Lawton Glimpse: Clemency For 8 Convicts On Board Agenda
Oklahoma pardon and parole board schedules clemency hearings for eight inmates at its July 22 meeting in Grant. Names include Jack D. Cox Tulsa County for second degree burglary, James L. Talley Noble, Jerry Isaac and others from Oklahoma and surrounding counties with sentences ranging from two to five years.
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Oklahoma City
State Pardon and Parole Board
Grant
Tulsa County
Jack D. Cox
Noble
James L. Talley
Jerry Isaac
Oklahoma
Danny D. Black
Pontoloc — Hearley MM. Ritchardsam
Tillman
Jewel Whiteside
Woods
Norma M. Fincham
Pottawatom
Granr Facceny
Huckleberry Estate in Path of Lake Lawtonka Expansion
Mrs. Mabel Huckleberry, widow of Allen Huckleberry, owns 180 acres including Sheridan Lodge and cabins facing inundation if Lake Lawtonka reaches capacity. City sought 200 acres from the estate to raise dam levels. negotiations failed. The land was appraised by Parker E Costilow and Associates amid two damage suits totaling $231,000 filed by Mrs. Huckleberry since 1933. The city would pay $1,500 plus contingency terms to Richardson and Cavanagh for condemnation and appeals through state and federal courts.
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Mabel Huckleberry
Allen Huckleberry
Sheridan Lodge
Huckleberrys
Lawtonka
Ciy
Parker E. Costilow
Lawionka Dam
Lawtonka Waters
Huckleberry
Jack Cummins
Mountain Home
Lodge
Richardson and Cavanagh
District Court
State Supreme Court
Cache Creek
Federal Circuit
Civil Appeals) Court
Fireworks Fines Reduced By Justice Of Pence Woodrow Giles
Four Lawton youths faced new fines of 825 each after Justice Giles reconsidered the original 30 dollar penalties for throwing firecrackers at passing cars. The youths withdrew guilty pleas, then re entered guilty pleas to receive lower fines. The incident occurred on U S 62 near the National Guard armory as troopers reported tire crackers tossed at moving autos.
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Justice of Pence
Woodrow Giles
Lawton
Giles
Emmitt Isom Gildon
C. Eonest D. Littlefield
Lee
James Ernest Maynard
Maple
Champ Loren Cox
Garefield
Warren Crane
Sam
W.W. Flanagan
H. D. Mogan
Highway Patrol
U.S. 62
National Guard
Fort Worth Man Elected Proxy of Pressmen’s Union
Jodie Lasater of Fort Worth was elected president of the Southwest Conference of International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union. He defeated Dallas rival D. E. Turner at the convention's final session closing three days of meetings in Tulsa.
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Fort Worth Mar
Pressmen’s Union
Tulsa
Jodie Lasater
Garl Worth
Southwest Conference of International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union
Lasater
D. E.turner
Dallas
Army unit honors 6th Regiment on post
The sixth regiment displays 22 battle streamers across conflicts since the Revolutionary War. The 6th is unique on post as the only io unit. The 77th Arr Band will play the National Anthem after the 48 gun salute. Holiday observances include Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas New Years Day Memorial Day.
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6Th
R. Lyon
77Th Arr
Cityan Pays $35 Fine For Assault
James Ashley, 30, of S084 B, released from county jail after paying $35 fine and court costs on an assault charge filed by Mrs Joyce Ashley. The incident followed a divorce action on June 3, with witnesses saying he knocked his former wife to the ground and stomped her, then threatened to kill her.
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James Ashley
Justice of Peace
Woodrow Giles
Joyce Ashey
Ashley
Anadarko Man Found In River Drowned
Corwin Tsough a 38 year old Anadarko Indian was found drowned in the Washita River near Anadarko. Walter Wingate and his 10 year old son Bill discovered the body north east of town. A coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning and said he had been dead at least 36 hours.
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Anadarko
Okla
Corwin Tsough
Victims count rises as search continues in Cameron Parish
Rescue chief Reid says 400 more may be missing and many families destroyed. Dr. Guillermo Vasquez, Cameron parish coroner, disputes disease threat while noting sewer repairs and supply safeguards are needed before residents return. Helicopters search the coast for starving, thirsty survivors as 35,000 cattle drowned. 2,000 bales of hay bring water pumps and wells flowing for relief.
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Swelle
Reid
Guillermo Vasquez
Cameron Parish
United Press
Cameron
Zameron
Federal
Jecol
L. C. Mckensie
Louisiana Departent of Agriculture
Sidis Richard
Aldis Richards
Holiday Safety Warnings as Fourth of July Nears
Lt Mussen and wildlife refuge officials warn against unsafe boating practices and emphasize lifejackets. Police Chief Wheatley bids officers to curb fireworks within city limits and target bootleg liquor, with patrols on traffic duty during the holiday period.
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Mussen
Ron Wheatley
Aula Townral
Ort Siu
Post Safety
Unik
Lucas Tield
Old Post Parade
New Post Parade
Craig and
Baten Roads
Childeen
Ray Johnson
Fort Sill
Wheatley
Gary warns liquor issue will shape Oklahoma governor race
Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary predicts next year's candidates will be forced to take a wet or dry stand. He believes the 3.2 percent beer election may be called this fall and that the governor's race will hinge on repeal positions. Gary notes he cannot run again and urges timing to finish the issue before the primary.
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Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Gary
United Days
Oklahoma
Quake Ravages Northern Iran Along Caspian Rim
A powerful quake chain rocked northern Tran along a 500 mile arc to the Soviet border, leveling 100 plus villages and injuring about 1500 people. Shah Pahlavi ordered wide relief as roads, telegraph lines and rails suffered. Tehran saw minor damage while communication to the Caspian region broke down.
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Tran
Elburz
Caspaan Sea
Switzerland
Soraya
Soviet Union
Baku
Caspian
Demavend
Tehran
Nayak
Fir
Blast Safety Measures For Atomic Test Warnings
The blast will be broadcast from the test site with roadblocks on highways directing travelers. Observers on mountain peaks within 60 miles are advised to look away at shot time unless wearing high density goggles.
Independence Day Program At Northwest Kiwanis Meeting
The Tuesday noon meeting of the Northwest Kiwanis club featured guest speaker Ewing Galford a Lawsonian who outlined the principles of liberty and advocated rugged individualism. Walt Nutchins served as program chairman and was the immediate past president.
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Northwest Kiwanis Club
Ewing Galford
Galford
Walt Nfutchins
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