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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1971
Page
9
The New York Stock Exchange saw more declines than advances as prices drifted lower in thin activity. The Dow Jones average rose 1.53 to 889.31 while market sentiment cited absence of major news and traders staying on the sidelines. Oklahoma farm prices follow with cash wheat quoted around 1.92 to 1.39 per bushel and related grain and dairy figures.
Grain futures were uneven with oats around 1.40 and corn near 2.40. Hogs and cattle showed gains in spots, while hogs rose 25 cents on barrows and gilts. feeder cattle scarce and lambs steady to higher. Spring slaughter lambs ranged 28.00 to 28.50, feeder lambs 24.00 to 25.0, under 70 pounds 19.00 to 22.50.
Health officials report 10 320 doses given with about 1 850 Comanche County horses vaccinated. Dr Marvin Jared expects most county horses to be done by Tuesday and the remaining four counties by Wednesday as 5 000 doses are distributed to area veterinarians. statewide 140 000 horses have been immunized with 60 80 doses taken today as cases remain unconfirmed and sleep sickness tests continue.
Funeral services were held at 3 p m today at First Baptist Church Temple for F M Wagner 76 of Temple who died Saturday after a long illness Rev Lawrence Cox and Rev Tiff Covington officiated Burial was in Masonic Cemetery under Pearson Funeral Home direction Wagner born July 2 1895 in Bowie Texas moved to Cotton County in 1922 and retired to Temple He was a mason for 55 years and survived by his wife two daughters two sons five sisters and other relatives.
A series of minor incidents reported to city police includes thefts from autos and residences, vandalism, burglary, and a strong arm robbery. Notable entries include thefts of a 1964 Chevrolet, two bicycles, and cash, plus vandalism at Southside Barber Shop and attempted break-in at a residence.
Fire crews responded to a grass fire at 10 49 a m in an alley between South and 6th Streets near Jefferson fielding a blaze on the verge of spreading to nearby properties. A single unit reported the alarm and began extinguishing the fire.
The fragment notes the first male bred in America with a record, attributed to breeder George Washington. The text is incomplete but references a historic animal lineage and the responsible breeder.
Six more states California Arizona Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Florida begin emergency vaccination to extend a VEE outbreak control program, with vaccinations due in 7 to 19 days. Texas reports rising horse deaths and illnesses as 22 humans are confirmed with 90 suspected cases. Vaccination and mosquito spraying campaigns expand along the Texas Louisiana coast as officials monitor spread.
A survey of doctors shows they commonly use Preparation H products to relieve hemorrhoidal pain itching and swelling. The doctor tested preparations provide temporary relief for hours and may reduce inflammation. consider alternatives like suppositories if needed.
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