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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1971

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Oklahoma Senate to pass compromise gas and oil tax

Senate President Pro Tempore Finis Smith said votes are committed to a compromise measure raising gas tax to 10 percent and oil tax to 7 percent after earlier proposals. House support exists for a 15 percent gas rate and 7 percent oil rate, with lower revenue projections of about 26.1 million dollars. Governor Hall had proposed 82.7 million in total program.

Oklahoma City Senate Finis Smith House Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Hall

Military Junta Assumes Government In Argentina

News from Buenos Aires reports a military coup in Argentina with Lt. Gen. Alejandro Lanusse as the leading figure. The junta pledges to govern until democracy is restored and life remains mostly normal with schools open and public services operating.

Argentina Buenos Aires Ar—s Roberto Pouelen Alejandro. _Lanusse

House Redistricting Plan Draws Heated Opposition

The plan increases the House from 99 to 101 seats and pits four incumbents against each other including two Black lawmakers. Rep. Archibald Hill vows to fight on the floor streets and in the courts. The bill’s fate is likely to trigger a legal challenge.

Oklahoma City House Archibald Hill Alisanio Johnson

Nixon signals ongoing Vietnam troop withdrawals in interview

President Nixon says the withdrawal of at least 12 500 American troops a month from South Vietnam is worthwhile. He defends the policy against critics and hints at a 1972 re election bid while avoiding direct political discussion.

Washington South Vietnam Hanoi Nixon Spiro T. Agnew

Army topples Sierra Leone government in nationwide broadcast

Brig. John Banguran declared the army has toppled Prime Minister Siaka P. Stevens's government in a broadcast from Freetown. Stevens's whereabouts were unknown as the capital faced a political crisis amid military action.

Freetown Sierra Leone John Banguran Siaka P. Stevens Stevens

U S Support Troops Begin Pulling Back from Front

Associated Press dispatch from the northern front says helicopter units are retreating from Khe Sanh and withdrawal from western Quang Tri Province will take time. About 10 000 U S troops were sent in Jan 30 as a blocking force for the South. Khe Sanh likely to close in three weeks. Ham Nghi post near the operation is closing out. North Vietnamese gunners also shot down two U S jet fighters Monday.

Associated Press Michael Putzel Northern Front U.S Khe Sanh Ham Nghi Indochina

Sill Cat Caught Believed Healthy

An elusive black and white cat that bit a military policeman and a seven year old boy was captured today by Fort Sill veterinarians and found healthy. The animal will be observed for ten days. The incident near post headquarters Monday night prompted rabies concerns and both victims were treated and released at Reynolds Army Hospital.

Fort Sill Post Headquarters

ICC Grants Permanent Freight Rate Increases for Railroads

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized permanent rail freight rate hikes of about 12 percent in eastern and western regions and 6 percent in the south. The increases, partly anticipated as temporary last fall, will raise roughly $300 million less than requested and may take effect in 15 days.

Ashington Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Commission Southern

Council Acquires Land For Model Cities Center

The council approved buying land for a Model Cities Center to serve 14,900 residents with recreation health education and day care. The 19 650 square foot project saw cost changes for agencies running five programs and a Lee Boulevard widening project increase. An extra 14000 dollars will be paid.

Kant Shate Gil Lee Boulevard

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