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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1975
Page
3
Laos endures Thai economic blockade after border incident. Nong Khai post closed, fuel and essential goods scarce. prices surge. Bread scarce as rye substitute aids bakers. diplomats report delayed shipments. Traffic down 90 percent as shortages deepen reliance on costly alternatives.
Funeral notices honor Cora Keeney 84 of Walters buried at Walters Cemetery after a nursing home illness. Born September 27 1891 in Tennessee she married Sid Keeney in 1909. survived by sister Anabel Bowman and brother W P Sanders. Roy Earl Mercer 67 of Indiahoma died in Oklahoma City after a short illness with services at First Baptist Church Memorial Chapel and burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mercer born May 26 1908 in Clayton New Mexico moved to Cache area as a youth. married Ednamae Pipes in 1930. ran grocery and real estate developments near Geronimo and here. survived by wife two daughters seven grandchildren and siblings Clif ford and Wayne.
The Lowton Police Department filed reports listing names and addresses of residents and businesses tied to crimes. Items include thefts from homes and stores, vandalism to vehicles and property, and burglaries at various locations such as Montgomery Ward's and Surplus City. Names like Chrissandre Esporte Debby Fahntrapp and others appear with addresses.
Workers under 72 receiving Social Security should report any changes in 1975 earnings estimates promptly. Johnson notes payments for those 72 and older aren’t affected, but under 72 earnings can change benefits. Reports can be made via the post card, in person, or by phone at 615 B. 355-8700.
Walters reports the greenbug outbreak affects Cotton County wheat fields with counts near 600 per line foot. Lucas urges farmers to judge spraying need and inspect fields frequently. heavy infestations require immediate treatment, though overall damage remains limited due to good soil moisture and rapid growth.
Fossil finds reveal the largest mollusk shells ever recorded, with diameters reaching eight feet and belonging to the Nautiloidea, creatures that thrived about 400 million years ago.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City will hear USRA bid to bar seven railroads from selling assets before ConRail transfer. USRA argues such sales threaten the northeastern reorganization and Congress approved plan. Examples include Redding Railroad gondola cars and Central of New Jersey boxcars amid trustees considering sales.
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