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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1975
Page
4
A wild elephant trampled nine people to death and injured ten in two Cox's Bazar villages as police hunted the killer animal. Authorities reported the casualties and ongoing manhunt tonight.
A federal judge halts Army efforts to activate bearded reservist Edward N. Leveille of Bristol Rhode Island after an ACLU suit contends the regulation banning beards is unconstitutional Leveille claims he attended drill meetings despite absences and seeks restoration of rank back pay and removal of absences from his record The case challenges Army authority over civilian appearance policies.
Prime Minister Karami supports moderates demanding political reforms to curb Christian dominance in parliament government army and business as radicals press for change. The result deepens national tensions and unsettles the balance of power.
The forecast warns of freezing drizzle in northwest and north central Oklahoma this afternoon and overnight while a cold front sweeps the Midwest. Cooler temperatures grip the region with 35 at Gage and 60 at Oklahoma City observed this morning.
Sen. Barry Goldwater urges the committee to review FBI King tape recordings to judge whether J Edgar Hoover’s bureau overstepped in spying on Martin Luther King Jr. and harassing tactics. Clarence M. Kelley defends agents while endorsing an FBI charter to limit powers.
Officials paused operations to fix water fire plugs after a city fire department check found 156 plugs repaired last year and 75 awaiting work. Brune cites improper installation and aging four inch lines as causes. Revenue sharing funds may finance the upgrade.
The House will decide action on a bill Ford backs, while studying amendments before a final decision. The measure exempts most single family home construction from picketing and delays strikes by 30 days to allow a national panel of labor officials to intervene and approve a wage pact.
The Cyprus dispute strains NATO unity and U S leverage in Greece and Turkey as Kissinger plans separate talks with the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers. NATO ministers warn of Soviet bloc growth and a formidable capability in chemical, electronic and nuclear arms. Luns says the Soviet Union may change intentions and stresses military strength as political leverage.
Americans are buying and eating more turkey as it rises to fourth among major meat sources. The average person consumes about nine pounds yearly. Producers are urged to follow label directions on medicated feeds and equipment care.
OSBI seeks a 2000 square foot prefabricated concrete structure south of the DPS HQ to house three agents led by Ernest Lovett, with an expanded crime lab and storage vault. Cost trimming eyed, legislature may fund additional building money without opposition. The site is near No 8 SE Seventh and 1303 W Gore Blvd.
State Department of Agriculture reports today grain prices across Oklahoma including Wheat 3.24 to 3.84 per bushel with city spreads, Barley 1.90 to 2.40, Milo 3.90 to 4.85, Soybeans 4.01 to 4.56, Alfalfa hay 55 to 70 per ton and Eggs 0.74 to 0.72 per dozen. At Oklahoma City cattle and calves trade opens with feeders steady to higher values, feeder steers mostly 38.25 to 43.75 for 300 to 775 pounds, feeder heifers 25.25 to 35.00, hogs higher 46.00 to 51.70 with US 1-2 40 to 75.50.
The Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma announces a regular meeting on December 15, 1975 at 7:30 PM. The session will be held at the Housing Authority Office north of Lawton City, Lawton, Oklahoma. Jerree L. Toyebo, Executive Director.
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