Lawton ordinance restricts dune vehicles and racing areas
The City of Lawton enacts rules for recreational and racing dune vehicles near Lake Ellsworth. Only sanctioned races with permits, restrooms, safety gear, and designated areas are allowed from sunrise to sunset. Permit fees fund the Fish and Game Cash Fund. city liability limited. An emergency provision speeds enforcement and effective date.
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Rebellion Threatens Chad's Survival and Oil Hopes
Chad's government controls only the southern quarter while Libyan-backed rebels seize the north and Tibesti as Moscow and Western interests weigh in. President Malloum faces a shrinking state with vast rebel zones, a fragile economy, and possible oil profits in the south to sustain his regime.
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Suspect Detained After Coca Cola Plant Burglary Attempt
A 23-year-old Lawton man was jailed early this morning on suspicion of attempting to burglarize the Coca Cola plant at 2nd and Ferris. Police said a security guard alerted authorities after observing the suspect at 3:05 a.m., less than 15 minutes after contact. The guard had seen him try to open the front door. nothing was taken.
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Kamm to Leave OSU Post to Seek Senate Seat
OSU professor and former university president Kamm plans a leave of absence to run for the Senate. He has been on the OSU faculty since 1958 and previously served as dean of academic affairs and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He was born in West Union Iowa and earned degrees from Northern Iowa and Minnesota. He taught at Drake and Texas A&M before joining OSU and was named US delegate to UNESCO in 1976 by President Ford.
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Caesarian sections help whelping in small dog breeds
The article explains that miniature and toy breeds often need Caesarian deliveries due to small pelvic arches and oversized heads. It notes dachshunds Chihuahuas and certain terriers as at risk, and mentions bulldogs as also likely to require C sections. It outlines when to seek vet care and basic postnatal steps.
Carter Urges Pause in Longest Coal Strike Talks
President Carter opened a Roosevelt Room bargaining session urging rapid settlement as Indiana Guardsmen ferried coal trucks past nails and Ohio troopers watched shipments. Utilities avoided curtailments for now while unions add key members to the rebel bargaining council amid a high stakes rejection of a tentative deal.
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Law Professor E Z Million to Address Comanche County GOP
University of Oklahoma law professor E Z Million is slated to speak at a 7 p m meeting of the Comanche County Republican Party to be held at the Sirloin Stockade at 1508 Gore.
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Grapefruit Maturity Rules Guide Ready-To-Eat Status
State laws set the maturity level for grapefruit harvest and shipping. Maturity is judged by juice sugar and acid content indicating the fruit is ready to eat.
Lawton Man Hospitalized After Being Found In Street
Glen Wallace of 1413 Hoover was admitted to Memorial Hospital for head lacerations after being found lying in the street on B Avenue near 16th Street at 10:15 p.m. A driver at the scene believed his car did not strike him, and police could not determine if he was hit or had fallen before. The area’s darkness and a nearby hill complicated visibility.
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Hoover
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16Th Street
Plumb Named LCT Director As season improves
A Lawton Community Theatre board note shows Plumb named its first full time managing director on June 13, 1974, on a nine month contract. His salary is 11,500 for the c t sea son. LCT’s budget rose to 36,850 as season ticket sales grew to 900 from 475 four years earlier.
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Oklahoma Theater Center
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Jerry McClurg
Charles Brown
Jack Brennan
Opal Ford
Carmine Mercadante
Whit Ozier
Roma Lée Porter
JoAnn Swope
Susan Williams
Mrs. McClung
Woman Fends Off Burglary With Hammer in Lawton
A Lawton woman said she repelled a burglary by hitting the intruder with a hammer at about 10 35 p m Wednesday night. The man, described as black and clean shaven with a short afro, was knocked unconscious and fled before police arrived. Hospitals were alerted to identify the suspect if he sought treatment for a head injury.
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Don Thomas
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Robbery at Jiffy Food Store Near Altus AFB
Authorities say two young white males robbed the Jiffy Food Store on Falcon Road near Altus AFB then fled with about 18 to 22 dollars and some beer. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents and Sanders collected evidence before snow covered the area. no arrests reported.
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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Installation set for 1978 ROTC president in Lawton reception
Nears Joe Strelecki will be installed as 1978 president of The Retired Officers Association during a 6:30 p.m. Friday reception at the Sandpiper Inn. Mayor Wayne Gilley will be installing officer with Comanche County lawmakers and Lawton City Council members as special guests. Other new officers named include Herbert Keith as first vice president, Guy Rogers as second vice president, Don McConnell as secretary, and D Arthur Saunders as treasurer.
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Retired Officers Association
Sandpiper Inn
Comanche County
Lawton City
Wayne Gilley
Herbert Keith
Guy Rogers
Don’ McConnell
D. Arthur Saunders
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