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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
4
The U.S. Civil Rights Commission recommended expanded federal programs to help Puerto Ricans in the United States gain jobs and education, urging recognition of Puerto Ricans as a minority with targeted aid needs.
Bill would channel funds to cities enhancing local control as state governments face tougher tax constraints. Carter Bass warns revenue sharing violates a fundamental fiscal principle separating raising and spending. In Cairo, Ford says the bumps are behind us as Arab leaders gather. Syria presses attack near Sidon, with Phalangist units aiding and Arafat urging restraint.
Autopsies on Pittsburgh victims showed heart attacks as the cause. Across several states, vaccine programs were paused after reports of deaths following inoculations mostly among those over 60. The $135 million effort had vaccinated mainly seniors, with pauses in Texas Wisconsin Illinois and more.
Keith Sill receives promotion to major general in July 1975. He is not a World War II veteran. His decorations include the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf clusters, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf cluster. He and his wife Erika have a son Michael, 21, currently attending West Point.
Local residents and doctors who received the swine flu vaccine voiced concerns about deaths but were assured no link to inoculations exists. The program began Oct 4 at three area sites including the Lawton elderly high rise and Fort Cobb clinic, with 10 000 doses distributed through Tuesday.
Edith Lynch Daniel 79 Pryor mother of Dick Daniel of 3532 Ferris died Tuesday in Pryor Service arrangements announced by Buckeley Funeral Home Chouteau She is survived by six other children 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The record notes that Dix, who became county medical examiner in 1973 after serving as a pathologist at Memorial Hospital with Boatsman, and Boatsman, appointed in 1974, were involved in court testimony in cases involving bodies they examined.
City council tabled proposed amendments to the Lawton City Charter after discussion on timing for a public meeting and the November 16 election. Proposals include eliminating at large council seats, broadening mayoral veto power, council approval of city attorney and police chief appointments, and budget prep changes. A Friday workshop will review sear easements with Kiowa Comanche Apache tribes.
Dieila Renee Charton Kelly, 20, was found dead at her home in Lawton with pills, letters, and a diary suggesting self overdose and low mood. Detectives investigated the scene with District Attorney Beauchamp as investigators dated entries to Oct 10. She is survived by her son Larry Joe Kelly and her father Joe Stewart.
Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach Portsea Victoria on December 17 1967 and is presumed drowned authorities say leaving no clear body found and a national shock.
Harold Hunt of 1420 Logan was misidentified as the plaintiff in a Welch Oil Co case. The correct plaintiff is Harold Keith Hunt, 22, of south Seventh Street, per his attorney.
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