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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
1
Much needed rain soaked southwestern Oklahoma with Lawton reporting 1.39 inches. totals for May reached 2.28 inches and 4.62 for the year. Other towns measured over an inch as officials noted ongoing dry conditions and forecasts for more rain at 70 percent today, 50 percent Friday.
A sweeping storm across northeast and central Oklahoma caused hail heavy rain and winds up to 80 mph. An 18 year old Heavener girl died and three cousins were injured as trees fell. Oklahoma City saw five funnel clouds with two confirmed near Norman and three near Jones. Power outages and fires from lightning disrupted parts of the state as crews worked to restore service.
A Legal dispute over a west Lawton girls softball park prompted a 7 p.m. meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club to discuss a compromise. City officials, Don Whitaker, three councilmen, the park board, B P W Club reps, and a citizens group rep attended the session. The park lies between Gore Boulevard and Cache Road on the east side of 38th Street. The city previously opened the softball field and later asked Landers for a hearing date. Landers set a June 22 permanent injunctive hearing, with an earlier date requested for June 11.
Juan Corona 37, a migrant labor recruiter in Yuba City, faces 10 murder counts after authorities uncover more victims with similar wounds. He appeared in Sutter County Jail to answer for the killings as officers describe a machete or heavy knife as likely weapons.
A new state law requires delinquent taxpayers be notified by mail with a 30 day grace period after publication. If payments are not received, the taxes will be placed on a lien or sale process as provided by law.
Attorney General John N. Mitchell proposes reclassifying amphetamines and methamphetamines to tighten quotas and non re fillable prescriptions. BNDD officials say the plan aims to curb supply after high diversion to illegal use and releases in the Federal Register. Public objections due within 30 days with a hearing set for June 30.
Norman Oklahoma The Cleveland County district attorney studies an audit alleging misappropriation of 2974 in University of Oklahoma Student Association funds over eight months The report focuses on Michael Hollander and his activity in the Student Information Office and related purchases An upcoming court case lists a non jury trial on the charge and the audit recommends nine changes in Norman municipal operations and Oklahoma Tag Agency arrangements.
Legislative conference committee leaders say they reached an agreement on Oklahoma history’s best school program. The plan focuses on raising per pupil spending by about 20 million, funding kindergarten expansion, reducing first grade class sizes to 32, 30, 28, and 25 over four years, adding 250 special education classes, and increasing textbook funding from 5.95 to 7 per pupil.
In Chattanooga Tennessee plans to send National Guardsmen home were canceled Thursday and renewed trouble erupted at Central High School in Harrison. Classes were halted Wednesday as fighting broke out between black and white students.
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