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Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

23 Mar 1978

Page 7

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Lawton Constitution

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Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1978

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7

Wreck Of Tanker On French Coast Sparks Major Oil Spill

The Amoco Cadiz, carrying 65 million gallons of crude oil, ran aground off Brittany after fierce seas and a loss of steering. Crews struggled to tow and stabilize the 1,067 foot vessel as the oil spill began, with salvage efforts hampered by violent weather and equipment failure.

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Brest France Amoco Cadiz Ashant Brittany Lyme Bay England Rotterdam Leslie Maynard Portsall Bardari Maynard Supertanker Atlantic Zone Adm Jacques Coulondres
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Public Sentiment Sought On Gas Tax Hike

Oklahoma leaders seek quick public opinion on a temporary 2.5 cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a major road repair program after winter damage. Senate and House leaders note the nine month tax could be as low as one cent, raising from about 12 to 30 million dollars, with the session ending in three weeks. Gov. Boren asks federal aid while an Oklahoma study group surveys opinions and media input.

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Oklahoma City Lane House Bill Willis Senate Gene Howard Oklahoma Good Roads and Streets Association Gene Stipe D-Mcalester Finis Smith Tulsa Herschal Crow D-Altus Rodger Randle Jim Townsend Shawnee Don Davis Lawton Ken Nance Tom Rogers Enid Bob Hopkins David Boren Federal Disaster Assistance Administration Oklahoma Civil Defense Department
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