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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
4
Fort Sill crime totals held near January levels in February with sharp rises in possession of marijuana from 51 to 97 and aggravated assaults from 2 to 8. Larcenies fell to 92. shoplifting dropped. 61 traffic accidents cited from traffic causes. warmer weather, MP patrols linked to increases.
Dr. Richard Murray said Cameron University received a letter threatening legal action over a veteran's denial to hand out pro Communist literature on campus. Stephen Jones, Enid attorney for the ACLU, claimed to represent John Lamb of Enid who was refused permission to distribute the Daily World Newspaper citing litter concerns.
Spokesman said Khaalis was willing to free the hostages and face arrest in due course. Diplomats cited encouragement from Bell and Secretary of State Vance, with a Pakistani envoy noting unclear surrender conditions and hopes for gentle treatment of the arrested men. The ambassadors reportedly did not participate in police surrender talks.
Richard Lee Allen of Tahlequah was charged with assaulting Deputy Alex Tarasoff at 3:20 a.m. in the Comanche County jail after allegedly attempting to choke the deputy. Allen, held for DUI, refused a chemical test and required seven stitches after the struggle. deputies restrained him.
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Brown bought one as a birthday gift for Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Harry Critz and it stole the party. The Prez lure from Cordell Tackle Co. of Hot Springs Ark is in a red white blue box with a note inviting the user to try The Super Goober in the water. The piece links peanuts to U.S. political lore and Carter era humor, noting goober origins and a Jimmy Carter tale.
The British leader and President Carter pledged constant consultation on world affairs. Talks centered on economics and Africa strategy with Carter shifting from Kissinger era diplomacy toward Southern Africa issues. Callaghan said Carter backs Britain taking the initiative to push for black rule in Rhodesia, with possible U S support if needed.
Lisa Annette Barkley sues Barry Lee Barkley in the District Court of Comanche County Oklahoma for divorce on incompatibility due to acts of omissions. Answer due by April 22, 1977. attorney Dan R. Brown. Lawton address provided.
Diplomatic sources say Zaire forces include mercenaries and that Cuban troops may have aided the Angolan government of Agostinho Neto. Analysts note Katangan elements as labeled mercenaries and suggest Kapanga near the Lunda border as a possible intruder site. Also named are UMC staffers held at a New York mission center including Dr Glen Eschruth and Marvin Wolford spouses.
Officials describe negotiations during the hostage crisis with religious opponents noting no promises were given to the terrorists. Ambassadors from Pakistan, Iran and Egypt reported reading religious texts to the captors while the White House and State Department outlined roles and limited involvement.
Abdul Khaalis and 11 others seized three buildings including city hall in Washington. Hostages were released or treated after 38 hours with four ill captives freed. A WHUR reporter Maurice Williams died. City Councilman Marion Barry was wounded but survived. Wallace Muhammad offered mediation, and President Carter said the crisis was in good hands.
Officials reported numerous motorists stranded on wind whipped highways as I 70 I 25 and I 76 were closed from the Kansas border to Denver and beyond. The NWS issued a blizzard warning for the eastern plains and a travel advisory for the mountains with snow expected to continue. Denver logged seven inches, Colorado Springs six and Winter Park thirteen by Thursday night.
A 2 p.m. Sunday service honors Rev. Robert Coffey on his 75th birthday at Devo Baptist Church seven miles west of Lawton. Oscar Seyfarth will lead the service with church members and Coffey relatives hosting. An evening meal will follow.
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