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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1973

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Kissinger Ends Ten Nation Tour From Anchorage

A senior U S official says Watergate has not shaped U S foreign policy or reactions by China the Soviet Union and others toward the United States amid Kissinger's 10 nation tour. He cautioned about the Arab Israeli war and Middle East tensions affecting U S planning.

Anchorage Alaska China Soviet Union United States U.S Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger Middle East Japan

Skylab Astronauts Begin 84 Day Holiday Cruise

Three rookies Gerald Carr Edward Gibson and William Pogue rocketed to orbit aboard a Saturn 1B rocket to start an 84 day Skylab mission spanning Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year. They will study the sun earth and man and observe comet Kohoutek while conducting multiple engine firings and docking with Skylab.

Skylab Ape Canaveral Fila Skylab Space Station Gerald P. Carr Edward Gibson Carr Gibson William R. Pogue Earth Man Kohoutek Outer Space Col. Carr Air

Nine Children Among Victims in California Storey of Blaze

A devastating apartment fire at Stratford Apartments in Los Angeles killed 24 people including nine children and injured at least 52. Fire officials said it was the citys worst blaze, with many victims found on upper floors of the 40 year old brick building. Investigators pursued causes as residents recalled escaping through flames and fire crew rescues along the lobby and stairwells.

Los Angeles Raymond Hill Wilshire A Stratford Clarence Glover Shae Dosel Brunetti Hill Wilmington Oe Ee Sisk Raymond Bartlett

Nixon signs Alaska pipeline bill clearing way for 1977 start

President Nixon signed the Alaska pipeline bill unlocking a 4.5 billion project to tap the Arctic oil field. Construction is planned to begin next year, initially at 600 000 barrels per day and rising to 2 million. The venture faces environmental lawsuits, with a 789 mile route from the Arctic. Alyeska said a construction permit could follow soon.

Nixon Mike Gravel Alaska White House America Washington United States Europe Alaskan Arctic Roy Ash Office of Management and Budget Congress Anchorage Alyeska Pipeline Service Co

Oklahoma governor vows to reveal campaign fund sources

Gov. David Hall pledged to disclose all campaign fund sources if he seeks re election next year. Asked about preentry contributors he said he would reveal them, adding it would mean little if not disclosed.

Oklahoma City David Hall

Library extends hours during move to new facility

The library will open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to serve more visitors during the move to the new building. Late fees change from three cents per day to 1 cent per item after four days, 50 cents after ten days, and 75 cents after fourteen days, with restrictions on checkouts.

Fair Weather Forecast for Southwest Oklahoma Through Saturday

Fair skies and mild temperatures are forecast for Southwest Oklahoma through Saturday. Highs in the upper 60s today, near 70 Saturday, with lows in the mid-40s. High Thursday reached 69, low 38, and southerly winds 10 to 18 mph expected to drop to 8 to 15 mph tonight.

Oklahoma

New Gas Line To Boost Arkla Supply Across Oklahoma

Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company plans a multi million dollar pipeline expansion this month extending from Hemphill County Texas to Wilburton Oklahoma with tie ins to Lawton Duncan and other Southwest Oklahoma points. Arkla manager James Noury says the line will greatly improve supply and strengthen the company position amid past winter shortages.

Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Lawton James Noury Arkla Anadarko Basin Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Hemphill County Texas Wilburton Okla Duncan Noury

Senate Votes Unemployment Benefits Amid Fuel Shortage Crisis

The Senate approved unemployment benefits for workers laid off due to fuel shortages by a 73 to 12 vote. Senator Henry M. Jackson said the looming economic crisis could be more damaging than fuel rationing, while Majority Leader Mike Mansfield cautioned against drastic gasoline tax hikes.

Ashington Senate Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Nixon Jackson Mike Mansfield D-Mont Congress

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