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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1972

Page

3

High Courts Doubt Over Social and Constitutional Resolve

The Supreme Court signaled doubt about tackling social and constitutional issues as it sidestepped two cases in moot decisions. The Florida church property tax exemption change and Dow Chemical’s napalm proposal were dismissed after hearings, with Justices Powell and Rehnquist noted but not in the majority. Justice Douglas criticized the modern corporate power in a dissent.

High Court Tepr Com Powell Rehnquist Miami Florida Dow Chemical Co Dow Chemical Thurgood Marshall Douglas Dow Supreme Court

Funeral notices honor longtime residents in Frederick

Funeral services in Frederick honor Mamie Clara Caldwell 88 with burial at Frederick Cemetery. Also tributes for Porter Johnston Sr., John Eber Cotton and others, detailing service times, locations, survivors, and funeral home directions.

Frederick Mamie Clara Caldwell Tillman County First Southern Baptist Church Mark Hardin Chickasha Floyd Haddock Frederick Cemetery Dalton-McLellan Funeral Home Caldwell Ark Henry Halbert Caldwell Porter W. Johnston Sr Jefferson Liberty Heights John Eber Cotton Becker Funeral Home Weldon Rightmer Liberty Heights Chapel Highland Cemetery Mr. Cotton Enid Lawton Katie Brusenhan Cotton American Legion Frank Jarousak N. 26Th Preston Snapp Phoenix Ariz William Craig Joe Bob Craig Longview John Ray Craig New York N. Y

Tax Payment Timeline in 1971 and Elephant Metaphor

The text notes tax work from January 1 to May 10 for 1971 covering federal state and local duties. It also mentions the U S Chamber of Commerce describing an elephant using its trunk to lift items like a peanut or a 600 pound log as a metaphor.

U.S

Fire Damages Lawton Home

A late night blaze caused an estimated 4400 damage to a residence at 1503 Bessie Monday night with no injuries. Fire Capt. Woody Johnson said the fire started from a short in an electrical appliance. Fire units from Station No. 4 answered the alarm at 11:42 p.m. and the blaze was out by 2:25 a.m. A family dog was found among the ruins.

Woody Johnson Cache Road Firmen Johnson

Two Burglary Suspects Nabbed At Sandy's Lounge

Police interrupted an apparent burglary at Sandy's Lounge 1916 SW Lee at 1 20 a m and arrested two suspects aged 30 and 17 found in the kitchen. A steel bar and tin snips were confiscated.

Sandy’s SW Lee Roy Adams Thomas Roberts

Man Arraigned In Larceny Case

A 28 year old local man J D Grooms of 1801 F was arraigned before Special District Judge Roy Moore on grand larceny charges. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Preliminary hearing scheduled for January 24. Grooms was arrested early Saturday at 19th and Cache Road after Curt's Station manager Sorrells reported a man took 47 dollars from the cash register. A car with three men had pulled in for gas.

J. D. Grooms Roy Moore Grooms Cache Road Charles Sorrells Curt’s Stith Sorrells

Physicians Eye Office Building at Comanche County Memorial

Dr. Robert H. Drewry and Dr. Henry Regier pressed a plan for a hospital office building as part of the Comanche County Memorial Hospital expansion. The board asked for a financing study and a February update. Hospital chief Dr. Ronald L. Cagle outlined staff work for the Joint Commission survey and unemployment compensation changes. Administrator John Coffey reported on revenue sale preparations to fund expansion.

Robert H. Drewry Henry Regier Lawton Comanche County Memorial Hospital Ronald L. Cagle

Lawton theater seeks 1920s clothing for play A Flea In Her Ear

The Lawton Community Theatre calls for 1920s clothes accessories and furnishings as it prepares the play A Flea In Her Ear set in 1930s France. Call Nancy Sterett at 399-2342 or the theater after 7 pm at 353-9414 with items. The board also notes a hospital computer arrival the week of Jan 23 and discusses gas shortages.

Lawton Nancy Sterett The LCT France Coffey W & W_ Vending Company of American Hospital Association Washington, D.C

Moon's three basic building blocks defined by scientists

Lunar researchers at the Lunar Science Conference report three core lunar materials iron rich basaltic rock potassium rich kreep and plagioclase. They say the radioactive kreep zone lies in the front side and western Mare regions with gamma ray data from Apollo 15 aiding discovery.

Howard Benedict AP Aerospace Winter Space Center Houston Moon Great Dry Plains Earth James Arnold University of California At San Diego Alfred M. Worden Mare Dry Sea Mare Imbrium Oceanus Procellarum Arnold

Lions Club Seeks Circus Donations for Lawton Event

Northwest Lions Club plans to solicit donations from Lawton merchants this week to fund tickets for needy children to attend the April 18 Par son and Barnes Circus at 38th and Gore Boulevard. Chairman Jere Barnthouse notes two performances at 4 30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Lawton Northwest Lions Club Jere Barnthouse the Civic Club Parson and Barnes Circus 38Th Gore Boulevard

Slim-Pak Plan Promises Weight Loss While You Eat Favorite Foods

Diet ad touts Slim-Pak allowing fried chicken, desserts, and other favorites while losing weight. Claims include personalized plans, daily dime cost, and testimonials of significant waist and weight reductions, with youth and adult users praising ease and results.

Slim-Pak U.S

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By Barry Schweid Washington Lewis F. Powell Jr William H. Rehnquist Mamie C. Caldwell Porter Johnston Sr John E. Cotton Physicians’ Office John Coffey Oklahoma Hospital Association John Doolin Portia Morford Urbane Skinner Wayne Rowe Jr Charles Graybill Paul W. Gast Planetary and Earth Sciences NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Home Savings and Loan Association of Lawton, Okla D Avenue Jack L. Babbitt Howard C. Babbitt Lions Club Be National Bank Northwestern Pharmaceutical Distributors Northwestern North Western Ave Dept Los Angeles California Lam D. I
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