City Council delays parking decision and approves two nominees
City officials delay a parking issue while nominating two of three candidates for appointments to a citizen planning panel. Mayor Gilley confirms picks and staff will enforce ordinances on two Gore Boulevard taverns amid debate over future development and a part time municipal judge appointment.
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Ithor Yell
Norma Roberts
Rex Givens
Ked
Roberts
Givens
Donald
Comnballot
Jean
Wayne Gilley
Robert
Robert and Unanimously To Approve the Two. Cranclines Donna Meter
Fredrick Chenault
Lake Lawtonka
Lake Ellsworth
van Meter
Fort Sill Boulevard
Nat Robert Prince
Prince
Chenault
Adam Matthews
Keith Haynes
Anderson
Rust
J. J. Pursley
Sses
Aggie Hut
W. Gore Blvd
Cameron U
Cur Ntly
Willie Truitt
City Solid Waste
Mrs. Roberts
Nuner
Teamsters
John Thomsonden
Truce
Truitt
Funeral for Wilbert Hartman 72 in Lawton Ohio native
Wilbert H Hartman 72 of 2426 H died at 2 05 am in a local hospital. Funeral is set for 2 pm Thursday at Eternal Light Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev Dan Palesano officiating. Burial in the Cemetery. He was born June 25 1903 in Sandusky Ohio and moved to Lawton in the early 1920s. A retired carpenter, he was married to Florence Ssabe Hartman. Survivors include son Charles Hartman. two daughters Mary Lou Dunning and Doris Jean Inscore. three sisters Mildred Barth Edith Van Winkle Irene Hermes. and nine grandchildren.
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Wilbert H. Hartman
Eternal Light Pentecostal Holiness
Dan Palesano
Mr. Hartman
Sandusky
Ohio
Lawton
Florence Ssabe Bft
Charles Hartn
Magnolia
Mary Lou Dunning
Kingsbury
Doris Jean Inscore
North Highland
Calif
Mildred Barth
Holiday
Fla
Edith van Winkle
Walhonding
Irene Hermes
Carmel
Fire reports follow mobile home and house incidents
Fire units investigated alarms at a mobile home and a motor house fire this year. Officials logged the conditions, noted the scenes, and reviewed the cause with ongoing inquiries into the total incidents.
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Totet
Tillotson Fund Reaches $9 400 for MacArthur player
The Curtis Tillotson assistance fund for the paralyzed MacArthur High School football player totals 9400 with hopes to exceed 10000. Lawton McDonald's restaurants raised 8050 through breakfast proceeds and half of purchases. Autographed footballs and fish bowl donations boosted the total. a check was presented to Principal Gene Rochelle with attending officials.
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MacArthur
MacArthur High
Gene Rochelle
Tillotson
University Hospital
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Brooke Army Center
San Antonio
Tex
Lawton’s
McDonald’s
Hamburger
Dallas Cowboys
University of Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma State University Cowboys
Cameron Aggies
McDonald's
Rochelle
Art Boldt
Lubbock
Wayne Gilley
Asi
Engl Scherr
Diabetic Education Center Opening Near Lawton
Dr. C. Alton Brown of Oklahoma City led Lawton area physicians in detailing the St. Anthony's Diabetes Education Center set to open Oct. 2. The program will offer lectures testing and treatment for diabetics with Mary Ann Kurtz R.N. providing an overview of the curriculum.
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C. Alton Brown
Oklahoma City
New St. Anthony's
Lawton Area
Mary Ann Kurtz
R.N
Lawton
Oxfal
Oklahoma
EPA
Baty VI
Neighborhood Watch Aids Crime Drop In Lawton
Crime figures show a dip as Lawton residents push watch programs. Hennessee cites improved reporting and followup, with eight watch areas in the city and potential new group near Jefferson Elementary in The Strip.
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Tocal
Hennessee
Taft Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Lawton
Walkout Winds Down as City and Union Reach Agreement
A Thursday walkout continuation was halted as Mayor agrees not to oppose a union motion to deny an injunction. Firefighters return to work amid a state lawsuit by Atty. Gen. Danforth seeking 150000 in reimbursed costs and 30600 daily penalties, plus 300000 punitive damages. National Guardsmen costs cited.
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Page One Junction
Charles Shafer
Atty
John Danforth
Danforth
Kansas City
No Agreement Without It Says Kissinger
Kissinger testified that no agreement would be possible without the cited element. He stated the administration is ready to accept congressional demand for withdrawal of Americans if hostilities erupt. He affirmed the President’s authorization and said all documents on assurances and undertakings binding on the United States have been provided.
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Wheeler
Grand Jury
Kissinger
United States
Education debate on college prep and exam adequacy
Educators debate whether college entrance tests reflect high school teaching. Bridges notes student preference for business courses despite improved teaching, while smaller schools limit science offerings. Superintendent Bish argues testing may not measure current curriculum and notes better access for minority students through federal aid.
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Bridges
Hugh Bish
Neptune
College Board
McKinley
Fire damages residence in north Lawton. suspect held
A frame house at 303 Arlington in north Lawton was a total loss after a blaze at 3 16 a m. Police Lt. Derricoe alerted the Lawton Fire Department. A resident was held in protective custody as arson investigators probe the early morning fire.
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North Lawton
David Derricoe
Arlington
Lawton
Welfare funding and day care dispute impact state budget
Boren says welfare must keep earmarked funds to cover a deficit while day care rules threaten higher staffing and costs. The commission is urged to search for a qualified wildlife director as corrections director Ned Benton praises the Insurance Fund and notes a bidding process for state deposits.
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Boren
Commission
Cnet
Ned Benton
Dens Ee Ae Oe
Plui
Gece Ie Ag
Oklahoma City suit challenges Chickasha Cotton Oil rate increase
A suit filed in Oklahoma City by Chickasha Cotton Oil Co. seeks to overturn a utility rate hike granted by Corri lic Service Co of Tulsa, alleging the increase is excessive and not justified by the facts.
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Oklahoma City
Corrilic Service Co
Tulsa
Chickasha Cotton Oil Co
Anc
Budget clash over spending ceiling and budget plan
Lawmakers clash as Ultman and Ullman oppose a 395 billion ceiling without a formal budget. House Speaker Carl Albert backs consulting the budget while warning that a tax cut without context is imprudent. Lawmakers doubt the ability to meet Ford's spending request.
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Ultman
Congress
Carl Albert
Ullman
Albert
House Wags
Mean Committee
Legislative Branch
Ford
Gifts and Souvenirs at Southwest Oklahoma Trade Co
The Trading Post offers a selection of Indian and souvenir items at Cache Exit US 62 near Eagle Park Entrance. The store promotes gifts and regional crafts for visitors traveling through the Southwest Oklahoma area.
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Oklahom West
Trading Post
US 62
Eagle Park
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