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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1975
Page
1
Rock Island officials approve temporary salary cuts to ease a five point financial crunch. The move aims to reduce expenses while securing essential public services and loan coverage during the economic strain.
The court ruled 8 to 1 that federal prosecutors may appeal a judge’s order dismissing an indictment before trial. The decision addressed the balance between privacy protections and prosecutorial authority in rape cases.
President Ford met with Republican leaders on energy and the economy and a GOP spokesman said the President would defer the second and third dollars of his oil import tariff increase for 60 days. Treasury Secretary Simon and energy head Zarb told the Ways and Means Committee Ford’s proposals are preferable to a Democratic plan. Simon noted a $3 per barrel crude tax would raise gasoline by about 6 10 cents a gallon, with tax cuts offsetting the rise. he warned a 45 cent per gallon gain could lift the CPI by about 3 percent, versus 2 percent under the Democratic plan.
Sen. Bartlett and witnesses back diplomacy with Russia and China to cut military aid to North and South Vietnam. The delegation urged Kissinger to press for negotiation, while Rep. McCloskey tied future aid to fair trials for political prisoners. They met a North Vietnamese envoy and clashed over ceasefire violations.
Five anarchists were released from West German prisons and flown from Frankfurt aboard the jet Afrika with a $52,000 ransom. Police reported Peter Loretti remained held in a West Berlin hideout as the plane sought landing rights in Tripoli Damascus and Addis Ababa.
A Canadian cold front reaches Lawton ending mild weather with cloudy skies and 40s. Tonight brings 60 percent rain sleet and 8 to 18 mph northeast winds. Tuesday highs near 40s with mid 30s tonight. Then fair to partly cloudy, warm dry weather Wed through Fri. In Bonn and West Berlin, five anarchists and Pastor Albertz fled aboard a Lufthansa 707 amid guarded transport, with the government saying Albertz was not a hostage.
A 27 member evaluation team from the North Central Association visits the Great Plains Area Vo Tech School to assess all programs and administrative areas for accreditation. Officials report preparations have spanned months with tours, committees, and a dinner set for 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Results are due April 1 at a Chicago meeting. if accepted, re-evaluation occurs every five years.
Lawton city officials on February 4 directed the city attorney to review all ordinances on pool halls pool tables and coin operated amusement devices. The agenda also includes a median opening at Seventh Street on Lee Boulevard plans for three zoning hearings March 25 and other legal actions.
Comanche County residents must file personal property declarations by March 15 to avoid penalties. County Assessor Stanley Sasser said forms are arriving slowly and late returns incur 10 percent penalties until April 15, rising to 20 percent afterward.
An Associated Press survey across 13 cities on March 1 1973 finds a nine tenths of a cent average decline in the February market basket with beef and eggs leading savings while nonfood items lag. Sugar fell or held steady, cookies rose slightly, and sugar price changes varied by city.
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