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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
1
Congressional sources say President Carter will likely veto a bill authorizing 80 million for the Chad River breeder reactor project in Oak Ridge Tennessee and that Congress is unlikely to override. Energy conferees press on as recess limits action on a broader funding bill.
Searchers comb through red mud and debris for more bodies after a dam breach unleashed floodwaters on the Toccoa Falls Bible College area in Georgia. At least 37 died, about 45 injured, including many students and staff, with two volunteer firemen among the victims. First Lady Rosalynn Carter visited the scene and pledged federal aid. Gov. George Busbee noted the dam’s high hazard rating.
President Carter postpones a nine-country tour from Nov 22 to Dec 2 to stay in Washington while Congress debates the energy program. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance says the trip may be rescheduled soon, with nations informed over the weekend. The plan included Iran Saudi Arabia Venezuela Nigeria India France Belgium and Poland.
Buffalo breeders from across the nation gather Thursday at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for the Eighth Annual Buffalo Auction featuring about 90 animals. The sale starts at noon near refuge headquarters twelve miles northwest of Cache, with roughly equal bulls and cows, ages 1 to 13, bringing the herd down to maintenance levels.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a 40 percent chance of rain tonight and 70 percent on Tuesday. Highs reach mid 60s Tuesday, with tonight’s low in the 50s. Sunday’s high 72, overnight low 52. Outlook calls for light rain possible Wednesday then fair through Friday, with cooler Wednesday and warmer Thursday and Friday.
Phoenix prosecutor William Schafer states the Bolles murder investigation remains active with a “small band of conspirators” yet at large. James Robison, 55, and Max Dunlap, 48, were convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy in Don Bolles death and face possible gas sentences December 6.
Lawton police say they identified and questioned an Indian woman tied to the week old disappearance of 19 month old Nima Carter. Officials report she was a family member seeking the Carters residence and appears uninvolved, merely a misplacement incident.
Lawton Public Schools expect more than 2.5 million dollars in federal impact aid this year with 1.26 million to be distributed immediately. Rep Tom Steed announced a tentative entitlement of 2,533,546.27 dollars in a letter, surprising district officials who had anticipated ongoing congressional review. The payment represents about 10 percent of the district’s aid.
The Court agreed to decide if Congress may cap nuclear liability at 560 million for major accidents. The case stems from a North Carolina judge striking down the Price-Anderson Act limit while Duke Power and the NRC appeal. Also today the Court refused to review a 214 thousand libel verdict against TODAY newspaper.
Lawton Publishing asks readers whether to curb vehicle storage in front yards and require a 60 day permit to overhaul a car in a yard. Call 353 0620 6 pm to 9 pm today through Wednesday to participate or ask about local government topics via Hot Line.
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