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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
1
Cleanup operations in Comanche and Stephens Counties proceed after Southwest Oklahoma's first 1978 season tornado. No injuries reported. damage includes 11 homes, six house trailers, 22 barns and several out buildings as the storm ripped through the two neighboring counties.
Oklahoma officials report a first tornado of the season touched down along a 30 mile line in Comanche and Kiowa counties, damaging homes and trailers near Bethel and Lone Wolf. Hail up to tennis ball size accompanied the storms, with $290,000 in damage and crews aiding cleanup.
President Carter signs a law prohibiting mandatory retirement before age 70 for most workers, with federal workers exempted in some roles by next Sept. 30 and private employers with 20 or more employees affected. The change shifts retirement from a fixed age to future flexibility and prompts advocates to push further limits.
Rep Freder ick Richmond of New York pleaded innocent to a misdemeanor morals charge after admitting to soliciting sex from two men including an undercover officer. A May 5 trial was set but a first offender program could drop the charge after treatment and prosecutor review. Richmond, 54, issued a letter to constituents apologizing for personal lapses amid stress.
The U S Postal Service seeks bids for a new main post office in Lawton with bid opening at 2 p m May 9 in Dallas room 550 General Post Office Building. Site on Sixth Street east of E and F Avenues spans four acres. Land bought February for 207000 from Lawton Urban Renewal Authority after two years of negotiations. Pre construction cost estimated 1450000 to 1700000. Building area about 39630 square feet, nearly doubling current Fifth and A facility. Architect is Howard Samis Porch Inc Oklahoma City. Current Fifth and A lease from City Hall Post Office Trust Authority at 46495 yearly, expiring 1982. See BIDS Page 4a.
Washington AP parcel post rates would rise at least 50 percent, harming rural Americans who would face higher prices or longer trips to UPS offices. Postal Service opposes an amendment to retain current parcel post subsidies as the broader bill seeks greater control over the service and higher subsidies for other operations. The debate centers on private delivery competition and taxpayer subsidies, with mixed projections depending on rate setting.
Dave Hale reports a rise in Ayton's building activity in March, with 200 residential permits issued versus 68 in February and 154 in March 1977, and 30 commercial permits up from 14 in February and 12 in March 1977. Total residential permit value reached 3,150,266 while commercial permits totaled 257,529. ware houses and business signs dominated the March 1977 commercial breakdown. A planned 330,000 addition to Western Hills Christian Church was issued to J L Construction of Marlow, and other residential permits included multiple family dwellings, fences, dwelling additions, swimming pools, sheds, carports, and moving/demolition permits.
Robert Hudgins and his wife Virginia run a small seafood spot near Cape Hatteras. He notes he is retired and wants to avoid overwork, preferring a simple operation with steamed shrimp blue crabs and clams. He refuses to heavily advertise and keeps the restaurant nameless to prevent crowds and extra work.
Paul McClung of Constitution Station Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge plans a professional evaluation of all pre 1941 buildings to address preservation demands from Lawton Heritage Association and others for the Ingram and Ferguson houses and similar structures. The contract will be Oklahoma based with local organization consultation and public notice when let.
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