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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
4
An unidentified Pittsburg man was killed when a panel truck struck him as he flagging for a ride on Oklahoma 63 near Pittsburg in Pittsburg County. The death raises Oklahoma’s 1975 toll to 491 with the victim dragged 144 feet.
Workers defied a strike call while many transit services resumed in Lisbon as TAP halted operations. Political leaders urged unity as clashes touched Avenida da Liberdade and a Communist rally planned in Porto. Moscow accused the West of interference amid cross-border tensions over Portugal’s revolution.
Twenty eight male and four female students were expelled last year in Lawton for weapons in fights drug dealing extortion and theft representing about 5 percent of the secondary body. Director Bob Roundtree notes many systems average around 10 percent and predicts tighter suspension rules after a Supreme Court ruling. He cites Dallas alternative schools but warns they may lead to further expulsions. Fasenhower High School plans an in house suspension program sending students to a special class for independent work.
Lawton Fire Department logged several alarms this Monday including a fence fire at 5336 Ash and a dumpster fire at 622 Bishop Road. Also reported were a house fire at 040 Georgia with a minor, a trash fire, a carritch truck blaze on Cornish, and a kitchen smoke event at 12 Sheridan. Authorities note dispatches totaled 069 this year.
Police investigate injuries from accidents with details including Dono Belcher aged 17 and Jerry Anderson age 19. Both taken to Reynolds Army Hospital by Kirk's Emergency Service following incidents at Sunaveneede and 232 NW 47.
President Ford outlines a hard line on national defense and urges restraint in nuclear spending. He meets Canadian energy minister Donald MacDonald next Sunday to discuss expanding Canadian oil and gas exports to the United States. He defends intelligence agencies and cites detente with the Soviet Union while noting concerns over Portugal and Helsinki promises. He warns Congress of possible $2 to $3 billion boosts for strategic weapons if SALT II fails.
Three teenage suspects, Terrence Ne 19 Calvin Woo 18 and Mike Ming Loo 19 were arrested for investigation of attempted murder and assault on a police officer after snipers fired on a station amid a police strike. A motorist also struck two picketing officers outside the Mission Station. No other injuries were reported.
Lawton city council votes authorize staff to study local gasoline price fixing with federal agency outreach. It also approves a 6 cent summer sewer surcharge removal plan and an unchanged police employment contract, amid debates over citizen involvement on a police board and revenue impacts.
Longshoremen at Port Houston refused to load two Soviet freighters amid a union boycott directed by the International Longshoremen's Association and backed by AFL-CIO leaders. President Ford and Kansas officials condemned the action as potential price and supply risks, while Meany urged protections for consumers and seamen.
Air carriers would not raise fares on any route more than the percentage increase in jet fuel costs. The administration proposal, backed by Transportation, Energy, and Wage and Price boards, urges the CAB to set strict surcharge duration. It aims to offset crude price decontrol slated for Aug. 31 under President Ford.
State agriculture department price list shows wheat mostly 3.73 to 4.32 a bushel across towns led by Gulf at 4.32, barley 1.90 to 2.40, Milo 4.40 to 5.40 with multiple towns listed, soybeans 5.49 to 6.17, broilers 29 cents per pound, and large eggs around 58 cents a dozen. figures vary by location.
The U S Postal Service invites sealed bids to construct a new post office in Randlett Oklahoma City District Manager C Bolar said bids due at 2 p m September 16 at the Oklahoma City District Office 4545 Lincoln Blvd R L Heiligman real estate specialist in charge The building will provide 2320 square feet of interior floor space.
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