Carter proposes federal energy overhaul in campaign promise
The campaign outlines a plan to abolish four energy agencies and create a Cabinet level department. Carter spokesman cites replacing the Federal Energy Administration, the Federal Power Commission, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Energy Resources Council with the new department. Mondale and Dole campaign separately as debate logistics face delays.
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Occupancy Tax Election Approved In Council Vote
Lawton council approves an occupancy tax to fund tourism and convention promotion despite opposition from independent motel owners who warn it will hurt business. Also, council blocks withdrawal of a westside mall land use request while approving a related rezoning withdrawal and passes an age restricted magazine ban. Motel operators argue the tax hits small operators, while chamber officials say visitor dollars will flow in as a result.
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Lawton council debates pay raises and mall plan changes
Lawton officials discuss police and fire fringe benefits with 3 and 5 percent incentive pay and clothing allowances while a new holidays schedule raises overtime costs. Voters will decide a three percent tax and a mall land use dispute proceeds with a hearing and withdrawal issues for a 72 acre site west of the city.
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Cartwright defeats Wright in county race for labor post
Cartwright wins Democratic nomination and countywide vote lead over Wilbur Wright who had resigned twice as state labor commissioner. Wright totals 957 to Cartwright's 2,661 with precinct table noting District 63 House results and Moore state representative Ron Shotts set for November.
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Renfro Case Delayed Pending Pre-Sentencing Probe
Renfro and Cornelius faced charges for allegedly transporting a 17 year old Fort Worth girl described by authorities as Renfro's girlfriend to Lawton and compelling her into prostitution. The case was postponed until the pre-sentencing investigation is completed.
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Man Crashes Car Damages Park Lane Church
In Altus Oklahoma a 22 year old church member crashed his car into the Park Lane Assembly of God Church front doors before dawn. He used a tire iron inside the sanctuary causing 6000 to 8000 dollars in damage. Police arrested him at the scene. no charges filed by late today. Neighbors reported noises around 2 am.
County budget shows raises and shortfalls for nonhighway staff
The county approves a $20 monthly raise for nonhighway employees and approves higher raises for some district attorney staff to offset earlier budget raises. Beauchamp’s office gets $155,835 for this year, with $128,755 for salaries, below requested. Other offices list appropriations and requested figures, highlighting gaps in funding.
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Fort Sill commander reflects on stay and troops
General Ott highlights fort pride in field artillery and updated training from Viet Nam era. He praises Fort Sill for aiding Viet Nam refugees at Fort Chaffee Arkansas, noting many refugees now live in Lawton and work on base. He predicts an eighth Fort Sill soldier third star and defends Europe troop levels while urging West Point honor code reforms returned to cadets.
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Two-Car Crash West of Chickasha Kills Man
A chase ends in a two car collision two miles west of here on U S 81. Robert I Brinkley 26 Rush Springs died on arrival at Chickasha hospital. Wesley Brinkley 26 Chickasha in serious condition at University Hospital Oklahoma City with internal injuries. Albert Delk 18 Chickasha injured with a broken leg. Police are probing why the Brinkley auto fled from a Chickasha bar and a pursuing police car.
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Cake Walk Benefit By Comanche Indian Veterans Association
The Comanche Indian Veterans Association will sponsor a benefit cakewalk at 7 p.m. Thursday at Tia-Piah Park. All members are urged to bring cakes and prizes. The public is welcome.
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