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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1977
Page
4
Cameron area Regents approved a one semester $8250 salary for a student fee hike as well as appointing Judy Cosgrove as visiting mathematics instructor replacing Dr. Huckabay who takes a one semester leave to Oklahoma State University.
Report lists city weather readings with conditions and temperatures including Storm Delphia 27 snow, Pittsburgh 26 snow, Washington 31 snow, Anchorage 30 cloudy, Denver 23 clear, Des Moines 4 partly cloudy, Fort Worth 33 clear, Kansas City 10 clear, Los Angeles 52 showers, Minneapolis St Paul minus 7 clear, Salt Lake City 12 smoke, San Diego 55 showers, San Francisco 41 clear, Seattle 31 partly cloudy, Montreal 10 snow, Toronto 21 snow.
Senate hearings examine oil price shocks and the clash of aims between Ford and Carter. Ford seeks higher coal use and nuclear expansion with deregulated gas, while Carter pushes conservation, market controls, and a new energy department coordinating agencies.
Arkla officials warned of a potential five above zero spell with a 30 mile per hour north wind. Arkla was compelled to make an emergency gas purchase from Oklahoma Natural Gas during New Year’s weekend due to frigid temperatures. Such buys are allowed under Federal Energy Administration guidelines on a temporary basis. Arkla serves Lawton Duncan Altus Weath erford Blackwell Chickasha Ada McAlester and 84 communities statewide.
Milton C. Worley was officially re-employed as superintendent for the 1977 78 school year at the Great Plains Area VoTech Center. The board discussed spring semester plans, adult education, testing, pre enrollment, and new classes with openings for students beginning January 23 and 31.
President nominee Carter discussed options with aides and congressional leaders including a permanent tax cut, a one year temporary stimulus, and a tax rebate. He aims to fund a jobs program as priority while seeking input from lawmakers and a possible $15 billion stimulus. Washington sources say a 30 billion spending hike above Ford’s budget may be proposed.
Betty Jean Hawn, 49, was found slain in her Olustee home by Trooper Dennis Ratzlaff. A .22 pistol lay on the floor. Her husband Norman Frederick Hawn, 47, is jailed in Jackson County on charge related to the Thursday night shooting. Investigators say initial reports indicate an accidental discharge.
The front moves south Monday with scattered rain Tuesday across the state. Lows range from 14 in the Panhandle to 26 in the southeast and highs from 40 to 50. Teens early morning readings 12 at McAlester and 19 at Oklahoma City. Some stations report trace precipitation from a system that dropped up to two inches Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service warns of strong winds and very cold temperatures as the storm moves in. Wind gusts reached 70 mph in Livingston Montana. Blizzard warnings cover northwest North Dakota and likely another update for the entire state tonight. Travelers advisories span Wyoming and South Dakota with winter storm watches for Colorado tonight and Saturday.
A grass roots chamber group will assist chamber directors in promoting the statewide comprehensive water plan. The next association meeting is set for 10 30 a m February 16 at the Lawton Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Bob Ottman of Altus will chair the February program and lead assignments for individual chambers.
Freshman Republican senators were assigned temporary committee posts until a broader Senate reorganization is decided. The plan would cut committees from 31 to 15. some freshmen objected to delayed assignments during confirmation hearings for Carter appointees.
The Lear jet carrying Frank Sinatra’s mother and three others departed Palm Springs at 4 55 p m for a West coast flight. Visibility was eight miles with light rain and authorities believe the plane went down in the San Bernardino Mountains amid two feet of recent snow. Ground rescue teams undecided due to difficult terrain.
Tommy Gunn a Lawton Post Office inquiry clerk received a certificate of special achievement for assisting customers with problems. A postal employee since 1968 he was honored in informal ceremonies Monday as Billy Humphreys sectional center director for customer service presented the award.
The report details federal outlays by agency and department for Oklahoma, including Defense 49523, Health Education and Welfare 31848, Treasury 8850, Veterans Administration 6942, HUD 6351, Civil Service Retirement and Disability 6296, and Postal 4160. City totals show Oklahoma City 764809, Tulsa 412949, Lawton 126164, Muskogee 77014, Enid 55403, Norman 45267, Midwest City 38031, Stillwater 36311, Ponca City 34186, Bartlesville 31565, Shawnee 18236, Del City 8443.
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