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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
5
Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at the LBJ Library Dec 12, urged continued focus on civil rights. He noted progress over 40 years but warned that work remains to lift burdens of unequal history. He urged black leaders to engage with President Nixon calmly and directly.
An LBJ aide recounts the sequence of events after Lyndon B. Johnson collapsed at his ranch and died in San Antonio. The timeline covers emergency calls at 3:50 p.m., resuscitation efforts, the arrival of Dr. Abbott, Lady Bird Johnson’s rapid response, the private plane flight to San Antonio, hospital transfer, and official pronouncement of death by 6 p.m.
President Nixon honors Lyndon B. Johnson in a statement stressing Johnson's belief in the American experience and his lifelong public service. He links Johnson's legacy to Truman's and to the ongoing duty to carry forward their dreams and accomplishments for America.
The body of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson will be flown to Washington to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda and receive the nation’s final tribute. A horse drawn caisson procession to Capitol Hill will occur Wednesday afternoon with a ceremony in the rotunda. Funeral services are set for Thursday at National City Christian Church in Washington before burial at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.
Minor to moderate flooding was reported on three rivers in eastern Oklahoma today. Forecasters expect levels to drop below flood stage by Wednesday as crews monitor the inflow and stage readings.
Fay Scott Magee 56 of 2310 E died at 12 45 am at a local hospital. Services pending at Becker Funeral Home. Magee born July 25 1916 Forestburg Texas retired from 30 years civil service Fort Sill carpenter husband of Wanda Greenwood married May 3 1947 Nocona Tex WWII veteran. Survivors wife two sons Dawn Baker sister Luce Hall Ruth Tallman two half sisters. Also funeral for Arthur Leon Woods Brown two son of Staff Sgt Samuel St Brown will be held 2 pm Thursday at Lawton Ritter Dalton chapel Rev Perry Clay officiating burial in Post Cemetery. Infant died Sunday afternoon Reynolds Army Hospital.
The Sunday death of Dr Tom Forney, 32, at his Moore home is reported. Funeral is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday in Cherokee. Dr Forney served at Fort Sill from 1966 to 1969. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou and a son of the home, and a brother Franklin Forney of Enid.
Oklahoma State Employment Service reports employment in Oklahoma City fell in December from the previous month due to a seasonal drop in agricultural work. The decline reflects broader farm-related layoffs typical for year end.
Industry data show newspapers consumed about 10.3 million tons of newsprint in 1972, an eight percent increase from 1971, indicating sustained demand for print media materials.
U S markets showed muted moves after a Vietnam peace report appeared. The Dow dipped to 1014.45 while New York exchanges saw mixed declines and notable activity in oil and agricultural futures at midday.
Dr. Ron Bourassa told the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education that OU faculty morale is very low. He cited two main causes: no pay raises in two years and the policy changes harming the OU law center.
Oma Jean Ray Smith 24 pleaded guilty in Tulsa County District Court to wrongfully accepting welfare checks totaling 1439 dollars. Judge Rob ert E Caldwell deferred sentencing two years and ordered restitution at 60 dollars monthly starting February, warning of jail if money is not repaid.
A list of complainants reports vandalism to auto thefts and attempted burglary. Mrs. Ella Poucher reports vandalism at 1205 S 11th. Benny Delozier reports tire theft at 712 S 46th. James Grace reports theft from auto at 62 N 61st. Lola Phillips reports tire theft at 801 Park. Fran Funderburk reports aglary of business at 5503 Eisenhower. George Campbell reports attempted burglary at 7102 Bell.
In the district court clerk's office charges were filed against Herbert L. Minnow for second degree burglary at 1507 Jefferson. Raymond H. Bunch at 814 E for second degree burglary. Robert J. Weckle at Fort Sill for second degree burglary. Cort Johnson at 811 E for unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Roy W. Hutchins at 311 N Fifth for second degree burglary. Samuel R. Jett at 513 H for second degree burglary. Isaiah Jones Jr. at Fort Sill for uttering a forged instrument. Raymond L. Pekoh at 181253 for attempted auto theft. Jessie E. Jones at 6215 Elim for driving while intoxicated second and subsequent offense. Michael L. Myers at 1301 H for driving while intoxicated second and subsequent offense. Donald A. Smith at Fort Sill for robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Lawton Fire Department answered alarms Monday for a trash fire at 622 Bishop Road around 2 p.m. and a minor building fire at 208 North First Street reported at 9:44 p.m. No injuries are mentioned.
A 15 year old Norman boy died after apparently inhaling deodorant spray from a plastic bag. Steve Wilson died at a Norman home as police said a neighbor Bill Kinsey found him in the living room.
The AP reports the initial notice of former President Lyndon B. Johnson's death. The message says he was stricken at the LBJ Ranch and died on arrival at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio, where Mrs. Johnson flew to be with him as funeral arrangements are in progress.
Oklahoma Senate on Monday heard Sen. John Dahl of Barnsdall introduce a bill to create an Oklahoma Dairy Commission empowered to set minimum prices for dairy farmers.
The University of California Seismographic Laboratory reported a moderately strong earthquake near the New Hebrides islands in the Southwest Pacific. The tremor registered 6.3 on the Richter scale at 9 02 p m PST.
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