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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1976
Page
1
President Ford, hoarse from campaign duties, remarks on progress and thanks Cabinet members for work after losing the election. Vice President Rockefeller praises Ford, cites restored faith and an upswing in the economy as Knebel is sworn in as agriculture secretary.
Lawton officials warn residents to keep pets fenced and vaccinations current after a skunk tested positive for rabies. The animal bit two dogs, which were quarantined with up to 90 days. Shelter plans to loan non injurious traps to reduce future encounters. Rabies page 4A.
President elect Jimmy Carter spoke in Plains Ga promising to move aggressively on campaign pledges despite winning by 27 electoral votes. He outlined plans for frequent news conferences and possible tax cuts to boost purchasing power if the economy falters before his January oath.
Lawton reports October crime at 468 major offenses, the lowest since March 1974, amid a statewide seven percent drop for July-September. Police credit department efforts and public cooperation as Lawton eyes its lowest annual crime since 1973, with November and December expected higher totals.
The October unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent from 7.8, showing a continuing slowdown. 7.6 million were unemployed, the most since December, while employment fell to 87.8 million. Carter may push for a tax cut if growth stagnates. Klein urged $10 to $15 billion in stimulus.
Fair to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures expected across Southwest Oklahoma through Saturday. Southerly winds 8 to 15 mph tonight with lows near 40. Saturday high in the mid 50s. Thursday’s high 53 and low 30.
Several thousand Chrysler workers in Detroit and Windsor ignored a 6 p.m. EST deadline and struck, about 9,000 on strike or sent home. Windsor plants shut down, Hamtramck cushion shop wildcat action, 5,000 day-shift employees sent home. Union and company negotiators pace talks on a three-year contract as a broader strike looms.
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