Deputy Secretary Warns Against Cutting Defense Funding
Deputy Secretary outlined defense priorities and warned against cuts. He praised the volunteer Army, discussed the XM-1 tank and B 1 bomber plans, and noted Navy growth needs, stockpile issues, and Soviet strength. He warned of Middle East volatility and emphasized U.S. hard power remains essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Blue Water Navy
U.S
Siberian
China
Bellman
Bartlett
Russia
America
Viet Nam
Mideast
Lawton
Council Pursues Funds For Six Local Projects
Lawton Oklahoma City Council plans funds for six local projects and discusses five charter amendments by Councilman Ed Riddle including eliminating two at large councilmen and expanding mayoral veto power. In other actions, the council rejected in house computerization and approved contracts for police cars radar units and sewer/drainage projects while approving site acquisitions and a use-permit appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rez
Ed Riddle
Lawton
Riddle
Don Aust
J.J. Pursley
Rust, Pursley
Vic Ramirez
Harry Anderson
Rex Pierce
Rex Givens
Jack Norrell
Fredrick Chenault
Charles Gibbs
KCA
Garden Village
KCR
Cache Road
Fort Sill Boulevard
Chenault
Gibbs
Givens
Norrell
Ramirez
Riddie
Pursley
Pierce
Aust
Anderson
Bell Ave
C Ave
20Th
Mt. Scott Foods
Eddie Cordes American Motors
Law Enforcement Equipment Co
Kansas City
American National Bank
Lee Boulevard
67Th Street
Walter D. Ford, Jr
Lee
Crystal Hills
Gore Blvd
George and
Clara Cotton
Red Cross
Arlington
Paul Welker
Welker
Russell Bennett
State Industrial Court
Frank Richards
Flower Mound Road
East Gore Boulevard
David L. Middleton
Motif Manor
Leland J. Parker
Andrews
Sterling Bailey
Ernest P. Swales
Stonegate Place
Boyce Ramming
Lawton Airport Authority
Transition Quarter Defense Spending Falls Short of Projections
The Defense Department reported July to September spending at 4.5 billion, a drop from the 102.1 billion forecast. A 12.7 billion deficit occurred as receipts totaled 81.8 billion, with economists linking slower federal outlays to weaker growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Lynn
Ford Administration
George L. Perry
Brookings Institution
Simon-Lynn
Oklahoma Sees Light Snow and Rain Across State
Snow totals ranged from .3 inches locally to .66 inches in the south with .2 inches at Lake Ellsworth. National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of mist and showers tonight and lows in the low 30s. Temperatures may reach the low 50s Thursday with a chance of scattered showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ellsworth
Grandfield
Waurika
Duncan
National Weather Service
Oklahoma
Weather Service
The
Panhandle
Oklahoma City Market Report Cattle Prices Edge Lower
Oklahoma City AP market summary reports cattle and calves at 8200 head with cows steady to weak and bulls under pressure. Feeder cattle and calves show no early sales with an 8900 head Thursday auction forecast. Slaughter cows range 14.75 to 22.00, bulls 25.00 to 29.50, replacement cows 17.75 to 20.50. Hogs show limited activity with sows 50 to 75 higher and prices 24.00 to 26.00 for 315 to 325 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Political campaign shuffle as Ford and Carter campaign nationwide
Early morning flights from Chicago linked Ford and Carter as they head to key states. Ford plans stops in Atlantic City and Philadelphia while Carter campaigns in New York and Pittsburgh. Mondale speaks in Camden on unemployment woes and Dole defends the economy in Fort Wayne. A separate note recalls John McCarthy’s historic pennant wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Chicago
O'Hare
Carter
New York City
Air Force One
Ford
Cleveland
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Walter F. Mondale
Camden
N.J
Bob Dole
Fort Wayne
Ind
Dole
Labor Department
White House
Playboy
Store Thievery Eyed At Forum
Lawton merchants join Chamber Retail Committee and Police to warn of shoplifting in fall. Lt Jerry Butler of the Lawton police will present a new film on thief techniques with Assistant Police Chief George Mitchell. Kenneth Easton opens the program with legal interpretations available. Lunch is $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Lawtonian
Guy Able
Montgomery Ward
Lawton
Chamber Retail Committee
Lawton Police Department
Jerry Butler
Luton Police
George Mitchell
Kenneth Easton
Easton
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Merce
Japan
Fort Sill
Volunteer Army
Army Volunteer Force
Congress
Army
George S. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Israel
Brown
NAVY
William P. Clements
Rita
Donald R. Keith
Council
Hagras
Suleiman I
Vienna
John McCarthy
Mellers
Erwin Acres Shopping Center
N. Sheridan
14Th St
W. Store Blvd
Midwest Furniture Mart
Cache Rd
W. Coche Ra
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