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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1978
Page
1
Oklahoma residents question common beliefs about tornadoes in Tornado Alley. Weather authorities debunk myths that water or river forks protect towns and urge awareness that storms can strike repeatedly.
Civil Defense officials warn that tornadoes can strike Southwest Oklahoma as severe weather season approaches. historically peak in April to June. Oklahoma records show major events at Tinker AFB in 1948 and watches starting in 1952. annual tornado counts and fatalities have declined with warnings.
Community Development Director Reuben Brown outlines options to use city funds to buy St. Barbara Catholic Church for an elderly nutrition and youth recreation center. Possible methods include an income survey or reallocating unspent funds, with a March 7 council delay to gather more data and confirm neighborhood income requirements.
Oklahoma farmers face estimated 37.6 million dollars in winter weather losses, per Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association president Jim Billington. Grazing disruption and costly hay plus feeding add to a "double blow" as snow and frozen fields trim grazing weeks and raise cattle feeding costs.
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures ahead. Expect mild afternoons and light winds as the region trends toward a warmer spell.
A satirical account set in the Carter era recounts a growing mice problem in the White House. The piece follows Susan Clough and aides as maintenance battles odor, sightings, and traps, culminating in a dramatic spray and the president’s stern resolve.
Arab militants arrived by rubber raft and seized two buses carrying Israeli sightseers on a coastal highway. A fierce gun battle with security forces followed, leaving at least 30 dead and about 70 wounded. One bus exploded after catching fire. Prime Minister Begin canceled a planned trip to the United States as authorities hunted attackers. Weizman cut short his U S visit, saying 10 of 13 terrorists were captured and the passengers were all Israeli citizens.
Carnegie Oklahoma supporters of the American Agriculture farm strike plan another trip to Washington to seek a six month extension of grazing on set aside land. Monty Morrow says Oklahoma and national farmers will meet agriculture officials, including an interview with Secretary Bob Bergland, in the nation’s capital midweek. A 30 day extension could be allowed under an emergency clause in the farm bill. The petition cites unusual winter snow and cattle feed needs with a cited $36 million grazing loss. Copies are available through American Agriculture offices, with signing urged by week’s end.
Washington AP reports bargainers for the coal industry and United Mine Workers made progress on a 96 day strike as they met without federal mediators. Chief negotiator Camicia said progress was made on the contract while Wilbert Killion of the UMW noted continued meetings. Marshals moved into coal towns to serve back to work orders under Taft Hartley amid a protest march in front of the hotel hosting talks.
ROCKY SCOTT reports that county commissioners may violate state law and constitutional rights by apportioning districts by road miles or other methods, with Duncan noting limited power to enforce. A 50 county survey found 27 drawn by road miles, several by nonpopulation methods, and many unaware of the law, prompting calls for legal action in county courts.
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