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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1977

Page

4

Hearing Delayed in Bondsman Case In Oklahoma City

A Monday administrative hearing for Randale Lasiter a Lawton bondsman facing three felony embezzlement counts was continued indefinitely by the state insurance department He remains suspended from writing surety bonds The preliminary hearing was reset for April 21 after a witness testified and no date was set to reconvene the administrative hearing to reinstate his bail bondsman license

Oklahoma City Lawton State Insurance Commissioner's Office Randale Lasiter Comanche County Lasiter Sentinel Bonding Company

Pentagon reviews Vietnam era discharges for forgiveness and benefits

The Defense Department outlined a review program for Vietnam era discharges, listing eligibility rules for those who served in Southeast Asia or the western Pacific. It notes deserters may not qualify and that senior boards will assess cases with factors like age service length and conduct, aiming for forgiveness while preserving veterans benefits for upgradings.

Southeast Asia Western Pacific Pentagon Ford Armed Services Vietnam Army Navy Marine Air Force

Farm Women in Action to Meet in Comanche County

Farm women from three counties in Southwest Oklahoma are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting of Farm Women in Action in Room 204 of the Comanche County courthouse. Mrs Jimmie Sexton chairs a discussion on farm problems and public education. This is the group’s second gathering.

Oklahoma Farm Women In Comanche County Jimmie Sexton

Carnival Planned at Washington Elementary PTA

The annual spring carnival at Washington Elementary School hosted by the PTA runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Activities include games for children and a hot dog and hamburger supper, according to Principal Tom Munson.

Washington Elementary School PTA Tom Munson

Oklahoma market prices for grains and produce published

State Department of Agriculture reports today's Oklahoma City prices for wheat barley milo and soybeans with regional quotes across cities such as Afton Manchester Muskogee Ponca City Medford Weatherford and Lawton. Alfalfa hay and live broilers along with egg prices are listed for various sizes.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Afton Manchester Muskogee Ponca City Medford Beaver Clinton Eldorado Kingfisher Liberal Okeene Pauls Valley Perryton Watonga Weatherford Banner E! Reno Geary Yukon Lawton Temple Hobart Keyes Houston Barley

James Bagwell Earns West Point Appointment

James Donald Bagwell, former Eisenhower Junior and Senior High student and Tyner High School pupil in Chattanooga, received notice March 23 of an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point for his scholastic and football achievements.

James Donald Bagwell Eisenhower West Point Military Academy Bagwell Tyner High School Chattanooga

Cityan Arrested on Maryland Fugitive Drug Charge

Frances Louise Thompson, 26, Lawton, was arraigned Monday in district court on a felony fugitive warrant from Maryland. She is charged there with possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute. Bond was set at $1,000 and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 28.

Frances Louise Thompson Lawton Maryland

Talks in Moscow Hint at Progress in U S Soviet Dialogue

Secretary of State Vance described Monday talks with Soviet leaders as businesslike and signs of progress. Brezhnev warned progress requires human rights shifts, while Gromyko urged deciding PLO participation at the Geneva peace conference. Vance dismissed predicting outcomes and emphasized ongoing U S human rights stance.

Vance Brezhnev U.S Communist Party United States Gromyko Palestine Liberation Organization Geneva PLO

Cache School Board Member Attacked in Lawton

Robert Cook, Cache school board member, was attacked last Tuesday in Lawton by a hatchet wielding assailant and is in stable condition at St Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City. Ben Moore, a Cache banker, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. the alleged attack occurred during a special school board meeting at a Lawton attorney's office.

Robert Cook Cache Lawton St. Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma City Cook Comanche County Memorial Hospital Kirk Ben Moore Moore

Army Specialty Four Promoted At Fort Bragg

Kevin R. Silva age 19 son of Sgt Maj (Ret) and Mrs William Silva Jr of 101 N E English promoted to army specialist four while serving with the 50th Public Information Detachment at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He entered the Army in 1975 and is a 1975 MacArthur High School graduate.

Kevin R. Silva William Silva Jr N.E. English 50Th Public Information Detachment Ft. Bragg N.C Spec. Silva Army MacArthur High School Kevin D. Franklin Garold E. Franklin SW 45Th 5Th General Hospital Bad Cannstatt Germany Pfc Franklin Eisenhower High School Cameron University Baylor University Tex Kathryn Midwest City Clifton G. Walters James C. Walters S.W Donald R. Washington Sedalia Washington Oklahoma 3Rd Infantry Pvt Washington 1St Batalion 15Th Infantry Kitzingen

Utilities Push Toward Mediation as Shutoffs Loom

Across the country utilities face growing delinquencies amid statewide efforts to curb cuts. The Pa PUC ends its moratorium March 31 while Ohio Georgia and Wisconsin outline cutoff timelines and delinquency notices. States weigh stricter regulations and aid programs to keep customers powered.

Ohio Public Utilities Commission East Ohio Gas Wisconsin Gas Co Milwaukee Potomac Electric Co

Pan American criticizes Tenerife crash probe pace

Pan American disputes Spanish officials ruling out air traffic control error and calls the investigation premature. A Pan American spokesman notes the wreckage near Santa Cruz runway could hinder evacuation landings while Maj. W. E. Owen landed the transport on a taxiway beside the closed main runway. KLM laments impounded flight recorder and slow process.

Santa Cruz W. E. Owen de Funiak Springs Fla Amsterdam KLM Tenerife U.S Pan American

Watch Meeting Set At Washington Elementary

The Washington Elementary School Neighborhood Watch group will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday. Officer Kenneth Barney of the Lawton Police Department will discuss the duties of both officers and citizens during the session led by chairman Neil Kissick.

Washington Elementary School Neighborhood Watch Organization Neil Kissick Kenneth Barney Lawton

Moose Lodge Special Meeting Set for Sunday

Members of Moose Lodge No. 2040 will hold a specially called meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Retired Service Personnel Club located at 1921 E. Gore.

Moose Lodge E. Gore

Observation for Gary West in 1976 sexual assault case

Robert Gary West, 24, charged over a year ago with attempting to sexually molest a Southwestern Bell employee, was committed for 60 days of observation at Western State Hospital. The incident occurred January 3, 1976, when the woman visited his Fort Supply apartment to install a telephone.

Robert Gary West Western State Hospital Fort Supply J. Winston Raburn West Southwestern Bell

Pageant Cast and Grandchildren Shine at Easter Pageant

Miller, a Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant Association member, notes audiences applaud after performances as a sign of gratitude for inspiration. The pageant runs near Medicine Park with roughly 104 days of annual work by Miller and crew.

Miller Holy City Lawton H.E. Bailey Turnpike SH 49 Medicine Park

Eisenhower Students Sweep German Declamation Plaque

Eisenhower High School sent a team to a declamation contest in Sherman Texas over the weekend. The German plaque went to Eisenhower as 423 entries from 19 Oklahoma and Texas schools competed in French German and Spanish. Attendees included Roxanne Doherty Anita Sipols Jenna Harris Laura Lievana Mark Kane Mike McKeown Eddie Eisenburger Chris Miranda Orval Jones Brigit Haack John Brots Terry Baxter and Carmen Wright. Sponsors were Maria Crawford and Vera Tippens.

Eisenhower High School Sherman Tex Eisenhower Oklahoma Texas Roxanne Doherty Anita Sipols Jenna Harris Laura Lievana Mark Kane Mike McKeown Eddie Eisenburger Chris Miranda Orval Jones Brigit Haack John Brots Terry Baxter Carmen Wright Maria Crawford Vera Tippens

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