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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1975
Page
1
Police statistics for November show 536 Class I offenses, down from 549 in October. Burglary fell from 165 to 132 while larceny remained about the same at 312, with auto theft driving 118 of those. Chief Hennessee urged public cooperation and trunk locking to curb thefts ahead of Christmas.
AP reports the White House says no communique will be issued at Ford's China visit end despite positive signs from meetings with Chinese leaders including Mao Tse-tung. Spokesman Ron Nessen stresses accomplishments do not require a document while noting constructive atmosphere and ongoing talks.
A county report commends progress in the public service portions of the CETA programs while urging tighter control of enrollee numbers against available funds for 1975 76. The remarks come in a letter to Commission Chairman W F Griswold citing updates from Flores and Mrs Blanceh Schacken of the Manpower Administration.
Palestinians promise immediate reprisals for the major Israeli air raid on Lebanon. Lebanon and Egypt seek an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting and Pope Paul VI expresses sorrow and urges restraint as casualties rise to about 100 killed and 150 wounded. The Security Council plans a private session at 3 p.m. EST.
The Senate voted 57 to 23 to table a move to send the 2.3 billion loan plan for New York City back to the Banking Committee. House approval came 213 to 203, with 38 Republicans and 175 Democrats voting for the aid, and final action eyed for Friday as filibuster threats loom.
The City Council preliminarily approves a $1.4 million down town parking land transfer from Lawton Urban Renewal Authority with a $2.5 million bond sale set for December 16. 933 500 sq ft of land will be sold for 1 462 000 to finance a planned mall and parking. Funds come from community development dollars, with future adjustments possible as mall plans finalize.
Lakes and Lands Commission endorsed changes to Don Van Meter’s lake fishing ordinance for Lawtonka and Ellsworth. Tug lines and bank pole fishing would be allowed, skiing restricted, and a section limiting water skiing dropped. Action tabled to Dec 9 for further input. concerns cited about increased fishing and safety hazards.
Lawton expects unseasonably warm conditions with clear skies through Thursday. Tonight's low remains mild as winds ease, and Tuesday records a high of 68 and a low of 35 in Downtown Lawton.
A dog named Kelsey, aged about one year and 65 pounds, vanished from a backyard at night after being let out for a minute. The owner phoned police and described him as dog-like and friendly, noting his daily greetings and playful demeanor.
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