Carter orders major review of defense establishment
President Carter directs a searching organizational review of the defense establishment to improve effectiveness and economy in war and peace. The White House staff warns of military resistance and political pressure over base closures and consolidations while citing past attempts and ongoing concerns about command structure and decision making.
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Army chief cites improvements and defends soldiers
Army Secretary Clifford L. Alexander Jr addressed critics at the Army Association convention, saying the Army shows significant improvement. He noted desertion and AWOL rates halved since 1974, reenlistments more than doubled, and that recruits now come from varied income areas. He defended soldiers as motivated and capable.
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Tax Check Hits 400 000 Mark In Lawton August
Lawton’s two cent sales tax revenue shows August retail activity of at least 21 million dollars, up 20 percent from 1976. Oklahoma Tax Commission reports a 437 287.52 dollar Lawton sales tax check for August collections remitted in September, up from 363 932.70 last year.
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Weather outlook fair with cooler nights ahead
The forecast calls for fair skies with cooler temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Highs near 76 Tuesday, with overnight lows in the 40s. Sunday reached 72 with a 45 overnight. Wednesday to Friday expect mild days, clear to partly cloudy skies, and 40s to 50s nights.
Carter firm on energy bill as gas deregulation rejected
President Carter refuses any energy bill with natural gas deregulation. Senate energy chair Sen. Henry M. Jackson says there may be no natural gas legislation this year. Conferees start work to hammer out a compromise as House and Senate diverge on price controls and deregulation.
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Crosby's Body Returns Home from Madrid and New York
The body of Bing Crosby returned home in a dark brown coffin with a crucifix as prayers were offered in memorials on two continents. Crosby died Friday in Madrid after a heart attack following a golf round. his son Harry accompanied the casket on the flight.
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Supreme Court clears Concorde landings at JFK
The Supreme Court allowed Concorde landings at New York JFK Airport. British Airways and Air France plan a joint test flight from Paris and aim for daily service to JFK by November 22. The port authority's request for a delay was denied, paving the way for commercial flights ending years of opposition.
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Instapoll Questions on Energy Program and Tax Policy
The Lawton Publishing Company invites readers to call 353-0620 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. today through Wednesday to answer Instapoll questions. Respondents weigh President Carter's claim of a potential oil price ripoff and support for a fuel tax to promote conservation.
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