Downtown Lawton opens to new mall proposals
The Lawton Urban Renewal Authority ends Jacobs Hanover option to buy 10 acres for a central mall and votes to seek new proposals starting Sept 2 1975. The board reaffirms a preference for a single covered mall but will entertain contracts for sale including separate buildings and various parcel options.
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E Lawton Urban Renewal Authority
Jack Jacobs
LURA
Jacobs
Jacobs’ Hanover Development of
Chicago
Sion
March
Central Mall
Ford NATO Soldarity After Summit Warns on Soviet Buildup
At a Brussels two day NATO summit President Ford and allies warned the Soviet bloc was expanding military forces beyond defensive needs. They pledged solidarity and sought cooperation with the Communist world while noting economic strains. Comments included Turkey Portugal and Brezhnev summit aims were discussed without specific concessions.
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Brussels
Belgium
Ford
North Atlantic Alliance
NATO
U.S
Turkey
America
Jugal
Portugal
Soviet Union
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Helsinki
Soviet Bloc
West
Body pulled from Wolf Creek after accident
The 49 year old Lawton man Kenneth R. Seals was found dead in his 1966 Lincoln Continental overturned in Wolf Creek near 27th and Bishop Road. Autopsy planned to determine exact cause. officials believe drowning after the car ran off into the creek.
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Lawton
Wolf Creek
27Th
Bishop Road
Kenneth R. Seals
Bell
Sheridan Auto Parts
N. Sheridan
Seals
Bishop Read
Coun
Stronger Economic Rebound Seen After 1976 Decline
The Ford administration projects a worse 1975 recession with unemployment averaging about 8.7 percent or 7.8 million workers and a 3.6 percent GDP drop, followed by a sharper 6.3 percent growth rebound in 1976, amid inflation near 9.1 percent.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Hearst sister pleads guilty to misdemeanor drug charge
Anne Randolph Hearst sister of Patricia Hearst pleads guilty in U S District Court to a misdemeanor drug charge and is placed on probation for four months. Coastal reports note no sinking danger after an empty tanker collided with a cargo ship in the Gulf of Mexico. three crewmen slightly injured. The article also covers a British lawmaker’s claim about a U2 crash being attacked, denied by U S Air Force officials, citing engine failure. Treasury prepares a study to counter oil price hikes, and the DEA chief resigns amid White House and Justice Department pressure over corruption probes.
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Buffalo, N.Y
Anne Randolph Hearst
Patricia Hearst
U.S. District Court Today
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
London
East Ger. Berder
Washington
U.S
Federal Earcetics Agency
White House
Justice Department
John KR. Bartels Jr
Drug Enforcement Administration
Bartels
Atty
Edward H Levi
Conferees Fail To Break Deadlock On School Bill
Oklahoma City AP conferees on the common school appropriation bill met over two hours without resolving the deadlock risking a session recess to wind up next week. House and Senate leaders weigh five or six approaches as the 90 day limit nears. Howard notes basic financing differences between houses and a recess could be needed to adjourn if the bill is not settled this weekend.
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Oklahoma City
House
Senate
Howard
Conference Committee
Bull Willis
D-Tahlequah
Boren Urges Oklahoma To Lead Way For Nation
Oklahoma Governor David Boren told about 600 business and civic leaders in Oklahoma City that the state has resources to make a unique contribution to the nation. He spoke at a Caucus on Oklahoma's Future sponsored by local chambers and urged ongoing meetings to address economic, health, energy, government, crime and climate issues.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
David Boren
Hun
Boren
Oklahoma State
Tulsa
New General Assigned Here At Fort Sur
Brig. Gen. Charles Gordon will assume command of Fort Sur's II Corps Artillery on July 8, replacing Brig. Gen. James W. Cannon who moves to the Hold ing Detachment in Washington D.C. Cannon currently commands the nation's fourth Vietnamese refugee camp at Fort Indiantown Gap. Gordon, deputy chief of staff of the Central Army Group in Europe, is stationed in Germany where he has served three years.
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Charles Gordon
Fort Sur
II Corps
James W. Cannon
Chief of Staff
Army
Washington, D.C
Cannon
Fort Indiantown Gap
Ft. Chaffee
Ark Gordon
Central Army Group
Europe
Germany
Gordon
Com
Cool And Clear Weather Arrives In Lawton
A cool front moved into Lawton with the first clear skies in days. Residents can expect a brief dry spell this weekend after Thursday night rainfall, bringing this week total to 3.61 inches. Tonight low temperatures near mid-50s, with northerly diminishing winds.
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Lawton
Mattel introduces Growing Up Skipper puberty doll in Lawton
Mattel debuts a nine inch Growing Up Skipper doll that grows into womanhood with a twist of her left arm. The doll, priced around six dollars, features a changing figure and is marketed as a tool for discussing growing up. Lawton stores report a lukewarm reception with sales limited to a few items.
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Ultimate
Lawton Toy Stores
Ken
G.I
Mattel, Inc. Toy Company
Skipper
Mattel
Raquel Welch
Joel Rubenstein
Rubenstein
Lawton
Dell
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