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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1975
Page
4
Comanche County assessor Sasser said statewide equalization actions may be limited locally and any changes would be implemented to meet state decisions. He cited current favorable ratio about 0.5 percent above state average and predicted minimal revenue impact. Gross county valuation exceeds 100 million with net tax base around 87 million, toward rising to about 90 million with new property.
Officials note the move away from city names in postmarks sparked protests in many towns. Lawton Oklahoma shows “Lawton, Oklahoma 73501” while others such as Tulsa Ardmore Clinton Durant Enid McAlester Muskogee Oklahoma City Ponca City Vinita Woodward also participate alongside Buffalo Fort Island Columbus and Atlanta. The nationwide experiment runs until July 1 to gauge responses.
Public meeting notice for Comanche County Improvement Foundation Inc to nominate candidates for its board. Meeting set for April 24 at 7 00 PM at Chattanooga School. Election to follow April 25 from 6 30 AM to 5 00 PM at the same location. Signed Morry Noury PAO.
State grain and produce prices show soybeans per bushel at Afton 5.25, Banner 5.00, Muskogee 5.15, Pauls Valley 5.07, Gulf 5.75. Alfalfa hay per ton listed as unavailable for Pauls Valley.
Notice of a joint meeting of the Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and the Comanche Tribal Business Committee on May 3 1975 at 9 pm at the Anderk o Agency Ohio to approve a housing application to HUD for 100 Mutual-Help Homes.
Preliminary hearings set for May 30 in district court for Fort Sill non commissioned officer Sgt. Lawrence Bolding and three suspects charged in multiple burglaries. Four men, including Bolding, Chatman, Copeland and Dutton, were arraigned with bonds of 2000 each. Evidence links include a 1974 pawn shop burglary and a March Fort Sill MP Company break in with a stolen stereo unit and TV. Fort Sill CID notes all four are wanted for questioning in the March 26 Fort Sill incident.
The utility plans a three year phase out of discounts for electric water heaters and clothes dryers. Starting May 15 residential Oklahoma customers will share a single rate despite city size, with summer and winter adjustments. New construction costs may be charged to users as air conditioning increases peak demand.
Peace Edward H. Levi approved emergency measures to admit up to 131000 Indochina refugees to the United States. The plan includes up to 75000 Vietnamese dependent relatives of Americans 50000 South Vietnamese at risk in a Communist takeover and about 6000 Cambodians who fled the Khmer Rouge rise.
Law ton Police Department patrolman Greg Clift is suspended for three days for taking a minor into a private club the Bunny case stems from a complaint filed April 15 by club manager Dick Engler. City officials said the suspension starts April 27 and follows prior police brutality investigations.
Fort Sill gardeners show broad interest with no single vegetable dominating. soil tests rise as residents mail samples to Oklahoma State University for fertilizer guidance. The fort adds 107 plots to meet demand, prioritizing active duty, while Ball Corp boosts canning supply and extension offices offer canning and freezing bulletins and help.
During a one day trip to New Orleans President Ford attended a ceremony marking the groundbreaking of a $500000 library honoring Rep. F Edward Hebert. The project sparks local opposition and a lawsuit alleging violations of public bidding and zoning laws and a state law.
In January 1978 Senator Boren called a joint resolution a step in the right direction. He said it cuts waste by eliminating a department and reduces duplication by joining two others. The plan links spending to a conservative growth rate, supporting stronger restraint and fewer name contests.
Two area women were chosen for offices in the Oklahoma State Chapter of the North American Indian Women's Association. Julia Mahseet of the Comanche Apache is secretary-treasurer and Anna Tahmahkera of the Comanche Cache is a reporter. Neldean Gallaher, Choctaw Little Axe, was elected president. The organization is the sole national body for American Indian women with about 3,000 members nationwide.
Deborah Ann Murray daughter of Dr and Mrs Richard Murray of Cache finished first runner-up in the South Central Spelling Bee in Oklahoma City. The eighth grade Cache Junior High School student won a portable black and white television.
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