Bell says House vote not required for Canal Pact
Attorney General Griffin Bell urged Congress need not approve the Panama Canal treaty in the House, only in the Senate, to permit Panamanian control of the Canal Zone. Ambassador William J. Jorden argued for flexible U.S. approach to keep the canal open and neutral as Panama seeks unity and sovereignty over the Zone. The House will consider implementing bills during the 30 month transition.
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Griffin Bell
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Canal
Bell
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
U.S. Territory
U.S. Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Panama Canal Commission
U.S
Panama
William J. Jorden
Jorden
United States
House of Repre
Sentatives
Administration
Canal Zone
New Day Care Center Rules Draw Criticism
Federal staffing rules for licensed day cares alarm professionals citing potential rise in welfare reliance. Critics fear centers may close or cut services as state limits struggle with new mandates. Private babysitting and home care remain exempt. Mary McGee warns many centers could shutter. Grace Gaines calls rules disastrous for students and low income workers. See RULES Page 2A.
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Eve Sandstrom
Mary McGee
Lawton
Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services
Grace Gaines
Cameron
Happy Face Spreads Grin on Awton Traffic Light
A smiley face on the eastbound yellow light near Eisenhower High School in Awton has brightened drivers since late August. Mayor Wayne Gilley received a letter from Galena Kansas visitors praising the grin as a cheerful idea. The anonymous installation appears whenever the yellow signal flashes, bringing levity to many motorists.
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Constitution
Awton
Great Plains
Wayne Gilley
Galena, Kan
West Gore
Nellie Henderson
Eisenhower High School
Slug Caterpillar Hatch Poses Poison Risk in Lawton
Lawton area reports hundreds of slug caterpillars due to warm weather. The lime green to white larvae have red spots and tiny spines that inject poison, causing painful welts. Allergic individuals face potential severe reactions from contact with these pests.
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Lawton
Lawton Constitution Yardman
Florida
Senators Accept Compromise On Gas Price Plan
Two longtime filibuster leaders Senator Abourezk and Senator Metzenbaum said they would reluctantly back a Byrd Jackson compromise to keep federal gas controls but allow higher price levels. They stressed support only if amendments from producers’ allies are blocked. The plan seeks to ease the Senate stalemate over a $2.03 ceiling, with uncertainties about House action and possible further amendments.
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Senate
Robert Byrd
James Abourezk
South Dakota
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Abourezk
Metzenbaum
Byrd
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
House-Senate
Jackson
Carter
D-S.d
Howard H. Metzenbaum
Jack
Carter signs 11 billion farm bill as a far reaching measure
President Carter signed an eleven billion dollar farm bill calling it a good investment and the most far reaching farm legislation in forty years. The bill raises grain prices, revamps food stamps, and expands agriculture research while tightening poverty criteria and funding.
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Washington
Carter
Agriculture Department
Congress
Queen of Waitresses Ends Long Lawtonian Career
Phoebe Lyle known as the dean and queen of waitresses at the Hotel Lawtonian Coffee Shop will end her 21 year tenure this Friday as the shop closes for hotel renovations. After decades serving generations of Lawtonians starting at 4 30 a m she plans to retire at 67 though fans urge her to stay or open a new venture.
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Phoebe Lyle
Hotel
Lawtonian
Phoebe
Beverley’s
Rainfall totals and flood warnings across Oklahoma and surrounding states
A storm system dumped 0.31 inches in Lawton with higher totals in surrounding areas and Fort Sill reporting 16 inches for the storm. Lake Lawtonka and Elisworth recorded additional rainfall while flood gates remained below capacity. Forecasters expect end of rain tonight with milder temps Friday in the mid 80s.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Sooner
Elisworth
Fort Sill
Lawton Hot Line questions traffic light issues
Hot Line readers raised concerns about the 53rd Street and Gore Boulevard signal the happy face, speeding in school zones, and milk trucks blocking streets. Traffic Engineer G W Marshal explains insufficient road width prevents a separate left turn bay at Fort Sill Boulevard and Smith Avenue.
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Hot Line
53Rd Street
Gore Boulevard
Fort Sill Boulevard
Smith Avenue
G. W. Marshal
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