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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1976

Page

4

Carter Seeks Balanced Ticket With Vetting of V P Picks

At the Democratic convention Carter boasts 19 primary wins and 1653 delegate votes, well beyond 1505 needed, and says he has freedom from top party pressures. He reveals unprecedented checks on running mates with Anderson & Co auditing finances and taxes, aiming for a qualified, balanced ticket while avoiding past scandals.

Brown Humphrey Carter Associated Press Patrick Caddell New Caddell George McGovern South Dakota Thomas A. Eagleton Missouri Eagleton Arthur Anderson & Co Glenn Barbara Jordan Texas Muskie Chicago Richard Daley Alabama George C. Wallace McGovern Miss Jordan Wendell Anderson Minnesota

County Grants Employed Seek Raises Amid Pension Dispute

County officials debated paying $1,440 in salary increases to six grant-funded workers including Ellenbrook and Marie Detty. The dispute centers on whether grant-paid staff are county employees and eligible for pension benefits, with Attorney General guidance sought after commission deliberations and budget year start.

Ellenbrook Marie Detty Charles Miller Juvenile Bureau Bledsoe County Dist Atty Don Beauchamp Commission Frank White Beauchamp White Public Trust Authority

Oklahoma Delegates Debate Carter Unity At Tulsa Caucus

Oklahoma leaders and uncommitted delegates clash over Carter candidacy as Lorray Dyson and others press to keep a caucus for undecided supporters. Carl Oldham argues the Carter platform is vague while fears grow that Carter forces may seize the delegation. Uncommitted delegates plan talks with Harris supporters to oppose disliked platform provisions.

Maynard Ungerman Tulsa Lorray Dyson Guthrie Dyson Carter Kennedy Oklahoma U. S Fred R. Harris

Security council ponders condemnations over Israel raid

The UN Security Council prepares for a parade of Third World nations led by Mauritius Benin Guinea and Guyana to condemn Israel for Barbaric unprovoked and naked aggression amid Uganda's charges. The U S seeks a broader resolution on terrorism but faces veto risk. Debate likely ends with mutual rejection.

Security Council Israel Mauritius Benin Guinea Guyana Council Uganda United States Henry A. Kissinger Washington Soviet Union China Idi Amin Amin Tel Aviv Baruch Bar-Lev Dora Bloch

Housing Authority Meeting Notice for Comanche Indian Tribe

The Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma schedules a regular meeting on Monday July 12 1976 at 730 PM at its office north of City Lawton Oklahoma. Jerree L Towbc Executive Director.

Comanche Indian Tribe OF Oklahoma Housing Authority City Lawton Oklahoma

Local Girls Win At Cinderella Pageant in Shawnee

Two Lawton girls earned honors at a Cinderella Girl pageant in Shawnee. Karen Bailey, 12, won the talent award in Cinderella Miss, daughter of Bill and in-law Bailey of 415 NW 40th. Julie Roberts, 9, daughter of Gary and (Mrs. Roberts) of 309 NW 63, took third in the Miniature Miss bracket and was named outstanding nine-year-old.

Lawton Shawnee Karen Bailey Bill Bailey Julie Roberts Gary Roberts

Cattle Hogs and Grain Prices Reported for Oklahoma City

Markets show cattle and calves 3000 head with mixed trade in slaughter classes cattle buyers steady midweek. hogs active price 42.00-42.60 for sows and 1.00-3.00 lower for feeder pigs. wheat and barley bids listed by town with soybeans and alfalfa hay prices. live poultry prices 26 for broilers and 62 for a large eggs and small 4.0.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Afton Muskogee Pauls Valley Beaver Eldorado Hobart Perryton Temple Lawton Clinton Manchester Weatherford Medford Banner el Reno Geary Keyes Kingfisher Ponca City Yukon Watonea Beavers Keys Liberal Gulf

Preparation H Promises Fast Relief for Hemorrhoids

Health ad touts Preparation H as a nonprescription remedy that shrinks swelling and eases pain and itching. It cites tests on hundreds of patients in major cities and at a medical center, claiming consistent, hourlong relief and widespread use by millions of sufferers each year. Ointment or suppositories are offered as the only formulas.

New York Washington D.C

Oklahoma Panel Debates Gas and Electric Hookup Ban

Law panel considers prohibiting electric power hookups to private homes businesses and industry as Solons debate the measure Rep Jerry Weichel of Colony serves as vice chairman and Rep Bill Bradley of Waurika is among the members.

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Jerry Weichel Colony Bill Bradley Waurika

Prison Revolt Ends in Fatal Police Storming

In a five day uprising, prisoners held hostages in the yard as state officials negotiated for a peaceful end. On day five police stormed the rebel section, killing 39 prisoners and hostages. One guard died on day one, with three inmates later killed by fellow inmates.

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Panel Sets Review for Three Westside Plats

Lawton Oklahoma panel will review Crosby Park Addition Part 8 at NW 52nd and New Cache Road along with Country Club West Part 11 and Cache Valley Addition 53rd and Old Cache Road. Three lot splits for the Waurika water main project through east Lawton are also on the agenda. Meeting is at City Hall at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Westside Lawton Metropolitan Area City Planning Department LMAPC City Hall

Burglary Probed At Lawton Golf Course

Lawton police investigate a Saturday burglary at the Lawton Municipal Golf Course clubhouse. The pro shop lost two complete sets of clubs a dozen putters about 24 golf caps plus an electric razor radio and color TV. Vending machines also vandalized with an estimated loss around 2000 dollars and unknown change. Entry was through a window.

Lawton Lawton Municipal Golf Course

Cameron University Enrollment Deadline Nears

Final opportunity for entering freshmen at Cameron to pre enroll for fall and attend orientation is Wednesday. Students may contact the counseling center or admissions office. Pre registration not required. those not registered can register at the door. Registration begins at 8 30 a m for morning orientation in Shepler Center.

Cameron Counseling Center Shepler Center

Minor injuries after two-car crash at Fourth and Monroe

A Sunday morning two-vehicle collision at Fourth and Monroe left Steven J. Smith 29 and JoAnn 30 with minor injuries. Espiri dion Herrera 28 of 716 S Fourth was southbound. his car skidded about 75 feet. Both Smiths were treated at Reynolds Army Hospital and released. Herrera uninjured. Herrera cited for speeding. Smith for failing to yield to a vehicle on the right.

Fourth and Monroe Floyd Smith Steven J. Smith JoAnn Monroe Ave Espiridion J. Herrera S. Fourth Fourth Street Herrera Smiths Reynolds Army Hospital Kirk’s Emergency Service Fort Sill Jon Long Rah Smith

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