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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

12

Record Farm Income Seen Despite Weather Uncertainties

The Outlook and Situation Board projects farm prices at record levels for January-March with net farm income around 22 billion dollars. Exports hit a record 8.9 billion in the first nine months, driven by grain prices, while farm production remains strong and prices ease only modestly by midyear. Cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, dairy, and tobacco all show varied trends as supplies and demand shift through 1973 and into 1974.

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Hall slams Oklahoma interagency police in Watergate style row

Oklahoma Governor David Hall denounces the Office of Interagency Coordination as a secretive spy unit created in 1968 by Bartlett. He vows to abolish it if elected, saying it held political dossiers and acted as a state law enforcement co ordinator amid Watergate comparisons.

Oklahoma City David Hall Office of Inter-agency Bartlett OIC Hall Oklahoma Office of Inter-agency Coordination Watergate OTC CIA Clarence Warner

Tulsa Teachers Send 3000 Letters Supporting Education Bills

More than 3 000 letters mailed by Tulsa teachers to state and federal officials backing education measures. One proposal seeks full funding of a $415 yearly teacher salary increase. Letters targeted Gov. Hall Sen. Bartlett Bellman and Rep. Jones and local legislators.

Tulsa David Hall Dewey Bartlett Henry Bellman James R. Jones Hall Bartlett Bellman Jones

Regional Weather Summary Oklahoma and Surrounding Areas

Fair and mild conditions dominate Oklahoma zones through Wednesday with variable winds and mild nights. Temperatures range from mid 50s tonight to upper 70s and around 80s Wednesday across zones 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 and 10 through 17. North Central Texas clears with highs mid 60s to 70s and lows 54 to 64. Arkansas and Kansas also mild with upper 70s to mid 80s highs. New Mexico sees Wednesday fair with 70s at lower elevations and 30s to 40s at higher elevations.

Texas Arkansas Kansas New Mexico

Lost Canoeists Found Unhurt Near I 40 Bridge

Three canoeists from Weatherford were found safe after a Sunday trip on the South Canadian River. They spent the night on the riverbank near Thomas and learned of the search when they reached a roadside restaurant. They planned a float trip on the Illinois River with friends.

Chris Pullman Weatherford Scott Steve O’neal Thomas Here Pullman Loretta Pollman Illinois River

State selects nuclear plant site near Inola Oklahoma

Public Service Company of Oklahoma announces the first nuclear plant will be built southwest of Inola along the Arkansas River Navigation Channel about 23 miles east of Tulsa. Project cost will exceed 450 million dollars after evaluating more than 59 locations. President R O Newman says other sites will continue to be studied but this is the best choice for the system.

Inola Okla Oklahoma Arkansas River Navigation Channel Public Service Co Tulsa R. O. Newman Presiesdent

Nixon Connally Meet Faces Uncertain Outcome

President Nixon and former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally met at the Florida White House in Key Biscayne. Connally showed no interest in returning as Secretary of Defense, and a quick return to the cabinet remains uncertain amid White House staff reshaping after Watergate resignations.

Washington Nixon John B. Connally Connally Florida White House Alexander M. Haig Jr Ronald L. Ziegler Ziegler H.R. Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman San Antonio Trumors Defense Elliot L. Richardson David Packard Pentagon California Packard Kennedy Texas Key Biscayne Hobart Lewis Reader’s Digest Air Force 1 Lewis

Oklahoma Wheat Crop Report Sees Slow Headings and Rust

Oklahoma wheat is one third headed versus two thirds on average for this date. Crop conditions are good to excellent with leaf rust in three extreme southwest counties. Oats and barley are in good condition but behind normal development. Seedbed work is active in the west, eastern soils remain too wet. Some southern counties plant cotton and sorghum. Alfalfa first cutting near one fourth complete, with weevil and larva damage in places. Ranges show good growth and cattle condition improves.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma National Crop Reporting Service

Truman High School Announces Statue Fund Drive

Truman High School students in Independence Missouri launch a student funded drive to raise 100000 to 150000 for a life size statue of former President Harry S Truman. Randy Davidson president of the student council announces the drive and donates 500. The statue would be the only full size Truman statue in the United States.

Independence Truman High School Harry S. Truman Randy Davidson Truman United States Athens Greece

U S food service industry employs millions workers

The U S food service sector counts 3 400 000 people on the payroll across diverse roles in restaurants cafeterias and related establishments reflecting its large employment footprint nationwide.

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