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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
1
Consumer prices rose six tenths of a percent in February driven by services and finished goods while food costs posted the smallest gain in seven months. Real spendable earnings fell further as inflation remains above wage growth.
The Senate approved starting over on a tax cut package with Mansfield’s version costing 28 to 31 billion dollars and proposing a 10 dollar across the board payment to Social Security retirees. The move wipes out parts of the committee bill and delays final action on tax relief.
A feature on the traditional Indian handgame describes its social role among tribes, with Woodgee Watchetaker showcasing sticks and bones for the game. An upcoming event near Carnegie pits Eagle Park Comanches against Carnegie Eagles, with many attending after songs and dances.
A 20 mile refugee column led by South Vietnamese tanks reached Phu Yen as Saigon ceded more territory to the North. Officials said Hue and Thua Thien may fall, with Quang Tri already abandoned. The British Embassy closed in Phnom Penh and U S personnel prepared to leave as tension rose.
Oklahoma Governor David Boren criticizes Congress for the Rock Island Railroad shutdown urging 13 state lawmakers to press federal authorities. He cites management blame for loan disapproval and calls for using federal law to preserve rail service and jobs.
Postal union delays threatened strike over the Kokomo plan noting the USPS delayed implementation tests in Kokomo Indiana and Portland Oregon while the two sides agreed to discuss the plan after March 1. The service disputes the union’s interpretation and says no decision was planned this month.
The AP summary reports on the TWU accepting a temporary agreement to end a six day bus transit strike in Philadelphia. It notes the U S signed a wheat deal with Jordan for 40000 tons with a 20 year payment plan and low interest. GM plans higher output in Q2 cutting about 3600 definite layoffs. The Senate backs a sense of Congress to urge the Fed to lower long term rates and expand credit. General Omar Bradley is conscious after a stroke at UCLA Medical Center.
The Oklahoma House approved a plan to remove Secretary of State John Rogers from the statutory boards on which he serves and to bring all his office employees under the State Merit System. The vote was 65 to 33 after the Appropriations Committee amended the Senate measure to provide Rogers' office with its annual appropriation.
A warm windy day developed in Lawton with temperatures in the 70s under clear skies. Winds from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph will continue tonight as a high pressure ridge moves toward southwest Oklahoma. Tonight's lows near the 50s with milder highs again in the 70s Friday.
Lawton junior and senior high schools cut assemblies due to waning interest and discipline concerns. Principals cite outdated formats and rising costs, with some schools halving or delaying events while continuing student talent showcases and local club activities. National assemblies face quality and disruption worries.
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