert Brown Brown

Gas Austerity Plan Enforced Nationwide

Washington reports a federal program of gasoline austerity and fuel oil rationing aimed at reducing home heating and overall consumption. Non coupon non coupon rationing applies to major products except retail gasoline with exceptions for hardship cases. Air fuel allocated to airlines also reduced.

Washington Federal Energy Office

City council urges study of mass transit needs

Lawton officials Dan Glascock and Roy Hooper Jr call for a study of the city’s mass transit needs amid the energy crisis and the risk to the Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co. service. Residents want arterial bus routes. city plans review federal funding and licensing changes as tavern rules are updated.

ITY Dan Glascock Roy Hooper Jr Lawton Mass Glascock Hooper Cache Road Lawton-Fort Sill Fort Sill Model Cities Mary K. Morris Don Whitaker

Defense manpower cuts eyed to trim 58 thousand by six months

The Defense Department plans to cut 58 000 servicemen over six months, 15 000 more than the 43 400 cut approved for the year ending June 30 1974. The Pentagon seeks a 6 billion increase for next year as proof of cost cutting, with 22 000 Army losses from the total 58 000.

Washington Defense Department Congress Pentagon Defense William K. Brehm Army

Federal Energy Office reverses again on gasoline rules

The Federal Energy Office bungles new gasoline regulations for a second time. Officials had claimed stations would get 1972 allocations but then reversed, saying fuel goes to bulk buyers first with remaining supplies for stations. Officials say shortages will be 15 to 20 percent below normal demand.

Jess FEC Ashington Federal Energy Office FEO John Hill Hill

City Solon Proposes Anti Kickback Act for State Contracts

State Rep Don Davis says he will introduce a bill for a maximum $10000 fine and up to five years in prison for kickback receivers on state contracts. The measure would allow the state to recover amounts through civil suits and adds penalties for felony prosecutions. Davis cites recent grand jury indictments and says the act, to be titled the Anti Kickback Act of 1974, closes gaps in state law.

Don Davis Dlawton Davis

What’s Susid pate tabs

A fragmentary text asks about “Susid” and related terms, offering little clear context or full sentences. The readable parts mention possible names or items but lack concrete events, dates, or locations to form a complete news record.

Egypt's Mideast Plan Outlined By Kissinger

Secretary of State Kissinger outlined Egypt's proposals for thinning forces on the Suez east bank in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from the canal. He met with Yigal Allon Abba Eban and Moshe Dayan and said talks were warm, useful, and detailed. Meir's health restricted her from public appearance as discussions continued.

Golda Meir Egypt East Suez Canal Kissinger

Dense Fog Forces Standstill at Lawton Airport

Dense fog blankets Lawton and southwest Oklahoma for the second straight morning. Lawton Municipal Airport operations remain halted as visibility drops to under one-eighth mile at night, with noon readings at 200 feet ceiling and quarter-mile visibility. Airlines face restrictions pending improved visibility.

Southwest Oklahoma Lawton Municipal Lawton

Hall vows fight over fund spending in revenue split

Governor David Hall pledged to use every bit of his power to defeat Senate plans to limit spending of a two year supply of federal revenue sharing funds. The Senate may require budgeting only one year of funds and leave 22.9 million in reserve for next year. Hall warned he would work with the House and send the budget back if the measure passes.

Alahoma City David Hall Senate Hall Appropriations and Budget Committee House of Representatives House Bill Willis Jim Hamilton Hamilton Hadl

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