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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1975
Page
1
Lawton public schools would gain $1,335,600 in state funds under a compromise education bill. The increase covers teachers and support staff pay raises, Social Security matching funds, and adds to foundation and incentive aid while noting local ADA losses and fiscal uncertainties.
The plan allocates 42.5 million dollars total with 2 million for education service centers including Lawton, 1.5 million for new special education classes, 3.3 million for transportation, 4.2 million to ensure 700 dollars per child, 27 million for salaries, 2.5 million to compensate districts not benefiting from prior funds, and 2 million for mid term adjustment.
In a 6 to 3 vote the council passed higher lake use fees for Lakes Lawtonka and Elsworth after a lengthy item by item review. The vote followed an earlier 5 to 4 misfire and a switch by Councilman Don Van Meter on reconsideration. The package includes a new fishing license at 7.50 and free fishing for disabled veterans and those under 16. The body also authorized vendors to sell permits at stores.
Federal rules barring sex discrimination in almost all schools and colleges were sent to Congress after Ford approval. The rules require equal admissions, aid, classrooms, and athletics. HEW proposals aim to shift focus to patterns of discrimination rather than individual complaints.
Oz ze Nelson bandleader and TV star of Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet dies at his home after liver surgery. Harriet Nelson at bedside, sons David and Rick visit daily. Funeral planned for Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Nelson recalled as sunshiny husband and father in long running family program.
President Ford concluded an eight hour European tour with a Vatican audience alongside Pope Paul VI. Talks covered the Middle East food aid refugee issues and humanitarian concerns as Ford underscored U S ties with Italy. Security was heavy with thousands of police and soldiers guarding the Vatican and Rome.
President Anwar Sadat said after talks with President Ford and Israel's troop reductions along the Suez Canal he is hopeful for a Middle East settlement. He cited the failure of Kissinger's mission as a setback overcome by these discussions.
Administration energy officials defended President Ford’s veto of a strip mining bill before a House panel. Frank Zarb Rogers Morton and Interior officials testified, arguing the veto protects jobs and keeps utility costs lower while avoiding greater oil imports.
Partly cloudy and warmer weather is forecast for Lawton and southwest Oklahoma with increasing chance of precipitation. Tonight low temperatures mid-60s with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Wednesday highs near 95 with a 30 percent rain chance in the afternoon and evening. Light showers formed near Lawton earlier, with only a trace today.
U S Assistant Secretary of State Philip C Habib said Pathet Lao and rightist officials assured him the Lao tian coalition government wants to maintain diplomatic ties with the United States and continue receiving U S aid in Vientiane Laos.
Habib said recent harassment of Americans arose from a misunderstanding about the historical relation. He declined to detail discussions with Laotian leaders or the form of future U.S. aid after the U.S. AID mission closes at month end, saying only he had a general view of the Laotian leadership.
Oklahoma counties and 11 municipalities share 1.6 million dollars from a federal court settlement over asphalt price fixing. Tulsa County will deposit 54 541.80 into its highway fund to repair flood damaged eastern and western districts. State Attorney General Larry Derryberry praised the disbursement as expanding public services.
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