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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1977
Page
4
puzzle page lists clues from Greedily eager to Network with notes on yesterday's solution and a Cryptoquip hint. It includes a 1977 Kiang Features Syndicate credit and guidance that M equals A in the current cipher.
Lawton publishing invites residents to call 353-0620 for Instapoll questions about strict rules on front yard vehicle storage and a 66 day permit for auto overhaul. Call hot line tonight through Wednesday for more local government questions.
An emergency Johnson O Malley Parent Committee meeting is called for 6 30 p m Thursday at Fort Sill Indian School Comanche Tribal Offices to elect a new committee chairman. All parents or guardians of students who are at least one quarter Indian may join. the committee may oversee up to 200000 dollars once eligible student counts are finalized.
An unnamed administration official says a proposed underground testing halt is limited and may allow peaceful tests to resume after expiration, while a Geneva terms deal could be reached. He notes Soviet parade displays show modernization but no surprise, with Moscow seeking parity rather than U.S. dominance.
Advice on selecting a suitable pet for a child, stressing temperament, size, and care needs. Suggests fish for younger kids, and puppies or kittens for older children with adult supervision. Recommends veterinary checks and gradual introductions to pets to prevent neglect or discarded gifts.
Justice Department lawyers warned McMillan's ruling could block private nuclear energy development. The court upheld a $214,000 libel verdict against TODAY newspaper in Brevard County Florida and denied a bid to limit punitive damages in libel cases. The court also left intact a new trial for an Ohio sex murder conviction and ruled that a confession obtained via unconstitutional police questioning should not have been used as evidence against Timothy Papp of Lorain.
A gunman opened fire outside Shooting Smith brokerage in the business district wounding six people. Robert Barrell and George Helduffer were listed in critical condition with severed spinal cords, Barrell paralyzed from chest down and Held from neck down. Wesley Russel and Alben Carlson were wounded but stable, while Hans Anderson and Joyce Laylan observed the chaos as two plainclothes officers shouted for the suspect to freeze.
Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation agent Dick Wilkerson says no report yet and not at a dead end as authorities seek Carter quaintance who is still being questioned. Cunningham cites ongoing leads in the case of 19 month old child reported missing Oct. 31 by Mr and Mrs George Carter. 606 SW 23rd.
Washington lawyers clash over releasing 880 Watergate tapes from Nixon era. Warner Communications seeks to reproduce tapes for sale while NBC ABC CBS Public Television and a broadcast directors group push for public access. Justice and risk of lawsuits loom as courts weigh privacy and precedent.
Nine month old Fred Garcia II of Los Alamitos California became the youngest to complete Greta Andersen's swimming school beginners test. He earned Miss Andersen's Olympic gold medal and a Red Cross certificate, demonstrating 30 feet of swimming, 30 seconds of back floating and a 5 foot dive after only 15 weeks of lessons.
Original woodblock prints by Shiko Munakata and photographs of his work go on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston through the end of 1977. The Japanese artist died in 1975, adding posthumous interest to the exhibit.
Ronald Eversly a 32 year old Lawton man died Monday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound after a domestic dispute at 1217 Lincoln. His girlfriend Johnnie Collins 27 said he threatened her and fired but the gun misfired before he shot himself in the chest. Officers entered the home after Collins fled with their baby and heard a second shot. A note explained the death by self action was found.
Flora Bell Glass 93 of 1725 Elm dies after brief illness. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Glascock Greenlawn Chapel of Memories with Rev. K E Rains officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include granddaughter Mrs A W De Lonais son Orval J Chickasha daughter Mrs Hazel Sangster Fort Smith Ark brother Arthur Timm Lawton sister Mrs Clara Buffinger Corpus Christi Tex seven grandchildren 16 great grandchildren four great greats.
Saiqa says Maj Fateh Rabah was killed in a Beirut shootout near Shatila when two cars blocked his path and gunmen opened fire Rabah died instantly and his aide killed one attacker. No group claimed responsibility. Fighting persists in the south amid regional tensions and peacekeeping refusals.
Charles IX of Sweden died on October 30, 1611 leaving the throne temporarily unfilled. Queen Christina and Duke John of Ostergotland carry on the government in the interim.
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