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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1971
Page
4
Oklahoma House debates Hall's plan to raise about 15.8 million dollars from individuals and corporations by ending the federal income tax deduction on state returns. Aimed at tax relief and simplification, the proposal envisions a computer-card return by 1973, tighter loophole closure, and higher revenues for education, roads, and services.
Indira Gandhi said India would continue to sympathize with East Pakistan and act independently on recognizing Bangladesh. She noted no automatic response to Chinese backing and suggested Kolkata Rae Bareli statements would guide decisions.
Chinese Premier Chou En Lai’s message is interpreted as a cautious affidavit of support for Pakistan rather than a direct warning to India. Indian analysts say the wording reassures Pakistan while avoiding condemnation of East Pakistan’s Awami League and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
New York trading shows broad gains led by airline stocks with American Airlines up 2 percent and UAL up 25 including Braniff and Trans World Air lines small advances. Investors cite revived economy and a Civil Aeronautics Board approval boosting confidence.
A readable pricing table lists subscription rates for the Morning Press and Sunday, the Constitution and Sunday, and combined options. Rates vary by state and delivery method, with annual and monthly terms and a note for subscriptions under one year.
New York and American Stock Exchanges near a decision on a Securities Industry Automation Corp proposal to consolidate computerized operations. If agreed, CCS would credit shares electronically, potentially cutting 75 percent of securities movement and boosting trading volume toward 30 million shares daily by 1980.
Police report a burglary at the Jean Joint on 304 S. 5th where 150 pairs of pants valued between 7 and 14 dollars each were stolen. Entry was gained by prying bars on a window and the crime was discovered around 9 a.m. by a clerk.
Kirksey McCord Nix Jr. 27, identified as head of the Dixie Mafia, was gravely wounded with a chest shot and treated at St Paul Hospital. A 30 year old woman, detained briefly, was released and would not discuss the shooting. Nix, a farmer from Eufaula, Oklahoma, had been released from a Georgia prison last fall for attempted bribery.
Sapulpa AP Dist Court Judge Kenneth Hughes weighs action on a Creek County grand jury petition with 455 valid signatures, just 0.3 short of the required 1 percent. He may convene the grand jury himself to clear the air, though no request has been made.
Oklahoma City police pursue Kir by Lee Bickerstaff 31 after he slipped from an agent’s car during a custody transfer on Monday. The escape led to a five hour hunt as Bickerstaff commandeered a second vehicle before abandoning it and fleeing. An unidentified Central State College student was forced to drive during the escape.
Johnson discusses Red China inviting a U S table tennis team and questions the purpose of the invitation. He defends the Calley verdict as just but notes war crimes by North Vietnam exceed those in civilian contexts. About 120 students attended the forum where he answered questions.
Culver J. Murray, 34, who pleaded guilty earlier in the stabbing death of Mrs. Helen Richards, 39, of Denver, on March 24, 1970, was sentenced.
The Mayan calendar, created in Yucatan around 300 B.C., is regarded as the most accurate pre Christian system. It defines a solar year of 365.4 days and a lunar month of 29.52 days.
The Lawton council merged several ordinances to align city rules with state law and set no major changes. It authorized a girls softball diamond at 38th and Ferris on city land, sponsored by the Woman’s club with trailer equipment at 1512 C Ave. Nabers announced a treasurer salary increase until a finance director is hired. Ward realignment will follow the census. lighting for Eisenhower Junior High was discussed. J W Bowden was hired for the Model Cities project.
The hospital board narrowed expansion bids to two firms Caudill Romlette and Scott of Houston and Fisher Reece and Johnson of Denver. Final choice after on site visits. Medicare appeal for ICU reimbursements to be heard within 90 days. Cost containment program targeted for July. Board approved upgrades to switchboard and housing for expanded telephone equipment. Bids awarded include Eds Business Forms 83. Fitch Welding 953.40. S Hospital Supply 303.46. Eds Forms 171. Mid-Continent 2074.80. Montgomery Ward 279.88. Virg il Greene 433. Hospital Products 376.40.
Three Duncan children seek damages totaling 855,972 in Oklahoma County District Court after a Christmas Eve wreck at a north Lawton tri level interchange killed three people. Plaintiffs Guy Hawkins 17 Terry Hawkins 11 and Roy Hawkins (trustees for the Beard estate) file suit naming Edward Beard who died in the crash and others connected to the incident.
Weather forecast notes windy and cool today with a warmer trend on Wednesday. Highs reach the upper 60s today with a low in the upper 30s, and Wednesday's high near 70. Monday records a high of 88 and overnight low around 63.
Joyner reports a rear door of the Stag Shop kicked in while a witness on C Street saw a person inside the arcade attempting to flee. Catlin notes the blaze began in the rear portion of the arcade and cans were found at the scene.
U S officials say South Vietnamese air power remains insufficient to handle major offensives alone, with B 52 bombers and U S fighter bombers carrying the bulk of strikes while American helicopters provide gunship support. Air actions include missions in eastern Cambodia and near Luong with tallies of casualties and captured weapons reported for North Vietnamese forces.
An alert credits a legal cap on taxicabs since 1937 for New YorkCity fare hikes averaging 48 percent, noting fares there exceed Washington DC where no cap exists. The report links restricted service to higher prices and fewer jobs for unskilled workers. It also mentions an upcoming expiration of a steel contract with the United Steel Workers on August 1.
A brief note states that distressed whales attract helpers from the pod as others swim to aid a struggling companion.
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