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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
4
Ford backs a 12 percent investment tax credit for utilities and tax deferral for reinvested dividends to fund new common stock. He urges extending five year write-offs for pollution controls and coal plant conversions to ease energy shortages and boost domestic output, with implications for jobs and economic growth.
The report describes a 5 percent home purchase tax credit up to 2000 dollars for homes built or under construction in late March aimed at boosting home sales. It notes Carla Hills urging President Ford to veto a separate bill to spur 400,000 new homes, while Ron Nelsen criticizes its borrowing impact and AFL CIO's Meany urges signing to create jobs.
Bruce Don Long, 18, received a deferred 18 month county jail term and $100 in court costs after pleading guilty to possession of amphetamines. He was in a car with John Robert Shelkett, 19, stopped May 24 by Patrolman James Ritter, with marijuana found in the car and 15 amphetamine tablets on Long. Shelkett faces pending marijuana possession charges and a June 30 hearing to forfeit the car.
A Fort Sill display runs 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m at Henry Post Field outside Building 4922 with a 10 a m parade expected to last over an hour. Civilian floats join units from Fort Sill and Sheppard AFB. Rep Tom Steed speaks at 11 15 a m luncheon at the Officers Club. Aerial demos begin 1 30 p m including 105mm howitzers CH 54 Sky crane helicopter rappelling and parachute jumps. A MAST helicopter simulates air medical evacuation and WWI horse drawn artillery is contrasted with modern air assisted fire. A square dance at Building 4922 starts 8 p m sponsored by Fort Sill Recreation Services and South Central District Square Dancers.
President Ford signed a broad emergency measure ending June 30 that releases funds for federal agencies including a $62.8 million plan to speed veteran education checks and $50 Social Security and railroad retirement bonus payments. Treasury and VA moved to mail June payments after the bill.
McQuinn says open land hasn’t hurt downtown business and sales are up. He notes nationwide economic pessimism affected some for a time, but in the last three weeks a turnaround has appeared as rebates improve buying attitudes.
The Housing Authority of Oklahoma intends to hold a regular meeting on Monday June 16 1975 at 7 30 PM at the Office North of City Lowton Oklahoma Jerree L Tovedo executive director confirms the gathering under tribal authority provisions.
The Army's history shows conscript mobilizations in 1917 1918 and a postwar decline returning to a small regular force. It rose to wartime strength in World War II then faced a drawn Korea and a troubled Vietnam era. Now it operates as an all volunteer force of 785 000 with many professional soldiers rather than citizen soldiers.
Wayne Gilley and Maj. Gen. David Ott started ticket sales for the 17th annual AUSA Independence Day picnic at Fort Sill. The event at Landing Strip 15 near Apache Gate features music prizes and fireworks with tickets 50 cents, available on post or at the gate. Last year drew over 5,000 attendees and a large Oklahoma fireworks display.
Lawton records show Ray Gene Smith did not claim marijuana possession is harsher than delivery. The report clarifies the misdemeanor possession is less severe than felony delivery. Fire alarms: THU 1 31 am Comanche Memorial Hospital. FRI 1 14 am 919 S Fifth house fire major. 2 12 am 1317 Bessie car fire. 9 am 2604 J traiter fire minor. Dispatches total 727 this year.
A Bible study group will gather at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lawton Public Library to study scripture taught by Mrs. Helen Gilley.
Arkansas wins its first Southwest Conference football title in 1933 marking a historic season milestone for the program and its supporters.
The state informs HO RATIO MAURICE BOULER and ERMA LEE BOULER that Midland Mortgage Co. sues them in Comanche County District Court Case C-75-325. They must answer by July 10, 1975 or the petition’s terms will be deemed true and foreclosure will proceed. Judgment sought includes $12,943.40 plus interest, attorney fees of $294.36, costs, and related relief. The notice is certified by Court Clerk Janice Mitchell. attorney firm Henry & Henry.
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