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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1971
Page
14
New York stocks opened strong with the Dow up over 8 points but slipped to gain 3.58 to 63.17 by noon as investors booked profits. NYSE advances outpaced declines 3 to 1 while analysts weigh a possible Fed margin cut from 65 to 55 percent after the day’s close.
The Price Commission notes no explicit rule for profits after losses but will assess losses for possible relief. It confirms economic controls cover tuition and room and board costs. Premium increases may use a formula reflecting changed risk conditions.
Public records indicate multiple incidents reported to Lawton Police. Items include thefts of cash and purses, forged credit card, tires stolen from vehicles, slashed truck tires and antennas, and unpaid charges at service stations and stores. Names and addresses of several complainants are listed.
In Ardmore Oklahoma a cache of stolen arms was found including six Army rifles and about 500 rounds of ammunition. Police reported a dozen weapons were seized and investigations continue to determine the source and suspects.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs. S. G. Swiden 83 who died Friday in Tulsa after a brief illness. Funeral for Mrs. Swiden mother of Mrs. Sam Massad of Lawton was set for 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Henryetta.
The infant daughter of Sherman and Mrs. Adamson will be buried in Highland Cemetery after a 2 p.m. service at Ritter Dal ton Home Chapel. She was born Sunday at 2 22 a.m. and died Sunday at 7 40 p.m. Survivors include parents and brother Sherman Jr along with grandparents Sherman O. Adamson and Clyde Gray.
Louisiana officials report an unnamed cattle disease spreading over two to three weeks with extensive infection in parts of Louisiana and Oklahoma. Experts say moving cattle to feed lots could halt spread but is costly, drought reduced grazing, and recent rains may help.
The Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission reappointed two members Connie Hill Jr. resigns Clemmer longtime resident formerly owned a Lawton lumber company now farming and runs a dog kennel Ruff 10 years in Lawton area former lumber firm manager now land development and home building Also two deputy clerks appointed by Garland Clark F Leos Jr and Lillian M McCracken Leos 23 and Mrs McCracken 46 lived in Lawton area with spouses. Leos worked as courthouse maintenance man. McCracken worked in city clerk's office location 1520 N 43rd.
Fort Sill Indian School hosts its annual Christmas bazaar from 9 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria basement and home economics building. The industrial arts department sells woodworking items and the home economics department offers pillows tea towels stuffed animals bead work quilts shawls paintings and wall hangings. Chili and fry bread will be sold to raise funds for school departments.
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