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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1973
Page
1
A state legislative committee held public hearings on urban renewal in three cities to gain a broad overview of its benefits during the program’s decade of existence. The near capacity audience in the city council chambers heard testimony on renewal’s impact as the project began.
Corporations and their board chairmen pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violations of federal campaign contribution laws for donations to President Nixon's re election campaign. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co and the chairs of Goodyear and MM I faced fines totaling 9000 for corporate donations.
President Nixon met four Arab foreign ministers in the White House and expressed belief that a fair and peaceful Arab Israeli settlement is possible despite differences. Umar al Saqqaf of Saudi Arabia said they had been received well, while Kissinger and Sisco attended the talks. The meeting followed reports of intensified fighting and rising oil concerns as discussions continued for later statements.
King Hussein in Amman declares the Middle East fate hangs in the balance and defends Jordan's role in the war. In Oklahoma City, escape risk Kirby Lee "Red" Bickerstaff flees custody from University Hospital after severe injuries from a riot. Gov. Hall plans a statewide radio TV address on corrections reform with 55 radio and six TV stations set to carry it live. In London, Lt Gen Gilbert H Woodward dies after collapsing en route to Germany, age 56.
The House prepared to pass a fuel allocation measure not covering crude oil or gasoline with a Nov. 1 effective date. The bill would let gasoline retailers pass wholesale price rises to the President and mirrors a Senate version. Lawmakers said it would hardly solve the energy shortage, with debate noting fairness across regions.
Pleasant fall weather continues in Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma through Thursday with fair skies and warmer days. Expect highs in the mid 70s today and mid 80s on Thursday, lows near mid 50s, and a high Tuesday of 69 with a 46 low.
U S officials say signs point to a Soviet resupply effort to Syria and Egypt including tanks and fighter planes. Details on quantities and delivery timing remain unclear as planes and armored vehicles appear aboard ships bound for or docked at Mideast ports. The American airlift to Israel grows in size, approaching the Soviet effort in scope. The fighting rages along the Suez Canal with Israeli forces striking Egyptian missiles while Syria claims attacks on Latakia and Tartus.
Arab oil nations plus Egypt Syria met for five hours to weigh using oil as leverage against the United States. No unified position emerged with hard-liners seeking drastic steps like shutting oil flow or nationalizing U.S. interests while moderates favored production cuts. Libya Algeria and Bahrain attended as the Persian Gulf producers raised crude prices 17 percent.
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