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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
1
Secretary of State Kissinger warned the Soviet Union that the United States will avoid direct confrontation in the Middle East but remains capable of defending its interests. He spoke grimly as U.S. armed forces were on high alert amid tensions with Moscow.
United Nations delegates debate a U N force for the Egyptian Israeli cease fire but revise plans to exclude the United States Soviet Union and the five permanent members. Kissinger warns against using foreign troops while supporting a U N led effort without U S or Russian forces.
President Nixon postponed a 9 p.m. EDT broadcast news conference to Friday amid Watergate tapes controversy and Middle East crisis. Deputy Press Secretary Warren cited his focus on the Middle East.
The Soviet ambassador to the UN says Moscow would accept a UN peacekeeping force in the Middle East without big power troops. Kissinger warned of a precautionary worldwide military alert due to uncertain Soviet intentions while opposing use of Soviet or U.S. forces to police a cease-fire.
Washington AP. Cost of Living Council Director John T. Dunlop said for the first time he favors continuing wage and price controls beyond 1973. He indicated some industries could be decontrolled by year end, but overall economies may not be ready. He blamed Congress for pressuring Phase 4 controls on the petroleum sector.
A tri level interchange project stalls after a two month delay caused by a contract deviation and federal review. S. E. K. Contractors Inc. of Cushing oversees 110 to 150 foot telescoping steel poles while federal officials decide on weld acceptability. The project is half federally funded and half state funded.
About 1,250 Fort Sill civilian employees will receive pay raises effective Monday. The Fort Sill Civilian Personnel Office was notified Wednesday by the Department of Defense Wage Fixing Authority. Wage Board workers in two pay groups will see increased salaries in their November 9 and 16 checks. James T. Pepper, chief of the position and pay management branch, confirmed the action.
Fair skies and mild temperatures expected to continue in Southwest Oklahoma through Friday. Highs today and Friday in the upper 70s with lows tonight in the low 50s. Wednesday high was 80 with a low of 52.
Reports said Fort Sill units were among those under a global armed forces alert with Altus AFB and Sheppard AFB also on alert. Fort Sill officials declined to confirm details while unofficial sources noted III Corps Artillery STRAC status and the II Corps Artillery groups.
Early morning alert sent units at bases nationwide as the Middle East crisis prompted precautionary measures. Washington ordered alert status. Fort Leonard Wood described heightened vigilance while Mayport, Cecil Field, and Jacksonville stations restricted access and Norfolk summoned personnel to return.
Phail Wynn 52 of 737 Secial was found dead at home this morning from an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead at Southwestern Hospital at 7 30 a m. Arrangements are pending with Jefferson Funeral Home. Wynn had joined the board Sept 5 1972 to fill an unexpired term and represented several elementary schools and MacArthur High. He became the first black Lawton Board member on Jan 23 1973.
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