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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1976
Page
1
October 1976 started warm then plunged with high temps dropping from 93 to 44 and nightly lows in the 30s. A first freeze on Oct 19 reached 28, aiding farmers against armyworms. rainfall remained scarce, keeping monthly totals well below the 99-year average.
Carter’s black supporters rally behind him after deacons of his Plains Georgia church canceled services when black minister Clennon King sought membership. King says the incident may be a Republican ploy to shift votes. Carter vows inclusive action.
Ford and Carter campaign to the wire in Michigan and other states as polls hint a national dead heat. Carter plans a Flint rally before returning to Georgia while Ford hits Grand Rapids after Ohio trip, with 21 electoral votes at stake in Michigan.
The Supreme Court refuses to overturn the 10th Circuit ruling upholding ex Oklahoma Governor David Hall and financier W W Taylor convictions for bribery extortion and jury influence in a case tied to a $10 million state retirement funds investment. Hall faces a three year sentence while Taylor received 18 months.
Raphie Coosewoon of Lawton died in a fiery one vehicle crash two miles east of Geronimo. His pickup hit a bridge abutment overturned and burned. He suffered head injuries and burns and was dead on arrival at Fort Sill Indian Hospital. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol noted a hole ripped in the floorboard as gasoline sprayed inside the cab. Coosewoon was found six feet from the wreck.
Oklahoma faced a near tie as election eve votes loom. Ford and Carter campaigns mobilize in Oklahoma City Tulsa and Little Dixie while forecasts predict turnout over one million and a margin under 10 000 votes.
Voters urged to vote early to avoid delays as polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Comanche County for the presidential election. Weatherman predicts near perfect conditions with upper 60s. REACT volunteers offer rides for the elderly and callers can reach 357-8718 for assistance. Local candidates include Jim Lee EARLY.
An Associated Press market basket survey of 15 common items in 13 cities shows October prices down 1.8 percent overall at the checklist store, with meat cuts dipping in several cities while coffee prices rose across six locations. Milk and coffee costs edged higher, and beef outlook warned of future price increases due to fewer cattle in feedlots.
Lawton Fort Sill youngsters in disguise roam residential streets for tricks or treats as Halloween 1976 is proclaimed. Police Chief Robert Gillian notes enhanced patrols to keep trick or treaters safe, with Civil Defense and Comanche County involvement.
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