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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1978

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New Hampshire Senator McIntyre to Back Panama Canal Treaties

Sen Thomas J McIntyre a Democrat in a bid for re election said he will vote to ratify the Panama Canal treaties despite threats from conservative groups He denounced the new right as bullies and primitivists The AP tally counts 56 in favor with 30 opposed or leaning against and 14 undecided Senate leadership praised his stand and character

Washington Thomas J. McIntyre New Hampshire Senate McIntyre New Right Robert C. Byrd Sen Orrin Hatch Utah Hatch McIintyre Associated Press White House Carter

Mall land deal advances with J C Penney relocation

Ed Warmack and Lawton Urban Renewal Authority sign escrow to move 1.2 million in funds and transfer a 10 000 square foot parcel to Warmack. J C Penney plans a large east end store opening spring 1980 in the new mall between C and F Avenues and First and Fifth Streets. Dillard's may join mid mall. Sears remains on west end.

Ed Warmack Lawton Urban Renewal Authority W.W. Greb LURA Marilyn Hamilton J.C. Penney Warmack New York Penney Kenn Acker Acker C Avenue Glenn McQuinn Lawton Penney Central Business District J. C. Penney Sears Dillard’s C and F Avenues First Fifth Streets Fort Smith, Ark City National Bank of Fort Smith

Park's Testimony Details Payments

Washington AP report reviews Park's testimony in Seoul to House ethics investigators. He described $1000 payments to former Rep. Otto Passman and said he kept in touch with three directors of South Korea's KCIA. He testified he sought only to aid his rice business and denied attempting to buy influence. He also said he contributed to the late Senator Hubert H. Humphrey via an intermediary in 1972.

Washington Tenge Ess Sreeny Sean Korea Congress House Ethics Committee The New York Times Park Seoul Otto E. Passman D-La U.S Korean Central Intelligence Agency Hubert H Inter

Carter signs bill to ease black lung payments pact

President Carter approved legislation to liberalize and speed black lung payments for miners and urged ratification of a 86 day coal strike settlement. Labor Secretary Marshall called ratification favorable while inviting leaders including United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller and Rep. Daniel Flood to the White House signing ceremony.

Washington Carter Labor Marshall White House

February Weather Sets Records in Oklahoma Snow and Cold

The National Weather Service reports February brought extreme cold and heavy snowfall. Lawton logged 12 inches, the state saw about 3.23 inches of precipitation, and Oklahoma endured the second highest February snowfall on record at 12 inches, behind 1913’s 12.9 inches.

National Weather Service Lawton Oklahoma the Weather Service Sooner The Weather Service

Continental DC-10 skids off runway into building at LAX

A Continental Airlines DC-10 skidded off a runway at Los Angeles International Airport during a storm and crashed into a nearby building. An airport spokesman reported at least two deaths and 11 injuries, with the exact number of occupants on Flight 3 bound for Honolulu still unclear.

Los Angeles Continental Airlines Los Angeles International Honelula

Ordinance Aims To End Zoning Feuds At City Council

City Councilman Rex Givens Tuesday night proposed ordinances to curb residential developer conflicts by tightening subdivision rules. The measures seek two thirds council votes to overturn approved prelim plats and require developers to warn buyers about zoning and land plans, amid opposition from residents near Ashby Avenue and 52nd.

Constitution Rex Givens Givens Frank Lovell Ashby Avenue Sherwood Addition

Boren Sees Carter Aiding Frost Belt Over Sun Belt

Oklahoma Governor David Boren in Washington with Southern and Southwestern governors warned Carter urban programs favor Frostbelt cities. He cited Title I changes cutting Oklahoma by 21 percent and welfare funds routing 43 percent to the Northeast while the South gets 4 percent.

Oklahoma City David Boren Boren Washington Southern Growth Policies Board Carter Northeast Upper Midwest Congress Oklahoma New England Middle Atlantic South

Elgin Youths Capture Top Show Awards at Swine Division

Heavyweight barrows shown by two Elgin youths captured the top awards Tuesday amid a record number of entries in the swine division of the county fair.

Barrows Elgin

Manche County Junior Livestock Show at Great Plains Coliseum

Eleven year old Greg Barrow won the swine show grand champion with a cross breed barrow after eight hours of judging by Granite agriculture instructor Jerry Dennis. Barrow belongs to the Elgin 4-H Club. Reserve grand champion honors went to Perry Brown of the FFA with a heavyweight Duroc. It marked the second consecutive year See AWARDS Pepe 4A.

Greg Barrow Barrow Granite Agriculture Jerry Dennis Elgin ¢-H Club Duroc Perry Brown FFA

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