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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1978
Page
1
Strong winds and freezing rain move into the area as arctic air sweeps in. The National Weather Service warns of a transition this afternoon from wet frigid winds to freezing rain and snow with accumulations of one to two inches. Local driving remains hazardous with slick surfaces and possible impairments.
A winter storm hit the Lawton area bringing 34 mph gusts to 46. Snow and ice caused one flight cancellation and cut power to Cache schools. Highways iced, bridges slick, and widespread outages loomed as temperatures plunged and officials warned of dangerous driving through tonight.
NASA announced about 35 new astronauts for the shuttle program, including several women and blacks. The list followed a year of screening after 8,079 applications, with no women in the pilot track but 21 women among mission specialists. The group will join 27 current astronauts for early flights, as shuttles are prepared for 1979 tests and decades of missions.
The Army will withdraw artillery and other gear from National Guard and Reserve units to bolster U.S. forces in Europe, sparking a policy conflict with Guard and Reserve needs. Pentagon sources say a large equipment drain will occur over 18 months, with trucks and semitrailers included, while Army officials refuse to identify losing units. The move leaves Guard and Reserve under strength and raises political concerns as production shifts to equip regular Army units for Europe.
Funeral rites for Hubert H. Humphrey drew top officials including Vice President Mondale and President Carter. Humphrey lay in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda as tens of thousands filed by his coffin in frigid weather. Carter called Humphrey the most beloved of Americans while memorials planned in Washington and Minneapolis.
The $2.9 million Sheridan Road reconstruction project will start this week, with Frascon Inc. likely to begin in the next few days. Work will start on the east side from just north of Lee Boulevard 1.7 miles to Cache Road, focusing on drainage at Squaw Creek near Doe Dee Park before moving to south end road work. West lanes remain open during the initial phase, and this is the second phase following an earlier $900,000 project.
Comanche County Clerk Rosa Hines reports 19,310 real estate transactions filed in 1977, about 3,000 more than 1976’s 16,263. The active market reflects a strong year for property activity and local filings.
Senate Republican Leader Howard Baker said he is optimistic a ratified amended Panama Canal treaty could pass by mid March if critics’ objections are met. He met with President Carter and noted Torrijos showed flexibility. possible amendment may include the memorandum of understanding on U.S. rights to defend the canal. The second item reports Comanche County real estate stamp revenue in Oklahoma, with the county clerk’s income rising in 1977 to 119,874 after deductions for the state share.
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