Annexation Plans and Water Project Progress for Goodyear Site
City officials discussed a Goodyear site annexation with a timetable aiming for ordinances by May 3 and a public meeting April 14. The fence requires 75 percent property value and 75 percent voter consent. Utilities work proceeds with a $589,200 elevated tank and $216,470 pump station, plus bids for new lines forthcoming. A ambulance rate hike to 50 dollars with 6 to 3 vote faced opposition. a workshop and potential nonemergency rate breaks are planned. The periwinkle named official city flower was endorsed, and a $325,000 utility relocation project for Rogers Lane interchange was approved with state reimbursement.
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Oklahoma Highway Department
Public Service Company
Lawton Industrial Development Service
Goodyear
TDM Hydro Storage Inc
Franklin, Tenn
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B&n Construction Co
Lawton
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Cache Road
67Th and
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Kirk
HP Kuykendall
J.J. Pursley
Fredrick Chenault
Ashley Cagle
Vic Ramirez
Harry Anderson
Rex Givens
Jack Norrell
Don Aust
Rex Pierce
Ed Riddle
Pursley
Cagle
Chenault
Council of Garden Clubs
Lawton Environmental Quality Advisory Board
Cherry Phillips
Environmental Board
Funeral for Sidney E Burgan in Lawton at Bible Baptist
Sidney E Burgan 75 of 1501 Summit died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Funeral 2:30 pm Thursday at Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Joel Seacrist. Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. He served in civil service at Fort Sill and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife Effie Mae Martin Burgan, son James, daughters Betty Lassetter and Maxine Bunch, five stepchildren, siblings, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Bible Baptist Church
Joel Seacrist
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home
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Texas
Effie Mae Martin
Lawton
Dorothy Campbell
Burgan
Fort Sill
The
American Legion
James Burgan
Irwin
Betty Lassetter
Indianapolis
Ind
Maxine Bunch
Colgate
Leed Martin
Eva Hood
Odessa
Tex
Fannie Hestand
Apache
Neil Heilman
Clearwater Beach
Fla
Ruth Wilson
Leonard Burgan
Altus
Florence White
Three Teens Held After City Robbery at NW 46th Street
Police report three teens held in city jail after a $3,000 strong-armed robbery at 2605 NW 46th St. John W. Patterson said two men, one in a ski mask, grabbed his wallet containing over $3,000 as he left for work. Detectives McFarland and Ward captured two suspects aged 18 and 19. part of the money was recovered. A 17 year old suspect was booked today.
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John W. Patterson
Mark McFarland
Ron Ward
Crackdown on Liquor Sales Rules Stirs Club Owners
Club and liquor store owners say state and federal rules clash over wholesale licenses. Doolin notes federal law requires a wholesale license for sales over five gallons to one person while Oklahoma bans wholesale and retail together. Retailers must report large sales under both regimes, and ATF checks follow purchases for resale.
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Doolin
Oklahoma
ATF
Lawton Sets Bids for New Facility Operation
Lawton will operate the new facility as it enters service. Bids opened for one year's operation beginning July 1. Chemicals cost $224,881, electricity $208,650, natural gas $37,439, and salaries plus other employee costs $186,360. Fifteen employees will run the plant with enhanced sewer treatment and engineers project near drinkable effluent.
Government taxes push more revenue from alcohol than producers
The article argues that government through license fees and federal state and local taxes collects more income from alcohol than alcoholic beverage manufacturers, highlighting the tax structure and its impact on pricing and public revenue.
Walk-a-Thon Set by Mothers March of Dimes in Wichita
The Wichita Mountains Chapter of the Mothers March of Dimes announces a 12 mile Walk-a-Thon on April 16 starting at 9 am in Cameron University Stadium lot. Contenders secure sponsors per mile. top fundraiser wins a 75 dollar Savings Bond. No age limit. entry blanks at schools and McDonald's or by calling the March of Dimes office or Mrs Kinkead.
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Mothers’ March of Dimes
Janet Kinkead
Cameron University Stadium
McDonald's
March of Dimes Office
Narrow vote blocks extra $150 million aid plan
A critical amendment failed by a 12 to 12 vote, requiring a majority to pass. The split prevented authorizing an additional $150 million, reflecting narrow margins and unresolved support among lawmakers.
Police Seek Man After Park Attack In Lawton
Lawton police hunt a man described as 30 to 35, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and balding, who attacked a woman Tuesday evening in a park along I Avenue. The assailant grabbed her, ripped her dress, struck her, and was seen in a Chevrolet nearby.
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Lawton
I Avenue
Economy clings to growth as deliveries lag supply chain demand
Report notes producers and suppliers face slower deliveries seen as sign of rising demand. Among five factors pulling down, a nine tenths percent inflation adjusted drop in the money supply proved the largest drag.
Women Reported Rape Cases Rise Amid Education Campaign
Rape reports to police nearly double since 1973 with about six per month this year. News policy now avoids naming victims in accounts and court proceedings. Authorities cite education as key, noting rape is a rapidly growing crime and stressing victim protection.
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Fort Sill Man Robbed at Gunpoint Near Snack Shack
Fort Sill resident Robert Allen Samrau reports two black males in a car approached him late Tuesday near 2836 Fort Sill Blvd. A gun was held to his head and he was ordered to surrender cash. The suspects fled with $25.
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Fort Sill
Fort Sill Blvd
Robert Allen Samrau
Night by Long Distance Offers Low-Cost Cooking Insight
A night message from Long Distance suggests callers can learn what's cooking without incurring high costs. It promotes time to discover affordable cooking ideas and practical tips.
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