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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1973
Page
1
A neutral report notes officials evaluating gasoline rationing as a method to address shortages. The discussion mentions an open decision process and potential actions to curb a 17 percent petroleum shortfall, with aims toward equitable distribution.
About 550 Lawton area National Guardsmen, plus 330 more in outlying batteries, will undergo intensified training to prepare for possible overseas deployment in 1975. Maj. Gen. David C. Matthews announced the plan, highlighting the 45th Infantry Brigade’s high readiness and its Lawton based units in Lawton Chickasha Duncan and Anadarko.
Oklahoma City AP Gov. David Hall won approval from the Equalization Board to certify two years of federal revenue sharing funds totaling 22.9 million dollars for the 1974 legislature. The vote, with Secretary of State John Rogers and his father voting yes, increased upcoming revenue by 78 million above this year's appropriation. Auditor Cobb and Atty. Gen. Derryberry dissented. The elder Rogers returned from Israel to enable passage as the board rejected warnings against spending now.
The senior U.N. commander in the Middle East met Egypt's war minister today on suspending cease-fire talks and then went to Jerusalem to brief Israeli officials. Egypt had resupplied its forces and they need only an order to renew the firing.
A longer spell of ideal fall weather is forecast for Southwest Oklahoma through Saturday with fair to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures in the mid 70s with a upper 40s low tonight and a low 70s high on Saturday accompany light winds, shifting from southwest to south.
LURA officials report ongoing talks with Chicago and Kansas City developers about a possible contract with City National Company to redevelop the 500 block of D Avenue. The board set a January 1 deadline for interest and may delay construction and alter the redeveloper’s name.
A catalog-like notice listing newspaper sections and page markers including Editorials WA Dear Abby 58 Markets SC Sports c227 Classified 30 Women 2B Bridge Comics Hospitals 4C Crossword 6 Entertainment 120 Obituaries SC Circulation 353-0626 Edit Office 253-4620.
The Cost of Living Council paused proposed price hikes on 1974 model automobiles awaiting public hearing review. Officials expect a decision by December 10, with American Motors facing an average rise of about 114 dollars per model and other makers including Chrysler Corp in pending actions.
Earth tremors struck portions of four Southern states early today startling hundreds. No injuries or major damage reported. Publisher J Leland Gourley sold the Free-Lance to Denney Media Group and will focus on Gourley Associates in Oklahoma City.
Experts began analyzing the distorted White House tape in which an 18 minute segment is replaced by a buzz. The tape along with Rose Mary Woods’ typewriter and lamp were sent to a New York lab for review by a six man panel.
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