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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1973
Page
8
Regional weather notes show cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a slight warming trend through Tuesday. Day highs reach upper 70s to low 80s with tonight’s lows in the 50s to 60s. Thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon in some zones. Astronomical data lists sunrise at 7 26 am and sunset at 7 13 pm.
The Soviet Union reportedly moved supersonic bombers toward Iraq in a development discussed by Deputy Jance to civic leaders. Pentagon officials provided details, noting 20 plus overflights by Mig25 Foxbat reconnaissance aircraft over Iran this year and suggesting the move could influence Iran toward purchasing advanced U S fighters.
In Miami Oklahoma the United Rubber Workers local union voted unanimously to reject an agreement as damaging during a 42 day strike that ended September 21 by a judge's order. Both sides have filed unfair labor practices complaints against each other with the National Labor Relations Board.
Kansas residents in New Cambria and surrounding areas faced days of isolation as floods receded and roads reopened for the first time in three days. Cleanup continued under steady rains, with rescues and evacuations completed as rivers slowly fell from major flood levels. Weather officials projected declines for the Arkansas River at multiple gauges, signaling improving conditions across central Kansas.
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss the rise of the transfer bid in bridge. They credit Dave Carter of St Louis with conceiving the transfer idea, and note the two level transfer bid's popularity and accessibility despite its artificial nature.
Washington AP The Senate Watergate committee scrapped its Tuesday session after Dwight L. Chapin and Robert M. Benz said they would invoke the Fifth Amendment if questioned. The panel plans to continue Wednesday with Donald Segretti, who has agreed to plead guilty to political sabotage in the 1972 Florida primary. Benz allegedly aided Segretti in Florida. Chapin was linked to Segretti's operations.
A note on sake describing it as a rice beer and Japan's national beverage, testing at an alcoholic content of 18 percent.
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