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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
4
State Regents voted to tighten admission standards taking effect in the second semester. A student must be in the upper half of their high school class or top half on the ACT, or rank in the country’s upper half of graduating students.
The Quanah Parker Community House and North Kitchen at Wichita Mountains Refuge will close Jan 1 for conversion into an information and education center. Public camping will winter at three main campgrounds with others closed or limited to day use. interiors will feature exhibits and a touch table for children while the North Kitchen becomes an environmental education meeting space.
Public letter asserts reporter biased after December incident. Kirk's disputes account, says three ambulances arrived within 30 seconds, disputes “ambulance races” and cites Lawton ordinances restricting speed. Calls for city to reduce firms to one central, well-equipped service.
The City National Bank and Trust Company of Lawton Oklahoma filed to move its location from 331 D Avenue to 500 D Avenue Lawton Oklahoma 73501 subject to approval by the Comptroller of Currency and regional bank authorities. Jerry W. Barker Senior Vice-President signs the notice.
The article notes a move to advance a land acquisition bill initiated by a tribal government and to hold a public hearing. City officials say the land is needed for a major recreation complex and may involve Kiowa tribal interests and Bicentennial Commission support.
A 2 year old Lawton man was arrested Saturday night at his south Lawton home after allegedly selling 15 pounds of marijuana to an undercover agent for 1875 dollars. The charge is pending in District Court.
Henry Kissinger faced demonstrations on his Middle East tour as 250 protesters met him at Lod Airport with placards blaming his peace efforts for Israel. Police detained Rabbi Meir Kahane and nine Jewish Defense League members during a runway march attempt. Earlier, about 50,000 Lebanese protested in Beirut against US policy as Palestinians and students chanted for him to leave.
Abbot proposed that solar radiation cycles drive earthly weather and could forecast climate years ahead. Born May 31 1872 on a Wilton New Hampshire farm, he entered MIT after an Andover Academy dare, studying chemical engineering before switching to physics and earning a master's degree.
Doctor led tests on hundreds show Preparation H gives prompt temporary relief from pain and itching and helps shrink swelling from hemorrhoidal inflammation. Many doctors use or recommend it for their families. Preparation H ointment or suppositories.
The city considers rezoning land in Crosby Park Estates from R-1 to R-L in the 5900 block of Williams. A resolution sets January 22 1974 to enact an ordinance closing 300 feet of B Avenue east of Fourth Street near the new library. A public hearing is scheduled January 15 1974 to discuss a new street and alley closing fee structure under a state law. City Attorney Jerry Cade notes the fee schedule—75 dollars for alley or easement closure and 150 dollars for street or easement closure.
A standing ovation marked the Lawton library tribute to a longtime staff member of 27 years. Former and current library and city officials were recognized, including Mrs. Clift Montgomery and Gen. David E. Ott. The new facility opened with hours 9 to 9 Monday through Thursday 9 to 6 Friday 9 to 2 Saturday and closed Sunday.
A dissenting view warned the ruling could flood courts with numerous suits or bar relief for small claims. The Zahn and Leazer families claim International Paper Co. polluted Ticonderoga Creek flowing into Lake Champlain, harming lakefront property in Orwell, Shoreham, and Bridport.
Explosions in a corridor destroy a Pan Am cabin collapsing first class area. Initial reports claimed a Rome origin for the flight with New York stopovers but weather in New York led to a Rome start. Gunfire sent thousands fleeing as bullets sprayed the terminal and hostages, including a Lufthansa crew, are aboard the second plane.
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