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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1977

Page

4

Heying Files Suit In License Clash

Gordon Heying owner of Grand Central Station filed a district court suit to retain his tavern license after repeated denials by the License Permit Advisory Committee and city council. He claims denial rested on hearsay and improper evidence and notes neighbors complained of neighborhood disruption. A second tavern owner, Ann Logsdon, California Sunshine, also challenged her renewal and filed a federal suit listing city officials in Oklahoma City.

Dan Manley Constitution Gordon Heying Grand Central Station Heying State Supreme Sebsidauinn 40 Teamata Tao Chay Lawton Ann Logsdon California Sunshine Cache Road Ms. Logsdon Oklahoma City

Contention Escalates as Dog Becomes Central Issue

A man named Carr testified that Sam Berkowitz inspired threats and a hate mail campaign. Carr recounted Berkowitz shooting his dog in April and produced an April 10 letter demanding removal of the dog as a public nuisance. A subsequent anonymous note blamed Carr and his family, vowing no peace until Carr is ended.

Sam Carr Berkowitz Harvey Yonkers County Mr. Carr

Republican Hopeful James R. Head Plans Oklahoma Swing

James R. Head a Tulsa based Republican gubernatorial candidate will speak at 7 p m Friday at the Lawton Public Library on prisons politicians and pornography. He will also attend a campaign stop in Chickasha and participate in the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival as part of a southwest Oklahoma tour.

James R. Head Tulsa Lawton Public Library Lawton Oklahoma Chickasha Rush Springs

Treaty on Canal Transfer and Fees Between United States and Panama

The treaty envisions turning the canal and the adjacent Canal Zone over to Panama by century's end and includes a substantial increase in U S payments for canal usage.

United States Panama Canal Canal Zone U.S

Stabbing Report Near Fort Ord At Monterey

Police force entry to a Monterey apartment near the Ft Ord area where two bodies were found in a dwelling adjacent to a residential property. Investigators probe motive and identify involved residents as part of the ongoing case.

Monterey Ft. Ord San Francisco

Local Bell workers protest for upgrade at Lawton office

Lawton workers from the Communications Workers of America gathered at the Southwestern Bell office at 17th and Gore Boulevard to push for a higher Grade 1 classification. Debbie Movity said Lawton is currently Grade 3, and a raise would boost salaries and benefits. The picket is not a strike, and will continue until talks begin with company officials.

Southwestern Bell Telephone 17Th and Gore Boulevard Debbie Movity Lawton Communication Workers of American Local Lawton Oklahoma City

Lawton Chamber Plans Convention, Billboards and TV Feature

The Lawton chamber outlines a new convention packet and two billboards marked with Treat Yourself to a Lawton Day. Lawton will appear on the Today show August 23 with segments from communities nationwide. A dinner honoring Lt. Gov. George Nigh is set for September 1 with 10.00 per plate reservations due August 26. A Legislative Golf Classic on September 19 pairs participants with eastern Oklahoma business leaders and legislators to discuss western Oklahoma issues.

Lawton United States Chamber George Nigh U.S Tom Steed Raulston Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce Lawton Chamber Oklahoma Bill Joyner

Multiple Traffic Fatalities and Injuries Across Oklahoma

A high speed chase ends in a crash on U S 64 in Muskogee County with a passenger Otis P McHenry 18 of Haskell listed in satisfactory condition in Tulsa hospital A pedestrian death near Kingfisher on Oklahoma 33 Hershel Owens Jr 20 of Ho was struck and dragged 99 feet The other collision north of Custer City kills 15 year old David Potillo while two others are injured Mexican workers involved The final incident in Vian sees 86 year old Herbert Rigley killed after stepping into traffic Oklahoma 1977 traffic deaths rise to 501 vs 522 last year.

U.S. 64 Muskogee County Otis P. McHenry Haskell Tulsa Kingfisher Oklahoma Hershel T. Owens Jr Ho- Owens Custer City David Potillo Potillo Joe Chacon Antonio Rey Hinojes

Sam Berkowitz Captured In Son of Sam Killings Case

Berkowitz a Bronx letter sorter confessed to planning next attacks on Long Island with a .44 gun. Police traced his car via a hydrant ticket and found threatening notes in his apartment. Witnesses linked him to multiple shootings and a neighbor, Craig Glassman, faced threats.

Sam Miss Moskowitz Neysa Jimmy Breslin Berkowitz Bronx Suffolk County Long Island Yonkers Brooklyn Queens Carr 108Th Precinct The Post Shore Road Violante Craig Craig Glassman Westchester County Son of Glassman Nat Florida

Funeral services for Maj. (Ret.) James Dunn announced

Funeral services for Maj. (Ret.) James An drew Dunn 70 of 1632 N 25th will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with military honors. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife Veda Hudson a son Jim a brother and four sisters. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

James Andrew Dunn N. 25Th Reynolds Army Hospital Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel Sunset Memorial Gardens Maj. Dunn Lawton Army Nowata Veda Hudson Bartlesville Maj Dunn Veterans of Foreign Wars Retired Officers Club Jim Andrews Taylor Medicine Park Avena Hudson Lucille Haskett Carolyn Kaiser Geraldine Mauser Tulas American Cancer Society John C. Stanfield Weldon Rightmer Liberty Heights Chapel Hoyt Ahuddell Cameron Baptist Church Stanfield Allen Mary B. Wilson Wichita Falls Disabled American Veterans Arthur T Lafayette Colo Claude Stonewall Faye Bredecke Coolidge Ariz Mae Hartwig Portland Ore

Judge Oath Today for Geronimo's First Municipal Judge

W F Storm will be sworn in as Geronimo's first municipal judge today at 2 30 p m by Dist Judge Jack Brock in Brock courthouse office. Storm is a retired master sergeant from Geronimo.

W.F. Storm Geronimo Dist Jack Brock Brock Storm

Being Legless Helps Snakes Move in Rough Terrain

The American Museum of Natural History says snakes gain mobility without legs, aiding movement through bush and rugged ground.

American Museum of Natural History

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