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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
2
Maj. Gen. Rodgerick Wetherill welcomes cadets at Landing Strip 15 for helicopter artillery lifts and exploration of artillery survey target acquisition and meteorology. The two day program includes a Buffalo Barbecue, field artillery demonstrations, a West Point Hop dance, and multiple training sessions at Fort Sill.
The softball commission denied knowledge of lighting and a concession stand until workers erected light poles. They urged city park approvals for any project. Dr Scearce stated the committee opposed lighted organized sports in residential zones. Plaintiffs Weddle Russell Marshall Jerry Mustain and E Catli cot filed May 17 suit against R&PW seeking an injunction to halt the lighted ball park near Gore Boulevard and Cache Road on 38th Street.
Fort Sill will hold a farmer style surplus government sale on June 24 at Building 3323 Naylor Road open to the public with no minor or government employee bidders. About 185 items including a 1950 Oldsmobile four door and Army ponchos will be auctioned by a government auctioneer after registration from 9 to 10 am and inspection hours from 7:30 to 3:30 weekdays.
An eight month old Lawton boy remained in satisfactory condition at Reynolds Army Hospital after being burned on the back by hot grease from an electric frying pan. Patrolman Doug Alldredge reported Shawn Stephenson, son of Capt. and Mrs. Michael Stephenson, was injured while being taken to Reynolds Hospital. Capt. Stephenson serves with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Artillery at Fort Sill.
MORE ANTELOPES SWEETWATER Tex AP Antelopes in mine counties of the Permian Basin are up 15 per cent, reports the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The 15th Street north to Georgia area urban renewal project would involve extensive resident planning. The LURA board approved in April requesting 3,922,644 in federal loan and grant funds with a local one third match of 1,406,599. Of that, 1,200,000 comes from Model Cities supplemental funds over four years.
Froehle announces allies form management team as trial looms. Allegations include involvement in war atrocities and linked racial and drug problems. Court scrutiny continues as actions unfold.
A group of more than 1,200 applicants competed for OSU Alumni Development Fund Scholars. A special committee of the university alumni appointed by the Alumni Association selected the scholars.
The Treasure Lake Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center near Indiahoma in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge opens its doors for guided tours daily through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors see vocational programs in carpentry painting masonry mechanics and cooking then view classrooms where dropouts are taught new skills with center methods. Corpsmen work on refuge projects including building homes for refuge employees and a stone amphitheater at Camp Doris near Lake Quanah Park. About 150 people including a Snyder church group and a Girl Scout troop have toured this week.
John Moten, director of the Comanche County OSU Extension, announced two graduate courses start Tuesday at Cameron. Fundamentals of Curriculum Development costs 60 dollars for three semester hours and Fundamentals of School Administration costs 4 dollars for two hours. Enrollment closes Tuesday. classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 207 of the new classroom building.
A Lawton seminar outlines a three step approach to curb drugs. First, inform faculty members about the citys drug problem. Then educate parents and community groups before discussing with students. A device in development will show drugs effects in a body replica. Teachers will present a drug education program on July 2 after a four week workshop.
Kathleen Thompson of Chattanooga earned a Dean's Honor Roll distinction for the spring semester at Lubbock Christian College in Texas. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Thompson of Chattanooga.
A hedonist is described as subscribing to the doctrine that pleasure is the chief god of life. The remark outlines a philosophical stance valuing sensory gratification above other duties or aims.
More than 150 delegates from six states will attend the Central Division NCO Association convention in Lawton. Events run Thursday through Saturday at the Holiday Inn and Little Germany Restaurant with a symposium, flower displays, tours, a buffalo barbecue, fashion shows, and a cocktail hour concluding with a buffet, awards and dance.
Mansfield, chairman of the Far Eastern affairs subcommittee, stated that hearings on the study will be held regardless of the court decision. He indicated the hearings could be held by the Senate Foreign Relations or Armed Services committees, or by himself if needed.
Four Cameron College administrators joined 74 attendees at a Cameron City meeting. The gathering covered campus issues and outlined upcoming administrative actions affecting the college.
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