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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1974

Page

4

Book Store Guilty In Obscenity Case At Local Court

A district court jury found Venus Book Mart Inc and manager Steven R. Hess guilty on three counts of selling obscene materials, totaling 22500 in fines. Hess and Venus face a third felony charge over obscene material, with appeals underway and a continued public nuisance dispute over the 1206 Cache Road store.

Venus Book Mart Inc Venus Steven R. Hess Supreme Court Hess Don Galaway Bill Doolin Vernon Field Gasaway Doolin Tulsa Field Cache Road

Nixon Asks Out In Oil Company Tax Breaks

The hearings show oil executives debating energy policy as White House efforts to curb shortages and rationing continue. Officials discuss tax breaks, conservation, price controls, and possible rollbacks while Cities Service reports a 50 percent quarterly profit rise.

Nixon Capitol Hill Annon M. Card Texaco Z. D. Bonner Gulf Oil Congress U.S Jackson Senate Russell B. Long D-La Long United States Cities Service Co

Withdrawal Nears as Israelis Readies Cairo Move

Ambulances from Suez aided a checkpoint thrust toward Cairo while military envoys met. Israel plans to complete force withdrawal by March 5 with new positions about 20 miles east of the canal and a UN buffer between armies. Al Ahram urged Syria to join in disengagement to enable a unified Arab strategy at Geneva.

Suez Kilometer 101 Cairo United Nations al Ahram Syria Egypt Israel Middle East Jordan

Missing former secretary Mrs Hall seeks Pike deposition test

U S Attorney Burkett appeals ruling to force Dorothy Pike to testify and to locate her. A Chandler Oklahoma City hearing warned Pike with a deposition order if found out of state and a further court order compels disclosure of her whereabouts. Pike reportedly aided Hall by sharing IRS data on income and expenditures while fearing for personal safety. federal suits seek to prevent agents from aiding Pike in avoiding questioning and compel testimony.

Dorothy Pike Chandler Oklahoma City Pike Internal Revenue Service Hall Burkett IRS

County zoning hearing draws officials and public views

County Commissioners Frank White Bill Griswold and Oscar Sanders attended the public zoning hearing. Residents like R L Gilbert and Willard Bentley voiced support and concerns about county planning and a three mile zoning belt. Alan Sasser urged delaying adoption until federal guidance. Pamphlets 12 questions and answers were distributed and 1 400 copies mailed prior to the November hearing.

Frank White Bill Griswold Oscar Sanders White Comanche County R. L. Gilbert Alan Sasser Willard Bentley Beta Lawton

Bases consolidate 274 installations in 32 states

The plan foresees savings of about 3.5 billion dollars over ten years. The armed services occupy 451 major bases in the United States and 323 overseas, plus numerous smaller installations.

Armed Services United States

Watergate tapes and Dean under Grand Jury scrutiny

The report outlines ongoing Watergate developments including Hugh Scott disputing Dean, potential proof the White House knew of the cover up, and grand jury actions led by Leon Jaworski. It details Dean’s Sept 15 1972 and March 13 21 1973 meetings with the President and related testimony and subpoenas.

Page One Senate Hugh Scott Dean Scott White House Watergate Committee U.S John J. Sirica Sirica Leon Jaworski Jaworski Liddy G. Gordon Liddy H.R. Haldeman Watergate E. Howard Hunt Grand Jury Senate Committee Presidential Campaign Committee

Goodwill Wins Parts Contract With Sprague Electric

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma announced a contract to assemble computer resistor and capacitor units for Sprague Electric of Wichita Falls. The project, via the Opportunity Workshop, will hire about 25 workers within 60 to 90 days, producing over 15,000 parts weekly and paying more than 200000 in wages and benefits in 1974.

Goodwill Industries Southwest Oklahoma Inc Texas Electric J. C. Kennedy Sprague Electric Wichita Falls Kennedy Opportunity Workshop Goodwill D. C. Landrum Lawton Goodwill Landrum

Pet cemetery pricing for communal and individual burials

There are 410 cemeteries in the United States offering pet burials with communal plots at 29.50 and individual plots up to 150. Casket prices range from 36 for cats to 111 for dogs.

U.S

Teacher Acquitted Of Rape In District Court

A 25 year old junior high science teacher and baseball coach was found not guilty of second degree rape by a district court jury after a 90 minute deliberation. The defendant, Steve Carel of Tomlinson Junior High, faces pending charges on a second statutory rape case from June 12.

Steve Carel Tomlinson Junior High School Carel Randy Griffin Central Yukon

Umbrellas Guard Against Rain in Loyal Community Effort

Residents donate and rally to protect vulnerable soils from erosion as umbrellas help cover paths and gardens. Community organizers praise ongoing support and urge continued contributions to sustain the rain protection initiative.

Reimer Heads Hospital Staff at Southwestern Clinic

Dr Paul Reimer was elected chief of staff at Southwestern Clinic Hospital this week, with Dr Richard Allgood named vice chief of staff and Dr William Davies as secretary. Reimer, a 25 year veteran, has credentials in pediatrics and radiology and held prior vice chief duties.

Paul Reimer Southwestern Clinic Hospital Richard Allgood William Davies Reimer Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma University of Texas Hospital Galveston Tex University of Arkansas American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Radiology Allgood Southwestern Medical Staff American Board of Surgery

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