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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1977

Page

2

UNO Biologist Reports Long-Term Marijuana Effects

University of New Orleans biologist Dr. Clinton A. Olmsted studies marijuana on rat brains to determine the duration of its high and potential long-term nerve effects. He notes THC is the active compound and that accumulated amounts may sustain effects beyond exposure.

EW Orleans University of New Orleans Clinton A. Olmsted Olmsted Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs National Institute of Mental Health National Institute of Drug Abuse UNO Biology Department UNO

Gas Leak at Clairton Dock Hurts Dozens. No Serious Injury

A 30 minute ammonia leak from a barge at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works sent gas across the Monongahela River. About 30 people were treated at McKeesport Hospital, with motorists and residents affected but no serious injuries reported. Nearby workers described symptoms and responses as the gas drifted.

Clairton Monongahela Valley McKeesport Hospital James Gumbert Gumbert U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works Richard Hoffman Allegheny County McKeesport Thomas Hanna

Five arrested in burglary probes citywide

Police captured four suspects during a routine patrol at 7101 SW Beta after a man fled the scene and officers found a forced window and a radio in a car. A 19 year old was later detained on bicycle with similar cigarettes but released for lack of evidence. The Supreme Court ordered school integration in five southern states by February 1.

Lee Hill Beta Hill Lee John Stowe Stowe Kent Donegan Coca-Cola Snyder Smith

Woman abducts six year old from Cleveland Elementary

A 28 year old woman abducted Rhonda Phelps from Cleveland Elementary School at 11 am and led the girl to a nearby mobile home. The child escaped with minimal injury about 45 minutes later and helped police locate the suspect’s trailer. The incident prompted questions over school policy and parental response.

Cleveland Rhonda Phelps Margie Phelps Lee Blvd Lisa Hunt Rhonda Tyke Roy Deck Oklahoma City Phelps

Senate Rejects Living Allowance Across Congress

The Senate voted 93 to 1 to deny cost of living raises for lawmakers who received February pay increases. The House is expected to pass the bill, avoiding a roughly 5 or 6 percent raise for members, while civil servants would still get Octobers increases.

Washington Congress Senate House

Policeman Injured in Nabbing Suspect at City Intersection

Lawton police officers Jo Brooks and John Pickens subdued a 21 year old man who resisted arrest at 38th and Cache Road during rush hour. Brooks sought medical help for a twisted arm while jail staff restrained the suspect. The report also notes historical figures on wives income in 1970s American families.

Lawton 38Th Cache Road Jo Brooks John Pickens Brooks Pickens Comanche County Memorial Hospital

Gould Man Freed In Reported Rape Case

A 49 year old Gould man accused of raping a 24 year old Lawton woman was released after he passed a lie detector test while the complainant failed hers. Police say the assault occurred at a Lawton motel, with the woman claiming forced intercourse as her child and infant watched. The case was closed after the tests.

Gould Lawton Clancy Williams Williams

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