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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1973

Page

4

Egypt and Israel Clash Over Second Truce Violation Claims

Israel charged Egyptian forces seized the main supply routes east to Ismailia and southeast to Suez City as a new cease-fire took effect. Egypt and Syria accepted the truce, with Syria demanding withdrawal from occupied lands and Palestinian rights. A U.N. observer said Egypt accepted the halt and truce posts were set along the Suez front. Israeli radio reported Dayan proposed using main roads to Ismailia and Suez until meeting Israeli forces on the canal west bank.

Cairo Ismailia Suez City U.N Ake Bendrik Sweden Egypt Israel Suez Syria Golan Heights Argentina Austria Chile Finland France Ireland Dayan West West Bank Suez Canal Port Suez Adabiya

Nixon Surrenders Watergate Tapes and Documents

Nixon agreed to surrender the Watergate tapes and subpoenaed materials after pressure from Cox. The White House framed the move as a reconsideration of impeachment risks, while officials claimed impeachment fear was not a factor. The House probe will continue to assess the impact of Nixon's actions.

Cox Nixon Watergate White House Charles Alan Wright Alexander M. Haig Jr Haig House

City Schools Award 18 Diplomas To Servicemen

Eighteen Fort Sill servicemen received high school diplomas from Lawton Public Schools in a PREP program graduation. The ceremony marked the first class of Predischarge Education Program offered with Fort Sill and the Army Education Center.

Lawton Supt. of Hugh Bish George Eugene Ball Lawton School System Fort Sill Bish Col John T. Marley Donna Evers Lawton Army Education Center State Board of Education Lawton Board of Education

Nixon presses impeachment path after Cox firing

Nixon’s decision to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox and shift the Watergate inquiry to the Justice Department shifts focus to impeachment questions. House leadership debates timing, Ford’s presidential nomination, and potential partisan bias while others warn the action may not quiet charges of obstructing justice. The piece also notes PREP at Lawton Public Schools aiding veterans toward diplomas with Fort Sill involvement and program costs.

Nixon Archibald Cox Justice Department Atty Elliot L. Richardson William D. Ruckelshaus Cox Gerald R. Ford R-Mich Carl Albert D-Okla Ford Congress Albert House John B. Anderson Illinois Republican Conference Pennsylvania General Assembly Harrisburg

Funeral Rites for Infant Keri Sheller Held at Post Cemetery

Graveside services for Keri Sheller infant daughter of Spec. 5 and Mrs Floyd Sheller were held at 1 p.m. at Post Cemetery Fort Sill with Chaplain Capt. Ernest Bliss officiating. Beck er Funeral Home handled arrangements. Vernon Lee Mowatt aged 45 of Indianoma died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday Cache Indian Methodist Church under Huddleston's Cache Funeral Home. Burial Post Oak Cemetery. A prayer service 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Mowatt served in the Army 1954-1955 and was a Cache Indian Methodist Church member. Survivors include wife Lorne Indianoma four brothers Frank Laguna N. M. Clifton Larry Dick all in Indianoma two sisters Augustine McCaffery Kirkland Wash Marjorie Saumty Oklahoma City.

Keri Sheller Floyd Sheller S. 18Th Post Cemetery Fort Sill Ernest Bliss Becker Funeral Home Vernon Lee Mowatt Indiahoma Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City Cache Indian Methodist Church Huddleston Cache Funeral Sherwood Tsough Post Oak Cemetery Mr. Mowatt Comanche County Cache Indian

Regents master plan priorities for campus projects

Dr. Owens outlines the regents approved master plan priorities including renovation and new construction items. Projects listed cover science equipment 18,700 dollars, biology renovation 89,000 dollars, old administration building 235,000 dollars, new Fine Arts Building 2,462,655 dollars, and library additions 8,278 to 2,462,655 dollars with start dates tied to funding availability.

Regents

Flood damaged cars may appear clean but hide problems

Barrett warns that cars exposed to floodwaters may retain water in the engine and transmission and carry odors even after cleaning. He notes a specialized deodorizer hides the musty smell but problems remain if not properly inspected, with some cars potentially serviceable if handled correctly.

Barrett

Fog Blamed for Three Major Car Crashes in Dense Veil

Drivers involved in three major wrecks report fog as the cause. Howard Fleetwood of Tarheel Casket Co. in Woodland, NC described a Secaucus collision as resembling eight tractor trailers piled in a heap. He said the fog was so thick you could not see a hand in front of your face.

Ers Howard Fleetwood Tarheel Casket Co Woodland, N.C Secaucus Fleetwood

City Honored For Achievement In Agricultural Program

City receives honor for an innovative program boosting agricultural output. Officials credit the initiative with improving yields and supporting local farmers through targeted research and outreach.

Wheat thefts prompt alert across north central Oklahoma

Lawmen chase a truckload theft linked to fake credentials as grain dealers in Shawnee and Hinton report stolen or diverted shipments. Co- Op Services manager Rex Polone notes rail car shortages push trucking of 800 to 1,000 loads from Chattanooga, with Houston as a distant destination. Insurance warnings rise amid a record harvest and warehouses awaiting rail access.

Oklahoma Hinton Rex Polone Co- Op Services Inc Co-Op Chattanooga Highway Patrol North-Cen Tral Houston Northcentral Caddo County Binger Shawnee Polone Lawton Co-Op

Skylab crew to visit station for extended 56 day mission

Carr Pogue and Gibson will make the final visit to the Skylab station in orbit about 270 miles up. They are scheduled for a 56 day mission that could extend to 70 days after expert checks on RP-1 tank pressures.

NASA Carr Pogue Gibson Skylab

Kissinger Eyes Middle East Cease Fire and Japan Visit

State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said Henry Kissinger plans a cease fire push in the Middle East and will also visit Japan as part of a China trip. He noted Tokyo extended its invitation and dates are to be finalized and announced later.

Middle East State Department Robert J. McCloskey Kissinger Japan China Tokyo McCloskey

Lawton Fair Hosts 930 Dogs in All Breed Show

The 32nd all breed dog show by Lawton-Fort St Kennel Club drew 930 entries, up from 645 in 1972. The event runs 8 am to 8 pm Saturday at the Comanche County Fair barn, with proceeds benefiting the Comanche County School for the Handicapped. Winners earn cash honors from 50 to 25 dollars. admission ranges from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars.

Lawton-Fort St Comanche County Mentary Oklahoma State University Extension Program Bud Waugh Mary Fuqua Billye McNeil Corky Granger Luther R. Vann Carl B. Cass Norman Beverly Gannon Emerson N. J Pat Hastings Lubbock Tex Sam E. Hearn Lawton Vincent Perry Canoga Park Calif Derek Rayne Carmel - By - the - Sea James W. Trullinger Forest Hills N. Y

ROTC Professor Attends Regional Conference in New Orleans

Col. Jack K. Weissinger of Cameron College attends a two day Third ROTC Region conference in New Orleans. Professors of military science from 65 universities and colleges in the region participate in the gathering beginning today.

Jack K. Weissinger Cameron College New Orleans

Nixon orders panel release of tapes to quell impeachment push

Senators react to the release saying it defuses impeachment moves and opens Watergate facts. Tunney calls it a victory for the American people. Goldwater is extremely happy. Percy calls it a major step toward full disclosure. Brooke hopes tapes were released sooner, criticizing the ordeal as torturous.

John V. Tunney D-Calif Barry Goldwater Rariz Nixon Charles H. Percy R-Ill Edward W. Brooke Rmass Cox Richardson Ruckelshaus Brooke

Education Week Assembly Slated at Jefferson Elementary

An education week assembly is scheduled for 1 30 p m Friday at Jefferson Elementary School. Parents are invited to attend as all grade levels participate with songs recitations pantomime and a spelling bee.

Jefferson Elementary School

Nonprofit U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce Formed

A nonprofit U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce is formed to develop trade relations between the two nations. The organization aims to promote business ties, facilitate exchanges, and support members in navigating tariffs and regulatory environments.

U.s.-China

Lee Elementary Carnival Sets for Friday Evening

Lee Elementary announces a carnival from 5 to 9 pm on Friday featuring bingo spook house cake walk rifle shoot and a dart throw. A chili supper will be served for 30 cents.

Lee Elementary

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