End To Continental Flights Approved By Judge
A CAB judge ruled Continental Airlines may suspend jet service to Lawton and substitute Rio Airways flights connecting Dallas Wichita Falls Lawton and Oklahoma City with four daily trips including a Tulsa extension. The ruling takes effect in 30 days unless the full CAB grants a review, a move anticipated by Lawton officials due to the Goodyear plant proposal.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Continental Airlines
Lawton
Wichita Falls
West Texas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Continental
Frank Robinson
Lawton Metropolitan Area
CAB
Frank M. Whiting
Robinson
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Whiting
Rio Airways
Rio
Dallas
Oklahoma
Midland
Lubbock
West Lawton Gets $1.6 Million Telephone Center
Southwestern Bell plans a $1.6 million central office at 82nd and Lee Boulevard to serve about 4 000 customers near Lawton's industrial park. The site covers 4.5 acres, with a 68 by 82 foot steel brick building to house an electronic switching system enabling features like three way calling and call waiting. Construction by B W Melton Co. will start soon, with service to begin in late 1978 and the new exchange starting with numbers 536.
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Southwestern Bell
82Nd
Lee Boulevard
Lawton
Goodyear
82Nd and
Lee Blvd
John Millar
Millar
82Nd and Lee
B.W. Melton Construction Company of
17Th and Gore
82Nd and Lee Boulevard
Carter Stands Firm on Water Project Funds Cuts
President Carter told a congressional delegation he will stand by the plan to cut off funds for 19 water projects in 16 states until review. Some congressmen said funds will be restored. others questioned cost effectiveness and noted jobs from the projects.
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Carter
Washington
Jake Garn
Utah
Congress
Garn
Congressional
Wholesale Prices Rise In February
Wholesale prices climbed nine tenths of a percent in February driven by higher costs for coffee poultry fruits and vegetables and fuels. Labor Department analysts attributed part of the rise to the severe winter and noted droughts in the west and a citrus and vegetable freeze in Florida. They also said refunds from natural gas producers kept December prices low, making February appear larger than the underlying rate.
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Washington
Labor Department
Florida
Department
Southwest Oklahoma Weather Outlook
Variable cloudiness with a chance of showers or thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight in Southwest Oklahoma. Occasional rain likely Friday. Tonight’s low in the mid-40s and Friday’s high in the mid-30s. Wednesday’s high was 66 and low 44.
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Oklahoma
Motels conflict leaves mother harmed as child intervenes
A 24 year old Lawton woman reports a 49 year old Gould man forced entry to her motel room and assaulted her. Her three year old son climbed onto the man’s back in a failed attempt to stop the attack while her 15 month old daughter watched. police say the suspect was arrested in his motel room and questioned.
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Lawton
Gould
Special Relationship Proclaimed On White House Visit
President Carter welcomed British Prime Minister James Callaghan to the White House declaring a special relationship and unshakeable friendship between the United States and Great Britain. The 19 gun salute was omitted due to a terrorist siege near the city hall. Callaghan and Carter discussed economic issues and liberty, noting a need for closer US Europe ties and joint action to combat poverty and unemployment amid rapid technological change.
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Washington
Carter
James Callaghan
White House
United States
Great Britain
City Hall
Free World
Callaghan
European Community
Common Market
Europe
Chamber Eyes Budget Boost Through Dues Hike
Chamber of Commerce board endorses three proposals to lift minimum dues to 60 dollars for individuals and 120 dollars for businesses. Top 50 contributors would be urged to boost by one third, and monthly billing would switch to quarterly. A single slate for directors may replace the current dual slate, with write in candidates allowed. By law changes require general membership approval and a vote is planned for a Friday Forum after member mailing.
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Awton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Jack Raulston
County Deputies Warned After Patrol Unit Collision
Sheriff’s bulletin warns officers to seek Major Neil Springborn after a Monday incident in Del’s East parking lot. A light pole, about 30 feet tall and brown with a top light, bears a blue paint mark from Springborn’s defense attempt. The patrol car suffered bumper and grill damage but Springborn was not hurt.
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Constitution
Heriff
Sheriff's
Neil Springborn
Del's East
Springborn
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