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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
1
The August consumer price index rose only three tenths of a percent the smallest increase since November. Food prices slowed with groceries up two tenths of a percent and services costs rose five tenths for the month. Real earnings fell six tenths as hours declined, signaling slower inflation but weaker worker purchasing power.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy met with Secretary of State Vance and said a Geneva peace conference could be convened before year’s end if all parties work hard. Dayan indicated some Palestinians might attend. Israel rejects seating PLO representatives.
The 1977-78 ad valorem levy rises to 88.62 mills per $1,000 as Lawton area taxes fund the MacArthur Junior High School building and district sinking funds. Countywide rates adjust with industrial development and county bond obligations while many schools carry sinking fund levies across Comanche County.
The Lawton Fort Sill United Way reports 32225.08 collected in the first report, seven percent of a 462644 goal, surpassing last year by about 10 000. Breakdown shows 21457 from advance gift, 8677.90 from pilot and 2090 from professional divisions. Memorial Hospital workers lead with 4964.42 raised. J D Fountain urges volunteers as the general campaign starts October 4. next report is 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Way office.
A 21 year old Randall Crystall of Florissant died after a homemade 314 foot cannon exploded during a Kappa Alpha pledge event for its sister group the Daughters of Lee at Missouri University Rolla. Six others were injured in the blast and shock.
Washington AP reports amid speculation that Bert Lance may resign as director of the Office of Management and Budget. Lance says he has not decided to quit while Carter reportedly has made a decision. White House aides sit tight as Powell declines to forecast the outcome.
Gov. David Boren removed Robert A. Hefner III from the Governor's Energy Advisory Council citing misinterpreted statements as signaling the governor's views. Hefner plans a U.S. Senate run. Boren will appoint a new energy adviser. Hefner questions the backdated resignation note and says the move reflects political maneuvering.
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies through Thursday with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight. Thursday highs in the mid 80s and tonight's lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday's high was 91 and the overnight low 69. Friday to Sunday may see scattered thunderstorms Friday ending Saturday, then clear skies Sunday with highs near 84 and lows around the upper 50s.
The Hotel Lawtonian will halt dining service on October 1 to enable a major refurbishment by new owner J. C. Hester who bought the property in July. The cabana section may stay open, with work beginning on mechanical systems and overall upgrades.
A smiling yellow light near Eisenhower High School on Gore Boulevard amuses drivers but the city traffic engineer Glen Marshal says it must be removed for not meeting lighting regulations. He believes it may be a prank but plans to wipe the grin off.
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