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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1974
Page
1
In New York a man labeled the nation’s top black narcotics dealer LeRoy Barnes offered Patrolmen Daniel Duffy and Paul Van Werne a 132000 dollar bribe after a traffic stop. Barnes, already facing a murder trial, was arrested with two accomplices and guns found in the car.
United States Steel Corp said it will answer in writing by Friday President Ford’s request for justification of its recent price increases. A spokesman stressed costs have risen and prices had been below market levels, with executives not commenting publicly. The note follows Ford administration scrutiny and a CF&I Steel hike.
Secretary Claude S. Brinegar announced he will resign effective February 1 1975. Ford praised his service and the first national transportation policy he helped articulate. Brinegar, 47, previously at Union Oil, cited a wish to return to the private sector. His tenure included the six point plan to aid U S airlines during fuel shortages and the Rail Reorganization and Mass Transportation acts.
The Supreme Court upheld an $60,000 invasion of privacy award to Margaret Cantrell and her son for a Plain Dealer article depicting them as hillbillies. Eight justices agreed, overturning a Cincinnati circuit ruling that required knowing or reckless publication for false statements. Justice Douglas dissented, defending press freedom. The decision centers on the August 4, 1968 illustrated feature and Forest City Publishing Co.
President Ford invites British Prime Minister Harold Wilson to a summit in the United States starting January 30 to discuss economic energy Atlantic Alliance Middle East and East West relations. Watergate figure Parkinson admits relaying assurances but says he did not know cash payments funded silence. Tass reports Soviet leaders reject the new US trade bill with emigration ties and foresee fewer departures. Gold prices ease in Europe as gold market rally stalls. US balance of payments shows a $3.6 billion third quarter deficit, the second largest on record.
A cold front extends into the Lawton area bringing cooler temperatures through Thursday. Skies clear tonight and Thursday with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low in the mid-20s and Thursday’s high in the mid-40s after a Tuesday high of 54 and low of 35.
Lawton area election officials say at least 20 percent of about 24 700 voters may be dropped from rolls if they do not vote in the state primary runoff or general election. About 4 800 have been notified. Voters can re register by mail or in person by January 31. If not, they must re register to stay eligible.
Local residents and civic groups raise funds to help German visitor Elfriede Kuntz and her son Hans after visa extensions were denied. With Thanksgiving nearing and $1,100 needed for two plane tickets home to Pirmasens, Germany, about $700 has been collected. The Lawton Noon Optimists contributed $300 toward the effort.
Lawton post office reports 175000 cancellations on Monday as the peak of the 1975 holiday rush. Total holiday mailings from Nov 29 to Dec 15 fall 16 percent versus last year. Overtime at Lawton station is down 47 percent from 1973 due to lower volume and higher productivity per worker.
Public notices show Want Ads for Meihe five items with contact line 353-0620. Editorial contact also lists 353-0620, indicating a single phone for advertising or submissions.
General Motors plans increased indefinite layoffs to 63,000 by January end and cuts to production timing across multiple plants. About 41,000 hourly workers will face temporary layoffs in the first quarter 1975 while second shifts are eliminated at several assembly and truck lines. GM projects 829,000 car units and 222,000 trucks in Q1 1975, with car output flat but overall lower due to cutbacks.
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