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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1978
Page
1
After a sleepless 36-hour clash with mountain winds and rugged terrain, 150 firefighters finally left the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Sunday, leaving 7 040 acres scorched across public and private land. Refuge Manager Bob Karges announced the fire’s closure just after 5 p.m., noting the blaze had raced along a wide front.
The 7040 acre blaze scorched through the center of the 59020 acre refuge and into the northern boundary. No injuries were reported among refuge personnel or about 200 Fort Sill troops. Fort Sill helicopters and aviation crews logged 45 flight hours. The fire burned 5760 refuge land and 1280 acres of nearby private property. Origin suspected to be man caused. officials noted early sighting and ongoing hot spot patrols. Page see BLAZE.
BEIRUT Lebanon AP armor led Israeli forces backed by warplanes and naval bombardment moved deeper into southern Lebanon despite a UN withdrawal demand. Tel Aviv reported troops passed Tyre and controlled land to the Litani River along a 30 mile front. The PLO vowed cease fire rejection while Arab sources claim thousands of reinforcements entered. Lebanon tallies reach 1,168 dead. Israeli toll 20. Begin pursued to rid the region south of the Litani before any withdrawal for UN peacekeepers. UN to deploy about 4,000 troops. Begin sought assurances guerrillas would not return to use borders for attacks.
In Waurika Oklahoma the 17th Annual Rattlesnake Hunt drew about 500 hunters over the weekend. The event raises money for fire department gear and a park building while bringing crowds to view displays and enjoy snake meat sold at the fair. Buddy Goodin, the hunt chairman, described the meat as tasting like frog legs or chicken and noted curiosity as a factor in attendance.
Refuge Manager Bob Karges said ongoing controlled burning will continue on Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. After a weekend fire blackened about 7,000 acres, the staff had already burned roughly 4,000 acres in the Lake Quanah Parker Mount Scott area and plan to burn about 2,000 more in the southern section. Fire trucks and water pumps are on hand to keep the fires under control.
The season begins officially in Oklahoma at 5 34 PM with clear skies forecast. A low tonight in the mid 40s precedes Tuesday’s high in the low 70s, following a Sunday high of 80 and an overnight low of 50.
The United Mine Workers vote Friday after district meetings across Appalachia reviewed a new contract. Local leaders say it may pass but reservations remain. Critics argue acceptance may hinge on miners’ financial strain rather than contract quality.
An 18-year-old Fort Sill soldier faces first degree manslaughter charges after a Saturday night crash that killed Linda Sue Busch, 20, of Indiahoma at Old US 62 and SH 115. Wanatela Johnson, 19, also of Indiahoma, is in stable condition with head and leg injuries. Kenneth Gene Mays, 4th Bn 31st Infantry, Fort Sill, allegedly ran a stop sign, driving 50 to 55 mph and under the influence, authorities said.
The high court will decide if public officials suing for libel can compel reporters to reveal their thoughts and conclusions during story preparation. The case stems from Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert's 1971 suit against CBS, challenging journalist note disclosure in libel actions.
Kentucky Lt. Gov Thelma Stovall vetoed a resolution to rescind the state’s ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. With Gov. Julian Carroll away, Stovall used full executive power to reject the action, calling the move legislative folly as Kentucky had recently become the fourth state to retract a yes vote on ERA. ERA would ban sex discrimination and was three states shy of passage. See ERA, Page 4
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