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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
7
Conferees from the Senate and House hammer out a minimum wage bill set at 2.20 an hour for about 47 million workers. The compromise raises the current 1.60 rate to 2.00 in 60 days and to 2.20 by next July, with President Nixon urged to sign.
Two Navy F4J Phantoms of the Blue Angels crashed near Lakehurst Naval Air Station injuring one crewman. Killed were Navy Lt Cmdr Skip Umstead 30 Detroit Marine Capt Mike Murphy 29 San Antonio and Navy PO1C Ronald Thomas 30 Ponca City. Surviving pilots were Marine Capt John Fogg 28 Pensacola and Navy Lt Steve Lambert 29 Sacramento. Seconds earlier parachutes deployed and three airmen ejected as the planes collided in a diamond formation at about 1000 feet.
Interrogation of Marvin Glen Earnest tied to the murder of Mrs. Florence Glennan led authorities to Lake Jed Johnson Thursday where her white handbag was found about 18 feet deep. Earnest and Paul May face murder charges with May still at large as a federal fugitive warrant is issued.
Two burglars in Cagnes sur Mer France arrive before a bank opening and find only a man sleeping inside a carpeted room. No theft occurs as the bank remains closed for days.
Fred L Sallee 71 of 1716 Columbia Lawton died this morning at a local hospital after a heart attack. Funeral pending with Lawton Ritter Dalton. He was born Nov 11 1900 in Rush Springs and moved to Lawton in 1940. Survived by wife Jessie C Smith. two sons Clyde Sallee Fred L Sallee. three daughters Ladine Shaw Julena McDonald Leta Jensen. five brothers five sisters 21 grandchildren eight great grandchildren.
Florence Golden Petty 85 former Hobart area resident died Thursday evening at a Oklahoma City hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday Guardian Funeral Home Oklahoma City with burial in Hobart Cemetery. Born September 19 1888 in Texas she moved to Hobart area with her family. She worked as a civil service employee and later as a seamstress in Washington DC. Survivors include sister Dovie Petty Oklahoma City and nieces and nephews.
Amma Houston 92 of 103 Dearborn died in a local nursing home Wednesday after an extended illness. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. O B Davis officiating. Burial at Highland Cemetery under Miller's Mortuary direction.
Lela Isabelle Willingham died at her home at 1065 H this morning from an apparent heart attack. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. today at the Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Chapel with Rev. Norman L. Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
The U N Monthly Bulletin of Statistics estimates China’s population reached 800 720 000 in mid 1972, up from 787 180 000 the previous year. The figure marks the world’s most populous country growing by about 13.5 million people over the year.
The Oklahoma Professional Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi elected officers and directors. Lilian Newby of the Tulsa Tribune was named president, replacing Mike Hammer of the Daily Oklahoman. Tom Laceky of the AP became secretary treasurer. Board members include Carter Bradley Ernie Schultz Doug Fox Nancy Keil Ed Carter and Ivy Coffey.
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