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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1976

Page

4

Lost Dalmatian Toy Seeks Return Near Lawton

Janet Nelson of Norman appeals after her Dalmatian Toy vanished near Lawton. She notes Toy’s famous polo club status, 21 puppies, and recent spaying for cancer. The family traveled from Archer City to Lawton before Toy jumped from a horse trailer during rain on April 16.

Lawton Janet Nelson Norman Toy U.S Turnpike Archer City Tex Archer Donis Allen

Kissinger Offers U S Aid In Settling Rhodesian Issue

Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States would help negotiate a transition to black rule in Rhodesia if invited. He warned the Soviet Union against interference and noted U S support to Zaire, including a 5 million dollar cotton aid and a possible 20 million bank credit, amid Africa tour changes.

Kinshasa Zaire Henry A. Kissinger U.S Rhodesia Kissinger Israel Black Africa Soviet Union Africa United States Nguza Karl-I-Bond Neuza Mobutu Sese Seko Liberia Ghana Cal. Ienauds Adteampone Washington State Department Lebanon United Nations U.N Kurt Waldheim Houston Ford Ronald Reagan Soviets

Oklahoma City Market Prices for Wheat Barley Milo Soybeans and Cattle

State Department of Agriculture reports today bulk wheat prices range from 3.07 to 3.67 per bushel with city and town rankings listed. Barley 1.90 to 2.40, Milo 4.10 to 4.72, Soybeans around 4.16 to 4.76. Alfalfa hay priced at 65 to 70 dollars per ton. eggs varied by size. Cattle and calves trade moderate with feeder steers mostly lower and heifers steady to weak. price ranges given for various weights and classes.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Muskogee Afton Pauls Valley Manchester Medford Banner Clinton E Reno Geary Kingfisher Okeene Ponca City Watenga Weatherford Yukon Hobart Beaver Liberal Eldorado Temple Perryton Keyes Lawton Gulf Barley Watonva Powca City

Probe continues into King assassination and 1964 Nobel timing

The probe reviews more than 200000 documents from Justice Department and FBI files on King as James Earl Ray seeks to overturn his guilty plea. Civil rights leaders urge a special prosecutor for a reinvestigation amid calls tied to King’s death. Also noted are livestock market prices with hogs and feeder pigs.

King Levi Justice Department Office of Professional Responsibility Michael Shaheen FBI James Earl Ray Ray Jesse Jackson

Enid Pilot Missing in California Flight Search Planned

Enid Oklahoma authorities planned an air search for John S. Hill a Northrop maintenance chief missing after taking off from Enid Municipal Airport in a homemade single seat Curtiss PHE Hawk model The flight plan targeted Amarillo Albuquerque Winslow Kingman Needles and final arrival in the Los Angeles area Hill 32 was last heard Tuesday morning en route to California with an olive drab hull and yellow tail aircraft marked Tiny Hawk and MKG Aficials expected the first checkpoint at Amarillo in six hours.

Enid Okla California John S. Hill Northrop Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc Vance Air Force Base Amarillo Tex Los Angeles Hill MKG Mill Armariia Albuquerque Winslow Kingman Ariz Needles Calif

Fire department calls list including airport and dorm incidents

The Lowton Fire Department recorded multiple alarms this week including two at Lawton Municipal Airport and a minor house fire at 2525 Prentice. A dorm fire was reported at 2423 D Street and totals show 89 dispatches this year.

Lowton Lawton Owton Prentice

City on Held Stolen Equipment Recovered

Lawton man arrested in Wichita Falls Texas for interstate transportation of about 30000 dollars worth of construction gear stolen from Rucker Construction in Carnegie. Equipment including a 1975 one ton pickup a three axle goose neck trailer and a backhoe loader was recovered. The suspect awaits arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Gene Richey in Wichita County jail.

Lawton Wichita Falls Tex Carnegie Wichita County U.S Gene Richey Lawton Police H. G. ‘‘Herky’’ Williams Southwest Oklahoma Task Force Federal Bureau of Investigation Texas Ranger William Rucker Construction Company

Humphrey weighs options as Carter gains in Pennsylvania primary

A report from Philadelphia notes Humphrey faces a decisive decision amid momentum for Jimmy Carter after his Pennsylvania primary win. Supporters urge an exploratory committee or formal run, while delegates in New Jersey push for a clear commitment. Women are being trained as pilots for the Uganda air force.

Humphrey Senate Georgia Jimmy Carter Pennsylvania New Jersey Carter Minneapolis Robert Short Minnesota Short Peter Rodino Rodino Delegates Uganda Air Force

Kissinger Falls Ill Cancelations in Zaire

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger woke with a stomach ache prompting the suspension of activities in Kinshasa Zaire. He had dined on wild boar and manioc leaves and told reporters the United States would assist in negotiating a transition to black rule in Rhodesia if requested.

Kinshasa Zaire Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger U.S Rhodesia

Municipal Officials' Workshops Across Oklahoma May Series

A State Department of Vocational and Technical Education program will run sixteen workshops in May for elected municipal officials. Sessions begin 7 30 p m and run two hours on topics about budget and financial review. listed cities include Ponca City Ardmore Pryor Duncan Muskogee Ft Cobb Drumright Burns Flat Shawnee El Reno McAlester Enid Poteau Alva Hugo and Fairview.

State Department of Vocational and Technical Education Ponca City Ardmore Pryor Duncan Muskogee Ft. Cobb Drumright Burns Flat Shawnee el Reno McAlester Enid Poteau Alva Hugo Fairview

Government budget debate centers on spending and deficits

Republicans argue high spending fuels inflation while the House proposes a 6.3 billion increase for programs to create more federally aided jobs. Other rises include 2 billion for health and 1 billion for food stamps veterans programs and employment training. Ford cites a 44.6 billion deficit, Senate 50.2 billion, House 52.4 billion with a 412.6 billion target.

Ford Senate House

World Changers International program to aid Indian children

Indian Aid Eyed The Southern Plains Intertribal Center at 126 E Rogers Lane will hold an informational program on World Changers International at 7 30 p m Thursday. Rose Stevins Lawton representative will be guest speaker. Parents invited to enroll children ages infancy to 12. For info or transportation call 353 4604.

Southern Plains E. Rogers Lane World Changers International Rose Stevins Lawton

Jobs Funding Boost From Labor Dept Aid It May Spark Training

Comanche County receives 192 186 of a 528 4 million nationwide boost for job programs. Federal rules set poor family of four at 5500 annual income. Wages start at federal minimum 2 30 per hour for up to 40 hours weekly. Programs include on the job training public service employment and work experience placements. Oklahoma sponsors share among counties city consortia totals 6 2 million across state.

Cording Labor Department William Harris Harris Comanche County Oklahoma Prime Oklahoma Oklahoma County Oklahoma City Consortium Tulsa Consortium

Russia nears 17 million ton grain import target

Russia, hampered by a drought damaged crop, has already bought 15.8 million tons from the United States under a long term agreement announced Oct 20. Officials say about 1.2 million tons remain to reach the roughly 17 million ton total for 1975-76.

Russia United States U.S Agriculture Department

Housing Authority Meeting Noted by Comanche Indian Tribe

The Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma schedules a regular meeting for May 3, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. at the Housing Authority Office north of Lawton City. Executive Director Jerree L. Toyebo presides.

Lawton City Hall Loehen Cae Bonn Oklahoma Morning Press Comanche Indian Tribe OF Oklahoma Housing Authority City Otto Homo Cache Housing Authority Geronimo Public Works Authority Geronimo

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