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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1977

Page

4

Survey Of Lawton Housing Scheduled

Lawton city planning division will start a blanket housing survey Monday led by land use planner Bruce Turner. Three two man crews will conduct a walk by count recording unit type, use, condition, animals, vacant lots and business activity on aerial photo maps.

Lawton City Planning Division Bruce Turner Turner Sears Shopping Center Lee Boulevard 11Th Sixth Streets

Tax Proposals Add Pressure on High Earners and Business

Blumenthal outlined plans to tax reform aiming at higher earners who resist shelters and loopholes while noting a late summer submission of legislation to Congress. He signaled potential dividends as a tool and emphasized accelerating productivity and capital formation. He opposed comprehensive orderly marketing agreements for trade disputes.

Congress Blumenthal

Goodyear Executive Timeline Highlights Plant Roles

Goodyear records show an executive who began in Akron in 1964 and rose to foreman then superintendent at the Jackson Michigan tire plant before returning to the Union City plant in March 1976. The executive, a graduate of Ohio State University, is married with two daughters.

Goodyear Auto Tire Jackson Mich Union City Sharp Akron Ohio State University

Dragoons Meet Comanche at Camp Comanche on Plains

The 1830s Dragoon expedition under Col. Dodge met the Comanche at Keechi Hills and Camp Comanche. Generals, scouts, and artist Catlin documented the scene as a landmark in U.S. relations with South Plains tribes. The camp hosted a grand reception and laid groundwork for treaties and trade.

Quanah Parker Path Kiah Scott David Hunter Col W. S. Nye U.S U.S. Army Great Plains Henry Leavenworth Stephen Watts Kearney Black Beaver Nathan Boone Daniel Boone E. V. (Bull) Sumner Philip Cooke Jefferson Davis Confederate States George Catlin Smithsonian Institution Beyrick Camp Comanche Dragoons Catlin Inn Camp Comanche Signal Mountain Chandler Creek South Plains Gillett Griswold Fort Sill Dodge Hill Sequi-to-tori Col. Nye Carbine & Lance Sequi To-Tori

Subscriptions Offer Details and Tax Note

For subscriptions under one year the rate is charged monthly. A 2 percent sales tax is already included in the total.

Haldeman Attorney General Hopeful Seeks Time for Appeal

Bob Haldeman said he plans to attend his daughter's law school graduation in Los Angeles on June 19. Plato Cacheris, his lawyer, noted he remains available to work on any further appeal with his legal team. Special Prosecutor Charles Ruff indicated no objection to granting extra time as his office winds down this month.

Wilson Haldeman Los Angeles Bob Haldeman Plato Cacheris Mitchell Charles Ruff

Deadlock over common schools prompts possible special session

Howard and Willis defend an earlier agreement on the bill amid talks of siphoning $8 million from reserves to cover this year's bills. They call last minute changes irresponsible and say a special session may be required if an accord fails.

Howard Willis House Senate

Hennessee sues city over longevity pay for 21 years

Former Lawton police chief Alford Hennessee files suit in district court seeking 3885.50 plus interest for longevity benefits he says were due since 1972 after 29 years with the force. He also seeks 2000 in attorney fees.

Lawton Alford Hennessee Hennessee Joe Reeves

Home permits renewal due by June 1 in Lawton office

Annual mobile home permits are due for renewal this month per the Lawton Building and Safety Division. The $10 permits must be renewed after June 1, with old permits expiring June 30. Renewals are handled in Room 115 at City Hall.

Lawton Building and Safety Division City Hall

Atlas Tuck Concrete Low Bid On Rogers Lane Utility

Atlas Tuck Concrete Co of Lawton led three bidders with a 273.84 bid for Rogers Lane utility relocation work. City esti mates showed 328 760 while Bowl ine Construction and B N Construction also submitted offers. State funding will reimburse relocation costs as the interchange project nears completion and interstate designation is pursued.

Atlas Tuck Concrete Co Lawton Rogers Lane Pioneer Expressway Bowline Construction Co Tulsa B & N Construction Co., Inc

Eviction Ghettos and Section 8 Shortages

Officials describe eviction ghettos caused by high low income concentrations. There is no rent subsidy money available for landlords in the United States. Under Section 8 renters must find housing first while subsidies cover part of the rent, but certification takes six to ten weeks making placement extremely difficult. Robert Wheeler, Section 8 field representative, notes the lack of housing and long wait times.

Page One United States Robert Wheeler Section 8 Wheeler

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