State budget hopes rise with $106 million gain
Oklahoma City AP State Equalization Board certifies a $741 million budget limit, enabling roughly $106 million in new money for the next legislature. About $75 million to $85 million would go to operating funds after construction needs. inflation drives much of the increase. Governor Boren refrains from firm allocations, pending January budget address.
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Lawton Observes 355th Pilgrims Thanksgiving Traditions
Lawton marks Thanksgiving with 355th anniversary observances. Lawton Public Schools served hundreds of meals including 150 turkeys and 1,850 pounds of potatoes. City offices close Thursday with many stores shuttered. fire and police plan regular operations though a Thanksgiving service is set for 7 30 p m at First United Methodist Church.
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New Zip Codes Added For City
Lawton and Fort Sill will receive five zip codes effective January 1, replacing the prior two. Fort Sill retains its current code, while much of Lawton keeps the same number. Eastern Lawton near the main post office remains 73501. western areas see changes reflected in notices received today.
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Carter Mulls Informal Cabinet Nominations Before Inauguration
President elect Jimmy Carter said he might send informal nominations to Cabinet posts prior to his inauguration and could pick a midwestern farmer for agriculture secretary. Senators said the talks on Capitol Hill stressed early Senate head start while Carter pledged close consultation on foreign policy.
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Soviet Sub Test Fires New Multiwarhead Missile
U S intelligence notes a first successful launch from a Soviet submarine of a new long range missile with multiple warheads. The SSNX 18 is aimed at a 4600 mile range with potential deployment in about a year.
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Weather Today Continues Fair with Warmer Southwest Outlook
Forecast calls for mostly fair skies and partial clouds across Southwest Otabema. Temperatures rise modestly with a high near the lower 80s and a low around the upper 60s to 70s, as the midweek pattern shows slight warming and variable cloud cover.
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Security Council approves Angola for UN membership
The United Nations Security Council votes 10 to 0 to back Angola joining the UN with China not participating. The United States abstains on the council vote citing Cuban forces in the country while hoping Angola can influence Rhodesian negotiations toward black majority rule. Assembly approval is anticipated.
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Talks Near End On Concorde Service For Dallas
Negotiations to bring Concorde flights into Dallas Fort Worth could finish soon but initial Texas service may still be years away Braniff International says it is negotiating with British Airways and Air France to extend Concorde service from Washington to Dallas Subsonic leg would cut 20 to 75 minutes off the Washington Dallas flight while avoiding sonic booms The plan hinges on regulatory steps including airworthiness certification and environmental safety reviews by US authorities
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Hunt Draws To End Manager Search
A city manager search in Lawton narrows to three applicants after a Monday committee meeting. Reports say a decision may be announced at tonight’s City Council session, completing a search that began after former manager John Thomson quit in August. About 70 applications were received.
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