Oklahoma Beer Bill Threatens Small Importers
Hirst of Gatti’s OMBA claims a proposed law would force higher annual posting fees from 14 imported beers, risking his new business. He says larger wholesalers would win if he must sell to a legitimate wholesaler, while OMBA members pressure Ardmore’s Don Lee to stop buying his imports.
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Hirst
Oklahoma
Enbrau
Heineken
Mr. Gatti
OMBA
Fosters
Gatti
Don Lee
Ardmore
Lee
Coors
City plans rehab funds and new HUD deals for elderly homes
Lawton city council debates a 450000 HUD funded home rehabilitation program for seniors with a proviso requiring city approval of new construction. A 61 unit complex is proposed east Lawton with potential work via OHFA and HUD. Council also approves a sewer rate hike funding a new plant and initiates preliminary engineering before a bond issue. Goodyear annexation adds six square miles in eight ordinances.
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Pursley
Reuben Brown
Robert Metzinger
Metzinger
Lawton
45Th Street
Gore Boulevard
Frank Richards
Richards
OHFA
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Oklahoma Department of Health
Goodyear
Lee Boulevard
Cache Road
112Th Street
Lawton to gain funds from new tax and education allocations
Lawton stands to receive additional tax revenue with county funds delayed for two years due to earmarks for higher education facilities. A mid term adjustment based on attendance and transport costs may offset gains next year. Teacher pay rises and support staff increases are noted, with $180,000 GM program boost tied to a $10 per student rise.
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Lawton
Elkins
Carter Considers Broad Tax Audits Amid Campaign Disclosure
The report notes President Carter may order audits of all tax returns from his presidency with Robert Lipshutz guiding inquiries. IRS declined comment while Carter’s 1975 return shows $136,138 income and $41,702 deduction for farm equipment.
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Torest
Carter
Robert Perry
Americus
Plains
White House
IRS
Perry
Americas
Internal Revenue Service
Gramum
Granum
Robert Lipshutz
Lipshutz
Federal Bond Set For Three Lawton Men In Marijuana Crackdown
Federal marshals arrested three Lawton men and issued warrants for three others in a two state crackdown on a marijuana delivery network. Bond was set at 25000 each after initial appearances in Oklahoma City. The indictment charges conspiracy to distribute nearly 100000 dollars of marijuana with ten related counts involving telephone setup of deals.
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Dan Manley
Lawton
Steve Baker
Billie Joe Hill
Frederick
Rick”’ Larrance
Ferris
U.S
Charlies R. Jones
Oklahoma City
Lawton Police Department
Comanche County
Baker
Larrance
Hill
U.S. Atty
Bill Price
Texas
Mexico
Jack Partin
Insulation tax credit faces GOP and liberal Democratic opposition
Congress members clash over Carter energy plan insulation credit as standbys for gasoline tax and low income relief face hurdles. Several liberals condemn tax benefit limited to filers, while Republicans and some Democrats threaten to block passage.
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Carter
Congress
Fortney Stark
D-Calif
al Ullman
Sam Gibbons
Dfila
Stark
City weighs drilling impact on water supplies near lakes
Mrs. Pipes cautions on pollution as oil firm knowledge is weighed. She seeks EPA guidance on drilling near Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka which supply the city’s drinking water, with water routing via Lake Ellsworth to Lake Lawtonka and Medicine Park plant, and future Waurika Reservoir expansion.
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Medicine Park
Waurika
Ellsworth
Oklahoma Livestock Market Report From Oklahoma City
Markets show 6800 cattle sold with steady to firm slaughter cows and few higher prices. Bulls weakly traded, feeder cattle scarce, and an 8300 head Thursday feeder auction anticipated. Cows and calves prices listed, with a few paired calves at 207.00 per pair. Hog numbers not established, feeder pigs 40.00 to 46.00 per head.
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Oklahoma Livestock
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Legislature Nearing Adjournment Amid Budget Contention
Senate approved Gov. David Boren's top priorities and sent them to the governor for signature. A conference panel backed a 179 million education bill while lobbyist disclosure and eyewear price advertising bills awaited action. Senate leaders forecast mid afternoon adjournment, while House leaders warned of possible 7 p.m. adjournment if issues clear.
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David Boren
Senate
Ingenious Carver Developed Many Peanut and Sweet Potato Products
George Washington Carver created more than 100 products from the sweet potato and 300 from the peanut. He also produced paving blocks cordage paper rope fiber and various other articles from cotton.
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George Washington Carver
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