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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1976

Page

4

Giscard Praises US France Ties at White House Bicentennial Dinner

French President Giscard d Estaing, at a White House reception for 157 guests, extolled Franco American unity and freedom linked to progress. He and President Ford hosted a night of dining and jazz, highlighting shared ideals and historical ties, including Admiral d Estaing’s portrayed legacy.

France United States Senate Fordman White House Giscard Ford Earl “Fatha Admiral

Policeman Nabs Center Escapee in Anadarko

ANADARKO AP An Anadarko officer recaptured James P. Jones 2 an escapee from the Lawton pre-release center returning him to custody Jones was serving a second degree manslaughter sentence in Caddo County when he escaped around 3 PM Monday.

Anadarko James P. Jones Lawton Jones Caddo County

Delaware Tribe Election to Approve Constitutional Amendments

The Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma or Absentee Delawares will hold an election on Saturday June 19 1976 from 8 am to 6 pm at the Anadarko Agency Conference Room. Eligible voters will decide on two proposed amendments to the tribe's constitution.

Western Oklahoma Anadarko Agency

Fort Sill Group Supports Pershing Firings at White Sands

West German air force units fired two Pershing missiles today into White Sands Missile Range New Mexico from the McGregor Range near El Paso Texas. The launches were watched by four West German journalists and marked the 330th and 331st firings since the program began in 1960.

White Sands Missile Range New Mexico F Paso Tex West Germany McGregor US Army Europe Ft. Wingate Gallup White Sands Range Cape Canaveral Florida White Sands Hueco Range Gilson Butte Utah Blanding Green River the &K Field Artillery

Trial Recesses as Sykes Testifies in Jeffrey Case

Jury hears emotional testimony from Victoria Sykes about Jeffrey Sykes death on April 27 after seizures and alleged beating. State plans to call witnesses to prove extensive bruising and injuries at Reynolds Army Hospital. jurors selected amid lengthy voir dire and overnight stay arrangements.

Jeffrey Victoria Sykes Mrs. Sykes Looney Mrss Sykes Bill Roberts Sykes At & Am Bill Reeves Reynolds Army Hospital Lawton Reynolds Roberts Lawtonia Reeves Medicine Park

Uncertain Weather Shapes Early Primary Day Outcomes

Voters turnout in Maryland and Michigan varied as polls opened at 7 am EDT. Detroit saw light early voting while East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids reported stronger participation. Carter led among Democrats with Udall and Wallace also on the ballot. Ford trailed Reagan in delegate counts though Ford campaigned as crucial, with Laxalt warning a Michigan loss could threaten credibility.

Maryland Baltimore Michigan Detroit Upper Peninsula Ford East Grand Rapins Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Arizona Morris Udall California Edmund G. Brown Jr Kt UN Brown Udall George Dunbar Grand Rapids John Wielsma Congress Ironwood- Gogetec Ironwood Bessemer Carter Alabama George C. Wallace Henry M. Jackson Washington Oklahoma Fred K. Harris Sargent Shriver Ellen McCormack Brown Jackson Wallace Harris McCormack Georgia Edtimbeth Reagan Paul Laxalt R-New Defense Melvin Laird

Sill Soldier Killing Case Sees Key Defense and Prosecution Testimony

The trial reveals Brown and Bowman linked to Perkins death on Feb 15 16 with witnesses including Bowman ally and Chapman associates. Forensic and witness accounts describe a cane and tire tool used during a KILLING on the wildlife refuge, with police tying suspect actions to narcotics undercover rumors.

Richard Robertson Bowman Sheriff's Department Hinton Walter Hayner Headquarters Battery Usafac Fort Sill Brown Dale Copeland Cowboy Hayner Copeland Perkins Richard Briley Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Ellen Boatwright Leo Pennington Sani Boatwright Tealy Pennington Lester Hicks Banks Duane Dude Chapman Dix Trix Nakaltos Testa Hao Miss Gallaway Fort Sill Boulevard Play Pen Lounge Cache Road T.C Top Cat Neuwirth Brock Randy Lasiter Sentinel Bonding Agency Kathy Bowman Robertson Kathy Kathy Wilson Polley Key Arkansas Barbara Linda Bowman

Typhoon Pamela Rakes Truk Atoll in Trust Territory

Typhoon Pamela circles Truk Atoll 690 miles southeast of Guam as crop damage is reported on Moen. Most of Moen’s 7 000 residents shelter in typhoon refuges while power is cut and flights are halted. Navy planes plan aid drops Thursday as Pamela is forecast to pass 120 miles southeast of Guam with 125 mph winds.

Trust Territory Pacific Islands Truk Atoll Guam Northern Mariana Islands Pamela Truk Moen Navy

Voting in School District Election at Local Stations

Voters in the district may cast ballots in the election at four elementary schools Eisenhower Cleveland Hoover Rogers and Sullivan Village.

Commission reconstituted under Congress control

The article notes FEC committee debate on the eleventh Commission and states members elect their own chairman and vice chairman Curtis urged the President not to appoint him under new legislation Ford signed to reconstitute the body under Congress oversight.

Page One Commission Curtis Ford Congress

Sergeant Powell Seeks First Sergeant Role In Army Reserve

Sergeant Powell currently serves as an administrative supply technician at Keathley Army Reserve Center and attends Cameron University at night. She has earned the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. Her next goal is to become a first sergeant with an Army Reserve training unit.

Set. Powell Army Reserve Keathley Army Reserve Center Cameron University

Fire Report From Local Department Details Damage

Unclear OCR text reports a fire incident noted by the local fire department. The fragment mentions a Monday date, a location at 972 SE Second and a house fire with some time note.

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Lawton High School Susie Powers Joanne Ballistreri Kim Caldidon Rita Green Marlene Livoudois Fort Sill Group The Associated Press Sill Mt. Scott Rush Lake Accu Play Pen FEC
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