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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1976
Page
4
Cameron University officials note higher overall enrollment with a growing veteran student presence. President Murray cited 170 veterans in the first semester and suggested even more enroll this semester.
The quake struck Guatemala and neighboring countries early Wednesday, with the epicenter near Guatemala City. Authorities reported 800 dead and 3,000 injured, while relief efforts and international aid poured in as housing collapsed and water and electricity failed. Tourists described a terrifying, grinding motion as hotels and streets suffered severe damage.
Relatives pried open doors for escape as 18 inch adobe walls cracked and a roof held firm. The Estradas, David Morris, and Owen described furniture dancing during the quake. Survivors say 2,000 may have died as 10 story buildings rocked and pipes burst.
Willis warns that Senate changes to the prison agreement could endanger the late stage compromise with Gov. Boren and Howard. He compares removing parts of the foundation to weakening the building and fears major changes may trigger federal court involvement. The House leader urges decisive action on prison construction this session to avoid court orders.
Sgt Billy C Grantham arrives for duty as a fuels specialist with a Strategic Air Command unit at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona after serving at Anderson AFB Guam. Four Lawton men enlist in the Air Force Delayed Enlistment program and depart after spring high school graduation for Lackland AFB Texas for six weeks of basic training. Enlistees are Thomas D Nix Gilberto Torres David L Meyer and James L Layton Jr. Spec Ronald R Kowalzick son of Alfred Kowalzick of Lawton receives the Army Commendation Medal in Germany for meritorious service while a microwave technician with the 51th Signal Company.
At year end 1975 there were 18 women in the House, none in the Senate, 616 in state legislatures, 93 as mayors of cities over 30 000, and Ella Grasso as Connecticut governor.
A broad winter storm moved from Oklahoma into eastern Kansas and western Missouri bringing ice and snow. Schools closed in Missouri cities like Springfield and Jefferson City and in parts of eastern Kansas. roads icy in Kansas and Missouri with rain and snow expected through Friday and temperatures dropping to the 20s to 40s range.
In Oklahoma City AP market notes cattle and calves 3500 head trade open fairly active feeder cattle steady with weekly gains. Hog prices up with barrows and gilts 46.25 to 51.30, sows 42.00 to 43.25. State grain and produce prices list wheat at 3.28 to 3.88 per bushel in multiple towns, barley 1.90 to 2.55, Milo 3.90 to 4.90, soybeans 4.04 to 4.74 and alfalfa hay at 60 to 70 per ton. Broilers live 24.44, eggs large 69, medium 65, small 57 per dozen.
The Lawton Fire Department logged a sequence of calls on Wednesday and Thursday including trash, grass, car, and house fires. Notable incidents include a minor house fire on 14th and H and another minor house fire at 1714 Pollard. Dispatches for the year total 288.
A folding bath tub or baby bath table helps bath time but a kitchen sink with a counter works. Pad the sink area with a folded blanket and towels to keep baby secure. Prepared setup allows you to talk soothingly and smile during the bath.
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