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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
4
Police identified the victim as a 32 year old Oklahoma woman who fled a suspected rape encounter. The assailant forced her into her car, attempted to take her to a secluded road, then ran her down when she escaped. She is hospitalized in critical condition with a fractured pelvis and multiple injuries.
Congress ends a five hour session on the omnibus bill by approving higher price supports for wheat and corn with direct target payments to farmers. Wheat supports rise to 2.35 a bushel and corn to 2.00 a bushel while measures aim to shield farm income and limit rapid price escalation.
Officials warn students must certify enrollment credits to graduate in spring and provide a course list. High school and college course load cannot exceed 15 college hours. Cameron enrollment dates are Aug 17 to 19.
President Carter outlines the future Department of Energy and a broad national energy policy. He cites congressional leaders, confirms Schlesinger as a potential secretary, and notes shifts of power from three agencies to the new department, with data gathering and conservation authorities plus fuel allocation and pricing oversight.
Watts warned a strike over expired contracts with AT T and its 23 Bell System companies could last long and disrupt nationwide operator assistance and equipment work. He noted proposed raises lag behind auto and steel deals and urged alignment with those settlement levels. He said the public would be inconvenienced and informed Carter Marshall and the mediation service of the strike possibility.
Lawton couple David L. Baird and Cathy Baird had felony marijuana charges dismissed after Special District Judge David Carter ruled a narcotics search was invalid since an officer crawled onto a nearby roof without probable cause. Prosecutor said he would appeal.
Lawton Constitution and Lawton Morning Press publish weekly and Sunday editions with carrier delivery in Lawton and Fort Sill. Monthly prices listed for in town and out of town editions. Subscriptions priced at 3.50 for Morning Press and 4.90 per copy for Sunday editions with sales tax included.
Cameron University has been awarded 18000 dollars in federal funds under the Law Enforcement Education Program. The grant will support loans and grants to law enforcement students at Cameron. The notification came via a letter from Congressman Tom Steed.
The Vatican, the smallest independent state, sits within Rome as the world’s oldest rules based republic. This enclave operates as a unique sovereign entity with its own governance long rooted in Catholic tradition.
The text states that corundum ranks second to diamond in hardness, but also notes that diamond is significantly harder. The comparison emphasizes diamond surpassing corundum in hardness.
Oklahoma trooper stopped a speeding car on SH 39 near Kind Street and arrested Cornelius C. Anderson and Harold W. Johnson. A half brick and four baggies of marijuana were found. Bond set at 2000 each. Anderson cited for speeding and open container. Preliminary hearing set for August 29.
Assistant District Attorney Robert Looney stated charges were held after a police raid led by Lt. Loy Bean and Det. Bill Wells. Officers said dancers removed costumes and performed lewd acts for men in attendance between 1 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. A tip from an anonymous informant prompted the raid and subsequent arrests.
State Department of Agriculture reports today prices for wheat barley milo and soybeans across Oklahoma City area markets with regional variations. Livestock shows feeders and calves steady with hogs and feeder pigs prices noted. overall trend indicates active cattle trades and mixed grain values.
Cameron University students distributing veterans benefits information will staff five Lawton centers this Saturday. Tables open during business hours at Gibson's Discount Centers TG Y Family Center Wall's Ca che Road Square and Food Painter Drug Store in Lee Boulevard.
Rhodes, Greece, dating to around 400 B.C., was laid out by architect Hippodamus as an amphitheater city with broad streets and five harbors, reflecting early urban planning.
City leaders and wildlife officials weigh reviving lake swimming at Lawton area waters tied to Waurika Dam upgrades. Supporters argue recreation and safety balance with health concerns, while opponents warn dangers from boats and restricted zones. Local fisherman Buford Bailey and Ellis Cromwell back designated swim areas.
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