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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1977
Page
4
Litt's recommendation favors Arctic Gas for a Alaska to California pipeline with refrigerated tankers. It would start sooner, reduce environmental impact, and lower consumer costs. Final approvals require new hearings and signed sales contracts. construction could start only in 1978 or 1979.
Mondale said his talks with allies during a multinational trip have strengthened cooperative ties ahead of the third summit of major non Communist industrial nations planned for May or June in Europe. He noted discussions with Japan, West Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada on trade, fishing rights, and moving toward a more open international trade environment.
The Oklahoma ruling supports the NCAA rule aimed at controlling rising costs in amateur athletics, noting the organization serves public interests and aids member schools. Justices dissenting argue the rule discourages competition and external economic motives exceed limits on coaching salaries. The Colorado River is noted as the longest river west of the Rockies.
Lawton health officials report no measles cases locally despite outbreaks in several U.S. areas. Health director Jim Booker credits Oklahoma school immunization rules for limiting spread while noting rubella poses risks. No Type B influenza cases observed in Comanche County, though reported nationwide.
The Damascus Tishrin editorial warns Israel will try to block renewed Geneva talks with Arab states bearing the consequences. Egypt urges Europe to fill(U.S./Soviet) gaps while Kosygin backs Palestinian participation. Riots in Cairo kill over 70. cabinet reshuffle expected. Waldheim seeks Arafat meeting on Palestinian representation as Israel delays talks. Four Lawton men enlist in the Air Force. 2 Lt Lankster earns Army Reserve commission.
Four Lawton men enter the Delayed Entry Program and will leave for basic training at designated posts. Abe Horne Jr. enters military police at Fort McClellan Alabama. Edward Gadson heads to Fort Benning Georgia for general Comsec repairman. Stephen Meade goes to Fort Benning for motor transport. Darrell Hill to Fort Benning for food service. Mike Przyszczypkowski joins Air Force Delayed Enlistment. will report to Lackland AFB in May 1977 for six weeks of basic training. Robert L. Ryans also enlists and departs for Lackland AFB for six weeks of basic training. Ryans will pursue Air Operations specialist training after basic.
Pave One Training Center completed six fewer training cycles in the last quarter than the prior period. Graduates fell by 632 while weekly student attendance dropped to 881. Army Field Artillery School ended mid December yet reports show three more courses eight more classes and 1297 additional graduates. Attendance rose 6.2 percent from the previous quarter. Yearly construction projects totaled 41,164,161 dollars as of December 31, down 123,328 from the prior quarter.
In the face of severe U S shortages from cold, Canada grants emergency exports of natural gas and oil. Through 18.2 billion cubic feet of gas and 590000 barrels of oil approved, with TransCanada piping 19 billion cubic feet in a 60 day span.
Emergency decreed in Buffalo as Northern Indiana Public Service Co cuts back to 2,500 firms. Indiana reports 50,000 to 60,000 out of work with 3,100 firms affected. Ohio lays off one million workers. Weather-driven unemployment strains federal funds, while schools struggle with fuel choices and delayed openings across several states.
A 20 year old man and a juvenile were arrested Monday in connection with an attack in November that seriously injured Luther Cunningham of Lawton. They await formal charges for the Nov 2 assault at 1416 G and are suspected in a 1976 pickup theft and armed robbery with the investigation ongoing.
A 14 year old Lawton youth charged with the January 11 stabbing death of Michael Steele appeared before Associate District Judge Chad Bledsoe for the first phase of adult certification. The judge ruled the case has prosecutive merit and scheduled a Feb. 25 hearing to decide if trial will occur in adult court after psychiatric tests. The judge will weigh maturity, rehabilitation, and the youth’s capacity to distinguish right from wrong in determining further juvenile or adult handling.
Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. February 9 1977 in City Hall Lawton Oklahoma to consider changing land use from Residential to Industrial and to rezone from R-1 to L I D on specified blocks and parcels. Read maps in the City Planning Department and objectors may speak. Robert Bigham Paul S. Cullen City Planner.
Allen Ramsey saved his home in Landmark Estates when discarded fireplace ashes ignited siding. Fire Chief Tom Penland said the 5:47 p.m. call reached the department and units arrived in four minutes. Ramsey kept the fire under control with his extinguishers, limiting damage to siding, paneling and wiring estimated at $500. He urged neighbors to keep extinguishers at home.
Lt. Col. Charles S. Wingate, commander of Fort Sill Henry Post Army Airfield and chief of the Aviation Division, was promoted to colonel today in Maj. Gen. Donald R. Keith's office. The Florida native began as an enlisted man in 196 and was commissioned in 1955 after OCS. He holds a BS in economics from the University of Tampa.
Martha Irene Dixon Deborah Ann Maupin and Robert Lee Turner were charged in district court after police say they shoplifted about 700 in merchandise from local stores. Turner was seized at Humpty Dumpty store with four steaks. Dixon and Maupin were arrested near the Holiday Inn. loot from several shops was recovered from their vehicle.
Beltone announces a free non operating model of its smallest hearing aid to anyone replying to the ad. The ear level unit weighs under a third of an ounce and can be worn at home with no cost or obligation. Send to Dept. 0626 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria Chicago IL 60646.
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