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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1973

Page

10

Ellsberg pledged not to copy Pentagon Papers Rand records show

Official records reveal Daniel Ellsberg promised not to reproduce any part of the Pentagon papers when he checked them out from Rand. Jurors saw security forms and notes on transfers, as Ellsberg and Russo face espionage and theft charges for allegedly copying the study.

Los Angeles Daniel Ellsberg Pentagon Rand Corp Rand Ellsberg Russo Richard Best Washington Santa Monica Calif California Linda Sinay Vu van Thai Best Miss Sinay Thai

Kerr-McGee Leader to Retire Early After 6 Years

Kerr-McGee Corp. president Frank C. Love will retire March 1 but remain on the board and return to his former law firm in Oklahoma City. James J. Kelly elected president and chief operating officer, after a career starting in 1936 with Kerr-McGee and subsidiary leadership roles.

Oklahoma City Frank C. Love Kerr-McGee Corp Love Dean A. McGee James J. Kelly Kelly Kerr McGee Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Purcell Okla University of Oklahoma Law School

Uruguay Crisis Ends as Bordaberry Keeps Civil Rule

Uruguay's week-long political crisis ends with civilian government intact under strong military influence. Generals win concessions including cabinet reshuffle, police control, and active participation in a 19 point reconstruction program to curb corruption and unemployment while maintaining civilian leadership for the remaining term.

Montevideo, Uruguay Uruguay Defense Interior Interior Ministry Armed Forces Bordaberry Antonio Francese Francese Navy

County Receives Grant for Pilot Jail Program in Comanche

Comanche County secures a 55800 grant from the Oklahoma Crime Commission to start a pilot correctional treatment program at the county jail. The plan includes hiring a project director, counselor, and secretary, with specified qualifications and salaries, and aims to reduce idleness and overcrowding while diverting non dangerous offenders into community work. The program, overseen by Sheriff Paul Elkins, should begin within 60 days and align with a new jail courthouse plan.

Comanche County Oklahoma Crime Commission Harry Garrett Garrett Paul Elkins

Oilmen Back Plan To Set Crude Floor

Oklahoma independent oilmen backing a compulsory minimum price urged the state Corporation Commission to set a floor at five dollars a barrel. They said the policy would prevent the loss of more than 100 million barrels by plugging marginal wells and spur exploration, as the current price around 3.41 dollars fails to sustain production. Opponents will present arguments at a February 21 hearing.

Oklahoma City State Corporation Commission Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Independent Oilmen

MacArthur Student Publishes Article in Bulletin

Anne Wolfe of MacArthur High School has an article titled After High School Whats Next published in the February 6 edition of the Student Press Bulletin. Wolfe edits MacArthurs Highlander Herald student newspaper.

Anne Wolfe MacArthur High School Student Press Bulletin Student Press Association

British Troops Nab 10 At Club In Belfast Raid

British troops raided a backstreet Belfast drinking club and seized 10 men including three suspected IRA officers. Police also questioned 10 more in Ardoyne while weapons were found in a Protestant area. In Londonderry two men were wounded by shotgun fire amid IRA tensions.

Belfast Irish Republican Army TRA Ardoyne Londonderry Northern Ireland William Craig Ulster Britain Irish Republic Craig

Shoplifting Costs U.S. Merchants Billions Last Year

Theft costs U.S. merchants 3.5 billion dollars in the previous year, reflecting a 174 percent rise over the last decade and signaling a sharp consumer goods security challenge for retailers nationwide.

U.S

Public Records Complainants List Vandalism Theft Burglaries

A Lawton Police Department record shows complainants including Meike Moore reporting vandalism to a cure and James J. Graham reporting dog theft. Other listed incidents include wallet theft, residence vandalism, motorcycle parts theft, assault, purse theft, burglary, rifle theft, pistol theft and lost or stolen billfold.

Lawton Meike Moore Douglas James J. Graham Lincoln Julius Hampton Lindy David Welch WN. Jist Edith Viska Baltimore Ronald Mull Denver Joe Beauchamp Maple Vicki Ward Thomas Williams S. 23Rd James Loverman Ola Moe Scroggins Bishop Mary Dougherty S. 13Th

Charges Filed in District Court Listing Minor Traffic Offenders

A district court clerk's office lists multiple defendants with traffic related charges. Names include Mateo Flores Jr Fort Sill Orville Husted Fort Sill Rocky A Edwards Fort Sill Charles S Moxley Lake Horace E Borders Duncan Milton A Bruns Chickasha Mark W Cheatham home speeding Robert W Whitzell Apache improper George J Vendee Fourth driving without license Ricky J Hull Medicine Park disobeying stop sign Charles M Nalley 45th driving left of center James W Phillips Lincoln improper passing Gilbert B Bolatche Fort Sill driving without a license Lewis E Ward Ave driving while license suspended Lorenzo J Williams Fort Sill dis obeying a traffic signal William D Williams Fort Sill speed Joy R Stephens Dorchester driving left of center James M OMalley N 13th driving Brock Wilkinson Greenmeadow driving left of center.

Mateo Flores Jr CIO Pioneer Orville Ricky J. Hull Medicine Park Charles M. Nalley James Wi. Phillips Lincoln Gilbert B. Bolatche Fort Sill Lewis E. Ward 710 Ave Lorenzo J. Williams William D. Williams

Comanche County Deadline Near for 1973 License Plates

Oklahoma residents face a March 2 deadline to purchase 1973 tags to avoid a daily 10 cent penalty from January 31. After March 3 tag prices double, with misdemeanor fines and possible impoundment for 1972 plates. Tag office hours and location provided.

Comanche County Florene Hennessee Hennessee Oklahoma

Seven Cityans Named to OBU Honor Roll

Eleven Lawton students earn spots on Oklahoma Baptist University honor rolls. President's list requires 3.5+ GPA and includes Lana Jo Bolhouse Judith Beann Brown Garland Donald Lowell Thornton Ellen Rhea Warren Jennifer Jenkins Weber. Dean's list includes Saradell Green Tommy Chris Hansen James David Jorgensen Marsha Ann Pearson May Lisabeth Reynolds Kenneth David Roark.

Lawton Oklahoma Baptist University Lana Jo Bolhouse Judith Beann Brown Garland Donald Lowell Thornton Ellen Rhea Warren Jennifer Jenkins Weber Saradell Green Tommy Chris Hansen James David Jorgensen Marsha Ann Pearson May Lisabeth Reynolds Kenneth David Roark

Lowton Fire Department responds to two alarms

The Lowton Fire Department reported alarms on Monday with a grass fire at 4 48 p m in the 4800 block of Ellsworth and a house fire at 5 04 p m in the 1518 block of Smith Street.

Lowton Fire Department Ellsworth Smith

Five MacArthur Students Honored for 1973

Five MacArthur High School students Susan Black Steven W Gregg Vonda Easey Vickie L Wilson and Billy L Vasquez were named Outstanding Teenagers of America for 1973. Nominated by principals they are recognized for academic achievement and community service and will be eligible for further rewards totaling seven thousand dollars.

MacArthur High School Susan Black Steven W. Gregg Vonda Easey Vickie L. Wilson Billy L. Vasquez America MacArthur

Lawton Nurse Earns Doctor of Education Degree

Anna R. Trexler niece of Mrs. Ruth Chrisman Lawton completed requirements for a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. A former Lawton resident she also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Cameron College and serves as an assistant professor of business at Southern State College Magnolia Arkansas.

Anna R. Trexler Ruth Chrisman Lawton University of Arkansas Fayetteville Cameron College Trexler Southern State College Magnolia Ark

Secret Service Overhauls White House Command

The Secret Service reassigns top White House leaders with Robert Taylor moved Feb. 9 after nearly 23 years. Rumors swirl of retirements for Director James Rowley and Deputy Director Boggs as Richard Keiser becomes acting special agent in charge amid ongoing leadership changes.

Washington Secret Service White House Robert Taylor Nixon Jack Warner Taylor H.R. Haldeman James J. Rowley Lilburn E. Boggs Warner Richard F. Keiser Service

Cameron College Enrollment Dips Slightly in Spring

Cameron College reports spring 1973 enrollment at 3,775 for day and first night session, down 87 from 3,862 in 1972. Total semester enrollment is projected around 4,211, including the second eight week night session starting March 15, vs 4,265 last year. Fall 1973 enrollment is 4,462, up from 4,320 a year ago.

Cameron College

Cannon Elected To Health Post

Bob Cannon, Kiowa Tribe chairman and executive director of the Comanche County Improvement Association, was elected president of the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service Advisory Board at a weekend meeting in Oklahoma City. Other officers named were Claude Cox, Dora Ortega, and Earl Crawford with Burgin replaced by Cannon.

Bob Cannon Oklahoma City

Readiness Alert Reinstated At Sill

The 73rd Field Artillery Group conducted a no notice readiness alert for the 1st Battalion 30th Field Artillery at Fort Sill. Maj. Carl R. Morin said the test measures combat status and that the alert was the first in eighteen months, triggered at 8 50 a.m.

73Th Field Artillery Group 30Th Field Artillery Carl R. Morin 75Th Group Morin

Flags missing from Holy City chapel in Wichita Mountains

Maude Smith, caretaker of Holy City Chapel in the Wichita Mountains Refuge, reports two flags missing from the chapel standards. A 3 by 5 foot American flag and a Christian flag, both over a year in place, were gone Sunday evening. Over 1,000 visitors signed the guestbook over the weekend. contact Mrs. Smith with any information.

Maude Smith Holy City Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Area Men In Service LAWTON AIRMAN BASED AT COLORADO COMMAND

Two Lawton area airmen receive new assignments. Teddy M Burgess, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Burgess, is assigned to Lowry Air Force Base Colorado after basic training and Lackland TX. He will train in supply at the Technical Training Center. Benjamin F Phillips, 20, son of Mrs Benjamin Phillips, arrives for temporary duty on Guam with the Air Force Police unit. he previously served at Carswell AFB Texas after graduating Lawton High in 1971.

Teddy M. Burgess Earl Burgess Lowey Air Force Base Colo Air Force Air Training Command Lackland Air Force Base Tex Lowry Burgess Fort Sill Benjamin F. Phillips Benjamin Phillips Lincoln Guam Phillips Carswell Air Force Base Air Force Police Unit Command Lawton High School Cameron College

Sergeant arrives for duty at Wiesbaden Air Base Germany

Sgt. Bearl G. Dixon son of Mr and Mrs Bearl S Dixon 507 S 17th has arrived for duty at Wiesbaden Air Base Germany. An administrative specialist he is assigned to a unit of the Air Forces in Europe NATO. He previously served at Bolling AFB Washington D C a 1969 Lawton High School graduate who attended Cameron College. His wife Delores Maxfield of Lawton.

Germany Bearl G. Dixon Bearl S. Dixon S. 17Th Wiesbaden Air Base Dixon Air Forces In Europe America NATO Bolling Air Force Base Washington, D.C Lawton High School Cameron College Delores Maxfield Lawton

Stennis Shows Progress in Hospital After Shooting

Senator John C. Stennis, 71, of Mississippi, in Walter Reed Army Medical Center since January 30 after a Washington holdup shooting, has improved from very serious to serious. Doctors report pancreas, small intestine, and infection risks under control as he sits, walks briefly, and follows news. President Nixon called to check on his condition.

Washington (Ap John C. Stennis Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington Stennis Nixon California

City on to Attend Health Meeting

Mrs. Ruby McMath of Lawton, a member of the health facilities committee, will attend a council meeting Wednesday in Oklahoma. Gov. David Hall will address the 39 member council at noon in the Lincoln Plaza Motel Senate Room. The council advises the State Health Planning Agency and reviews Oklahoma health needs and problems.

Ruby McMath Lawton State Health Planning Council Oklahoma City David Hall Lincoln Plaza Senate Room Oklahoma State Health Planning Agency

West Point Graduate Sets Jumping Record for 25 Years

An expert horseman, Ulysses S. Grant, during graduation exercises at West Point, set a jumping record that endured for 25 years.

Ulysses S. Grant West Point

Sergeant Randy J. Abbott on SAC duty at Anderson AFB

Sergeant Randy J. Abbott, son of Maj. (Ret.) Harry F. Abbott, is on duty with the Strategic Air Command at Anderson Air Force Base. He previously served at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and is a 1970 Eisenhower High School graduate who also attended the College of Great Falls and the University of Guam.

Randy J. Abbott Marine Corps Harry F. Abbott Columbia Strategic Air Command SAC Anderson Air Force Base Guam Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont Anderson Eisenhower High School The College of Great Falls University of Guam

Former Sill Sergeant Receives Promotion

Sgt. C. Hayward Moore, recently at Fort Sill, won a promotion while with the 1st Artillery Detachment at Wesel in the Federal Republic. He formerly served with Battery A, 5th Missile Training Battalion, Fort Sill, and is a 1956 graduate of Little Rock High School. His wife Onzell accompanies him in Germany.

C. Hayward Moore Fort Sill Wesel Federal Republic of Germany Sgt. Moore Battery A 5Th Missile Training Battalion Little Rock High School Little Rock Ark Onzell Germany

Market Ends Early Rally On Dollar Devaluation News

The New York stock market rose early on news of a 10 percent dollar devaluation then eased as profit taking set in. The noon Dow Jones stood at 999.47, up 7.90, with advancing issues outnumbering decliners 1,070 to 316 on the NYSE. First hour volume reached a record 9.24 million shares.

New York U.S New York Stock Exchange United States It&t American Stock Exchange

Bess Truman Quietly Reaches 88 on Birthday

Independence Missouri AP report notes Mrs. Harry S. Truman turns 88 with no celebration planned. Widowed former first lady, known as Bess, remains in good spirits seven weeks after Truman’s death and burial at the Truman Library. Daughter Margaret Daniel in New York says she will visit next month.

Independence Harry S. Truman Bess Truman Margaret Daniel New York Daniel

Funeral set for W J Crouch 77 in Walters

Walter staff reports funeral services for W J Crouch 77 at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church Walters pastor James Brock officiating. Burial in Walters Cemetery under Wyatt Funeral Home direction. Crouch died Monday in a Lawton hospital after a lengthy illness. Born February 18 1895 in Lancaster Texas he moved with his mother to a farm east of Walters in 1907. He married Goldie Stapp March 1 1928 in Walters. He was a farmer and worked for Farmers Co op Elevator until 1960 retired. Survived by wife and two daughters Judy Crouch Norman and Jannie Marie Hopfer Hyattsville Md.

Walters W. J Bill) Crouch Presbyterian Church James Brock Wyatt Funeral Home Crouch Lawton Lancaster Tex Goldie Stapp Farmers Co-op American Legion Judy Crouch Norman Jannie Marie Hopfer Hyattsville

Victoria Pipkin 91 Dies in Cleveland Texas

Victoria Virginia Pipkin 91 longtime Stephens County resident died Sunday in a Cleveland Texas hospital after a brief illness Funeral held at Morehead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev James Richardson officiating Burial in Loco Cemetery She born October 14 1881 in Alabama later moved to Stephens County Her husband James Pipkin died in 1950 Surviving sons Cliff Stanley and Cerral Inzle wood Calif and many relatives including 30 grandchildren 76 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren

James Victoria Virginia Pipkin Stephens County Cleveland, Tex Morehead Funeral Home James Richardson Countryside Baptist Church Loco Alabama James Pipkin Baptist Church Cliff Stanley New Caney Tex Cerral Inzlewood Calif Beatrice Bell Palestine Iva Taylor Dallas Eula Myers Clara Brown Lawton Beulah Metcalf Valparaiso Fla Laura Luckett Perryton Tex

Court Again Asked To Halt Plane Guards

Washington AP AIPORT operators asked U S District Judge John Lewis Smith to stay his ruling allowing FAA to require immediate armed guards at airport gates. They seek a temporary halt while appealing, with a Wednesday hearing possible.

Washington Coucil International U.S. Dist John Lewis Smith Federal Aviation Administration Smith FAA U.S. Circuit Court For District of Columbia

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