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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1972

Page

4

Norman Study Of Young Traffic Violators May Expand

Norman's Municipal Court studies a program for 16 to 18 year olds with three or more traffic violations aimed at reducing recidivism. The plan could extend to six other state cities including Lawton with an $80,000 federal grant, while officials analyze personality types and long term outcomes through 1973.

Norman Alford Hennessee Lawton Leo Whinery Tulsa Enid Madill Durant Ardmore Hennessee Whinery National Highway Safety Administration National Institute of Mental Health

Ruler fatally harmed in Sharjah coup attempt

In Sharjah a coup led by former ruler Sakr bin Sultan ended with Sheik Khalid killed by a khanjar. Police imposed a curfew as troops, led by Sheik Khalid's brother, surrounded the palace and exchanges of fire occurred. The Union president announced surrender and four others were fatally hurt.

Sharjah Persian Gulf Sheik Khalid Sheik Sakr bin Sultan Sheik Sakr bin Mohammed Union of Arab Emirates Sheik Zaid bin Sultan Abu Dhabi Zaid Dubai Sakr bin Sultan

Indians File Damage Suit Against U S Government

Two Indian groups the Kiowa Apache Tribal Business Council and the National Tribal Indian Land Rights Association sue the United States for 160 million dollars alleging treaty promises of 160 acres per member were not honored and rights of the Kiowa Comanche and Kiowa Apache Confederacy were weakened. The case names interior secretary Rogers Morton and several Bureau of Indian Affairs officials seeking 80 million punitive damages and 80 million in lieu of land rights. A three judge federal panel potential hearing was discussed.

Oklahoma City Kiowa-Apache Tribal Business Council National Tribal Indian Land Rights Association United States

Changes Planned in Agency Structure and Roles

The agency will form a bureau for technical assistance to lead on basic human problems. Regional bureaus will rely more on outside sources including private groups and recipient nations. A new program services bureau will manage personnel, accounting, contracts and data systems. An advisory council of senior officers will aid policy direction.

Food For Peace Hannah

Funeral Rites for Mrs Jo Ann Hynson and Pete Anthanas Held

Funeral services were held for Mrs Jo Ann Hynson 52 of 1812 Dearborn at Ritter Dal ton Chapel with Rev William B Swan officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Also funeral services were conducted for Pete Anthanas 88 in Cache Assembly of God Church with Rev Steve Grizzle officiating. Burial was in Cache Cemetery with Preston Leckie Funeral Home noted. Anthanas born August 6 1883 in Lavedeon Greece came to the U S at 17 moving to Independence Kansas then Cache. He married Molly Harmon in 1947. she died in 1969. Survivors include eight stepsons, one stepdaughter, a sister and brother in Greece and many grandchildren.

Jo Ann Hynson Dearborn Ritter - Dalton Funeral Home William B. Swan First Presbyterian Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Cache Pete Anthanas Lawton Assembly of God Church Steve Grizzle Cache Cemetery Preston- Leckie Funeral Home Snyder Lavedeon Greece Anthanas U.S Independence Kan Maggie Mumford Molly Harmon Jessie Mumford Gene Harmon Washington State Carl Curtis Harmon Arizona Luther George Jess Burt Harmon California Grace Harmon

Aviation Talk at Lawton Friday Forum

John L. Baker of the Federal Aviation Administration will speak on aviation activity impacts. He served in the Air Force and logged 1500 single engine jet fighter hours in 1955, with David West accompanying him. Invitations extend to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and Fort Sill staff. luncheon at noon costs $2.25.

John L. Baker Federal Aviation Administration Washington Chamber of Commerce Baker Air Force Lawton David West Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Fort Sill Lawtonian

Nations trade deficit seen in Oct sharp slowdown

DEFICIT East and Gulf Coast ports on Oct. 1. Sub sequently there was a sharp slowdown in trade during the fourth quarter when work stoppages crippled port operations for nearly two months. The deficit through the first 11 months of 1971 was 1.875 billion dollars, a 4.7 billion turnaround from 1970. The Nixon administration predicted improvement as 1972 progresses and a surplus may return before year’s end.

Gulf Coast Department Commerce Department

Firms Agree On Purchase Of Vanply Assets

Southwest Forest Industries and Skelly Oil Co announce a deal to sell Vanply Inc assets in Oregon. The plan combines cash and Southwest common stock. Vanply runs two plywood layup facilities in Grants Pass and Albany a green veneer mill in Springfield and an industrial plywood fabrication plant in Albany.

Tulsa, Okla Southwest Forest Industries Oregon Vanply, Inc Skelly Oil Co J.B. Edens Southwest Ernest B. Miller Jr Skelly Emory E. Moore Vanply Grants Pass Albany Springfield

Nixon May Offer Vietnam Troop Pullout For POWs

Amb. William Porter returned from Paris talks and met with Secretary of State Rogers as lawmakers floated a possible U S withdrawal date in exchange for POW releases. Senate Democrats pressed for a final withdrawal date tied to POWs while Mansfield questioned timing and impact.

William Porter U.S Paris William P. Rogers Ziegler Porter Edward W. Brooke Nixon Vietnam United States Senate Indochina Mike Mansfield Senate Democrats Mansfield North Vietnam Brooke Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Hanoi South Vietnam Scott Ellender John C. Stennis D-Miss Senate Armed Services Committee Frank Church D-Idaho Foreign Relations Committee Ronald L. Ziegler

Murder Charge Filed In Death In Cache

A 21 year old Cache man Sam my Lee Yackeyonny was charged with murder in the death of 27 year old Lawrence Paddycker. Paddycker was found shot in his home by his brother in law. Arraignment set for 2 p.m. in district court.

Vernon Field Sammy Lee Yackeyonny Lawrence Paddycker Paddycker Jerry Clowser Indiahoma

Public Records: Complainants Report Local Thefts and Vandalism

Lawton Police records list numerous complainants including Fred White Construction and Coy Leggett Construction reporting thefts from homes and vehicles, vandalism at 825 N 44th, burglary of buildings and residences, and losses such as mirrors, stereo players, tail lights, a TV, and linens. Additional incidents involve vandalism to a storage area, gasoline theft, and an attempted burglary at Daddy Roberts Pit Bar-B-Que.

Lawton Fred White Construction Co Motiff Jackie Weber Gale Carter Columbia Coy Leggett Williams E. C. Morgan Ruth Dungan Rosa Stevenson Washington Garvin West Toft Sam's Grocery Sheridan Everett Thompson Euclid Thomas Stockman N. 12Th George Harmer Daddy Roberts

Charges Filed In District Court List Of Defendants

District court clerk charges list includes minor traffic and felony counts. Names span multiple towns and include speeding, no driver's license, open container, improper exhaust, reckless driving, grand larceny and first degree race. Fort Sill and Altus AFB appear among defendants.

District Court Clerk Joe T. Flores Summit Jimmie Grooms Cache Heber Coulson Pennsylvania Henry M. Cease S. Sixth George E. Harrison S. Sheridan Road Pamela K. Chalepoh Anadarko Joseph C. Wright Altus Henry Laya Apache James E. Yourman N. 14Th Thomas D. Combs Parkwood Lane Earnest A. Couture Altus A.F.B Santiago Guataroo Norma M. Peters Faxon David T. Fields Fort Sill Harry A. Biver Harold M. Howry Sterling Mark B. Porter Eisenhower Drive Patricia A. Sheffield Elgin Bryan L. Stoy Phillip H. Smith N. Seth Jimmie A. West Temple Frank M. Patterson Stenney M. Henderson

Sheriff Reports Names of Complainants and Burglary Details

The sheriff lists complainants Bryan Bowman of 7401 Woodland Drive and D W Ferguson of 106 S 1th. The report notes a burglary of a boathouse at Lowtonka Robinson's Boat Landing and the theft of a 1957 car.

Sheriff's Office Bryan Bowman Woodland Drive Lowtonka Robinson's Boct Landing D. W. Ferguson

Fire department run notes for grass fire and gas leak wash down

Lowton Fire Department responses logged for Monday include a 3:03 p.m. grass fire at 1311 Smith and a 5:10 p.m. wash down at the 300 block south Third after checking a gas tank on a car.

Smith Block South Third

Warmup Expected Over Next Two Days For Lawton

After temperatures dipped into the lower 20s this morning Lawton residents can expect a warming trend this afternoon and Wednesday. Highs near 50 today and 55 on Wednesday with a low near 30 tonight. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph this afternoon will drop to eight to 15 mph tonight as clouds increase.

Lawton

Council to Meet After Session Over Personnel Matters

Mayor Don Whitaker and City Administrator Henry Nabers will join other council members in a post session discussion on personnel matters following the regular council meeting.

Don Whitaker Henry Nabers

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Cairo Iran John Baker THE Associated Press Sen Allen J. Ellender D-La Allen Ellender Senate Appropriations Committee Claud Branscom Bill Banks Public Records Felony Bob Hulett Cache Road Lee Roy Hammonds Hennessey Sheriff's Report Dlarms Lowton Fire Department Mot Us — National Bank American Counseling Center Lee Gibson’s Pharmacy S. Sheridan DIAL Raulston Furniture Council Harold W Hal Chaney District Prudential Insurance Co. of America Avenue Res Prudential Oo Aes Department Stores Nunn Bush N. Sheridan Rd
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