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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1977
Page
4
North-South vulnerable in a six spade contract leads to a costly misjudgment. South overreaches with a jump shift to two spades and then six spades, ignoring safer game bids. West misdefends by not testing heart king, allowing South to misread the hand and miss the clear heart lead.
President Carter defended an energy package as crucial for the nation's welfare and security. He said lawmakers will bear the political burden of higher fuel prices and conservation measures as he pushes a plan stressing nuclear power and taxes on crude oil and gas guzzlers.
The text notes a consultant in the Oakland mathematics department who has worked as a mathematician for the National Security Agency and Standard Oil of California. It cites his role as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation and his evaluator qualifications across programs. It discusses changes in state regents designating Cameron as special purpose then regional university. The group of institutions in the regional category includes Central State East Central Northeastern State Northwestern State Southeastern State and Southwestern State.
Indicator shows nondurable buying up led by clothing and gasoline after sharp fourth quarter 1976 gains. Disposable income rose $29 billion while spending increased $35.2 billion, cutting personal savings by $6 billion and lowering the savings rate from 5.6 percent to 5 percent.
The court held the Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment does not apply to disciplinary spanking of students not convicted of a crime. Ernestine Hightower and others support the decision, saying teachers need tools to maintain order and that home discipline is lacking.
The Lawton Publishing Company lists instapoll questions and asks readers to call 353 0620 for Instapoll from 6 p m to 9 p m today through Wednesday. It invites questions on local government via the same hotline.
A new Elgin Jaycees chapter was officially chartered during Tuesday night’s meeting at the Elgin Community Building. Roy Schultz was elected president of 29 members with officers Don Puckett internal VP Joe Cunningham external VP Bob Weger secretary treasurer Randy Harrell state director and Terrell Crow chairman of the board.
The EPA approved the Goodyear plant application with conditions and opened a 30 day public comment period. Citizens may review the application and Air Quality Service report at the City County Health Department 1010 S Sheridan. Written comments should be sent to the Permit Section Air Quality Service OS Health P O Box 53551 Oklahoma City.
Special Dist. Judge David Carter sustained the defense motion to suppress police evidence in a child beating case involving 18 year olds James Murphy and Margaret Vetter and 25 year old Burton Briggs. The victims are a 2 year old girl found Feb 20.
Ms. Robertson notes the six week course teaches practical reading instead of academia. FLIT programs exist at Ft. Polk, Ft. Dix, Ft. Knox, and Ft. Leonard Wood as national exemplary models cited by HEW. Developed in Monterey by HRRO, the six unit program covers combat medic cook communications clerical and mechanic roles with proficiency and competency testing plus a general reading block.
Lawton City Council holds a special 10 a.m. workshop at the Lawton Public Library to discuss charter changes under consideration since last fall. Proposals would remove two at large council seats, expand the mayor’s veto power, require council approval of police chief and city manager appointments, and allow council input on budget preparation. A public vote depends on council action or citizen petitions.
The article notes diseases tied to fatty sugary diets kill over a million annually and cost the U S health system 15 to 30 billion dollars each year while millions remain hungry. It contrasts average abundance with malnutrition and outlines a sample daily menu including yogurt fruit breakfast and high fiber meals.
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