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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
4
Army doctors confirmed that Pvt. Jesse Blaine, 19, of Lake Placid Florida died at Fort Sill from fulminating meningococcal meningitis after an autopsy at Reynolds Army Hospital. The death is described as an isolated incident with no other cases reported.
An 81 year old man Oscar Smith of 1138 Cache Road died after being struck by a car crossing Cache Road near 13th Street. His wife Beulah, 75, was listed in serious condition. The driver Kenneth Tackett, 18, was traveling in the center lane when slick roads caused hydroplaning. The fatality brings the 1976 traffic toll to 314. Funeral for Mr. Smith will be Saturday at 2 PM at Kecker Funeral Home Chapel. He was born October 16, 1894, and was survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Fort Sill outer pageant seeks Indians and blacks for major roles and buffalo soldiers to depict fort builders. Major rehearsals start June 28 with outdoor performances planned each summer if well received. Reservations by mail or phone after June 1, ticket prices two dollars center and one dollar side.
Mrs Mitchell outlined the prior period's spending and projected costs. She noted that in one six month period costs may exceed the next by about ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars. She will submit a budget request for July December 1986 seeking up to forty one thousand eight hundred dollars based on the prior six month rate.
Probate No PF 75734 in the District Court of Comanche County Oklahoma. Hearing petition for determination of heirship, devisees, and distribution. Appointment to settle estate and discharge. Woodrock District Courtroom, June 73 1994. Interested parties may appear with written exceptions. Chad Bledsoe judge.
Storms persisted in Parene and stretched into Lawton with inch measurements at several stations. Reports of golf ball sized hail appeared in south central and southeastern Oklahoma but no major damage. Skies remained cloudy with light showers statewide and a forecast of clearing, warmer weather by Friday.
Ricky Lynn Overstreet 18 faces four counts of second degree murder in a May 4 traffic wreck that killed four Medicine Park family members. He was moved to Central State Hospital Norman for 60 days of mental observation after arraignment and prior confinement at Taliaferro Center. A stolen police cruiser, used unauthorized, collided on U.S. 277 near Rovers Lane with a five person Bobby Dudark family car. Bond set at $40,000, $10,000 per count. preliminary hearing scheduled in June.
The Comanche Gourd Clan sponsors a Memorial Day gourd dance from 2 pm to 11 30 pm Monday at Tia Piah Park. Esa Rosa Club co hosts. All clubs and the public are invited.
ConRail, created from Penn Central and six smaller lines, spans about 17 000 miles and becomes the nation’s second largest railroad, reshaping freight and passenger corridors in the Northeast.
During June to September, residential customers face higher summer rates after the first 600 slowatt hours. The utility urges energy conservation to curb added summer generation costs. Set thermostats higher while keeping comfort, reduce heat from lighting, and turn off unused lights appliances and TVs.
Washington AP reports the Senate Finance Committee plans to recommend extending individual tax cuts for six more months through December 31 after initial 1975 enactment and a midyear extension. In Damascus, UN Secretary General Waldheim said President Assad agreed to another six months of peacekeeping on the Golan Heights with no political conditions.
Willis pushes for starting two prisons this year while Floyd signals no filing of the sun. Boren may delay one prison as Howard weighs discussion with the speaker and governor. Pyron notes TJ won’t comment while the governor meets with Floyd. Willis seeks a compromise depending on how Boren and Howard view the suit’s impact.
Wahlbom states east route will be eliminated due to low use and nonproductive stops removed on remaining routes. Service will run through Friday, June 4, 1976, with modifications taking effect Monday, June 7 and monitoring continues to fine tune. Officials turned statistics over to Lawton Planning Department and local transport firms. no local enterprise has shown interest in taking over Fort Sill Bus Service.
By 1918 automobiles motion pictures and telephones were widespread in the United States reflecting rapid technological adoption and changes in daily life.
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