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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1974

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Kissinger predicts lifting Arab oil embargo before disengagement

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the Arab oil embargo against the United States is expected to end before the Egypt Israel disengagement along the Suez Canal is completed. He declined to date, signaling optimism based on negotiations and the 40 60 day timetable for force separation.

U.S Kissinger Egypt Israel Sec Retary United States America Anwar Sadat Middle East Sadat

Ford Says Nixon Played No Role In Tape Erasure

Vice President Ford says Nixon told him he was not involved in erasing an 18 minute portion of a White House tape. He added the President believed not involved and expressed concern over a coordinated impeachment effort. Ford discussed Watergate with Nixon and urged the President not to resign.

John Ehrlichman Kissinger Plumbers White House Ford Nixon Washington Gerald R. Ford H.R. Haldeman U.S John J Sirica John Dean III Grand Jury Congress House Judiciary Committee

Turmoil in Northern Ireland Assembly over power sharing

The Northern Ireland legislative assembly adjourned after a three minute session amid clashes between moderate and militant Protestants. Former Prime Minister Brian Faulkner led the government group into the chamber as hardliners refused to vacate benches. Nat Minford suspended the session amid a riot-like uproar. Henry West was elected Ulster Unionist leader, replacing Faulkner following his Jan 7 resignation over sharing power with Catholics.

Belfast Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly Brian Faulkner Executive Commission Assembly Stormont Faulkner Nat Minford Minford Ulster Unionist Party Henry W. West

Council OKs Lowest Boathouse Fee Plan

City council votes 5-4 for the lowest recommended boathouse space fee, setting Schoolhouse Slough at 1.50 per front foot or 60 a year for 40 feet and other lakes at 1 per front foot. A compromise proposal and an extended debate over flotation barrels followed. The council also conveyed reversionary rights in a railroad right of way to the corporation.

ITY Lake Lawtonka Lake Filsworth Schoolhouse Slough City Lakes and Lands Commission Robinson's Landing Lake Ellsworth Larry Fountaine Roy B. Hooper Jr Wayne Smith Cleo Craig Larry Ferguson Max Seibold Dan Glascock Willie Hopkins Whit Ozier Mrs. Roberts Chicago, Rhode Island and Pacific Railway Company Cade

Cameron seeks 46.6 percent funding hike for Cameron College

Oklahoma State Regents propose a 46.6 percent boost to Cameron College for the coming year. Chancellor E T Dunlap cites extensive study and needs assessment. The requested increase equals 1,013,532 dollars, part of a state-wide 29,550,256 dollar higher education package. See CAMERON, Page 4.

Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education Cameron College E. T. Dunlap Cameron

Economics Is Key Issue In '74, Mayor Says

Mayor Don Whitaker says Lawton faces a 1974 driven by economic factors including industry the Waurika Reservoir and the Downtown Renewal Project. He cites the reservoir potential to supply about 23 million gallons per day and urges voters to approve storage rights. Whitaker notes Leviton Manufacturing and a second blue chip firm may locate here, stressing the need to broaden the economic base and create jobs. Downtown mall proposals are under review by the Urban Renewal Authority with three developers under consideration.

Dave Brittain Lawton Whitaker Leviton Manufacturing Co Company

Jurors Impaneled as Hall Probe Looms in Oklahoma City

A 23 member federal grand jury was sworn in by Judge Fred Daugherty to probe Gov David Hall. Foreman Cleo Olson and deputy foreman Thelma Thompson were named. Dorothy Pike remains missing as officials seek her testimony under court order. Burkett seeks a stay from the Denver circuit to delay Pike’s testimony.

Oklahoma City David Hall U.S. District Court Fred Daugherty Cleo Olson Duncan Thelma Thompson Shawnee Dorothy Pike Stephen Chandler Denver Chandler Pike U.S. Circuit Court Court William J Holloway Jr Burkett Gov Hall Holloway Circuit Court

Fuel Prices Lead Hike In U S Cost Of Living

The December CPI rose five tenths of one percent, pushing 1973 inflation to 8.8 percent, the worst in 27 years. Energy costs fueled much of the rise while food and mortgage interest also climbed, though some food items and used cars declined.

U.S Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau Nixon

Weather: Warmer trend with partial clouds in Lawton area

Readings indicate slightly warmer conditions in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma through tonight with easing cloudiness. Temperatures forecast from mid 40s this afternoon to upper 20s tonight and about 50 Wednesday, with Monday high near 71 and low 40.

Lawton Oklahoma

Federal funds to boost 1974 housing boom in Texas

HUD Secretary James T Lynn announced 6.6 billion dollars in federal funds for 1974 to back the construction of 206000 housing units with 7 percent mortgages. The plan includes lowering FHA and VA insured loan ceilings from 8 to 8 percent and government guarantees to cover the 1 percent gap.

Ouston, Tex James T Lynn Lynn National Association of Home Builders Federal National Mortgage Association

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