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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1977

Page

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Reversed policy on bail bonds for motorists in Comanche County

Comanche County court reverses a January rule that allowed auto club bail bonds to cover fines when drivers failed to appear. About 14 warrants were issued since January under that policy. Chief District Judge Jack L. Brock orders acceptance of club bonds for fines and costs, canceling warrants issued during the three months.

Auto Club Comanche County Jack L. Brock Janice Mitchell Mitchell BONDS

Mondale proposes nationwide election day registration plan

The Carter administration seeks election day registration for federal elections and a constitutional amendment for direct popular vote. Mondale touts voter turnout gains with easy registration and calls for public campaign financing reform and Hatch Act liberalization. He cites Minnesota where 450,000 registered on election day in 1976 with no fraud charges, and estimates costs above 15.5 million.

Washington Carter Congress Walter F. Mondale Mondale Minnesota Mordale House Howard Cannon D-Nev Senate Rules Committee

Milk Price Supports Raised Nine Percent

The administration announced a nine percent rise in basic milk price supports effective April 1, aiming to cover higher farm costs from drought and rising feed prices. A 40 cow dairy herd could gain about $3,000 in cash income, with potential retail increases for butter cheese and nonfat dry milk, though wholesale retail gaps may mute effects.

Washington Bob S. Bergland West Midwest Sidney Cohen Agriculture Department Bergland Carter National Milk Producers Federation Wisconsin

Carter Defends Rights Criticism Amid Brezhnev Clash

President Carter told congressional leaders he will not curb human rights criticisms abroad despite Brezhnev's sharp rebuke. Sen. Cranston quoted Carter saying he is concerned yet determined, while Brezhnev denounced U.S. interference. Vance to visit Moscow soon as private reactions buoy support.

Washington Carter Leonid Brezhnev Alan Cranston D-Calif White House Cranston Brezhnev Moscow Communist Party United States U.S Cyrus Vance

Indira Gandhi resigns as prime minister after election loss

Indira Gandhi resigned today saying the collective judgment of the people must be respected. Her son Sanjay Gandhi also quit active politics after his defeat as returns show a likely Janata Party majority.

Delhi India Indira Gandhi Congress Party Morarji Desai

Iran quake toll in Bandar Abbas area tops twenty two

A series of strong earthquakes near Bandar Abbas Iran killed at least 22 people and injured 18. Fifteen deaths occurred in Siahou with damage reported in Choghan Seyed-Abad Ab-Pish and Gishan as hotels and buildings were damaged.

Tehran Iran Persian Gulf Bandar Abbas Siahou Choghan Seyed-Abad Ab- Pish Gishan Hormoz Strait Gulf Red Cross Palawan Luzon National Disaster Coordinating Center

Frost Hits City Fans. Tomatoes Urgently Risky

Night frost reached 32 degrees as gardeners report little danger to fruit trees but warned tomatoes peppers and bedding plants may have suffered. OSU extension horticulturist Gordon Hall and local nurseryman Hugh Payne caution about tender plants and advise careful replanting after the cold snap.

Gordon Hall OSU Extension Hugh Payne Hall

Fort Sill Civilian Critical After Drum Blast

A 30 year old Fort Sill civilian, Michael W. Grisby, was listed in critical condition at University Hospital Oklahoma City after a drum explosion at I See O Hall. He had been cutting an empty 55 gallon drum with an acetylene torch when the top blew off. An military investigation is underway.

Fort Sill University Hospital Oklahoma City I-See-O Hall Michael W. Grisby Reynold’s Army Hospital Medivac Grisby

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