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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1973

Page

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Shah Begins Four Day Iran Visit With Nixon at White House

The Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi arrives for a four day state visit to discuss Middle East issues with President Nixon. Nixon seeks the shahs advice on regional problems as the shah pledges Iran will remain firm and loyal to sovereignty. An unscheduled Williamsburg stop delayed ceremonies and protests by Iranian students occurred across Lafayette Park.

Washington Iran White House Middle East Nixon Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Persian Gulf Shah Empress Farah Williamsburg Lafayette Park Executive Mansion New York

Council Orders Montego Bay To Pay Water Bill

ITV councilmen voted 8-1 to require Montego Bay Complex to pay a $2 216.32 water bill in six monthly installments after a month long debate. Montego Bay had sought a 73 percent reduction claiming an earlier agreement not to charge during construction. Other actions included police fleet details, rezoning for Finley Commercial Property, bids for maintenance, equipment exchanges, meals project contract, and final plat approval.

Council Montego Bay ITV Alford Hennessee Max Seibold Finley Commercial Property Inc Jefferson Public Works Department

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City Manager proposes record 9.4 million budget with rate hikes

City Manager Larry Fountaine unveiled a 9.4 million dollar budget proposal including revenue sharing of about 2.3 million and planned increases in sewer and garbage collection rates. He aims to adopt the final document in about two weeks after council workshops and briefs with newsmen.

Pete Larry Fountaine Fountaine Council

Hijackers Blow Up Jumbo Jet. 137 Hostages Escaped

In Benghazi Libyan troops arrested four hijackers after the Boeing 747 exploded on the ground following an emergency evac. The 137 hostages and crew fled the plane during the blast after a 39 day ordeal, with no reported injuries beyond a Japanese woman’s cut above the eye.

Benghazi Libya Amsterdam Dubai Persian Gulf Damascus Mediterranean Sons Mt. Carmel Sada Red Army Israel Tel Aviv

Thunderstorms Forecast In Region Through Wednesday

The National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms through Wednesday. High temperatures are expected in the upper 90s with tonight’s low near 70, while Monday’s high reached 93 and low 75.

National Weather Service

Ehrlichman accuses Dean of lying to Senate panel over Watergate

John Ehrlichman testified that John Dean III supplied White House information on the Watergate wiretap and lied to the Senate committee. Ehrlichman said he authorized wiretaps for national security and mentioned a 1969 plan to wiretap columnist Kraft that was not carried out. He denied details and cited a stricture on questions.

Ehrlichman Dean Senate Ashington John D John W. Dean III White House Senate Watergate Committee Joseph Kraft Brookings Institution Washington Viser Charles W. Colson Colson Nixon John Dean

Investigators Seek Plane Crash Clues

Federal investigators examine the Ozark Air Lines wreckage after the Monday night crash near Lambert Airport. The Fairchild 227 turboprop went down in a violent storm killing 36 of 44 aboard. The NTSB-led team retrieved the flight recorder as FAA tape logs are reviewed for clues. Debris and downed power lines scattered a busy street. no ground injuries reported.

ST. Louis, Mo Ozark Air Lines National Transportation Safety Board Lambert Airport Federal Aviation Administration National Weather Service FAA Arvid L. Linke

Nixon mapping strategy to challenge subpoenas

The White House said today President Nixon will take appropriate action by Thursday to challenge three subpoenas seeking access to presidential tape recordings. Officials describe the move as a legal response to compel disclosure amid broader disputes over executive privilege.

Washington White House Nixon Warren Presidential Counsel

New Rule OK'd On School Land

Oklahoma state Land Commission votes to own future improvements on state school land reversing former leaseholder ownership. Policy exempts existing improvements and aims to curb costly upgrades that hinder lease changes.

Oklahoma City State Land Commission Dale Laubach Laubach Commission

Refuge meeting set Thursday to discuss Wichita Mountains use

EP Tom Steed and other members of the state's delegation will meet Thursday with representatives of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife to seek continued public recreational use at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The bureau plans cutbacks at its 342 refuges and has already curbed swimming camping and picnicking here amid protests involving government officials.

Tom Steed Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildife Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Bureau Here David Hall Steed

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