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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1972

Page

6

Cameron College Delivers Degrees to 108 Graduates

Cameron College awarded bachelor and associate degrees to 108 students at Monday commencement exercises. Larry Derryberry urged graduates to engage with the world beyond campus and cultivate empathy, tolerance, and leadership.

Cameron College Larry Derryberry Derryberry Altus Don Owens Charles Andrus Eldon Seamans Shepler Center Robert Smith Hobart Harber Lampl Shawnee A & M Board of Regents

Stock Market Advances on Peace Talks Hopes in Vietnam

Wall Street gained ground as Kissinger's Paris talks lifted trader sentiment. Dow Jones rose 4.07 to 928.81 with the NYSE showing 2 to 1 advances over declines amid cautious optimism for a Vietnam settlement. Gulf Oil and other shares fluctuated as indexes edged higher.

New York Vietnam New York Stock Exchange White House Henry A. Kissinger Paris Gulf Oil Amex

Senate to Vote on McGovern Arms Cut Proposal

Sen George McGovern urged a four billion dollar Pentagon spending reduction arguing national security now centers on health pollution crime and public confidence not defense He sought to trim the procurement bill to seventy seven point six billion matching last year while denouncing cost overruns and a new arms race as inflationary drivers.

Washington George McGovern Pentagon McGovern Senate United States

Six Southwest Oklahoma students named to OU College of Medicine

Selected for admission to the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine this fall are six Southwest Oklahoma students. They will begin classwork Sept. 5. Named by hometown: ALTUS Thurma Jo Bryce and Gary Chester Hill. DUNCAN Lawrence Blaine Shaffer III and Charles Williams White. HOBART James Kelley Mahone. LAWTON George John Hotchke Jr. and Dale Glen Massad.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Southwest Oklahoma Altus — Thurma Jo Bryce Gary Chester Hill Duncan Lawrence Blaine Shaffer III Charles Williams White Hobart James Kelley Mahone

Funeral services for former Loco mayor John L Friels

Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m at the First Baptist Church of Loco for John L Friels 83 a longtime Loco resident and former mayor and councilman He died Sunday evening in Duncan following a brief illness Burial was in Loco Cemetery with Masonic Lodge No 51 conducting graveside rites Survivors include three daughters three sons four sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Minnie Mae Wisdom his wife died June 7 1971 Burial and burial direction were handled by Morehead Funeral Home of Comanche

Comanche Loco John Luther Friels First Baptist Church Lynn Hill Masonic Lodge No. 51 Loco Cemetery Morehead Funeral Home Friels Duncan Hospital Indian Territory Minnie Mae Wisdom First Baptist Church of Masonic Lodge No Oleta Conover Rush Springs Mary Goodell Lawton Billie Neighbors E. W Buck Vernon Tulsa Meredith Duncan Ethel Means Ida Baker Fox Elvie Wisdom Wichita Falls Tex Rosie Armstrong Oklahoma City

William Briggs Rober son dies. rites planned in Boswell

Bill Roberson Ward reports the death of former Lawton resident William Briggs Rober son 60 at Muskogee hospital after a long illness. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in Boswell with burial in Boswell Cemetery. Born 1912 in Boswell he lived in Lawton 1957 to 1967. He was a Methodist and World War II veteran. Surviving brothers Abe and Andrew of 1208 Texas and George of No 17 B.

Ward Lawton William Briggs Roberson Muskogee Boswell Methodist Church Abe Andrew Texas George No. 17

Sill Cyclist Still On Critical List

Fort Sill sergeant Kenneth Gene Sumner was listed in critical condition at Reynolds Army Hospital after a Monday night motorcycle crash at 2701 North Sheridan. The 28 year old suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries when a taxi driven by John David Bennett left in front of him. Bennett was charged with failing to yield to oncoming traffic.

Fort Sill Oklahoma City N. Sheridan Kenneth Gene Sumner Headquarters Battery U.S. Field Artillery Center Reynolds Army Hospital Bob States Sumner Sheridan Road John David Bennett N. 49Th Bennett

Jury Trial Set In Pot Case In Wichita Falls

Debra Weiss Samples 18 Larry Gene Samples 21 and Joseph Frances Stephens 21 face a misdemeanor marijuana charge in district court. A juvenile arrested with them was released. Trial set for Aug 15 at 3 30 p m with bonds of 500 each after a traffic stop on SH 49 near Mount Scott.

Wichita Falls Debra Weiss Samples Larry Gene Samples Joseph Frances Stephens John Taylor

OU Offers Weekend Masters at Fort Sill for Military and Civilians

The University of Oklahoma opens a weekend seminar masters program at Fort Sill for Lawton Fort Sill personnel and civilians. Programs include MA in Human Relations, MA in Public Administration, and MBA. Admission requires a 2.5 GPA, with flexible consideration of experience and tests. Courses run 9 am to 4 pm Saturday and 1 to 5 pm Sunday over three weekends with 2 hours credit plus a book review and 1 hour for directed readings.

Lawton-Fort Sill University of Oklahoma Fort Sill O.U Norman Lawton Department of the Army Snow Hall University of Oklahoma Advanced Army U.S Army Education Center

Public Records Of Complainants In Lawton Police Reports

Lawton police reports list complainants including Maybelle Perkis who reported burglary and theft at residence Rose Bulmer who reported bicycle theft Wilma Johnson who reported a dog theft and several others Naming businesses Eisenhower Junior High Glory of concession stand Midwest Contractors C W Salvage and others cited for various property crimes vandalism or theft across multiple addresses

Lawton Maybelle Perkis S. Eighth Rose Bulmer Arlington Eisenhower Junior High School Gore Boulevard Midwest Bishop Road C & W Salvage Stth Macy Jane McDonald Francis Cobley Hoover Joey Vickers Andrews Wilma Johnson Washington Robert Thompson Currell Edward Marshall N. 2Th

Charges Filed In District Court List Of Defendants

District court clerk lists multiple defendants charged with misdemeanors and minor traffic offenses. Named individuals include Debra Weiss Samples and Larry Gene Samples for marijuana possession, among many others from Fort Sill, Wichita Falls, and surrounding areas, accused of speeding failing to yield and open container violations.

District Court Clerk Debra Weiss Larry Gene Joseph Frances Stevens Wichita Falls Tex May Smith Fort Sill Povl E. McCoig Isaac Bates Kenneth R. Dodson Cache James A. Edgar Snyder David M. Matustik Cache Road Ronald G. Pettijonn Marion Roy L. Beck Mountain Park JoAnn Messick Thomas J. McIntyre Steven J. Bryan Tracy R. Dirks Don R. Hayes Altus Afb William ©. Harris Gary L. Matheny Mary V. Pohdopony Ozman Troffic David W. Pitts Edward E. Sample Cecil Stum Lingbeer Jackie D. Bishop Alfred M. Evans Jr Sprucewood James M. Fisher Altus Gary D. Griffin Albert L. Hawkins Stephen Hafferd Ferris James H. Jenkins Euclid Curtis R. Jeffreys, Jr Medicine Park Paul R. Kadoyso Apache R. McKinney Robert R. Moore Wayne E. Muncy Summit Michael G. Priest Geronimo Jerry D. Powell Taft Flora L. Penick Lowton Charles H. Reed Monroe Daniel W. Ritter Glendale Daniel J. Steinbroner Ingarte L. Avery Veltige

Fire Reports From Law son Fire Department

Times and addresses of alarms answered by the Law son fire department list several grass fires, a house fire, car and car trailer fires, and an air conditioner fire across Monday and Tuesday.

Lawson Fire Department McKinley N. Sheridan Rd 45Th Gore S. 11Th Roailroad Williams N. 27Th

Texas Man Extradited for Oklahoma Murder Charge

George William Brinkley 35 was returned to Oklahoma after waiving extradition in Montague Texas to face a murder charge in his wife Lois Mae Brinkley 23 death. Her body was found on Red River south of Terral with autopsy showing blunt force head injury.

Waurika George William Brinkley Oklahoma Montague Tex Brinkley Lois Mae Red River Terral District Court Hegel Branch Jr Duncan Branch P. C. Largent Jr R. W. Phelps Texas

Tulsa Parents Seek Intervention in Desegregation Appeal

Four Tulsa parents, objecting to tokenism in integration, plan to file a motion to intervene in an appeal seeking a delay in desegregating four elementary schools. Attorney C. B. Savage says they fear being the only neighborhood affected and seek equal treatment in Tulsa. The school board will appeal a denial of a one year delay as 1,639 pupils would be bused when school opens in September.

Tulsa Okla C. B. Savage Tulsa School Board

Cameron College Cheerleaders Attend Dallas Clinic

Three Cameron College cheerleaders will travel Friday for a week long clinic at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. They are sophomores Jackie Watson Jeri Ray and Pat Paquin. The National Cheerleading Association sponsors the event. Try outs for 1972 73 will be held August 31.

Cameron College Southern Methodist University Dallas Tex Jackie Watson Jeri Ray Pat Paquin National Cheerleading Association Cameron

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Stott Noon Lions Club Bill Erwin Keith Tom Prater Carl Boswell State Department of Agriculture Keyes Liberal Perryton Alva Manchester Medford Clinton Geary Okeene Weatherford Afton el Reno Kingfisher Watonga Yukon Mangum Enid Hillsdale Temple Gulf Export Barley Aston Gulf OU Medical School George John Hotchke Jr Dale Glen Massad John L. Friels Bill Roberson Sill Cyclist Mount Scott SH 49 Highway Patrol George Hough America Selamat U.S. SA SAVI NEW Freedom Shares Public Records United States of America U.S.A
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