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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1973
Page
4
New York stocks fall as the NYSE index drops 1.27 to 51.82 and the American Exchange shows a 1.75 decline to 94.74. RCA slips 1 to 18, McDonald’s down 25 to 44, United Aircraft off 2 to 24 1/4, Eastman Kodak down 3 to 118. Prices for hogs and sows are reported weaker with various ranges.
Reported dynamite in a car was not located and no powder charges were found. Stone noted the material was less potent without blasting caps, explaining aging dynamite dries and forms crystals, reducing effectiveness.
The council weighs mandating tie downs and authorizes the police chief to place traffic control signs in designated city areas. A $14,850 award to Tru-Trail Trailers for 75 trash containers is considered for the Solid Waste Division, and a $5,760 contract to Cagle Wholesale Corp. for 400 tons of de-icing rock salt is on the table for the Street Division.
The Country Club Plaza holiday lights were shut off Sunday night following President Nixon's energy speech. Miller Nichols, chairman of J.C. Nichols Co., announced the decision an hour after the speech, ending a year long tradition in Kansas City.
The church announces a 25 million construction project including choir library kitchen and parlor facilities west of the sanctuary. A 1.4 million fire insurance settlement has been received and leaders aim to raise 1 million more with 500 thousand borrowed and a three year pledge schedule.
The Museum of the Great Plains will screen The Rise of the Horseman a 30 minute color film as part of the film series. Connie Pogue the museum art director said the Great Plains trilogy explores life in the region from 1650 to 1850 including the spread of Spanish horses changes from farming to bison hunting and tribal movements. Showings are 10 am and 11 am Wednesday and 1 30 pm and 3 pm Friday with no reservations required and free admission.
The article notes a cutback on Christmas display lights at the store with non illuminated decorations remaining. Clayton Edwards says President proposals target residential exterior lighting only. Ed wards plans to keep outdoor lighting equipment on display until sales become illegal and mentions changes to headquarters.
The President endorses Nixon's plan to cut autos to 50 mph and large trucks to 55 mph, noting trucks might run faster due to efficiency. McGee says the plan is necessary, warning the situation will worsen in a year or two or increase dependence on Middle East oil.
A congressional committee cuts 240 million from the Navy's 1.4 billion request to speed up construction of 10 Trident missile submarines. The panel accepts delivering the first Trident in 1978 instead of 1980 while slowing later units.
A list of Oklahoma higher education institutions shows a mix of funding levels and gains. Several universities and junior colleges report substantial year over year increases, including OU Health Sciences Center and OSU Tech, while one item cites a notable decrease in special programs.
At the National 4H Club Congress the event marked the first electric contest win by a girl. Honors went to six national winners across sheep public speaking home environment and automotive programs, with $700 scholarships awarded. The Payne County poultry judging team, all girls, placed third behind Illinois and Tennessee.
Roberts, a native of Waggoner and former Oklahoma County public defender, was appointed to the National Railroad Adjustment Board in 1963 and served until 1968. He later moved to St. Louis as a labor relations officer for Missouri Pacific Railway. He is married with four children and resides at 61 S. 49th.
An advertising insert promotes Syno-Clear 12s with a buy one pack get a free second pack deal. The offer lists a one dollar fifty cent value and directs customers to Gibson Pharmacy at 1017 S Sheridan Rd in Provo for redemption and mentions a new Provo Cough Syrup product from the SYNA-CLEAR company.
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