Diamond Jubilee Birthday Events In Lawton Oklahoma
Lawton hosts a diamond jubilee Aug 3 7 for Mayor Lawton’s 75th birthday with a free square dance August 3 8 30 p m in front of City Hall. The Lawton Rangers Rodeo and Pioneer Celebration runs August 4 7 at the arena four miles east on SH 7 with 8000 prize pot. Fort Sills 77th Army Band and Field Artillery Half-Section join a downtown parade August 4 at 5 p m. A sunrise breakfast closes the events.
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Labor disputes idle workers as cannery strike looms
Nationwide labor disputes idle tens of thousands of workers in coal, rubber, fruit and grain. In California, a Teamsters strike threatens a $1 billion crop loss and higher prices as mediation efforts race to avert shortages during peak harvest. Oregon and West Virginia also face strikes with court actions and federal mediation attempts ongoing.
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Army Delaying Tank Decision In 1980s procurement tug of war
The Army postponed selecting between General Motors and Chrysler Corp for an XM1 tank contract, delaying a final decision that could affect a $5 billion purchase. Officials want to study common parts with West German Leopard II and consider shared engines and ammunition.
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Congress Overrides Ford Veto on Jobs and Military Bills
Congress enacts a 3.95 billion public works jobs bill and a 3.3 billion military construction bill after veto overrides. The jobs bill passed 310 to 96 in the House with 57 Republicans joining 253 Democrats. Senate override followed 73 to 24. The military bill cleared 270 to 131 in the House, with the measure aimed at reviewing Pentagon base closures.
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Summer Help Offered Teenagers as Teachers Aides
Shoemaker Education Center reports 45 teens served as teachers aides in the recent summer sessions. Steven Mossa, 18, at Carriage Hills Elementary, received high praise for initiative and reliability from supervising teacher Iris Elliff.
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Water Use Rises While Home Electricity Drops
Public Service Company and city water department report increased water use this summer while residential electricity consumption falls about four percent. June water use reached 438 460 000 gallons, up 350 000 from June 1975, and the maximum daily electrical demand is down 17 percent from last year as heating days rise.
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Southwest Oklahoma Weather Forecast
Forecast calls for continued fair skies and warm temperatures through Friday in Southwest Oklahoma. Friday highs in the mid 90s with overnight lows near 70.Wednesday's high reached 93 and low 70.
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Oklahoma
Viking 1 Mars Weather Reveals Pink Sky and Cold Temp
Pasadena report notes record cold temperatures of 122 degrees below zero on Mars with a pink sky caused by dust scattering. Scientists explain the false color in Viking 1’s first image. a seismometer failed to activate properly, hindering quake detection until fixed remotely.
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