Tipton native Vernon dies after six week illness
T R Vernon 72 a retired Southwest Rural Electric Cooperative employee and resident since 1929 died in an Altus hospital after a six week illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church with burial in Tipton Cemetery conducted by Pecinosky Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Catherine one son one grandson and three brothers.
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Lawton
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Mangum
Wilma Bradley
Olustee
Central Baptist Church
Effie May Burgan
Summit
Bible Baptist Church
Joe Seacrist
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Lawton - Ritter - Dalton Funeral Home
Betty Jo Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
James Burgan
Irwin
L. E. Loffer
Marietta
Market Opens With Declines Amid Investor Uncertainty
The Dow slipped 6.62 to 914.81 as advancers trailed decliners in light trading. Analysts linked the dip to persistent investor caution despite Nixon's remarks and ongoing economic concerns. The NYSE and Amex showed mixed moves with Fleetwood Enterprises leading volume gains.
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New York
Nixon
Hall Aide Jenkins Quits Capitol Post
A. W. Sunny Jenkins, long time aide to Gov. David Hall, resigns to return to private business in Tulsa. He served as executive assistant since 1970 as a $1-a-year man and is expected to lead the governor's re election campaign, while offering future assistance.
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Oklahoma City
A. W. Sunny Jenkins
David Hall
Jenkins
Hall
Tulsa
Occult film screens at Cache Road Baptist Church
A 45 minute film titled The Occult will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cache Road Baptist Church. It is adapted from Hal Lindsey's best selling book Satan Is Alive and Doing Well On Planet Earth.
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Cache Road Baptist Church
Hal Lindsey
Satan
Planet Earth
Fire Bombing Case Probed in Lawton Residence
Lawton police and the fire marshal probed an apparent fire bombing at a north Lawton residence Monday night. John R. Smith heard a hit on his home and saw flames near the front window. Fire crews extinguished the blaze. minor damage was reported as investigators consider arson charges.
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Lawton
North
John R. Smith
Ray Catlin
Catlin
Fort Sill Robberies Reported In Fort Sill Area
Fort Sill man says he was robbed Monday night by three armed Black men. Another victim, David Flynn, reports losing about $21 and his wallet near the Melody Shop at Third and C Avenue around 8 30 p m. Police pursue three suspects who fled on foot.
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Fort Sillman
David Flynn
New Melody Shop
Third and
C Avenue
Easter Service Association Holds Annual Meeting in Wichita Mountains
The Wichita Mountains Easter Service Association sets its annual meeting after a hamburger fry at the Holy City at 6 p.m. Sunday. Wes Miller notes recent contributions, new board installations occur, and officers welcome Mrs. H. P. Kuykendall to the board while Morgan Roberts L. A. Ellis Dr. Thomas E. Stanton and David F. Sandstrom are reelected.
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Wichita
Miller
Ica Pierson
Association
H. P. Kuykendall
Easter Service Association
Morgan Roberts
L. A. Ellis
Thomas E. Stanton
David F. Sandstrom
James Johnston
Charges Pending In Stereo Theft
An 18-year-old Lawton man faced a grand larceny charge in district court after allegedly taking a stereo radio tape player and speakers from TG and Y on Monday. Store staff said he grabbed the equipment and fled on a motorcycle, later being arrested near a local trailer park.
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Lawton
TG & Y
Child Beating Charge Filed in District Court
Edward Deissroth of Fort Sill faces a felony charge of child beating filed in district court. A 21-year-old man was arrested after a school principal reported a 6-year-old boy with cuts bruises and dried blood. The boy and his 4-year-old sister were placed in the Children's Shelter. the alleged offense occurred at a Lawton motel. The boy has missed over 30 days of school this year.
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Fort Sillman
Edward Deissroth
Deissroth
Lawton
Group observes Fort Sill court martial in Law Day program
Six Eisenhower High School ROTC cadets and four Ike girls watched a court martial at Fort Sill as part of Law Day activities. Capt Greg Knoke and Lt Col Ronald Stewart briefed the group on military justice and the Staff Judge Advocate's Office. The students observed the proceedings and toured court facilities.
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ROTC
Eisenhower High School
Ike
Fort Sill
Greg Knoke
Military Justice Branch
Ronald B. Stewart
Stewart
Judge Advocate’s Office
Bids Invited for Comanche County Fair Building Project
Bids are invited for a $450 000 multi purpose fair building and show ring at the Comanche County Fairgrounds. The 32 000 square foot structure will rise south of the current show barn with concrete block walls and a cement floor. It will seat about 2 500, include central HVAC and a interior walkway with display booths. Plans available from local architects and construction services in Oklahoma City.
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Comanche County Fairgrounds
Commissioners
Fairgrounds
Bignell and Fischer
F. W. Dodge
McGraw Hill
Virginia
Southwest Construction News Service
Madison
Oklahoma City
Public Records: Theft and vandalism reports in Lawton area
Lawton police logs list complainants across addresses reporting thefts of items including pistols, a clarinet, tires, a stereo, and bicycles. Auto break ins, a taxi permit theft, and vandalism at Pioneer School are also noted with multiple local businesses and residents cited.
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Tet
Lawton
Carlos Pagan
Eisenhower
Tim A. Pratt
Dorothy Conn
Bernadine Foster
Williams
Johnny N. Hain
Scott's House of Flowers
le Plaza
Gilbert
Lorenzo Colon
Ash
Clarence Cobb
N. 40Th
Pioneer School
Angus Place
Louise Allen
N. 39Th
Guy Willis
S. 26Th Place
David Hulsey
Lowton
John Dyer
Pollard
Amoco Allocates Gasoline and Diesel Nationwide
Amoco Oil Co. announced a nationwide allocation program for gasoline and diesel to its more than 20 000 Midwest dealers. The total allocation remains about 23 million gallons, with demand expected to rise 6 to 10 percent this year. The spokesman said the plan ensures fair and equitable distribution.
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Chicago
Amoco Oil Co
Midwest
Ocean Salt Layer Could Cover Land Over 500 Feet High
If all salt from the oceans were spread across Earth's continents the resulting layer would exceed 500 feet in thickness. The estimate highlights the vast volume of dissolved salts in seawater and the global scale of the hydrosphere.
Cameron College Students Excel at Phi Beta Lambda Meet
Five Cameron College business students placed at the 20th annual state convention of Phi Beta Lambda in Oklahoma City. Winners include Craig Silcox third in Mr Future Business Executive and C H Wyatt Jr second in Mr Future Business Teacher. The Cameron chapter also ranked fourth for its activities report.
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Cameron College
Phi Beta Lambda
Oklahoma City
Craig Silcox
Vicki Collier
C. H. Wyatt Jr
Busines
Susan Price
Jamie Farrell
Cameron
Haliday Pullum
Phil Butler
Jolene Ferguson
Ronald Waters
Park McClung
Blanche
Job market gap widens as openings near three million
The National Federation of Independent Business reports nearly three million job openings while the federal government cites about 4.8 million unemployed workers, highlighting a split in labor market signals.
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National Federation of Independent Business
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