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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1975
Page
4
Cameron's business department remains the fourth largest in Oklahoma, with more than half of graduates leaving the Lawton area for jobs in larger Southwest cities. Nursing and technical enrollments rose two percent over two years, agriculture up one percent, while other departments declined one percent in 1974.
Lawton City Council advances a 5 million bond sale to fund a potential mass transit system. Ballot wording grants flexibility to choose between options from a new city service to purchasing the Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co. funding may rely on federal grants and a city cost of 80 000 to 90 000 yearly. Other actions include amusement-venue fee repealers and alleyway closures.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger angrily denies a published report claiming he misled a Chilean diplomat about CIA activity against the government of Chilean President Salvador Allende.
Recruitment leaders report a easing in filling quotas since the draft ended in 1973 with more older civilians volunteering and higher re enlistment rates. The Army begins a Feb 8 campaign and new programs like Project Ahead and Stripes for Skills boost access to college credits and rank.
Saigon authorities ban the Sunday editions of all nine opposition papers after a Catholic group accuses President Thieu of corruption. A spokesman says arrests of 19 alleged Communist agents were only interrogations and not final indictments. Four anti government papers vow to suspend publication in solidarity, while three pro government Vietnamese dailies continue.
The University of Oklahoma began Big Fight signing with a class including Linemen Phil and Paul Tabor of Houston Spring Branch, Ron Ross of Tulsa Memorial, Greg Roberts of Nacogdoches, and backs Ken King of Clarendon and Mike Gaither of Tulsa Memorial. Ends Victor Hicks of Lubbock Estacado and Kent Bradford of Putnam City High also committed.
The Fort Sill PIO cites leaner landscaping in year end 1974 due to weather and a July-September 1974 quarter just after fiscal year 1974. Construction value stood at 29,142,221 dollars, down from 30,729,000. The Army Field Artillery School graduated an average 4,438 students weekly in Oct-Dec 1974, up from 3,605. VIP visits rose to 660 in the last quarter from 203 the prior period.
Larry Hellman 41 of Burns Flat ordered held for trial on second degree murder in the death of his estranged wife Brenda 28. Bond set at 150000 with arraignment March 28. He is charged with the October 15 shooting of Brenda Hellman at a Ponca City dress shop where she worked.
Medicine Park residents vote again March 4 on three school millage levies two previously rejected January 28. The board re submits the five mill emergency and five mill building fund levies and the 10 mill local support levy. County superintendent Don Duggins cites slim margins and potential loss of state aide if rejected.
Greenspan argues unemployment and inflation are linked and must be solved together. He cautions tax cuts and stimulus may raise inflation and unemployment in 1976 and beyond. William J. Fellner warns of a possible 1975 trade deficit around 10 billion dollars, with oil prices rising and energy costs driving economic hardship.
Marvin Humphrey age 23 of 1415 Cache Road was bound over for trial on a district court felony docket for second degree burglary. He allegedly broke into the Post Oak apartment of a 36 year old woman on November 23 with intent to commit a felony and was present during a violent confrontation. Dist. Atty Don Beauchamp noted such break ins with felonious intent may be charged as second degree burglary.
The official noted the reserve fund could rise or fall slightly but should stay near the $60 million range. Employers contribute 0.4 to 2.7 percent on the first $4,200 in wages plus 0.5 percent to the federal government for admin costs. The commission is state run but funded for admin by the U S Department of Labor.
Oklahoma markets listed today show wheat at 3.60 to 4.15 per bushel with several towns cited for exact bids. Barley ranges from 2.20 to 2.75 per bushel, Milo between 4.00 and 4.75 per hundredweight, and soybeans from 5.13 to 6.03 per bushel. Alfalfa hay brings 65 to 75 dollars per ton in Chickasha and Pauls Valley, while broilers and eggs are cataloged at prevailing local rates with large eggs 65 per dozen and medium eggs 61 per dozen.
Cattle and calves 1500, fairly active on slaughter classes with bulls strong to 530 higher and slaughter heifers up 1.00. Utility cows 16.75-20.00 with high dressing up to 21.34. canner and cutter 14.00-17.00. Bulls yield grade 1-2 1450-20 lb 26.00-27.50. Slaughter steers 29.90. heifers 23.00-26.40. replacement cows 16.75-19.50. Hogs 800, early barrow and gilt 1.00-1.25 higher. sows 34.00-35.10.
Two University of Washington doctors measured the lifeline around the thumb on 51 cadavers and concluded palmistry cannot predict how long a person will live. The study challenges belief in palm readings as a medical or prognostic tool.
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