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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
4
The Senate Rules Committee voiced support for Ford amid a broader confirmation fight. Critics questioned Ford's civil rights voting record while praising his leadership potential and pledge to avoid discrimination, with testimony from NAACP figures and lawmakers weighing his suitability for the vice presidency.
The Senate voted 78 to 6 to declare a year long energy emergency and enable the President to order fuel saving steps. The measure authorizes power plant and factory fuel shifts, potential Sunday closures, and public park restrictions while allowing temporary relief from environmental reviews. House recesses for Thanksgiving and will reconvene next week for action.
The museum starts a campaign to acquire early farm tools to create a major agricultural display. It highlights Mike J. Hine's self made harvesters built in Hutchinson Kansas and notes Sanders V. Cochrane helped design components while two decades later many of the 29 combines vanished. The exhibit aims to honor Oklahoma settlement and growth.
Nine towns hit by twisters cause widespread devastation in north central Oklahoma. A Hennessey couple injured when their mobile home was destroyed near Kingfisher County. Governor Hall seeks federal aid as towns report heavy damage and outages.
A consignment service offers buying and selling of cars and other vehicles with financing and guaranteed results or no cost. Located at 2527 S. E. Lee Highway East of Lawton. Phone 357-4002 for information.
City and county offices, public schools, Cameron College, and the City-County Health Department will close for Thanksgiving along with banks and post office services. Post offices will operate on a regular holiday schedule with limited mail delivery and regular box pickup.
The Lawton Urban Renewal Authority votes to open 31st Street for park walkways in the Rose Hill Project and to modify land-use restrictions in the commercial district. A resolution sets Dec 27 and Jan 8, 1974 meeting dates replacing prior schedules.
The Angus breed, also called Aberdeen Angus, derives its name from the two Scottish counties it originated in. The designation reflects its historic regional roots and breed lineage.
Sen. Howard Baker Jr says the Watergate inquiry should not end by February and notes about 100 loose ends. He tells 400 editors at the Astors Association convention in Orlando that further investigation is needed to uncover what he calls the tip of the iceberg. He urges continued committee work and press scrutiny and hopes Nixon will meet with the panel to resolve testimony conflicts.
Scientists note that the octopus can propel itself backward with notable speed by contracting its body and using the mantle to push water, allowing rapid reverse motion without changing orientation.
City Hall Post Office Authority recommends leasing the old Carnegie Library to the federal government for a post office. Council delayed action. ownership of the site unclear though indications point to city as owner. A quick title abstract is planned to secure $40 000 in federal funds before December 6 for alterations.
Embargo critics warned that reliance on a grand settlement could mask tensions in oil politics. They argued Arab oil prices will rise regardless of U S policy toward Israel. They cited a 25 percent cut in Arab oil and 15 percent of oil in international trade. Profs Galbraith Fisher Peck Solow joined the statement.
A ship covers a little over 50 miles in about eight hours as it sails from the Atlantic Ocean through the Panama Canal to reach the Pacific Ocean.
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