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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
1
Armington Maine body honors Chester Greenwood known for patenting the earmuff. The Maine legislature proclaims Chester Greenwood Day with festivities including an earmuff fashion show at the local University of Maine branch.
Santa Claus House keeper Don Miller, based near Fairbanks, Alaska, receives about 100,000 letters annually from children worldwide. The notes often include tips on where to buy cheaper gifts, with one letter from the Philippines asking for a Mickey Mouse watch and suggesting a Hong Kong purchase en route.
Laura the striped cat became a symbol of hope for the Ramsers after paying $1000 reward posters drew hundreds of calls. Attorney W B Neal tracked leads until a tip helped find the cat in an empty garage near their home, and the couple celebrated Christmas with their pet back safe.
Lee R. Sowers of Bonner Springs faces felonious assault charges after allegedly unleashing his dog on IRS agent Richard Zeugin during an arrest. The incident prompted a U S Attorney statement on Tuesday.
Former President Gerald R. Ford told reporters in Washington that Americans “damn well need a tax reduction” and that cuts should be larger for middle income people earning 12 000 to 30 000 dollars a year. He said a 70 billion dollar four year plan would back private enterprise with spending restraints. He contrasted Carter’s plan which favors low income relief, and warned of a tax revolt without middle class relief.
Fort Sill physicians say patient care has improved since their public complaints about Reynolds Army Hospital. Maj. William L. Mulchin and Maj. Anthony W. Adams spoke at Reynolds while Maj. Gen. Marshall McCabe reviewed the Fort Sill and Fort Sam Houston meeting findings with four doctors.
Powerful winds up to 80 mph lashed California, causing at least seven deaths and widespread outages. Roofs collapsed and a Humboldt County grandstand was destroyed, while 90,000 customers lost power. Roads were blocked, a fishing boat capsized, and U S 101 was closed from San Francisco to the Oregon line.
In Lubbock Texas 31 protesters were arrested after farmers perched on tractors blocked traffic and delayed the Lubbock Avalanche Journal editorially critical edition. Police towed at times but released all detainees with no charges filed. Newsroom editor defended the paper while strike leaders called the actions a misstep.
The first day of winter blew into Law ton with strong northerly winds but temperatures stay mild for several days. Skies should be fair through Thursday as winds ease tonight. Today's high in the upper 40s and tonight's low in the upper 20s. Thursday's high mid-50s. Tuesday's high was 47 and the overnight low 31.
Lawton and Fort Sill prepare for Christmas with 90 elderly and disabled to receive meals and gifts from Lawton Mobile Meals and a volunteer group led by Mrs. Jack Vance. Turkey dinners will be prepared at First Baptist Church and delivered by volunteers. Salvation Army serves about 700 needy families and hosts a noon Christmas dinner at Transient Lodge. Fort Sill will send over 4,000 soldiers home for the holidays.
The Army will allow women to serve in missile units and most combat support assignments, potentially exposing them to hostile fire in future conflicts. Direct combat roles with infantry and front line units remain barred, but women will be posted to elite units like the 82nd Airborne Division. The policy lifts restrictions on about 16 of 377 specialties and follows years of expanding opportunities for women in the armed forces.
Oklahoma Superintendent Dr. John Elkins notes competency testing may dominate the next legislature but urges local action now to avoid reversals. He cites a 1976 Gallup poll showing 65 percent support and lists states with current or planned testing as law or study. See TESTING, Page 4A
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