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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1973

Page

5

Two Serial Killers Linked to More Victims Across States

Police tied William Steelman and Douglas Gretzler to 11 known killings and said information from interviews led to uncovering six additional bodies in California Arizona and Nevada. Victims include four adults and two children in Victor Arizona and two Tucson area murders. Authorities sought two missing men associated with a van taken by the suspects.

California Arizona Steelman Gretzler Gretz Victor Robert Robbins Katherine Mestites Mesa Ariz Oakdale Steelman and Michael Adshade Ken Unrein Phoenix Michael Sandberg Patricia Tucson Sandbergs University of Arizona

House Nearing Vote On Alaska Pipeline

The House moves toward a vote on the Alaska Oil Pipeline bill with Rep. Craig Hosmer signaling a push to send the measure back to conference to strip FTC favored provisions. The bill covers Alaska’s North Slope oil to Valdez and includes budget office product line reporting provisions opposed by the FTC and the White House budget chief Roy Ash.

Alaska Washington House Valdez Craig Hosmer Calif House-Senate FTC Office of Management and Budget Budget Office International Telephone & Telegraph Roy Ash Nixon Senate

Bruno Quads Doing Okay In Pittsburgh

The Bruno family welcomed quadruplets at a Pittsburgh hospital. Two boys and two girls weigh about four pounds each and are in guarded condition after a four week premature birth. Doctors report no complications and say the family expects the babies home in three weeks.

Pittsburgh Bruno John Bruno Richard Paul Donald Mrvos

OSU Dome Sold in 1970

OSU president Dr. Robert Kamm says an investigation found Oklahoma State University's proposed observatory dome was sold for scrap in 1970. He noted the observatory building planned in the 1950s was not constructed and that the dome and related items were disposed of through standard bid procedures.

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Regional Weather Summary Oklahoma and Nearby Areas

Decreasing cloudiness tonight with a move to partly cloudy skies by Tuesday. Warmer conditions expected with southerly winds 8 to 15 mph, gusty tonight. lows upper 40s to 50s and highs in the 60s to 70s. Kansas New Mexico forecasts show mixed clouds, cooler nights in the north, and varying highs in the 60s to 70s through Tuesday. Astronomical data note sun rise 7 03 a m and set 5 26 p m with a full moon visible Tuesday morning to 10 23 a m.

Kansas New Mexico Ikere Tar Gap

American oil imports rise higher in 1973 first ten months

An American Petroleum Institute report shows foreign oil imports up 31.4 percent in the first ten months of 1973 versus 1972. Domestic refinery use rose to a record 12.5 million barrels per day with 3.2 million barrels of foreign oil included, while overall domestic petroleum demand averaged 17 million barrels daily.

Houston, Tex American Petroleum Institute U.S Interior Department

Four Die On Oklahoma Roads In Separate Crashes

The Associated Press reports four fatalities on Oklahoma roads. Lisa Francis 16 and Ane Francis 14 were killed when their father's pickup hit livestock near Asher. Leon Francis 44 survived with head injuries. Edward Crandell 73 died when his car was struck by a Rock Island freight train in McAlester. The state traffic toll for 1973 reached 687.

McAlester Kay County Homa Lisa Francis Ane Francis Oklahoma 39 Asher Highway Patrol Leon Francis Shawnee Francis Edward C. Crandell Rock Island

Bicycles Now Top Home Accident Causes in Hospitals

A national survey of 119 hospitals shows bicycles cause more treatment-requiring accidents than any other home hazard, with stairs ramps and landings ranking second. The findings highlight the risk to riders and households from everyday cycling within domestic settings.

Ford's Wife Sees Hard Life in Public Service

Elizabeth Ford, wife of House GOP leader Gerald Ford, recalls the strain of political life as her husband seeks confirmation for vice presidency. She describes security by the Secret Service at their Alexandria home and notes her hopes Nixon won’t be impeached, while reflecting on family life and past therapy for stress.

Ann Blackman Washington Gerald R. Ford Secret Service Fords Elizabeth Ford House Crown View Drive Alexandria Ford Nixon Jerry Elizabeth Bloomer Ford Big Ten Michigan Grand Rapids Doris Humphrey Charles Weidman Mike Massachusetts Jack University of Utah Steve Public Susan Maryland Nixons Betty Jerry Ford Richard Nixon

Decade Shows Change In Nation s Food Prices

A look at food prices since 1963 shows inflation as hamberger, milk, eggs and onions rose across New York City, Minneapolis, Houston and San Francisco. Prices more than doubled for hamburger, with bread and milk climbing about 25 percent and eggs near 96 cents by 1973.

Amerika Asheville Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Birm Bismarck Boston Brownsville Burlington Charleston Charlotte N. C Chicago Cincinnati Columbia, S Betas" Fi Philadelphia Reno St. Louis Tampa San Antonio Francisco St. Marie Sioux Falls Tucson Tulsa Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics New York City Minneapolis Houston San Francisco Chevrolet Northwest Seattle

Hard core SYNACLEAR Decon gestant tablets offer relief

Exclusive ad promotes SYNA-CLEAR tablets for instant nasal congestion relief up to eight hours. Claims ease of breathing and reduced watery eyes with no prescription. Introductory deal offers a free pack with purchase and lists Gibson Pharmacy at 1017 S Sheridan Rd.

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