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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1975
Page
4
The Labor Department reported September unemployment fell to 8.3 percent from 8.4 percent with about 7.8 million jobless and 85.4 million employed. The labor force rose mildly to 93.2 million as rates shifted across groups including adult men and household heads.
Wheat futures faced a midday decline as a big seller, Wheat Continued From Page One, reduced prices after September buys. Sheriff noted spread trading between Chicago and Kansas City pressured prices, with Kansas City sales pushing rates lower. Elevator operators expected a rebound to above $4 if no new sell-off, as buyers held firm on orderly marketing.
The article discusses the use of the word deplore in the emperor's wartime statement as relayed by an interpreter, with Japanese officials denying two-tier wording for audiences and hesitating to link the phrase to disavowal of wartime policy. It notes the emperor's surrender of responsibility to MacArthur and includes then-current agricultural price and storage concerns.
Ford plans credit sales to aid Turkey in buying arms to fulfill NATO obligations. Turkey halted U S base operations after the House rejected a similar bill in July. Ford warned a second House rejection could shut down bases, while supporters argued bases monitor Soviet missiles and pressed the embargo as leverage for Cyprus peace talks.
Evelyn recalls a blue wallet found by chance and entrusted to a stranger who handed it back with all its money intact. He and his wife refuse reward. The finder Virgil H Snyder and Evelyn meet up for a photo and mutual thanks as neighbors rally to share goodwill.
State Agricultural report lists today’s prices in Oklahoma and surrounding towns. Wheat ranges 3.71 to 4.30 with several towns at 3.75 to 3.89 and Gulf at 4.30. Barley 1.90 to 2.40, Milo 4.30 to 5.35, Soybeans 4.85 to 5.45, Alfalfa hay 45 to 60 per ton, and live broilers at 28 cents per pound in some listings.
Mack serving five years for robbery with firearms and Steve Thompson serving five years for grand larceny entered prison in 1974. A list of area inmates recommended for parole includes Rufus McGee and Eduingen Torrez with crimes ranging from robbery with firearms to drug delivery and murder, all from Jackson County. Parole requests denied cover Barry Barrett, George Brinkley, Lester Limby, David Tarpey, William Turntine, William Wright, Billy Beam, and Donald Corn for various offenses from 1963 to 1975.
A bicentennial flag raising took place at Kuntz Elementary School at 2 45 p m today. Eisenhower High School drill team Patton Rifles joined the ceremony as students and teachers wore red white and blue.
The House panel endorses deploying 200 American technicians in the Sinai with conditions. Technicians can be withdrawn if safety is at risk or their role is deemed unnecessary. Ford must report semiannually on participation and potential substitutions from other countries. All technicians would volunteer, and the approval does not imply consent to other Kissinger deals. Senate discussions hinge on assurances and declassification of understandings with Israel and Egypt. Egypt and Israel want U.S. civilian monitors in Sinai.
AP reports city firemen began a strike over pay parity with police in Kansas City Missouri. Emergency measures placed National Guard military police on duty to protect 44 fire stations and the fire alarm center as public works crews fought fires and picket lines formed at City Hall. Police described the shift as orderly with 100 guardsmen on duty at start and 200 more to report. Residents were urged to conserve water and supervise children.
Fire alarms logged by the Lawton Fire Department show a Thursday car fire at Sheridan and Coombs Road at 4 08 p m and a false alarm at 6310 Cache Road at 10 3 p m. Dispatches this year total 1 181.
Southwestern Bell began One-Plus dialing letting customers place long distance calls by dialing 1 plus area code and seven digit number. Indiahoma will start Oct 9 with further expansion to Cache and other areas as equipment modifications near completion.
Major General David Ott Fort Sill commander will speak at a bicentennial flag raising at 8 30 a m Wednesday at Central Junior High School. Mayor Wayne Gilley and Senator Al Terrill will attend with Lawton High School honor guard and precision drill team participating. Remarks by Principal Sid Ahischlager.
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