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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1976
Page
2
Michael Ray Sykes 18 pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter in the April 1975 death of his infant son. A 20 year term with four years served and 16 suspended recommended. sentencing set Feb. 3 in district court. Witnesses and medical notes outline abuse, hospital stays, and Sykes mental status.
Southwest Oklahoma wheat markets rose as major buyers boosted bids to $3.37 per bushel at Lawton Chattanooga and Grandfield elevators after a midweek gain. Weather in the United States and Soviet Union plus postholiday adjustments pressured prices. farm storage and unsold grain rumors suggested caution amid a potential 1976 crop risk.
The Tia-Piah Society of Oklahoma sponsors a birthday dance at Tia-Piah Park eight miles north of Lawton. Gourd dancing begins at 2 p.m. with gourd and social dancing Saturday night. Honorees are Ruth and Freda Tahchawwickah. Edwin Edge leads as head gourd dancer, Tina Baker head lady dancer, Joe Bointy head war dancer, and Benny Toahty head singer.
An elephant's heart is large enough to fill a bushel basket and weighs about 45 pounds, illustrating the animal's gentle nature and impressive size.
California farmer William J. Kuhfuss wins the American Farm Bureau Federation presidency 113 to 83 at the St Louis convention. Robert B. Delano of Virginia is elected vice president. Grant, a 69 year old Visalia grower, is named nominee from the floor. Delano operates a 400 acre farm near Warsaw and has led Virginia regional groups. The election signals a western president and southern vice president, with the group opposing government restrictions on farm sales and gift tax changes.
Todd Albert Kelly 12, son of D L Kelly of 4800 NW 77th Oklahoma City was shot in the head by Daniel Lynnwood Kelly Jr. during a dispute over a loaded pistol. A sixth grade Tulakes Elementary student born November 17, 1963 in Chickasha died at the scene. Funeral set for Saturday at Carnegie United Methodist Church with burial in Carnegie Cemetery. Survivors include a sister Kim and grandparents Mrs W A Kelly and Mrs Orville Smith.
Kenneth Dale Stokley, 35, held in fair condition in the intensive care unit at Comanche County Memorial Hospital as police continued a search for two ex felons aged 25 and 30. The pistol used in the assault was also sought.
Civilians seeking summer work at Fort Sill must apply by January 16. About 35 clerical positions will be filled from a eligibility list after a written test, with most jobs involving typing. Testing follows Civil Service Announcement No. 414. test updates and notices arrive by mail. Fort Sill also runs a disadvantaged youth program employing about 125 people.
A rising American business trend urges executives and workers to plan early retirement options. At age 55 men live to about 75 and women to 80, suggesting one third of a worker's life could be in retirement. Firms advise preplanning a possible second career.
Names and addresses of persons and businesses reporting incidents to Lawton Police include Ronnie Elix at 1607 Georgia reporting unauthorized auto taking, A Nolen at No 1 Ave L reporting $85 theft, CB Radio store reporting theft of CB kit, Robert Donohue reporting license plate missing, Clarence Baldwin at 5425 Kinyon reporting theft of unemployment checks, Ruth Burnett at 2509 White reporting two bicycles theft, TG Y at 40 N Sheridan reporting a forged prescription attempt, and Stephen Lent at Fort Sill reporting assault with a pool cue in ShoBar on Fort Sill Boulevard.
The State Department of Agriculture released today’s prices for wheat, barley, broilers, and eggs. Wheat ranges from 3.19 to 3.79 per bushel with multiple towns listed. barley from 1.90 to 2.40. live broilers at 22 cents per pound and eggs at 67 cents per dozen for large size and a medium size noted as 4.
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