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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1971
Page
4
The article outlines penalties under a new drug law, noting mis demeanor remains a felony with 2 to 10 years and fines up to 50 000 for large quantities. It contrasts with earlier penalties and questions impacts on pending cases, with officials stating charges may be amended but aim to be correct from the start.
Washington borrowed an additional 1.5 billion dollars while the Treasury affirmed no change in exchange parities and prepared to mobilize Eurodollar funds for orderly growth. German and European central banks halted dollar purchases to stem a speculative attack tied to potential Deutschmark revaluation. The turmoil mainly affects Europe with limited US impact for now.
Funeral services are set for Mason 79 of 816 Euclid who died Tuesday in a local nursing home. Born February 2 1892 in Pontiac Michigan he joined Public Service Co as construction superintendent August 5 1926 later becoming construction adviser in 1957 and retired March 1 1958. He married Grace Hillhouse circa 1925 in Oklahoma City. He previously worked for OG&E in Oklahoma City 1922 to 1924 and served in World War I after attending the University of Wisconsin.
The Ton ton USO hosts its first Couples Club meeting at 7 p.m. at the USO on Fourth and B. A Sunday tour of Indian City is planned with 75 cents for transport and admission. A bus departs the USO at 1 30 p.m. and returns about 5 30 p.m. Reservations are being taken.
Poor and its lawyers clashed over proposals to extend funding. Nixon argued the move would waste resources and dilute the legal services program, suggesting caution about broader expansion.
The plan increases the state portion from 10 percent to 15 and cuts include removal of the ability to deduct federal income taxes for taxpayers.
Demonstrators planned to disrupt traffic in city circles Tuesday but met a stronger police presence and military-style units than Monday. About 685 were arrested. many were charged with blocking sidewalks as clashes produced tear gas and debris.
A civil defense official described efforts to access houses not yet sunk as slides near St. Jean Vianney, a town of 2,000. The area experienced small slides 10 days earlier, marking the province's third major landslide in five months.
Miss Love and the Lawton ecology club plan a lake clean up with scuba divers. They seek police enforcement of litter laws and more garbage cans from the City Council. Some residents doubt the effort but support action against pollution.
A satellite launch was noted with a later report of a spy satellite missing proper orbit due to an upper stage malfunction last November. The craft was directed first to a ground station in Australia before flashing to the United States.
Cooler tonight and Thursday with upper 80s today. Tonight's low near 60. Thursday high near 80. Tuesday high 87 and overnight low 6.
Privett notes the insurance premium tax will be harder to pass while the governor seeks to move liquor and insurance taxes out of committee. A separate bill would exempt the first 100 dollars of interest from income tax, reducing taxable income for some earners.
General Wetherill speaks on Vietnam policy and duty as 35 cadets and others receive Department of the Army Superior Cadet Awards and various honors. The event features awards, an open house, luncheon, and a reception marking ROTC Day at Cameron College.
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