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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
4
Reported events describe a fatal incident at a residence where authorities say a man acted and his partner died. The couple’s movements include a car crash, sedatives administered at the hospital, and a hand wound from a leap from a vehicle.
President Nixon describes a voluntary Phase 2 program with teeth covering the whole economy focusing on major industries. Federal judges pause West Coast dock strike and Chicago shipping tieup. Senate moves to tax cut bill of 15.4 billion over three years. Senate backs a wage rise for federal workers, with limits. Proxmire introduces repeal of the price freeze law, arguing against economic dictatorship. Phase 2 blends compulsion and pressure, avoiding a full wage and price control system.
Air traffic at Henry Post Field handles 600 to 700 operations daily, with Fort Sill helicopters and weather balloons. Controllers monitor 40 miles of restricted airspace between Fort Sill ranges, guiding pilots through artillery danger and occasional C4 jet departures.
Public Records list multiple incidents including thefts from residences and stores. Names such as Joe Franco and Claudette Edwards report thefts, tire losses, watch thefts, and tire slashing. Reports include 1959 car theft, front door damage from thrown tomatoes, and shoplifting at Anthony's Department Store.
The report noted movements in prices for machinery and equipment alongside declines in lumber grains fish meats sugar animal feeds fats and oils. It highlights broad shifts across commodities and industrial inputs.
A brief note records the arrival or presence of Chinese roses in Europe during the year 1879. It notes cross continental horticultural interest and cultivation without detailing specific countries or events.
The union affiliated with the International Longshoremen's Association and the ILWU report seven day old East and cargo operations at sea were halted Wednesday afternoon. A San Francisco restraining order targeted both the AFL-CIO and the unions involved.
Hall expressed satisfaction with the reconsideration and noted all four Oklahoma schools have their concurrent games sold out as required. He urged Oklahomans to support the four programs whose games start at the same time.
The aircraft, currently grounded, aims to expand its fleet to 81 units. It will equip the largest transport aircraft with the gear for emergency troop transport from the United States.
Word has been received of the death in Siloam Springs Arkansas of Mrs Bess Ives Donnely. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A L Ives she lived here 16 years while her father was superintendent of schools. Survivors include a son John Bartlesville a stepdaughter Mrs Esther Fallon of New Mexico and a stepson James Donnely Flagler Colorado.
Betty Hopkins Word reports the death of Mrs. Betty Hopkins 26 of Tulsa. Neighbors include Mrs. Cecil Shehorn and Mrs. Eulane Mullins. Three of her four children in the car were injured and listed in critical condition in a Tulsa hospital. Funeral set for Friday in Tulsa.
Joyce LaVeta Bevill 29 of Evans Street will be buried following a Friday service at 2 p.m. The funeral honors her memory with her mother and step father Mrs and Mr David Duke of Birch Street and father William Cargill of Carmichael California and one brother David in attendance.
Maj. Gen. Roderick Wetherill and Dr. Gilbert Gibson will headline the Friday Forum luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian. Wetherill will discuss Fort Sill status and current projects, with the event open to the public for 2.25 dollars.
Rep Edward Hutchinson and Rep Emanuel Celler lead opposition to the proposed amendment. They warn it would threaten family life and the institution of marriage. The House passed Griffths amendment 350 to 15, but the Senate never voted.
The Mobil station at 1102 Cache Road earned the city award for appearance improvement. Stations were judged from before and after photos and each was rebuilt or rehabilitated to enhance the community.
Fire spokesmen say control hinges on wind. 9 degree temperatures and near zero humidity fueled the blaze. Crews from the U S Forest Service Santa departments Carpinteria Montecito and fire departments in those towns battled the fire along with teams from Los Angeles Redding and Porterville in northern California.
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