Zoning Change Approved for Greer Parcel Near Park
Lawton planning commission endorsed rezoning of Jack Greer’s 385 acre tract from public facility to R-1 after confirming deed transfer authorization. The decision, 6 to 0, followed opposition from Dr Don Barney over possible impacts to adjoining land. Commission also reviewed flood plain maps for 100 year flood study and revised subdivision regulations in City Code Chapter 25.
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Jack Greer
38Th Street
Lawton Metropolitan
Greer
R. E. Glenn
Paul Cullen
Cullen
Myron
Pete’’ Burton
Chuck Wade
Don Barney
Wade
Barney
Commission
Corps of Engineers
Federal Insurance Administrator
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tulsa Corps
Federal Insurance Administrator Coordinator
Dallas
Lawton
Corps
The
Planning Commission
Limited Vaccine Curtails Program For Youths Here
A state health official said a swine flu vaccine shortage will halt public clinics for under-18s. The short supply, about 10 percent of U.S. children, will be distributed by state and county populations. Doctors may vaccinate high risk children with specific regimens, while remaining doses are reserved for doctor‑recommended cases.
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State Health Department
Richard Willis
U.S
Willis
American Academy of Pediatrics
Holiday Tree Lighting Opens Fort Sill Christmas
Fort Sill prepares for the annual Christmas tree lighting at New Post Chapel on Shade Avenue. Maj. Gen. Donald R. Keith will ignite the lights as the 77th U.S. Army Band and Fort Sill chapel choirs perform. Lt. Col. Currie Patton oversees the choir, with greetings from Keith and Chaplain Outts.
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Fort Sill
New Post Chapel
Shade Ave
Donald R. Keith
77Th U.S. Army Band
Fort Sill Chapel
Currie Patton
Keith
Paul D. Outts
Two 16 year olds to face auto vandalism charges
Two Lawton youths, both 16, will be charged in district court with four counts of auto burglary and 55 counts of malicious injury to private property for damaging Discount Auto Sales on Cache Road. Police say more than $12,000 in damage occurred to 55 cars, with interiors, tops and tires cut and radios stolen. The youths remain in parental custody pending juvenile action.
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Lawton
District Court
Robert Looney
Cache Road
NATO urged to reject pact while Spain may join
The article argues NATO should reject a Warsaw Pact freeze proposal and keep alliance open to allow Spain to join. It notes weakened PLO and Soviet sway in Syria improve Israel-Arab settlement prospects and warns against backing white regimes in South Africa. It calls for seizing opportunities to advance peace and reduce Western pessimism.
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NATO
Spain
Palestine Liberation Organization
Syria
Israel
Western
Europe
Africa
West
Torin plant expansion eyed by local development board
Ard says Torin seeks a 50 000 square foot facility and nearly 1 million dollars in gear to make the plant self sufficient. The authority favors leasing land while weighing building and equipment options amid concerns over risk if Torin fails. A special session is set for next Thursday to decide.
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Torin
Ard
W. Jefferson
Authority
Grover White
Carter weighs extra housing subsidy funds and policy moves
President Carter considers requesting an additional five billion dollars to expand the mortgage subsidy program, aiming to speed housing aid without new legislation. A source says the funds could boost construction jobs and related industries, with options on single versus multi family benefits and red tape reduction. Carter's schedule includes Blair House meetings and a Pentagon visit after flying from Atlanta.
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Carter
Blair House
Presidential
White House
Pentagon
Georgia
Washington
Atlanta
Connally to interview Boutens with Fort Sill aid
Connally planned further interview with the Boutens and sought assistance from Fort Sill officials. In the same area Comanche County deputies investigate seven burglaries Monday night with items found in ditches and windows smashed at a house nine miles east and four miles south of Lawton owned by Guy Bertram, damaged Tuesday night.
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Lice
Connally
Boutens
Fort Sill
Comanche County
Lawton
Banks
Lawton Salvation Army Seeks 526 Christmas Aid Fluency
Salvation Army in Lawton reports 526 families applied for Christmas aid with signups planned today and Friday. The drive aims to help about 650 families, offering food baskets toys and clothing. nursing home and jail residents receive toiletries and gifts. A $32,000 cash goal is set. Brig. and Mrs. Jack Key visit to verify eligibility as checks run through welfare and agencies.
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Lawton
Salvation Army
Dan Delaney
Delaney
Duncan
Jack Key
Enid
Unclear Plans Denied for Targeting Bases
Report claims were denied that organizing efforts had begun at McGuire Air Force Base and Ft. Dix in New Jersey. Calistri dismissed the Post account as inaccurate and unsubstantiated.
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Calistri
Washington Post
New Jersey
McGuire Air Force Base
Army
Ft. Dix
Village tag sale details outline for vehicle owners
The article explains how owners can sign and take their new tag and title, with checks accepted this year. It notes delays for farm and commercial vehicles due to missing state forms, and that advanced sale tags are mailed Thursday and Friday with no boat or motor tagging yet. Penalties apply from Feb 1 and tags double on March 3. boat and motor tags go on sale March 7 with a May deadline to avoid penalties.
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Haire
Ohio judge weighs halt to certification in presidential election suit
A Greek ruling by Judge Kinneary considers halting the certification and keeping part of the suit alive for a possible new presidential election in Ohio. He signaled hearings on that portion may start next week with no immediate plan for an appeal.
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Mary
United States
Kinneary
Ohio
Benefit Dance at Tia-Piah Park Hosted by Kiowa War Mothers
An all-gourd dancing benefit dance is planned for 7 p.m. Friday in Tia-Piah Park. Sponsored by the Carnegie Kiowa War Mothers, the event will feature Richard Kauahque as head man dancer Lou Ann Hall as head lady dancer Rusty Cozad as head little boy dancer Pamela Ann Tsotake as head little girl dancer Billy Evans Horse as head drummer and Edgar Monetatchi as master of ceremonies.
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Tia-Piah Park
Carnegie Kiowa War Mothers
Richard Kauahque
Lou Ann Hall
Rusty Cozad
Leonard Cozad
Pamela Ann Tsotake
Gregory Haumpy
Billy Evans Horse
Edgar Monetatchi
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