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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
1
Washington House Senate conference team formally abandons all attempts this year to reach a natural gas agreement in Carter energy plan. A 16-2 Senate vote rejects the Johnston compromise, leaving a 9-9 deadlock on deregulation while undermining chances for passage of the plan.
A thunderous blast at a Continental Grain Co. silo in Westwego killed five people and left about twenty missing. At least 11 were hospitalized with burns as fireboats and Coast Guard helicopters assisted. Investigators sought the blast cause while debris and grain dust filled the area.
Attorney General Larry Derryberry asked a federal judge to modify and delay implementing the order to reduce prison crowding. He said Judge Bohanon agreed to hold a hearing on the state's motion probably in early January and might uphold the modification. Derryberry indicated he may not pursue a Supreme Court appeal if Bohanon accepts changes, though Gov. Boren previously backed an appeal as principle. The filing proposes raising McAlester Penitentiary capacity while reducing Granite Reformatory capacity.
The Sunday Constitution prints early Saturday for Christmas Day to give staff time with family. Most carriers will deliver Christmas Eve. Service to subscribers lacking delivery will run Sunday morning. New Years Eve edition prints as usual and a holiday schedule applies the following Mondays. Newsroom hours shift to morning. Morning Press newsroom open 6 pm to midnight Mondays.
Lawton residents were asked to name Santa's eight reindeer and the gifts of the wise men. Mayor Wayne Gilley could name two reindeer and one gift, while state Rep. Don Davis identified seven reindeer and two gifts. Some officials offered near complete lists, others limited, with Clerk Barbara Pipes naming five with help.
Enraged gunman who threatened to burn a pregnant woman held 14 hostages for 48 hours in a Subic Bay bank. A bookkeeper overpowered him and he was beaten as hostages escaped. he died at the base hospital. Two hostages were injured. all captives were Filipino.
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures through Friday. Winds are southerly at 10 to 18 mph tonight. lows in the upper 30s and highs in the upper 60s. Wednesdays high was 46 and overnight low 23.
President Carter stated he has nearly finished his 1979 budget plan and reaffirmed that he will balance the federal budget by the end of his first term.
Caltrans reports a biocontrol program releasing Russian moths to reduce tumbleweed infestation and cut chemical sprays. Australian ladybugs target psyllids near major cities, saving about 1 million in pesticide costs annually, while mild soap replaces insecticides for aphids along stretches from San Francisco to San Diego. Researchers test beetles for garden snail control.
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