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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1972
Page
5
New York prices show the Dow Jones average trading around 1004.74 at noon, with the Dow up 1.58 as the market attempts to stay above Tuesday’s all time high. The New York Stock Exchange index also edges higher near its record closing, while commodity prices and cattle, hogs, and grain figures are listed from Oklahoma City reports.
Oklahoma duo Eliepont Abby and Little Bear pledge to collect original Indian art to replace works damaged or stolen during militants’ occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in Washington. They report commitments from notable artists and expect new paintings ready in about two months as repairs proceed.
Fund raising for Boy Scout activities in 11 Oklahoma counties proceeds in area towns including Geronimo and Cache. Sooner Plain District seeks 12000 of a 121000 Black Beaver Council budget with a five day drive. Geronimo kickoff is 6 p m Thursday at the high school cafetorium led by Chester Phillips. Cache kickoff at 8 p m Thursday with Lion's Club and Chamber of Commerce at Family Cafe. Campaign teams include Rep. Gordon Beznoska and others. goals are 200 in Geronimo and 300 in Cache. Sustaining membership is 15.
In Oklahoma City two prominent women politicians urged the Democratic Party Tuesday to avoid haste in selecting a successor to Mrs. Jean West. They pressed for careful leadership decisions as national party officials consider who should lead the party.
Graveside services for Rickey Weidanz infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Weidanz were held at 2 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Chaplain Maj. Kerri Cochran officiating. Arrangements were handled by Becker Funeral Home.
About 150 Comanche County 4H members competed in a demonstration contest at Bishop School. Winners include Bernadine Doye and Cecilia Doye Flower Mound H Club junior girls regular demonstrations and Damona Doye Flower Mound senior girls regular demonstrations.
Times and locations show three incidents: building fire at 1816 Tower Road at 1 48 p m, car fire at 1318 Taft at 1 54 p m, and house fire at 717 North 22nd at 6 23 p m.
Lawton with two percent city sales tax in September collected 245246 dollars from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Statewide, 5119634 dollars was returned to 285 municipalities. Frederick Perry and Mangum lack local sales tax despite 3000+ populations. Okeene and Pryor added one percent levies effective December 1. Tulsa’s second year at two percent yielded 1649567 dollars this month versus 1360535 last November.
A northwest Oklahoma coalition voted Tuesday to ask Governor David Hall to include funds in the 1973 state budget to buy and preserve a 334 mile stretch of railroad running to Elk City and surrounding areas.
An old fashioned box supper and program are set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Faxon School, sponsored by the PTA and faculty. After the meal, students will perform a western music program. The event invites public attendance with funds aiding a Christmas tree and treats for students during the Yule season.
Doctors prescribe many pain medications but Anacin stands out as a widely recommended over the counter option. The ad claims doctors dispense over 50 million Anacin tablets annually and asserts fast relief for headaches dental pain arthritis colds and flu with minimal stomach upset.
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