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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1975
Page
10
AJ Gen David Ott, Fort Sill commander, will deliver a status report at the Friday Forum luncheon. The Chamber of Commerce event at the Hotel Lawtonian ballroom begins at noon with guests from senior command, staff, sergeants major, service reps and allied liaison officers. Tickets are $3 and available in advance at the chamber office.
A district court jury term opened in Walters with Judge Jack Brock and associates Dolman and Roberts presiding. Criminal cases include Reed and McCammon for assaults on officers, DUI charges by Jackson Ogletree Hudman Bentley, and related offenses. Civil matters list damages disputes and monetary judgments involving Pirtle, Kraemer, Thompson, Thompson, Farmer, Irvin, and Rogers Lumber Co.
Lowton Fire Department responded to 2:53 p.m. grass fire at 215 Warwick, 5:05 p.m. grass fire at Cowie Road and Horton Boulevard, 6:57 p.m. minor house fire at 7006 Taylor, and 9:17 p.m. smoke investigation at 915 Euclid. Dispatches this year total 1,464.
The Senate Rules Committee will hold a final debate Friday on the disputed 1975 Oklahoma Senate race between Ed Edmondson and Henry Bellmon. Edmondson seeks a new election amid irregularities in voting machines. Bellmon’s camp predicts the full Senate will dismiss the complaint despite committee hints.
Washington AP report notes warm autumn weather eased a severe natural gas shortage but warns annual shortfalls will grow as production declines. Deputy Federal Administrator Eric Zausner says restoration to 1980s levels depends on removing price controls and offshore Alaska exploration. He cites earlier FEA estimates and predicts higher prices could spur discoveries, though several years of dwindling supply remain.
Rep. James M. Hanley warned higher postal rates are likely needed as service declines and costs rise. He cited a December 28 rate hike from 10 to 13 cents for first class letters and urged extra subsidies to avoid bankruptcy.
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