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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1975
Page
1
Secretary of State Kissinger met with French leaders in Paris and then Geneva to push the energy dialogue with oil producers and consumers. He reported good progress toward resuming talks while also discussing nuclear limits with Anrei Gromyko and Middle East tensions.
Kissinger briefed reporters after two days of talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in Geneva and planned meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Rabin in Bonn. He cited progress in the Geneva security conference and anticipated a date for a Helsinki summit. He also noted French proposals on international monetary reform and said a preliminary energy conference is likely.
A note to AP says kidnappers extended their deadline to kill Col. Ernest R. Morgan of Petersburg Virginia by 72 hours if U S demands are not met. The group seeks food and building supplies for a Beirut slum and asked U S Ambassador Godley to publicize the move. Morgan was abducted June 29 amid Beirut street fighting.
Three American astronauts Thomas Stafford Vance Brand and Donald Slayton were said to be in superb condition after a two hour preflight exam at Johnson Space Center Houston. Dr Arnold Nicogosian said no problems or reservations remained. Stafford spoke with Alexei Leonov in Moscow about preparations for the twin launches scheduled for next Tuesday from Cape Canaveral and Baikonur.
Ecuador reduces export price to California and the Caribbean by 43 cents a barrel effective Wednesday lowering from 10.84 to 10.41 dollars. Texaco and Gulf with the state oil company had paid 11.20 to 11.25 dollars leaving a net 10.77 to 10.82 dollars per barrel. Government says the cut is competitive and ensures a reasonable profit for Ecuador. Companies had no comment.
Reports of a Soviet grain purchase push the local wheat price to 3.42 to 3.47 dollars a bushel as farmers hold grain amid rumors. Elevator managers say the jump follows remarks by Sen. Jackson and Secretary Butz about possible U.S. exports to the Soviets, with limited selling at the top price.
King Hussein announced Jordan would rapidly re equip its military with U S arms to deter Israeli attacks on Jordan or Syria. He cited bases, Hawk missiles, Red Eye missiles, 69 FS fighters and a strong radar network as part of his plan to end by year end. He warned Israel would face swift retaliation if it attacked.
SKIP GIBSON ITY councilmen push to curb longevity pay costing $131 980 this year. 253 employees receive $15 monthly after five years, paid semi annually, based on tenure not performance. Last year’s cost was $104 500 with $27 000 projected this year. See PAY, Page 2A.
Preliminary plans for expanding the Lawton Municipal Airport runways taxiways and apron were reviewed by the Lawton Municipal Airport Board at the Lawton Public Library. Engineering firm Hendrick and Sons estimated costs near $2 million with land acquisition south of the municipal golf course. Cox said FAA funding could cover the rest but might depend on FAA support.
The Olson family says former Army biochemist Frank R Olson died after LSD administration and will sue the CIA for illegal and negligent actions. The suit, filed by widow Alice Olson, covers events surrounding Olson's death in New York City 22 years ago.
Weather ceeler temperatures and continued rain were predicted for the Lawton area tonight and Friday with a 50 percent chance of rain tonight. The low temperature in the upper 60s and Friday's high in the upper 70s.
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