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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
1
On its bicentennial the U S Army is moving toward an all volunteer force after a long citizen soldier tradition. The piece traces its 1775 birth via an independent volunteer rifle company mandate and notes growth through nine wars and 163 campaigns, with a shift from small standing forces to modern professional service.
A 60 page commemorative edition goes to subscribers of the Lawton Morning Press and The Lawton Constitution. The issue marks the U S Army 200th anniversary noting early wars and the shift from volunteer regiments to a modern overseas defense force with emphasis on past neglect and later global deployments.
British officers at Fort Sill will take part in the Army bicentennial parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Lt. Col. Steven Love says the entry will be a small representation in one of the era's largest Fort Sill celebrations. Major Wayne Gilley presented Maj. Gen. David Ott with a letter of congratulations on the Army’s 200th birthday. Area residents can view and join various bicentennial activities highlighting Army history.
President Ford unveiled measures to speed new power plants via tax write offs and tax deferred utility dividends. Utilities could gain a 1976 tax break estimated between 500 million and 1 billion dollars. Nuclear electricity could rise from 2 to about 20 percent by the late 1980s if program issues are solved.
The last of the federal tax rebates were mailed today totaling 63,221,161 checks worth 7.9 billion dollars. Some stragglers may still arrive in weeks. Social Security and railroad retirement bonus checks of 50 dollars are ready to mail upon approval. The rebates aimed to stimulate spending and lift the economy from a recession, with early retail data showing a near 1 percent weekly dip.
President Ford arrives at Lawson Army Airfield and tours York Field to review troops and deliver a 20 minute address as the Army marks its 200th anniversary in Fort Benning Georgia. The event includes a motorcade and ceremony with Army leaders and invited guests.
Forecasts indicate nice weather lingering in the Lawton area with fair to partly cloudy skies through Sunday. Winds from the south to southwest at 8 to 16 mph tonight, lows in the mid-60s, Saturday highs in the mid-90s. A new chance for showers and storms arrives Monday. Thursday ranged 86/63.
State Department testimony says the United States will admit hundreds of Chilean political refugees on a case by case basis. An aide cites about 1,200 Chileans in Argentina and Peru seeking entry and notes Pinochet may release prisoners through Red Cross and ICEM. Up to 6,000 political prisoners exist in Chile. refugees could begin arriving within days.
President Ford signed a 15 billion supplemental money bill to free delayed GI education checks for 219,279 veterans and $50 bonus checks for 34 million retirees, ending a two week delay from a Senate House funding dispute over railway rehabilitation. The measure also drops a 700 million rail item and follows House approval of 5 million for rail planning.
Downtown Lawton Inc launches a monthly flea and farmers market on Urban Renewal land along D Avenue beginning June 21. The event, approved by the City Council, will use 125 spaces with $1 per space. 43 spaces are sold, hosting booths from antique radios to Tulsa traders.
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