Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1973

Page

2

Nader Seeks Court Action to Close 20 Nuclear Plants

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader and Friends of the Earth asked a U S federal court to shut down 20 large nuclear power plants in 12 states. They accuse the Atomic Energy Commission of illegal operation and inadequate safeguards against uncontrolled loss of coolant, risking massive radiation release.

Washington Ralph Nader The Atomic Energy Commission Nader Friends of the Earth FOE AEC Commission U.S District of Columbia David Brower San Francisco

Youth Thought To Be Carrying Babies Found

Gillaland a 19 year old from Chickasha was found hiding in a closet after a court ordered confinement under a public nuisance statute related to rabies exposure. He was bitten by a family dog that died from rabies, and the dog’s head was sent for testing. Gillaland faces an assault charge and is to begin rabies shots while held in Grady Memorial Hospital and county jail.

Chickasha Cannon Talley Gillaland State Health Department

Motah Re-elected by Comanche Tribe in Board Vote

Motah won another three year term as Business Committee chairman of the Comanche Tribe with 275 votes, defeating Conrad Gayley who had 253. Lawrence Tomah Walters and Elmer Winnerby trailed, while 30 percent of eligible voters abstained. Amendments to the tribal constitution included one to allow 18 year olds to vote, blocked by turnout requirements.

Business Committee Lee Motah Ava Doty Motah Conrad Gayley Norman Lawrence Tomah Walters Elmer Winnerby

Postal Workers Gain Promotions at Fort Sill Branch

Pat Ford aged 39 promoted to manager station operations at the Fort Sill branch. Dee Bressman aged 36 named foreman of delivery and collections at the main post office downtown. Wayne Best aged 56 with 22 years of service selected as foreman of mails tour two.

Pat Ford Fort Sill McClure Dee Bressman Wayne Best

Alamo Construction Traced to 1722

The Alamo in San Antonio was built about 1722, marking its early colonial origins and enduring historic role in Texas.

Alamo San Antonio

Lifer Prison Inmate Dies At Penitentiary

B J the Cat lifer dies at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Lifers recall him fondly as The Cat with a simple plaque reading BJ The Cat lifer Born here, died here. Warden B J Rhay and inmate Pappy Huson share grief over the pet.

Walla Walla Wash B.J Washington State Penitentiary Lifer John Hawkins B.J. the Cat

Red Cross Offers Blue Teen Volunteer Orientation in Comanche

The Comanche County Red Cross chapter hosts a three day orientation for new Blue Teen volunteers at 401 Gore from 9 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Applicants must be at least 14. Training locations include Comanche Memorial Hospital and Reynolds Army Hospital. A Modified Home Nursing class is also offered. Classes are free. Call 355 8180 between 8 30 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. for details.

Red Cross Comanche County Gore Comanche County Memorial Hospital McMahon-Tomlinson Nursing Center P.hls. Indian Hospital Reynolds Army Hospital

Name Change Of Henry Wilson Formerly Jeremiah Colbath

Henry Wilson born Jeremiah Jones Colbath and later adopted the name Henry Wilson while serving as vice president under President Grant is noted. The historical transition reflects a midcareer personal revision impacting biographical records.

Henry Wilson President Grant Jeremiah Jones Colbath

Car Train Collision Claims Life In Oklahoma Near Waukomis

At the edge of Waukomis Oklahoma Richard Mack died when his car ran a stop sign at a railroad crossing and collided with the lead engine of a Rock Island freight at about 70 mph. The vehicle burned and Mack died at the scene. Oklahoma highway toll rose to 255 for 1973 compared with 311 a year earlier.

Waukomis Oklahoma Highway Patrol Richard Mack Rock Island Mack

Symbolic Umbrella Use Surges in Eastern Courts

The umbrella began to be used in the East as a symbol of royalty expanding beyond ceremonial roles. Over two million people are reportedly affected by this rising practice and its cultural implications.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indian Point 2 New York Point Beach 2 Two Creeks Wis Vermont Yankee Fan Ae TTA Lte Ip “ National Bank Pappy Huson Pappy Johnnie Robinson Crusade Oral Roberts Johnnie KWFT Radio Die Montego Bay Gore Bird Lawton Jesus Jack Doe Revelation Bout Bison Man Associated Press June Reader Deluhe Res FUN and Otasco C Ave Cache Road Square Ees
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication