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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1978

Page

4

Remote intern proposal to ease Fort Sill doctor shortage

University of Oklahoma Medical School doctors as interns for Fort Sill appear infeasible says Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. John Liwski after consulting Col. Thomas Birk Reynolds Army Hospital. Dean not ready to participate and prefer referrals to the school. Retired Col. Don McConnell and the Joint Services Ad Hoc Committee on Retired Medical Benefits will continue exploring solutions.

University of Oklahoma Medical School Fort Sill John Liwski Thomas Birk Reynolds Army Hospital Liwski Birk Reynolds Joint Services Col Don McConnell Cochairman Ad Hoc Committee McConnell

Funeral for Stacey Danielle Deneweth Infant

Funeral services are set for Stacey Danielle Deneweth, infant daughter of Frank M. and Donna J. Deneweth of 1906 Taft. Graveside rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Hope Cemetery in Duncan under Becker Funeral Home direction. Survivors include the parents, two sisters Adrianne and Heather, paternal grandparents Frank M. Denoweth Sr. of Detroit and Mrs. Juchemich of Ishpeming, and maternal grandparents Mr. Garland Petty and Mrs. Dolores Pickard of Duncan and Bedford, Texas.

Stacey Danielle Deneweth Frank M. Deneweth Taft Hope Cemetery Duncan Becker Funeral Home Donna J. Deneweth Adrianne M. Deneweth Heather Rhea Deneweth Robert Juchemich Ishpeming Mich Frank M. Denoweth Sr Detroit Dolores Pickard Bedford Texas Garland D. Petty

Wiseman Retirement Status Revision Aired

The Lawton Constitution reported that Ed Wiseman as administrative assistant to City Manager Robert Metzinger is not retired from the Army after 15 years of service. Wiseman was selected from 43 applicants to assist in research drafting recommendations for the city council correspondence requests and complaints and other duties.

Lawton Constitution Ed Wiseman Robert Metzinger Wiseman Metzinger

Gray Named Vo Tech Superintendent For Next Year

Bruce Gray, deputy superintendent, officially becomes superintendent of the Great Plains Area Vo-Tech Center for next year, starting July 1 after Milton Worley’s June 30 retirement. Gray’s background includes DECA leadership, prior roles at the vo-tech and state levels, and degrees from Central State University. The board also addressed unemployment insurance funding for public entities and announced new hires for the CETA pre program and other courses as enrollment remains strong.

Bruce Gray Great Plains Area Vo- Tech Milton Worley Gray Worley Distributive Education Clubs of America State Department of Vo-Tech Education Cameron Central State University Edmond Oklahoma State University Vo-Tech Myra Smith Vo-Tech Board Diane Denham OSU State Department Oklahoma City Lawton Joe Thomas B. H. Gold CETA William B. Middleton Jr Glenda Taylor Paul Ray Smith

Bids On Grazing Leases Accepted At Lake Ellsworth

The Lakes and Land Commission accepted four grazing lease bids at a 10 am meeting in City Council Chambers. W.A. McCracken bid $1,221 for 126 acres on Tract 9 and $125 for 40 acres on Tract 23. George Lester McCracken bid $1,046 for 80 acres on Tract 5 and $175 for 50 acres on Tract 17.

Lake Ellsworth Lakes and Land Commission Commission W.A. McCracken George Lester McCracken Randall Hale Joe Henson Lawtonka Henson Lake Lawtonka Ellsworth Hale Public Service Co Ralph's Resort Council

Witness Reluctant Charge Dismissed in Lawton Rape Case

Rape charges were dismissed today in district court against Victor Gatliff aged 33 Malcolm L. Niedo aged 24 and Raymond L. Pekah aged 24 after the complaining witness declined to testify. Assistant District Attorney Alan Foster said the alleged victim had moved from the state since the November 14 incident and would not return to Lawton to testify.

Lawton Alan Foster Victor Gatliff Malcom L. Niedo Raymond L. Pekah Foster

Chase Ends When Sports Car Crashes After High-Speed Run

Police pursued a sports car from a Woodward private club to Woodward Municipal Airport. The vehicle hit over 135 mph on Oklahoma 15 before spinning nine times and rolling into a field. Substances believed marijuana were found in the car and on a driver. both men had been drinking. One driver Swart was too badly injured to be booked and was moved to Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City after 4 am.

Woodward Municipal Airport Sunderland Oklahoma 15 Swart Woodward Hospital Presbyterian Hospital Oklahoma City

Verrazano Narrows Bridge spans 4260 feet longest toll bridge

The Verrazano Narrows Bridge linking Staten Island and Brooklyn has a suspension span of 4260 feet, making it the world’s longest bridge and surpassing San Francisco’s Golden Gate by 60 feet.

Staten Island Brooklyn N.Y San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

City approves $638000 capital projects plan

City council committee to select engineers for seven capital improvements including 82nd fire station work at 180000 and several waterlines totaling 385000 plus a 100000 cap on a water plant clear well. Metzinger marks first year as city manager and staff consider outsourcing legal work due to staff cuts. Aerial thermogram project with OU to map heat loss in 20 large cities. Easement actions for Brookwood of Lawton and Skyline East properties.

Council 82Nd Summit Avenue Legion Addition Monroe Avenue U.S. 277 Metzinger Keith F. Walker Lake Ellsworth City Planning Department Brookwood of Lawton Inc Emma Tomlinson West Village, Inc Sheridan Bank and Trust Rita Hill Clyde Hill Mark Hill Myrtle

Restitution program guides juvenile offenders toward accountability

Mrs. Hyatt supervises a restitution driven approach for juveniles with options including direct payments up to 50 dollars, community service, and a deferred prosecution path. A judge and district attorney oversee guidelines, allowing up to 1000 dollars in total remedies, with victims shown concrete damage estimates and evidence returned.

White Heads Comanche County Board of Commissioners

Frank White was elected chairman at the first 1978 meeting, succeeding Bill Griswold. The board accepted a 4401.20 bid for a temporary security fence at Marie Detty Youth Services Center to close a 219 square foot recreation area. The project may be folded into future renovations. The meeting announced $196,000 in federal funds for YCCIP and YETP, aiding 240 youths aged 16 to 21 with 12 week programs and minimum wage pay. Eligible youths must be in or returning to school. applications via the Oklahoma State Employment Service. The program began January 3.

Frank White Comanche County Board of Commissioners White Dist Bill Griswold Marie Detty Youth Services Center Chad Bledsoe A & A Fence Co Cache Road Comanche County CETA Oklahoma State Employment Service

Plan to reallocate 2nd Division faces opposition at multiple forts

The 2nd Division may be moved from Korea to U.S. bases with the first 6,000 troops slated to depart South Korea by 1978 and remaining units by 1982. Critics warn that splitting the division among Fort Drum, Fort Dix and Fort Devens would raise training and cost hurdles. Pentagon leaders contest the $500 million bill for new barracks and facilities and defend concentrating at Fort Drum for European climate compatibility.

Fort Bliss Texas South Korea Fort Drum N.Y Fort Dix N.J Fort Devens Mass Army Pentagon Defense Europe

Engineers in demand outpace supply in early career market

Engineers face an overwhelming demand even for new graduates with a salary range between 17 700 and 21 500 dollars yearly. College enrollment in engineering has shrunk since 1972 and 1973 while industry, especially petroleum, booms. OSU and OU placements show high hiring before graduation with many grads already employed at diploma time. On campus recruiting by private industry attracts top talent with better fringe benefits than government.

Bridwell Oklahoma State University OSU

Gentlemen's boxers described with elastic waist comfort

A brief fashion note describes white boxer style shorts with comfortable elastic waist and fabric blend of polyester and cotton.

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