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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1977

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Carter's Actions Hurt Chances Of Passing Energy Bill

The Carter administration risks scuttling a national energy bill by refusing larger gas price concessions. Energy Secretary Schlesinger signals possible higher prices to win industry support, while Stevens argues intrastate price controls and broader deregulation are unacceptable to oil and gas states.

Carter Republican Ashington Senate Ted Stevens Stevens K-Alaska James R Schlesinger Schlesinger Pace House Conference Committee Ing Sen Congress U.S the of Industry

Energy Experts Warned To Sell Free Enterprise

Former astronaut Gordon Cooper urged oil and gas industry representatives to push acceptance of the free enterprise system. Cooper, a Shawnee, Oklahoma native and Walt Disney Productions executive, warned of misleading reporting and urged honest public storytelling. Roy Neal of NBC echoed concerns about a single industry narrative and credibility.

Enid, Okla Gordon Cooper Cooper Shawnee Okla Air Force U.S Walt Disney Productions Glendale Calif Roy Neal National Broadcasting Co Neal

Sudanese leader backs Sadat amid Arab split over Jerusalem visit

Sudanese President Jafaar el Numairi flew to Cairo to show support for Anwar Sadat after Arab nations split over his trip to Israel. Numairi called the move a victory, urged unity, and cited past Arab backing. meanwhile critics from Syria Iraq Libya Algeria and others denounced the visit while Jordanian and Palestinian figures discussed the impact on Geneva talks.

Cairo Jafaar el Numairi Anwar Sadat Israel Numairi Sadat Cairo Radio Kabeh Middle East Sudan Egypt Morocco Oman Jordan Syria Iraq Libya Algeria South Yemen Jerusalem Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Mudar Badran Yasir Arafat Damascus Badran Hussein Adnan Abu Odeh

California woman hauls coast to coast taxi ride to New York

Jean Caren 55 of Santa Maria began a 3000 mile odyssey in a taxi with her poodle Duchess. Ed Thomas drove until a court order stopped the journey near the California Arizona border. police described her as eccentric but mentally in control.

Memphis, Tenn California New York Memphis Jean Caren Jackson Ed Thomas

State Joblessness Dips To 4 Percent

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate fell to a three year low of 4 percent in October while Comanche County reported 6.1 percent. Statewide labor force stands at 1,170,300 with 48,700 unemployed. national average is 6.3 percent.

Oklahoma Comanche County Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Larry Hamilton Oklahoma State Employment Service Office Lawton W.J. Bowman OESC

Thanksgiving feast at Fort Sill feeds thousands

Soldiers families and guests at Fort Sill will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday with over 12 000 diners served. Cooks prepared more than 8 000 pounds of turkey and huge trimmings including 4 000 pounds mashed potatoes 750 gallons giblet gravy 4 000 pounds dressing 2 000 pounds sweet potatoes 1 500 pies 12 000 shrimp cocktails 18 000 hot rolls and 1 500 pounds vegetables. Food advisor Chief Warrant Officer Wayne V. Pierce said dining runs 11 30 a m to 2 p m See TURKEY Page 4

Pioneer Park Lawton Rodney Mastin Davannah Miles Jeremy Moore Pauline Greb Clinton Miles English Mack Moore Cimmonron Trail Fort Sill Wayne V. Pierce Turkey

Holiday Closings For Thanksgiving Across Lawton Area

Lawtonian offices and businesses close Thursday for Thanksgiving as community services are held in Lawton and Fort Sill. Lawton Public Schools Cameron University Lawton Chamber of Commerce Comanche County offices and Fort Sill observe the holiday by closing Thursday and Friday.

Constitution Lawton Public Schools Cameron University Lawton Chamber of Commerce Comanche County Fort Sill

Vance Reports Nuclear Progress in Argentina on South America Trip

Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said he saw good progress on nuclear issues with Argentina during his four day tour in South America while noting limited gains on human rights. He cited an agreement to endorse a human rights declaration and said Argentina would assist the OAS human rights commission. The visit included talks with Videla and Brazilian leaders en route to Venezuela.

Buenos Aires Argentina Cyrus R. Vance Brazil Vance U.S South America Brasilia Venezuela Jorge Videla Human Rights Commission Organization of American States Commission

Weather outlook with mild spell through weekend

The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures through Wednesday. Highs mid 30s to near 60 by Thursday to Saturday with little change and lows in the 30s. Monday's high was 46 and the overnight low 33.

Constable Catches Granite Escapees

Clayton constable James Payne recaptured two of four Granite State Reformatory escapees near U S 270 early Monday. The men wore prison blues and had a small fire when apprehended. identified as Robert Mote 21 Latimer County and Haskell See ESCAPEES.

Clayton, Okla Granite State Reformatory Pushmataha County James Payne Clayton Payne U.S. 270 Robert Mote Latimer County Haskell

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