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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1976
Page
2
Oklahoma Senate approved a measure to ban suspended or probationary sentences for armed robbers with a five year minimum, except for first offenders. The bill moves to the House as opponents call it a wrist slapping bill.
A preliminary hearing is set for March 19 in district court for Ronnie Joe Adams 25 of Fort Sill on a charge of attempted rape. Bond was fixed at 5 000 dollars after police linked him to a Thursday night assault on a 14 year old girl near her home.
The Senate Agriculture Committee backed a proposal to disqualify households with assets above set limits from food stamps, arguing it targets abuses but critics warn it harms elderly couples who have paid off mortgages. The panel 7-6 vote could change as the revision proceeds amid ongoing administration reviews.
Dean Arthur Nowe a 30 year old eight year veteran of the Lawton Police Department resigns from the department and Southwest Oklahoma Task Force effective Monday He cites personal and financial reasons and reportedly plans to return to Milwaukee Wisconsin The note mentions Cardinal Mezzofanti famed for translating many languages and dialects.
Lamberth J. Brooks age 41 of 6436 Columbia was arraigned on a charge of indecent exposure after a city woman reported he exposed himself while she brought her children to a babysitter. A sign reading Stud Service and a phone number were found in his home.
Lawton Police reports show numerous complainants citywide and at Fort Sill locations. Incidents include theft of cash, purses, electronics, vehicles parts, and food stamps. several suspects aged 17 and 18 were arrested. Local businesses cited include Pot's Liquor Store and Trinity Baptist Church.
Giant saguaro cactuses serve as desert condominiums. Gila woodpeckers and gilded flickers hollow out nest-size caves and later birds bats rodents and insects occupy the chambers in succession.
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