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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1973
Page
4
Courthouse officials say parking area west of the present courthouse has been cleared and a sidewalk barricade will be set on the south block before construction. The project will take about 18 months, with 15 months for new construction and three months to demolish the old courthouse and finish parking.
A Frederick tornado damaged the Country Club and several homes as it moved through north and downtown areas. Police and Civil Defense crews joined in overnight repairs after the storm knocked out power, uprooted trees, and shattered glass.
OU leaders explain that to save money they will increase class sizes while seeking state funds. They cite 1.9 million in new state support for OU Norman, with total new money around 3 million after internal savings. The document lists annual appropriations for each institution and gains over the prior year. The note also mentions the ancient origins of wrestling with a late reference to early Olympic Games.
The case was dismissed on May 11 due to government misconduct after a break-in by White House aides at Elisberg's psychiatrist's office. Richard son testified he answered fully without invoking executive privilege while Krogh's May 4 affidavit raised questions about the CIA's role. Senator Byrd pressed reluctant testimony as the inquiry centered on whether Krogh ordered the operation.
Friday, the sixth day of the week, is named after Freya the Scandinavian goddess of beauty and love.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 15 for James B. Belcher 28 accused of fatally drowning Mrs Ruby D Jones 52 who was found dead under a creek bridge in the 2300 block of C Avenue after being knocked unconscious and left beside Squaw Creek Bond was denied at arraignment Belcher had listed 1804 Kingsbury as his address but locals say he does not live there.
Senator Ted Stevens cited by peers argues for two pipelines through Canada and Alaska with exploration of five more oil fields. He says this network could meet the nation's needs for the balance of the century.
Oklahoma City Gov. David Hall announced that Joe Carter former press secretary and now communications director for the Democratic National Committee will rejoin the Hall administration as an executive assistant. The move adds a familiar White House line to his Oklahoma team.
Caulfield testifies that John W Dean III authorized a clemency offer while Nixon denies knowledge of any clemency offers to Watergate defendants. He says he believed he acted to serve the President and as a messenger between Dean and McCord, despite recognizing the offer was wrong.
A Lawton area rancher reported a 500 pound Holstein steer found in his pasture near Bethel Church 13 miles east of Lawton. Deputies said the animal was slain with its hindquarters removed and entry appeared gained through an unlocked gate. This marks the latest in a series of cattle butcherings under sheriff’s investigation, the prior four involved .22 caliber killings.
William B. Mayes, 19, of Lawton, was sentenced to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to grand larceny for stealing a cartridge player, amplifier, tapes and records from a KCCO Radio mobile van on April 22. District Judge J Winston Raburn imposed the term. Mayes had prior felony assault and battery with a deadly weapon conviction on April 26, 1962.
Late Tuesday astronauts flew to Cape Kennedy for final launch prep. Commander Conrad leads physicals and a briefing on packing Apollo with gear for repair, film, drugs, debris removal tools, and a solar wing deployment plan.
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