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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
3
A veteran adviser lists twelve practical guidelines for job seekers. Dress and groom well, arrive on time, avoid distractions, maintain eye contact, stay positive about former employers, and discuss qualifications before salary. Be honest about needs, avoid boredom complaints, control nerves, give concise health answers, and show persistence if not hired.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council representing 60 companies urged slow passage of antisniffing laws, arguing oil of mustard is ineffective and risky. They cited sniffing deaths from aerosols and other substances, noted limited current enforcement, and urged reviews before repealing or delaying laws.
Police fought a two hour gun battle in a Frankfurt raid targeting the Baader Meinhof gang. Andreas Baader and three others were arrested amid bombings blamed on the Red Army Faction, with Baader reportedly wounded in the buttocks.
Three juvenile suspects believed escaped from the Helena Training School in Oklahoma are in custody after the armed robbery at Jiffy Food Store 2619 Cache Road. Bill Rhoads said two youths entered the store at 4:30 a.m. and demanded money, forcing him to open the register and hand over about 30 dollars before the trio fled on foot. Later, three youths matching the description were arrested at the Lawton bus station while trying to leave town.
The 68th State Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans and the 62nd State Convention of the Auxiliary meet Sunday and Monday at the Hotel Lawtonian. Registration starts 10 a.m. Sunday with ceremonies at 2 p.m. A memorial service for departed comrades follows the social from Lincoln Elementary School bells. Monday features a 9 a.m. business session and an afternoon of officer election and installation.
Jo Ann Cooper sixth grade teacher at Western Hills Elementary School was celebrated by teachers and students for reorganizing the library. She catalogued 5000 books with parents after school and on weekends using the Dewey system. A scroll with student names was presented at a morning promotion ceremony and a luncheon honored her. She plans to teach in Pennsylvania next year.
The Oklahoma Baptist Conference on Christian Education meets today and Friday at Union Baptist Church Lawton with the theme The Church's Response to the Challenges of the Seventies. Topics include The Urban Crisis Modern Man and the Technological Revolution Individual Freedom Versus Government Subsidy Family Life and Personality Needs and The Educational Task of the Local Churches. Bishop College Choir sings at 7 p.m. and Dr M K Currey Bishop College president speaks at a Baptist Youth Hour Rally.
Billy Graham brought his mission to spread happiness love and friendship from Northern Ireland to the Irish republic He said his three day visit to Belfast had been wonderful and he was hopeful of a settlement of the differences there
The term alamo links to a cottonwood grove around the Texas fortress once a Franciscan mission. Locals note the grove gave the name as evening sessions moved among trees.
John B. Harris of Chickasha is named PSC western regional manager, effective June 1. He will head regional operations from Lawton, overseeing electrical system work in 17 Oklahoma counties. Harris has served since 1946 in PSC roles, with a 1952 promotion to Chickasha manager. Leland C. White will succeed him there.
A two year Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program will start this fall at the University of Oklahoma for junior students. It leads to a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps after graduation with three years service. Selected students attend a six week Summer Institute in 1972 and receive $288 monthly plus travel. Applications due June 15.
City chief electrical inspector Larry Bevans warns that defective pool equipment can cause fatal shocks from current leaks. He cites the National Electrical Code requiring ground fault interrupters for outdoor pool devices to cut power within a fraction of a second and notes a portable GFI setup can keep pools code compliant for under $100.
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