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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1971
Page
1
An early morning tornado tore through Hereford Texas damaging homes cars and a mobile home park. No deaths were reported but 17 people were treated at Deaf Smith County Hospital for injuries. Damages were estimated at 1 815 004 with debris blocking tracks and widespread property loss.
Weather outlook for Lawton and southwest Oklahoma warns of possible severe thunderstorms. The U S Weather Bureau assigns a 70 percent rain chance today, 60 percent tonight, and 30 percent Tuesday with lake wind warnings for easterly winds 20 to 30 mph. Temperatures reach mid-70s today, mid-50s tonight, and upper 60s Tuesday with cooler conditions ahead.
A 19 year old Lawton youth faced Stephens County charges for stealing a Lawton taxi from a grocery lot at 5:30 am Sunday and later absconding with a Marlow police unit. The taxi was found near Marlow Hospital with its engine running and a man sitting on the steps. Patrolman Harvey York placed the suspect in the patrol car before returning to the cab. The driver Ken Seene Clarence Mitchell, 42, of Lawton, reported his cab missing from Soon er Food Store No 6 S 23rd. The suspect was jailed in Duncan around noon Sunday.
The Soviet Union launched Salute described as a scientific station with no crew aboard. Bochum Observatory logged a 3:40 a.m. EST launch and said the satellite, in an 88.5 minute orbit, operated at an altitude between 124.2 and 137.9 miles with a 51.6 degree inclination.
Tornadoes damaged ranch buildings near Felt and north of the Colorado line in Cimarron County Oklahoma. No injuries were reported. Weather Service warned more severe storms possible with thunderstorms and potential flooding this western state day. Highs in 70s, lows 43 to 63.
Muhamad Ali urged the Supreme Court to overturn his draft evasion conviction arguing government disparagement of Black Muslim religion. Ali’s lawyer Chanuncey Eskridge said the case pits a famous heavyweight against the Selective Service System, while the solicitor general questioned the religious grounds and selective beliefs. Other actions included denials on Chicago protest streets and an $8 million claim by United Mine Workers, with no review for a black airman’s court martial or Nancy Sinatra’s complaint about ads.
FAIRBANKS Alaska AP Sharla Johnson seven months old survived exposure in 50 below zero temperatures found Jan 13 wrapped in bunting under a pine tree doctors feared for her survival her body gloved with frostbite and two fingers were later amputated after weeks of treatment her troubled mother abandoned her and her father and siblings now she is home recovering while Army and state aid flow in with prayers and support
Deputy Premier Yigal Allon left for Washington on a two week trip to discuss Israel's ideas on the Suez issue while Moscow hosts talks between Egypt and Soviet leaders. Sudan's Jaafar el Numeiry offered to join a Egypt Syria Libya federation if a permanent constitution and single party system are created.
President Nixon addressed 19 state governors in Williamsburg urging overhaul of welfare. He condemned the system as a monumental failure and demanded penalties for those refusing work or training. He noted dignity in labor from scrubbing floors to bedpans and pledged to push reform through Congress.
Two Philadelphia psychiatrists report in the Journal of the American Medical Association that heavy marijuana use in previously normal young adults led to psychotic symptoms in 38 patients. They say moderate to heavy use without predisposition may cause emotional damage and increased sexual promiscuity in some cases.
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