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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1974

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Kissinger Says Egypt and Israel Move Toward Draft Accord

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger announced both Egypt and Israel back his push for a troop pullback accord on the Suez front. He noted drafting teams will work on detailed language for a cease fire and force withdrawal. Kissinger spoke with Egyptian President Sadat at Aswan amid a tense, complex negotiation.

Henry A. Kissinger Egypt Israel Suez Ismail Fahmy Aswan Upper Kissinger Anwar Sadat Suez Canal Middle East Sadat Jerusalem East Bank Sadat Im Aswan Sinai Desert Sadar Sinai

Three-judge panel backs disbarment of Spiro Agnew in Maryland

A special three-judge panel recommended that former Vice President Spiro T Agnew be disbarred from practicing law in Maryland, citing his no contest plea to a federal tax charge as deceitful and harmful to the justice system. The panel certified its recommendation to the Maryland Court of Appeals for final action.

Annapolis. Md Spiro T Agnew Maryland Agnew Ann Breen Agnews Washington Maryland Court of Appeals State Bar Bar Association Justice Department U.S Court of Appeals

Drastically Increased Boathouse Fees Urged

ITY Manager Larry Fountaine proposed sharply higher boathouse space fees at a Lakes and Lands Commission meeting. Current fees are 20 per space per year, with proposed rates up to 200 per year for a 20 foot space at Schoolhouse Slough, plus 4 to 5 per front foot at other sites. Local opposition arose as commissioners debated the impact on boaters and private space rentals.

ITY Larry Fountaine City Lakes and Lands Commission Lakes Lawtonka Fllsworth Schoolhouse Slough Commission Phil Fountaine

Council To Mull Plastic Pipe and Alcohol Laws

ITV councilmen face a long agenda with two main items a plastic pipe policy and a new alcoholic beverage ordinance. The liquor plan includes a $100 operating license for Laverns and centralized licensing by the License and Permit Advisory panel.

ITV Laverns

Council discusses boat house fees and lake access

Easton and Fountaine debated suspending fees or setting them by resolution on boathouses at the lakes. Easton supported amending fees while noting Schoolhouse Slough improvements increased spaces and boating access. The commission approved a new ordinance regulating boat houses with changes.

Easton Fountaine Fountaine Farlier

Draft registrationsdown here too

Oklahoma and the nation see declines in draft registrations after the U S military draft ended. Col Herbert Hope stresses all males must register within 60 days before their eighteenth birthday, even with the all volunteer force. Local officials report some drop but public awareness efforts continue.

Dave Brittain Oklahoma Selective Service Col Herbert Hope Hope Lawton

Supreme Court to weigh free space for political replies in editorials

The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether states may require newspapers to print political candidates’ replies to editorial attacks with equal prominence. The case stems from Florida’s 1913 law, challenged as a First Amendment violation, while the court also tackled related matters on obscenity law and access to confidential records in separate actions. The term’s docket includes cases on Mexican laborers’ seasonal U.S. work commutes and other press rights.

Washington The Supreme Court Today Florida State Supreme Court Albany, Ga Carnal Knowledge United States U.S. Supreme Court Mississippi

Fog Clamps Lawton Airport Flights In Oklahoma

Dense fog blanketed Lawton and southwest Oklahoma halting operations at Lawton Municipal Airport with zero visibility early today. All incoming and departing flights statewide and in some Texas airports were canceled. weather crews expect clearer conditions by tonight and Tuesday with highs in the 60s and 70s.

ENSE Lawton Oklahoma Lawton Municipal Texas National Weather Service

Boy survives lioness mauling in Florida incident

A six inch neck wound and chest bites left Ryan Murphy in serious condition after a lioness named Sonia attacked him while he rode a tricycle near Kenneth Burnstine's estate in Fort Lauderdale. The lioness was later restrained by Burnstine's stepson Gary Pearce. Officials planned to observe Sonia for rabies before sending her to a tourist attraction. A separate Tarpon Springs incident involved Leda Brownell, injured by a leopard that was later shot and killed.

Ryan Murphy Florida Kenneth G. Burnstine Burnstine Gary Pearce Poliice Sonia Tarpon Springs Leda Brownell

United Way Nears Goal Despite End Date Extension

Lawton Fort Sill United Way has raised 357661 dollars, 99.3 percent of the 360000 goal, with 140 letters sent to prior donors urging late pledges. City residents have given 217487 to date, military and civil service staff up 12 dollars from last year, plus 134266 from the Combined Federal Campaign.

United Way Howard Smith Smith

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