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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1973
Page
4
The court hears arguments over whether a direct review or an appeal offers faster resolution of a dispute over more than 85 million dollars in federal-aid funds claimed by Georgia. The state seeks to decide who has authority to rule on continuing federal programs tied to highway, education, and environmental dollars.
Israeli jets struck central Damascus while reporting battles north of Quenitra and a helicopter assault near El Rom in the Golan. Egypt claims advance near the Suez Canal as Israel says troops hold a few miles east of the canal. Brezhnev urges Arab unity. Algeria calls for aid to Syria and Egypt though Moscow denies direct intervention.
A Dallas man living on dialysis after a 1970 auto crash seeks a kidney transplant. He discusses tests in Oklahoma City with Dr. Pederson who notes relatives provide best tissue matches and suggests donation upon death. The patient remains hopeful despite low chances and urges awareness of donor needs.
There are about 3,800 miles of surfaced highways and secondary roads in New Brunswick.
An informant tipped police who seized a trailer loaded with 24 burlap bags of fine grade marijuana said to be from Mexico. The shipment traveled in two crates on a flatbed railcar from Laredo and used a bill of lading listing steel frames and window boxes for a Houston firm unaware of the drugs. Arrests occurred as the trailer was removed from the train.
The council filled aging commission terms with Standridge Richards Duffy Johnson and approved new terms. They debated Fourth and Sixth Streets signals for 15 minutes before a 7 2 vote authorized full operation now. They authorized disability equipment donation, copper pipe purchase, two street lights, and a midnight dance permit.
The Lawn Mower Grand Prix in England in 1968 recorded the fastest speed at 10.88 miles per hour for the winning mower.
Robert E. Daniel 18 of Fort Sill faces a first degree manslaughter charge in district court for a hit and run that killed Delia Pena 24 and injured Mildred Noah 16 on Fort Sill Boulevard. Judge Taylor set a 2:30 p.m. Oct 31 preliminary hearing with a $4,000 bond. An impounded red car with a damaged front fender was linked to the incident. a passenger faces no charges.
Oklahoma City Skelly dealer Bill Munroe sold 3.6 gallons at 55.9 cents per gallon in a test case backed by the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Retailers Association. He notes prices beyond May 15 rules and may seek IRS ruling to confirm legality while dealers fight a seven-cent margin move. About 300 CIPRA dealers face Cost of Living Council actions amid higher wholesale costs.
William E. Simon said a three degree lower thermostat setting could save 12 percent of fuel oil and 14 percent of natural gas for space heating. Other measures include fewer car trips and slower jet travel as shortages loom and imports rise. The U S will need 131 million barrels of distillate oil this winter for home heating.
Loomis described a fatal blaze where a baby died and others perished from smoke inhalation. Firemen attempted mouth to mouth resuscitation but could not revive the victims. The children were discovered in multiple rooms amid beds and mattresses scattered throughout the home.
Voter approval for elementary and secondary school bond issues was near eighty percent in 1965 but fell to forty seven percent by 1972, indicating a decline in school financing referendums over the period.
In Little Rock at age 65 Witt Stephens, former Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. president, weighs a gubernatorial bid. He calls it a lifelong dream and says he will decide by year end, while praising Gov. Dale Bumpers and keeping his plans coy.
About 65 000 American tourists visited Soviet Union in 1972 while only 300 Soviet citizens were allowed to travel to the United States. The disparity highlights the strict visa policies and government controls shaping people to people contact between the two nations.
Oklahoma faces a slowing oil output with estimates near 500 million barrels yearly, down from 640 million earlier. Officials say recovery improvements and LPG allocation help avert shortages, while continued price controls affect welfare and low income households. Workshops will educate leaders on the energy crisis program.
Sen. Dewey Bartlett argues the Middle East fighting may strain U.S. petroleum supplies but could force action. He urges immediate steps to reduce dependence on foreign fuel and warns of possible gasoline rationing if the war worsens for Arab states.
A Radnor, Pennsylvania AP report says TV Guide poll of 1,021 viewers found sex on television less offensive than violence by 35 to 27 percent. One third view both as equally bad, and women object more to sexual scenes than men. Nearly 40 percent say TV is too open and frank, and 41 percent oppose the amount of sexual topic programming.
Walter Rushing 79 of Pocahontas faces a first degree murder count in the Sunday shooting death of George Hibbard 78 as Hibbard returned home from church. Prosecutor says the case stems from a land dispute over property boundaries, with Rushing jailed in Pocahontas.
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