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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1974
Page
1
President Nixon asked Congress to cut tax breaks for overseas oil profits, ease clean air rules, and authorize 10 million offshore acres for oil and gas, with 1.8 billion for energy R&D in 1975. He urged faster nuclear and plant licensing while Senate hearings pressed energy crisis questions.
Oklahoma City AP report says a federal grand jury, seated with 23 members, will probe Gov. David Hall and may expand beyond kickbacks to state contracts. Seven associates subpoenaed, Sonnenberg unable to be served, others including Ollie Gresham and two Oklahoma City contractors subpoenaed. Indicted figures include Sun ny Jenkins and E A Cowen II as part of prior bid practices.
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said White House tapes show John Dean lied to the Watergate committee about Nixon’s knowledge of the cover up. Scott claimed transcripts prove the perjury basis for indictments, while a source warned he may be mistaken and that prosecutors have no plan to charge Dean.
Lawton community members packed a public hearing by the Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on zoning, with six of seven speakers opposing the proposal. No action was taken pending further input, and another meeting will be scheduled. Paul Cullen urged more residents to share views and pick up proposals at the planning office. Commissioner William Layton said the aim is to reflect public wishes, not to push through a plan.
Commission members urged local news media to inform the public on the county zoning proposal. They questioned public support and noted a possible silent majority in favor. Present were Jo Johnson acting chair Wesley Barrow William Layton Charles Gibbs John Ryder D Clemmer and Art Hudson.
U S defense officials press plans to cut about 500 million dollars yearly via a new base closing round. Services submit lists to Defense. final decisions pending amid political resistance and re election concerns.
A warming trend is forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma with daytime highs near 50 this afternoon and in the mid 50s Thursday. Tonight should be fair to partly cloudy with a low near 30 and Tuesday’s high around 54 and low 33.
Oklahoma oil production falls under 500000 barrels daily for the first time in 20 years as December pipeline runs average 46081 barrels and early January figures show 484154 barrels per day. Purchasers question possible withholding amid regulatory changes and adjust February demand to 572157 barrels per day.
Kuwait's government plans an oil auction at Ahmedi harbor beginning March 1 offering 120000 barrels daily for six months, with the United States and the Netherlands excluded from bidding per Al Siyassa.
Israeli troops and tanks began pulling back from the west bank of the Suez Canal two days early. They started removing thousands of mines and communications lines as the desert road from Cairo to Suez reopened for Egyptian use.
Lawton Mayor Don Whitaker told a Senate committee that Oklahoma conflict-of-interest laws hinder small town businessmen who serve as municipal officials. He advocates an exemption for towns under 5,000 or 10,000 population to allow elected leaders to sell goods and services to cities if they declare their interest.
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