Nixon nominates Powell and Rehnquist to Supreme Court
President Nixon announced Lewis F. Powell Jr. and William H. Rehnquist as new Supreme Court nominees signaling judicial conservatives. The selections aim to rebalance the court amid past battles with Senate Democrats led by Kennedy and Bayh who voiced cautious response.
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Food Prices Decline in September Under Nixon Freeze
Government data show the largest four year drop in grocery prices as September deflation aids the first full month of President Nixon’s price and wage freeze. Automobiles also fell helping moderate the overall rise in consumer costs.
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Slightly Cooler Weather Expected in Lawton This Saturday
Partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures were expected in Lawton for Saturday with a dry, mild weekend forecast. The city anticipated a gentle breeze and comfortable daytime highs.
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Sale Of Downtown Property Nears Contract Stage
LURA Executive Director Arch March expressed cautious optimism about the community’s desire to move. The downtown area in east See SALE OF, Page 4A, Col. 1.
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Oklahoma City executive believed aboard wrecked plane
An Oklahoma City executive was believed aboard a twin engine plane that crashed and burned in Carter County killing three people. Amos D. Bud Bouse, former top official of Four Seasons Nursing Centers, is 99 percent believed to be among the dead, according to a family spokesman.
Deliberations Expected To Resume In Comanche County Jury
Comanche County Grand Jury may continue into next week after Veterans Day recess. District Attorney Vernon Field expects reconvening Tuesday morning with Monday off. Judge Jack Brock will receive the report after deliberations. Mayors and officials testified including Mayor Don Whitaker and Sheriff Paul Elkins as the jury nears its fifth week since September 27 empaneling.
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Nixon selects Boldt and Grayston for Phase 2 anti inflation boards
President Nixon names U S District Judge George H Boldt to oversee Phase 2 and C Jackson Grayston Jr dean of Southern Method ist University business school to head the Price Commission The president presses for fair and just decisions and rejects massive controls in the inflation fight
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Firebombs Burn In Memphis Blaze Report
Firebombs burned in Memphis triggering an alarm and prompting a response from local responders according to Page 44. Details remain sparse in the readable column.
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Veterans Day Parade to Highlight Fort Sill Rite
A downtown Lawton parade and Fort Sill monument unveiling will mark Veterans Day observances Monday. Government offices close. state offices stay open then close. post office lobbies open for deposits with mail pickups.
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Frightening Changes In U S Schools Highlight Tulsa Convention
The Oklahoma Education Association held a two day state convention at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds with 4000 teachers attending. Speakers warned of violence in schools including New York City corridors and police interference impacting classroom dynamics.
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