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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1973

Page

4

Bread price rise linked to higher wheat costs in 1973

AP Farm Writer reports government figures showing bread price increases tied to rising farm wheat prices. The study notes bread cost grew five cents yearly, with farm value of wheat in a loaf rising from 3.6 cents to 7 cents as September 1973 figures show higher farm prices and flour costs.

Washington Department Economic Research Service Soviet Union U.S USDA

Space mission faces delays to protect equipment and allow longer space walks

If the primary and secondary loops fail the mission may end early to prevent spoilage of food and electronics. Water cooling could extend outdoor work during space walks enabling longer repairs. Flight Director Neil Hutchinson notes Thanksgiving repairs on a stuck antenna and telescope film could take one six or seven hour walk with water cooling, versus about four hours with air cooling and a two day plan. Pogue suffered motion sickness Friday and crew status was updated Saturday night.

The Space Agency Neil Hutchinson Pogue Mission Control

Club To Provide Food Drive By Local VICA Chapter

Eisenhower High School's Vocational Industrial Clubs of America chapter will host a food drive. Officers listed include president Joe Russell and vice president Helen Bindsell with Diana Flint secretary Bill Garrett treasurer Ronald Moore reporter Richard Chapman parliamentarian Tim Siedel historian Robbie Antonson chaplain.

Eisenhower High School Chapter of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Joe Russell Helen Bindsell Les Moore Diana Flint Bill Garrett Ronald Moore Richard Chapman Tim Siedel Robbie Antonson

Four youths slain near Gitchie Manitou Park in Iowa

Four teenage boys aged 14 to 17 from South Dakota were found shot to death in Gitchie Manitou Park in extreme northwestern Iowa. Authorities sealed off the area and began an investigation with Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation. A dark blue van is sought related to the case. Bodies moved to a Rock Rapids mortuary for identification.

Stoux Falls S.D Here South Dakota Gitchie Manitou Park Iowa Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lyon County Sheriff's Office Rock Rapids

City Grocery Store Robbery

A bandit armed with a rifle robbed Cagie's Grocery at 107 N. Second of about $60 Sunday afternoon. A tall thin man with a moustache demanded cash, fled in a car parked outside as three children entered the store.

Cagie’s Aes

Two Arrested In Burglary Attempt Reported At Store

Patrol officers and a K nine assisted in the arrest after police were called to a report that two men prowled a store. Officers said a front window was broken to gain entry and a rear door was unlocked before suspects carried clothing to a curb in the 1800 block of A Avenue. Police also sought a blue car and two other men.

Cityan Charged In Gun Firing Incident

A city resident was charged after firing a gun near a residence. Police reported the suspect approached a door seeking a key, hid in a tear room, and was taken into custody by officers. The situation prompted police to transport the individual to a local unit for processing.

Cityan

Fire hits small shopping center. blaze started by arson

Porter said a 100 by 100 foot structure in a shopping center owned by Dr. Gilbert Gibson and operated as a grocery store by Harold Johnson was set on fire. Flammable material started the blaze in a rear storage area and entry was gained through a window broken by a concrete block. The center has been in operation for a year or less.

Gilbert Gibson Porter Added Harold Johnson Porter

Core composition of molten iron nickel

The earths core consists of molten iron and nickel with a temperature around 3700 degrees Celsius.

Supreme Court Refuses Maine Offshore Spill Challenge

The High Court considers litigation over a Maine law holding oil companies liable for offshore spills from ships bound for terminals in Portland Harbor. Justices push to wait for the District Court plan before ruling on the desegregation remedy proposed in Detroit. The circuit court had ruled 6 to 3 that Detroit and Michigan maintained racial segregation and supported multidistrict desegregation.

U.S Maine Portland Harbor Detroit Board of Education Supreme Court District Court Circuit Court Detroit School Board State of Michigan Detroit

Cameron Baptists Set Chili Supper

Cameron Baptist Student Union will host a chili supper at 6 30 p m Tuesday for Cameron athletes coaches families and dates The Joyful Noise a music group from Southwestern State College Weatherford will provide entertainment The speaker will be Rev L O Woodson pastor of Cache Road Baptist Church

Cameron Baptist Student Union Cameron Southwestern State College Weatherford L. OM. Woodson Cache Road Baptist Church

Gale Addresses VICA Banquet

Carter Gale national president of VICA spoke at a Chickasha VICA employer employee appreciation banquet. Attending were Donna Gillian Southwest district VICA president Doug Gallou state VICA parliamentarian and Ronnie Moe Southwest district VICA advisor.

Carter Gale Great Plains Area Vo-Tech Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Chickasha Donna Gillian Southwest District Doug Gallou Ronnie Moe

Retired Teacher Vida True Dies at 71 in Lawton

Vida True 71 of 1611 Lake died at 1 25 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Lawson officiating. Burial in Sunset Gardens Cemetery directed by Becker Funeral Home. She taught at Geronimo Road Elementary and Tomlinson Junior High and held many arts and flower show positions. Survivors include her husband James G. True and five brothers and three sisters. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Vida True 1611 Lake First United Methodist Church Carl Lawson Sunset Gardens Cemetery Becker Funeral Home American Iris Society Southwest Iris Society Sooner State Iris Society Lawton Daughters of the American Revolution American Association of University Women Louis Avritt Seal Beach Calif Lester Avritt San Diego Willis Avritt el Paso Tex Woodrow Avritt Chickasha Samuel Avritt Albuquerque N. M Fred Mallon Taylor Joe Curb Mockingbird Road Edward Hoffman American Cancer Society

Israel Faces Inquiry On War Readiness And Suez Actions

Government sources reveal an inquiry will probe why Israeli intelligence did not foresee the war and whether mobilization after outbreak was timely. Meir Shamgar to head the commission with testimony from officials as 20 Israelis and 543 Egyptians returned in POW exchanges. Arab oil ministers vow no December output cuts despite EU pressure over Israel actions since 1967.

Egypt Suez Canal Syria Golan Heights Moshe Dayan Israel Bose Bar-Lev Meir Shamgar Supreme Court District Tel Aviv Vienna Europe

Senate Burns Power Plants to Convert to Coal Policy

The Senate plans action on burning power plants to switch to coal while the U S Department of Agriculture announces expansion of free firewood cutting in 155 national forests across the country.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fire alarms logged by Lawton Fire Department

Lawton firefighters responded to alarms on Monday at 9 35 a m at 800 Rogers Lane for a smoke investigation with units dispatched to the scene.

The Lawton Fire Department Rogers Lane

Preparation H Provides Quick Hemorrhoid Relief

Doctors tested Preparation H on hundreds of patients and found prompt relief from itching and pain. The ointment and suppositories also help shrink hemorrhoidal swelling, with many physicians using or recommending it for their families.

Oklahoma Pardon Board considers Christmas commutations

The Pardon and Parole Board continued meetings in Granite as it weighs a proposal from State Reformatory Warden John Grider to release inmates whose sentences expire before Feb 28 before Christmas. About 140 inmates could be affected to ease crowding after summer rioting damaged McAlester prison.

Granite Okla State Pardon and Parole Board State Reformatory John Grider Oklahoma Corrections Department McAlester Grider

Indian Parents To Meet Today In Lawton District

Indian parents living in the Lawton school district will meet at 7 30 p m today at the U S Public Health Service Indian Hospital to organize for applying special federal education funds. Doc Pewewardy coordinator will attend along with Bureau of Indian Affairs officials.

Lawton U.S. Public Health Service Indian Hospital Doc Pewewardy The Bureau of Indian Affairs

Youth dies in tragic accident. funeral set in Lawton

A Lawton born youth, January 12, 1959, died in a private incident. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Church of God Ninth and Lee Boulevard with Rev. Ronnie Miller officiating. Burial at Cache Cemetery directed by Becker Funeral Home. Survivors include mother Mrs. Georgia Crow, father A. J. Little, three brothers Michael Gary and Terry, and grandparents Mrs. Wiley Hull and Mrs. Mamie Hull.

Lawton Church of God Ninth and Lee Boulevard Ronnie Miller Cache Cemetery Becker Funeral Home Georgia Crow A. J. Little Columbia Michael Gary Terry Wiley Hull Shawnee Billy Ruth Lee Jefferson Mollie Little Jackson, Ky Mamie Hull Summit

Thanksgiving Service at St. John's Church

St John s Lutheran Church at Seventh and A will hold a 7 30 p m Thanksgiving service Wednesday Rev E H Lechner pastor will speak on A Grateful Heart Holy Communion will be celebrated.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Seventh and A E. H. Lechner

Syna Clear Decon Gestant Tablets Offer

Exclusive new hard core Synaclear Decon gestant tablets act instantly to clear nasal cavities. One tablet provides up to eight hours relief from congestion pain and pressure. Buy at drug stores without prescription with satisfaction guaranteed. Introductory offer includes buy one pack get one free. Provo Cough Syrup now available from Synaclear people Gibson Pharmacy 1017 S Sheridan Rd.

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