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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1977

Page

4

Cameron Foundation Assets Top $250000 In Audit

The Cameron Foundation reports assets of 232 431 with 148 539 set for a perpetual endowment and expendable assets of 78 642. It has given 127 428 in grants and 22 443 to Cameron University for equipment and supplies.

Eve Sandstrom John Sterling Cameron Financial Officer Stanfield & O'Dell Certified Public Accountants Brian Wade Cameron University Association

Airman Mattoon graduates in computer training at Sheppard

Airman Trent I. Mattoon son of Ray E. Landrum of Lawton Oklahoma has completed Air Force technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas for computer operators and will be assigned to a base unit in the Air Training Command. The course earns credits toward an associate in applied science from the Community College of the Air Force. Mattoon is a 1971 Eisenhower High School graduate who attended Cameron University and UNC Asheville.

Trent I. Mattoon Ray E. Landrum Baltimore Sheppard Air Force Base Tex Air Force Technical Mattoon Air Training Command Community College of the Air Force Eisenhower High School Cameron University University of North Carolina At Ashville N.C Lawton Lackland Lackland Air Force Base John L. Lee John W. Lee Lawton High School University of Oklahoma Michael J. Meyer Leo Meyer George C. Lowery Karen J. Lowery Lawrence R. LaFrance Larry LaFrance

Colorful Farewell Planned For Fort Sill General Keith

A ceremony planned for 9:30 a.m. Friday at Fort Sill Old Post Quadrangle honors Maj. Gen. Donald R. Keith who will leave Fort Sill after serving as commander since October 1976. He awaits Senate confirmation for promotion to lieutenant general and will head to Washington, D.C. Ceremony includes Fort Sill’s 77th Army Band, Field Artillery Half Section, six 105mm howitzers, and guidon bearers.

Fort Sill Old Post Donald R. Keith Keith Washington, D.C Fort Sill Officers Club 77Th J.C. Philip E. Warner C Battery 517Th Field Artillery Battalion West Point 2Nd Field Artillery Senate Headquarters Department of the Army Lawton Jack N. Merritt

Carter Tax Plan Seeks Fairer Rates and Fewer Deductions

President candidate Carter pledges to tax capital gains as income and end corporate dividend taxation. He proposes raising the income threshold for family of four from 7600 to 9500 and outlines a draft showing a potential 300 to 1360 dollar yearly tax cut for households earning 15000 to 20000. Congress action possible in 1979. Ullman and Long warn reform takes time and may require budgeting limits.

Carter Treasury Department Congress Uliman Russell Long D-La Senate Finance Committee Long Ullman

Free-Lance Editorial Workers Association Formed in New York

A new non profit group for freelance publishing staff forms in New York. FEWA aims to serve non salaried editors with benefits like medical and disability insurance life insurance job information and legal counsel.

New York New York State Free- Lance Editorial Workers Association, Inc FEWA

Escapees Captured Near Area Tollgate

Two Johnston County jail escapees from Tishomingo were captured near Walters toll gate after their stolen car broke down. David Hallmark, 22, and Larry Wiseman, 24, were held on burglary charges and caught by Oklahoma Highway Patrol at about 1 a.m. They fled on foot after abandoning the car and are jailed in Cotton County.

Walters Johnston County Walters Tollgate Oklahoma Highway Patrol David R. Hallmark Larry W. Wiseman Tishomingo Lawton Patrol Cotton County

Doghouse becomes children's fort in Omaha

In Omaha the doghouse once home to Mr. Red the Irish setter is now a kids play house on stilts. The Pape children Ben and Paul converted it into a fort for their use while Snookie the other dog has visiting rights.

Omaha Neb Mr. Red David Pape Snookie Pape Ben Paul

Witch rites and a Venda initiation in Rae's dive ceremony

The article describes Rae undergoing a long initiation to become a sangoma through drum ceremonies and trance. She recounts the emotional journey and her husband and children attending. The climax involves killing a ritual goat, draining its blood, removing organs, and keeping the sacred knee bone.

Rae

Oklahoma City grain and cattle market report

State Department of Agriculture prices show wheat mainly at 2.20 to 2.83 a bushel across towns led by 2.28 and 2.32 for some districts. Barley 1.30 to 1.45, Milo 2.60 to 3.63 per hundredweight with varied local tags. Cattle and calves demand described as moderately active with slaughter cows 50 higher, bulls weak, and steers 38.80 to 42.40 per hundredweight. cows with calves sold 199 to 246 per pair.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Afton Beaver Keyes Liberal Perryton Muskogee Pauls Valley Manchester Medford Banner Clinton Eldorado Geary Hobart Kingfisher Okeene Ponca City Watonga Weatherford Yukon Lawton Temple Houston Barley Gulf

Readiness Plan Aims at Pre positioned Equipment in Europe

The Army plans to increase combat ready forces in Europe by pre positioning weapons and equipment. It will divert some production from U S units to stockpile gear for three armored and mechanized divisions plus ten battalions to be flown in during a crisis.

NATO Associated Press Europe U.S United States Rogers Germany National Guard Pentagon

Hijacking ends as German hostages freed at Mogadishu

The Luf thansa hijacking ends with German hostages freed after a forceful raid by Somalia’s Border Guard Group 9. One pilot was killed, two Americans identified, and ransom demands tied to German and Palestinian prisoners. Suspected hijackers remained abroad with unclear identities. West German officials and Japanese ministers praised the rescue as a model for preventing future hijackings.

Pope Paul VI Lufthansa Carter Mitsuo Setoyama Christine M. Santiago Santee Calif Leo Santiago Mogadishu Abdulaldir Salad Germany Juergen Schumann Aden

Forward to the Basics with the Arts Event Outline

A human relations awards dinner starts at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Sheraton Century Hotel. Thursday and Friday events shift to the Myriad with registration voting exhibits clinics and meetings for teachers and education groups. An All Arts Luncheon at 12 30 p m Friday at the Sheraton Century Hotel concludes the program.

Sheraton Century Hotel Myriad Association of DEA

Charge Dismissed in Fort Sill Rape Case

First degree rape charges against Kenneth Moore of Fort Sill were dismissed for lack of evidence. Moore was accused of raping a woman soldier at Fort Sill inside the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in June after the victim said she was taken there against her will.

Kenneth Moore Fort Sill Moore Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

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