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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

4

Lawton Man Held After Alleged Molestation Of Toddler

A 41-year-old Lawton man was jailed after Wednesday’s arrest for allegedly beating and sexually molesting a two-year-old girl. A district court charge was expected as police reported the suspect may have given a statement clearing the molestation case. The child was listed in stable condition at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Juvenile officers said the suspect, wounded earlier this year in an accidental club shooting, was arrested at his father’s south Lawton home following an informant’s tip.

Lawton Comanche County Memorial Hospital Mark McFarland South Lawton Mary Martha Arnett No. 9 Columbia Willis Southwestern George Dawkins Children’s Memorial Hospital Pediatrics Paul Johenk O'Brian

City bars face license rejection amid police concern

Supporters of petitions argued bars were trouble spots after police files showed a disproportionate share of calls. The board rejected three tavern licenses 3-1 with Phillips dissents. property owner protests and public drunkenness cited. Owners may appeal within 15 days.

Antonson Sterling Bailey Robert Mitchell Billie Neely Phillips Alford Hennessee Leechees Danin Oe

Senate letter signals strong support for Israel in Congress

A bipartisan group of 75 senators signed a pro Israel letter urging continued United States backing for Israel. The letter argues withholding military equipment would be dangerous and calls for greater congressional role in shaping Middle East policy after Kissinger shuttle diplomacy and recent reverses in Indochina. It claims the signers are the largest pro Israel tally in Senate history and quiets rumors of waning support.

Israel Senate U.S Middle East Henry A. Kissinger Indochina America Congress

Comanche Tribe Plans Evening Meeting on Council Election

All members of the Comanche tribe are invited to a 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Community Action Building in Apache to discuss the tribal election slated Saturday. Five seats on the tribal council will be filled this election, said Hank Tomahsah of Apache.

Community Action Building Apache Hank Tomahsah

Oklahoma farm price report and livestock auction results

Wheat and barley prices listed by Oklahoma towns with ranges from 3.00 to 3.57 for wheat and 2.20 to 2.40 for barley. Milo prices from 4.20 to 4.85. Broilers and eggs priced per unit. Oklahoma City cattle and calves market summary shows feeder steers and heifers mostly steady with various weight brackets and prices. hogs unevaluated. feeder pigs and sows with listed ranges.

Muskogee Manchester Afton Altus Clinton Hobart Keyes Kingfisher Liberal Pauls Valley Perryton Watonga Weatherford el Reno Geary Medford Okeene Ponca City Temple Yukon Gulf Peryton Ca City Milo Oklahoma Livestock Oklahoma City Choice

Home Construction Permits Dip in First Four Months

City issued permits for 250000 in construction last month with 875000 total for home related work including new homes remodeling and additions. Only 33 single family permits issued in first four months of 1974 down from prior year. A 1919 E Gore Blvd retirement service facility was among church construction totaling 3509 or 35.09 percent of value.

E. Gore

Laos Crisis Deepens As Pathet Lao Seizes Town

Pathet Lao troops enter a town as government ministers fail to end protests against the American presence in Laos. Interior Minister Phong Phonsavan rushes to aid nearly 1,000 Americans including 320 at the Embassy, with 500 dependents and 1530 others in the provinces called to Vientiane. Guards seal Kilometer 6 housing, Americans barred from leaving with minimal personal belongings allowed outside.

Outay Savannakhet Pathet Lao Phong Phonsavan Laos Vientiane Souvanna Phouma Kilometer 6

Judge Threatens To Gag Suspect In Twins Deaths

Willis on parole from Fort Leavenworth faces a double murder charge in the beating deaths of the Arnett twins. The judge threatened to gag him after outbursts as the hearing proceeded with testimony from witnesses including Mary Martha Arnett and pediatric doctors detailing internal bleeding from abdominal blows.

Page One Willis Bassel Long O'Brien Bussell Fort Leavenworth Kan Arnett Jesse Lee Willis Fort Sill

Sato Undergoes Tracheotomy in Tokyo Stroke Case

Former Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, 74, underwent an emergency tracheotomy at the Shinkiraku restaurant where he suffered a stroke. Doctors called his condition serious but the operation favorable, and advised against moving him until hospital transfer. The restaurant remains closed until then.

Tokyo Eisaku Sato Sato

Uruguay Census Stalls Nation Amid Crisis

Uruguay finally began its first population count since 1964 as factories and shops closed, public entertainment halted, transport banned, and citizens confined to homes while President Bordaberry faces military isolation in a tense political standoff.

Times Washington Post Montevideo Uruguay Juan Maria Bordaberry

NATO faces pressure to curb defense spending alliance seeks unity

Schlesinger cited political and economic pressures in all NATO states to cut defense costs while resisting these pressures to preserve a credible Warsaw Pact deterrent. The Defense Planning Committee met to discuss allied weapons production and standardization ahead of May 29 30 summit with Ford attending.

NATO Europe Defense Planning Committee Alliance Ford Valery Giscard d

Yellowfish Group to Hold Powwow in Apache Fair Building

The Yellowfish Descendants host their seventh annual powwow starting 2 p.m. Saturday at the Apache fair building with brush and gourd dances to open. Supper at 5:30 p.m. Evening dances include gourd, round, war, and social dances. Principals Leonard Apquoe Sue Mason Jamie Franklin and others invited.

Leonard Apquoe Chilocco Sue Mason Fort Worth Tex Jaimie Franklin Oklahoma City Leonard Cozad Jr Lionél LeClair Powca City Elton Yellowfish Reno Paul Attockine Loran Little Crow Tulsa

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