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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
1
Gusty winds and near freezing conditions persist across Oklahoma as cold air from Wednesday's storm lingers. Temperatures vary from the low 20s to low 40s with Lawton forecast to dip toward 20 by Friday. Friday highs near 50 with clear to partly cloudy skies and a rise to the upper 50s by Saturday.
The Labor Department reports a 0.7 percent increase in October driven by higher grocery prices and gains in meat dairy coffee and clothing. Over the past year consumer prices are up 7.6 percent with services and mortgage costs contributing to the rise while food costs climb 1.3 percent.
The Oklahoma State Regents approved two new bachelor degrees at Cameron University for next fall, a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Science in accounting. The business degree offers sub majors in general administration, management, economics, finance, marketing, and office administration.
Judy van Rest reports on a growing trend as Lawton public schools embrace hand-held calculators. Once $150, the devices now cost about $80 and offer square roots logarithms and trig functions beyond basic arithmetic. Teachers praise the tool for algebra II trig and analysis.
Blowing drifting snow and abandoned vehicles halted traffic in northwestern and west central Kansas. Interstate 70 from Russell to Denver was closed and travel banned west of Phillipsburg as winds 35 to 45 mph kept high drifts. National Guard and local authorities rescued stranded motorists with track vehicles. no serious injuries were reported.
Ronald Reagan declared his candidacy at the National Press Club vowing to run on his record in a gentlemanly way. He suggested others may join the race and urged independents to back his bid, saying the key lies with the 40 percent unaffiliated voters.
A citizen participation panel for Lawton's eight wards will form eight committees to guide second year CDBG planning. City faces up to 6.3 million in potential funds. most appointments done and orientation planned.
Spain enters a 30 day mourning period after Gen Francisco Franco dies at 82 following a month long illness. In Madrid Franco to be buried at the Valley of the Fallen with an open air mass and a state funeral. Prince Juan Carlos to be installed as Spain's first king in four years as Falangists pledge support with mixed views on the future.
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