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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
4
Comanche County voters face purge of inactive rolls as re registration forms must be at the courthouse by 5 p.m. Thursday. About 5 700 voters were mailed notices after not voting in two years with 3 000 confirming desire to stay on.
The Lawton Publishing Instapoll repeats last week’s questions due to a mechanical failure. Readers can call 353 0620 between 6 p m and 9 p m today through Wednesday to answer whether Fidel Castro was involved in Kennedy’s assassination and whether James Earl Ray acted alone in King’s assassination.
McCaleb, a three-year state legislator and homebuilder, condemned Governor Boren for adding 2,500 state payroll jobs and raising taxes by 70 million dollars. He argued Boren’s actions contradict his 1974 campaign pledge to restrain government growth and rescind the double income tax. McCaleb announced his 1978 gubernatorial bid to expose unfulfilled promises and political pretense.
The Lawton Constitution and Morning Press announce subscription prices for in area delivery and outside Lawton Fort Sill. Monthly rates cover Constitution Press and Sunday editions with varying combinations. Rates shown include 3.25 to 4.25 depending on edition and delivery days.
Wade argues the proposed reforms resemble federal orders to cut Oklahoma’s prison population and warns of financial and moral strain. Cocke opposes lavish perks for inmates and stresses work release should not equate to large prison wages. Judges Brock Raburn and Roberts declined to comment.
The article notes a $3 million government deposit in a bank tied to former Washington businessman Tongsun Park to buy an exclusive club used as a social base for dealings with U S officials. Kim, living in the United States, seeks an end to what he calls a limitless dictatorship in South Korea. Seoul calls Kim a traitor after he testifies during a 30 minute meeting between Park Tong-jin and U S Ambassador Richard Sneider.
Negotiations stretched from midnight until 1 18 a.m. central time as 90 inmates held staff at a Lancaster County Lincoln jail. Wooten’s release preceded Douglas and gunman threats eased. Officers blocked streets while snipers and crowd concerns grew. Then authorities moved to ensure safety and no charges were filed.
State Department of Agriculture price listing shows Wheat per bushel 2.03 to 2.66 with multiple towns cited. Barley 1.35 to 1.80. Milo 2.85 to 3.76. Soybeans 7.08 to 7.78. Alfalfa hay 50 to 60 per ton. Broilers 24. per lb live. Cattle and calves 3,800 head with feeders and cows described. hogs 800 head with prices for sows and feeder pigs listed.
Cameron University reorganizes Student Services and at least three departments into a new Student Development Center to unify counseling, continuing education, testing, and related programs. Charles Elkins says the aim is closer integration. the change takes effect July 1 with Betty Roundtree coordinating services.
A Calgary postmark dated November 25, 1973 links Slayings suspect to the area a month after Hart fled Mayes County Jail. The letter, addressed to the suspect's mother, confirms continued movement and location despite the escape.
The Watergate era dispute centers on Nixon retaining title to presidential materials after leaving office. Congress enacted a law directing GSA to hold materials with public access rules, prompting ongoing litigation over which Nixon documents and tapes become public and which stay personal.
Papers increase 50 cents per month on July 1 and mail subscriptions rise effective the same date for all Oklahoma sections. New rates list Constitution or The Press at 3.50 monthly or 38 yearly, Constitution Press combo at 4.99 monthly or 52 yearly. All subscribers receive the Sunday paper as costs climb with newsprint, labor, equipment expenses.
Maj. (Ret.) Charles D Roberts 65 of 4111 Currell Drive died Monday evening in Reynolds Army Hospital after a short illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday New Post Chapel Fort Sill with military honors. Burial at Post Cemetery Becker Funeral Home. Roberts married to Lucille Reynolds in 1940. 20 years Army service. civil service psychologist. taught at multiple universities. Survivors include wife, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, a brother, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Praised democratically elected presidents and a Carter ally Perez traveled from Williamsburg to a state visit with plans for a separate human rights statement. Venezuela's oil exports to the U.S. have fallen to about a million barrels daily, with reserves from new fields likely exhausted in 15 to 20 years.
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