Stock Mart Prices Slump Amid Mideast Uncertainty
New York stocks fell as the Dow dropped 5.53 to 853.86 at noon, with advancers and decliners near parity on the NYSE. traders cited lack of Middle East news, though some boost from lower prime rates tempers the slide. Other market measures showed minor losses while commodity prices listed for Oklahoma cattle and farm products reflect ongoing volatility.
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Israel Syria clash persists as Cairo opens road to Suez
News reports describe continued fighting on the Suez front with Syrian and Israeli forces exchanging fire. Egypt plans to open the Cairo Suez road to civilians and Sadat's daughter Lobna and her new husband are among first travelers. Saudi oil policy tours Japan discuss barter deals and possible price adjustments.
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Belaid Abdessalam
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Oil firms praised for foreign tax credits tax break
Mondale accuses oil giants of using foreign tax credits to slash U S tax payments from 3 2 billion to 788 million, citing a Treasury report. Abourezk signals new bill to curb oil firms control of energy sources other than oil. Ribicoff urges regulation akin to utilities. Yamani notes possible Saudi price cuts amid trade concerns. Highway safety reports December deaths down 25 percent in 18 states with lower speed limits. Howard finds gasoline available in the South, contrasting Northeast shortages across New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania.
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Truckers Endure Protests and Shutdowns Across States
Police said a protest turned violent as five men beat a trucker and his partner after stopping their bakery truck in Pennsylvania. Washington County police reported road incidents and arrests for obstructing highways as truckers group actions spread from Ohio to Arkansas with nationwide shutdowns over fuel costs and freight rates.
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el Dorado
Ark
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Los Angeles
Overdrive Magazine
Public records list burglary and theft reports from Lawton Police
A long list of residents and businesses in Lawton reported various crimes including burglaries thefts vandalism and purse snatching Affected locations include N 47th Lake Taft Sheridan Road and Cache Road among others Names such as Marion Stevens Sam Stewart Martin Wells Minnie Prowden and Clifford Harvis appear with street addresses and incident types noted
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Sam Stewart
Lake
Steven Garner
N. 40Th
Michael Kinsella
Mission Biva
Martin Wells
Taft
Minnie Prowden
Wisconsin
Kerr-Adams Motor Co
Sheridan Road
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Billie Zurek
Eimhurst
Dorothy Domebo
Clifford Harvis
Cache Road
Riney
Ranald Drinnon
Clark Hillard
Debra Smith
Gore Broad
Marshall Myers
Arthur Mendon
Carroll Drive
Jerry Williams
Saint Randall Ttner
Baldwin
Lincoln
Benny Allison
Paul Kuykendoll
Kinyon
Lavre VonZont
Glenn
Lawton Publishing Co
Cor Kory McCoy
Longview
Stan Gregg
Sullivan Drive
J. Witett
Howard Way
Brent Circle
Cary Thomas
Bishop Road
Melvin Hocking
Forest
Thomas Shackelford
Smith
Thomas Reece
Bell
Billford
D. D. Roach
Intercepted Van Incident Yields Protective Action
Authorities report the pelting van was intercepted and protective measures were implemented for the men involved. Details remain limited but officials confirm no injuries and ongoing investigations.
Removal of a Mature Forest Creates Tundra Like Plain
A mature forest removal results in a barren landscape resembling a tundra. The affected area shows little vegetation and altered soil conditions, impacting local wildlife and climate patterns.
Fed seeks expanded powers over banks checking reserves
The Federal Reserve proposes a law to apply reserve requirements to about five thousand non member banks, directing how much of the fifty billion dollars in checking deposits must be held as reserves, with Shultz backing the plan to Congress.
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Legislatures Endorse Veterans Day on November 11
Nixon urged Congress to restore Veterans Day to November 11 after 1968 changes. He noted 31 states have resolutions and major veterans groups seek the return, citing the confusion and veterans’ stance as reasons for repeal.
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Panama Canal opens to world shipping in 1914
The Panama Canal locks opened on August 15 1914 cutting about 8000 miles from the New York to San Francisco voyage. The text notes the first telephone was installed in the White House under President Rutherford B Hayes after Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated his invention. Hayes also ordered a telegraph installed.
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Council reviews bids for central facility building
Recommends rejecting all bids for the Sup ply and Maintenance central facility after Reuben Brown notes Wicker Construction and W C Shelton bids exceed budget while Walter D Ford bids a cheaper one story option. Brown urges readvertisement for a one story building. The John Birch Society was founded in 1958 by Robert Welch and named after John M Birch.
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Walter D Ford & Son
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Reuben Brown
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Free Heart Checks For Comanche County Students
Over 2,400 fourth graders in Comanche County will receive free heart screenings starting this month through the Oklahoma Heart Association. Lawton schools test on site. others screened at City-County Health Department. About 80 children daily, using two Phonocardioscan devices, with results shared with families and their physicians.
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Wyatt B. Hendrick
Reward Offered In Car Theft Case
Lawton Publishing Co. offers a 250 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who took a 1973 yellow Ford Torino with company insignia from the 102 S. Third parking lot. License plate CH 535.
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