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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1973
Page
1
The Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 to grant police blanket authority to search anyone they lawfully arrest. The decision favored police latitude and drew a sharp dissent from the court's liberal members. In one of two cases, the Court overturned a prior ruling.
The court rules that a full search of an arrestee is valid if there is a lawful arrest and probable cause, allowing heroin found on a DC man to be used as evidence. Justice Marshall dissents, warning of eroding Fourth Amendment safeguards. a Florida case involving marijuana revives similar questions.
A November city police report shows 493 offenses across seven categories, down from 580 in October. Larcenies and thefts fell by about 100 cases, burglaries rose slightly by about 1 percent, robberies increased by five, forcible rapes totaled five with one attempted rape, and no homicides were reported.
City council votes seven to two to adopt the plaza and library project. Debate centered on widening the adjacent alley between B and C Avenues and Third and Fourth Streets to ease two way traffic, with supporters arguing the alley must be wider to prevent bottlenecks and through traffic.
A Lawton bank and Ohio mortgage firm sued Mamtero Key Mow and apartment developers over mortgage defaults since March. The American Bank seeks 2.6 million plus 15 percent interest from November 1 and foreclosure on Gore Boulevard property. National Mortgage Fund seeks 324,987.96 plus interest and costs. Defendants include Ge eux area and H Land Development Co and others. The action lists multiple associates and firms with pending claims.
Expect generally fair skies and warm temperatures in Southwest Oklahoma through Wednesday. A high in the lower 70s is expected this afternoon and Wednesday with a low tonight in the upper 30s. High Monday reached 51 and a low of 29. Gusty southwest winds 10 to 20 mph should ease to 7 to 15 mph tonight.
Rep. Froehlich of Wisconsin warns a national toilet paper crunch may hit early next year as paper pulp costs rise and shortages spread. He cites GSA bid failures, contracts delaying supply, and hotel chains facing renewed demand as contracts expire.
An independent driver said up to 10,000 truckers will park their rigs tonight to protest high fuel prices and lower speed limits. John Sassi of Newark, Del, spoke for 8,000 to 10,000 independents before a Senate Public Works subcommittee. He warned the shutdown could begin at midnight if no action is taken.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller announces resignation after 15 years in office saying he has not decided on a 1976 presidential bid. He will head the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans and the National Water Quality Commission while stressing no political gimmick.
The House voted 319 to 0 to bar dollar credit loans to the Soviet Union until emigration for Jews and others is allowed. Rep. Charles A. Vanik said the measure pressures the Soviets to permit free emigration, calling it a test of America as a beacon for free men. Rep. Barber Conable opposed the amendment, arguing it imposes a condition on U.S.–Soviet relations.
The Petroleum Industry Research Foundation estimated U S fuel shortages for the first quarter of 1974 at up to 2.8 million barrels per day, less than government projections of 3.5 million. The stock market rose for a third straight session as investors bought shares amid calmer energy news. Saudi oil minister Yamani suggested conditions for ending the embargo had shifted.
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