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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1975
Page
1
Police and court authorities in Lawton say there is no easy fix for rising major offenses. They cite community policing with neighborhood watch, expanded patrol zones, and team policing as steps. The 1963 crime rate shows about 883 victims per 10 000, with major offenses up 37.5 percent in five years.
A divided City Council selected engineering firms for three street improvement projects after lengthy debate and a tie vote broke by Mayor Wayne Gilley. Firms chosen include M G Fuller for east Gore Boulevard four lane project, Robert P Hendrick for 38th Street reconstruction, and Horacek Smith Painter Spitz for 52nd Street widening. A one week delay was set on proposed boathouse space fee hikes at Schoolhouse Slough.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $405 million aid bill for Indochina refugees and sent it to the full House. An amendment to cut to $373 million failed by voice vote.
Conferees report a sweeping housing bill to spur 400000 new homes and 800000 construction jobs next year. It includes anti-foreclosure aid, federal rate ceilings, and options for mortgages at 6 or 7 percent, plus a $1000 down payment incentive. Some members fear inflation and oppose the plan.
Israelis conducted a second consecutive raid into Lebanon near the border village All Around searching for suspected collaborators with Palestinian guerrillas. A military spokesman said no bullets were fired and that four and a half dozen or so inhabitants were questioned. The command did not explain the raids or their purpose beyond alleged security concerns.
The United States plans a Marines airlift from Subic Bay to Utapo Thailand with up to 1,150 Marines possible, in a bid to pressure Cambodia to release the cargo ship Mayaguez and its 39 crew. Bangkok rejects use of Thai soil for military action. Secretary Kissinger urged patience while diplomacy proceeds.
Cloudy and cool weather will prevail in the Lawton area tonight with occasional showers and thunderstorms ending early. Lows near 50 with northerly winds 12 to 22 mph. Wednesday highs mid 70s and a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Previous day highs and lows were 79 and 61.
More than 100 riot police entered the United Aircraft plant in Quebec during a strike disruption. Police arrested several union members after taking two women and eight men hostage. Jose Ledoux, radio station news director, reported from the scene as police described the action as brutal. Four officers were injured amid clashes at the main gate amid claims the riot was staged to cover the invasion. Leaders from the Quebec Federation of Labor spoke at a nearby arena before the confrontation.
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