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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
1
Oklahoma Gov. David Hall welcomed Senate approval of a trimmed natural gas and oil tax measure as an emergency bill and stressed hope for signed laws by May 1. House members opposed cuts with talks of further changes and revenue shifts.
Oklahoma City AP report says the House passed a reapportionment bill 77 to 15 after hours of denunciations. The measure moves to the Senate, which had passed its plan, while Tulsa Democrats and Black lawmakers oppose the plan citing gerrymander concerns and district boundaries. Four Tulsa members abstained.
Lawton weather modification team failed to find enough clouds to feed the target area early today. Dr. Ray Booker of Norman said a second flight was likely this afternoon if rain clouds extend south. He noted a cloud line seemed to appear at 2 am but stars over the target area prevented feeding. Booker and Southern Aviation formed the group to undertake the Lawton project after a March 2 city contract set fees and terms.
North Vietnam has moved men and artillery into the demilitarized zone separating the two Vietnams. Pentagon officials refused to label it a violation of the 1968 bombing halt while warning that such activity could trigger a protective response for U S forces in South Vietnam.
A noon memorial service at Fort Sill honored General George G. O'Connor. Maj. Gen. Roderick Wetherill called OConnor a fine soldier patriot and praised his sacrifices. Wetherill and Fort Sill officials then flew to Ft Sam Houston for regional Army headquarters memorials as Lt. Gen. Beverley Powell was named interim commander of the 4th Army while retaining III Corps and Fort Hood duties.
The Senate confirmed William J. Casey of New York as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission after a largely party line vote. Senator Proxmire dissented, pressing questions on past business dealings and lawsuits. Casey defended his record and testified about his five lawsuits as minor.
President Nixon urges Congress to consolidate 11 cabinet departments into eight four, creating new departments including the Department of Economic Affairs. He faults diffuse responsibilities across education and health, arguing a unified structure would enable coordinated action and clearer accountability.
The Cameron Singers, a 45 member collegiate group, arrived in Washington D C at noon for a four day trip. They plan sightseeing including the White House Arlington Cemetery and memorials. They will visit Rep. Tom Steed's office and the Capitol before performances at the USC Club of Washington.
City records a trace of rain overnight while McAlester reports .35 inch, accompanied by small hail. Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-50s this afternoon in the Lawton area.
Abel Big Bow, 93, Kiowa elder and grandson of Chief Big Bow, died at 5 a.m. at Hog Creek near Anadarko. A key figure at Fort Sill events in recent years, he helped rebury his grandfather’s remains in 1964 and took part in the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Centennial in 1967. He wore traditional long braids and was active in the Native American Church.
The Senate voted 51 to 46 to halt the supersonic transport program after a lengthy fight. Opponents hailed the move as a major victory, while supporters warned of $1 billion in wasted funds and up to 15 000 lost jobs. A March 24 vote is called Day One in the ecological calendar.
Miss America George is due in Lawton at 5 30 p m for her first official Oklahoma visit. She will guest star at the Miss Lawton Pageant Friday night at McMahon Memorial Auditorium and be met by Mayor Wayne Gilley at Lawton Municipal Airport.
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