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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
4
President Nixon pledged a short price freeze and predicted relief from high food prices. He said Phase 4 details are being prepared with broad consultations and urged Congress for temporary export controls on farm commodities to ease scarcity and protect international trade.
The six month period through June 1972 shows high rainfall with totals around 12 inches in Lawton and 14.7 feet Lake Lawtonka level below the flood gates on July 1 1972. Lake Ellsworth stood 23.05 feet below the gates. Forecasters cite a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday with hot humid conditions and near 100 degree highs.
Severe weather disrupted the nation with tornadoes in the Rockies and flash floods from Missouri to Missouri’s Arkansas border. Southeastern Pennsylvania faced record rains, flooding roads and basements, stranding travelers and forcing airport road closures and evacuations.
Arab terrorists blamed in the shooting of Israeli attache Alon outside his Chevy Chase home. Dayan vows tough anti guerrilla policy, while U S officials and Nixon arrange for the body to return to Israel. Simcha Dinitz cites global frontiers amid Munich and other attacks.
Hopkins says church members voted to rebuild downtown on church property. The pastor notes appreciation for patience as the settlement progresses. Sanctuary location will be decided in the coming weeks.
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