Bahamian execution spurs tense burial and security scene
Mrs Spencer endured grief after Shobek's hanging in Nassau. He was buried in a fortified Old Trail Cemetery section reserved for paupers and murderers. Police barred foreign-vehicle access and reporters crowded the quiet grave as a small, guarded ceremony ended 20 years of imprisonment.
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Cannon
Spencer
Shobek
Milwaukee
U.S
Nassau
Old Trail
Bahamas
Bain Town Freedom and Justice Committee
Oklahoma State Market Prices Ranging From Wheat to Hogs
State Department of Agriculture reports today wheat prices across towns from 2.43 to 3.04 per bushel with assorted regional listings. Barley and Milo quotes follow, plus alfalfa hay values. Oklahoma City notes cattle and calves 9000 head with fattening demand steady to lower. hogs around 25.10 per cwt with limited early sales and feeder pigs sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture
Afton
Muskogee
Manchester
Beaver
Liberal
Perryton
Eldorado
Pauls Valley
Medford
Clinton
Weatherford
Banner
el Reno
Geary
Kingfisher
Okeeene
Watonga
Yukon
Ponca City
Keyes
Lawton
Temple
Houston
Aston
Chickasha
City Man Admits Guilt in Embezzlement Case
A Lawton man pleaded guilty to embezzlement by a clerk and received a three year prison term. Carolin Miller of 302 Parkwood Lane admitted taking three $100 money orders from Jiffy Food Store at 2542 Fort Sill Boulevard where he was employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Richard Roberts
Carolin Miller
Parkwood Lane
Jiffy
Fort Sill Boulevard
Arab leaders reach cease fire pact to end Lebanon fighting
A Riyadh communique vows withdrawal of forces and upholds Lebanon's territorial integrity and unity. It calls cease propaganda and directs media to support the cease fire. Sadat reports a basic framework agreed by Arab leaders. Fahmy cites a Cairo summit set for Monday. Syria says Assad and Sadat will resume normal ties. Israel and Christians deny involvement in Marjayoun capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Sadat
Cairo
Riyadh
Ismail Fahmy
Egypt
Middle East
Damascus
Assad
Sinai
Israel
Marjayoun
Arkoub
Federal spending blamed for part of unemployment slowdown
Economists contend that government spending policy contributes to stagnation as federal outlays on goods and services trail the year’s pace. Brookings' George Perry warns cuts could slow the economy, though administration officials dispute a direct link to the slowdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perry
Brookings Institution
Administration
Fort Sill to Begin Construction Across Post in 1980s
Federal officials announced several Fort Sill projects. A $15.7 million dormitory style barracks plan was set, plus a $1.8 million Chapman Construction refurbishment of eight mess halls in July. The continuing program extends into the early 1980s with an $11,094 Bruton Construction contract for a reinforced concrete box culvert in Caddo County.
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Page One
Fort Sill
Chapman Construction Company
Lawton
Army Post
Senate
Bruton Construction Company
Hog Creek
Caddo County
Hearing Begins In Area Slaying In Anadarko
A preliminary hearing opened at 9 30 a m in district court for the Aug 14 shooting death of Danny Sankadota 29 in Anadarko during the American Indian Exposition parade. John Ahkeahbo 33 is charged with second degree murder in Sankadota who died Aug 22 at Chickasha hospital from chest gunshot wounds and a throat knife wound. The shooting happened on East Main as spectators watched the parade authorities said. Ahkeahbo was arrested nearby and allegedly found with a .30 30 deer rifle in his car.
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Anadarko
Lawton
John Ahkeahbo
Danny Sankadota
Sankadota
Chickasha Hospital
East Main
Ahkeahbo
Melting Glaciers Begin Receding in 20,000 B.C.
The article notes that around 20,000 B.C. glaciers covering much of the Northern Hemisphere began melting back for the first time, marking a major climatic shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Hemisphere
Parole Board Debates Clemency for Oklahoma Inmates
The Pardon and Parole Board weighed clemency for Feb 16 1973 escape mastermind Tiffey and two other inmates. Tiffey, recaptured after 48 hours, faced opposition from Pardons Chairman Chesnut and member Binns, while Copeland and Fowler favored parole. Also considered were Jeannette Bolden for manslaughter and Martin Ben Quick for auto theft, with Parnell denied a pardon amid his prior parole and lengthy arrest record.
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Tiffey
Pardon and Parole Board
Charles Chesnut
Miami
Dan Binns
Oklahoma City
Robert B. Copeland
Littleton Fowler
Hugo
Jeannette Bolden
Hobart
Martin Ben Quick
H. E. Carbin
Della Lewis
Sapuipa
Corbin
Miss Bolden
Percy R. Parnell
Nicoma Park
Parnell
U. S
Mental Health Unit Plans Meeting Here
The Comanche County Association for Mental Health will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in Studio One of the Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center. Officers will be elected for the coming year and a state convention report will be given. A preview of a video tape for a reality therapy workshop will be shown and a discussion will cover forming a possible board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Association For Mental Health
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
Funeral Rites For Davis Stephenson 85 in Lawton
Davis Stephenson 85 died at 5 30 am today after a brief illness at a local hospital. He farmed in Oklahoma then moved to Lawton in 1942 and retired from civil service in 1956. He was married to Nevin Rogers in 1915 at Chattanooga and was a Trinity Baptist Church member. Survivors include his wife, one son J D Stephenson of Midland and three daughters, plus a sister, a brother, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with Becker Funeral Home.
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Davis Claude Stephenson
Becker Funeral Home
Texas
Apenhtone
Okla
Lawton
Nevin Rogers
Chattanooga
Trinity Baptist Church
J. D. Stephenson
Midland
Tex
Lois Hawkins
Templeton Circle
Frances Surratt
Lincoln
Helen Perkins
Oklahoma City
Ethel White
Ray Stephenson
Uvalde
Marlow
Jesse D. Sanders
Breckenridge
Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Bob Hinson
Mr. Sanders
Doyle
Dottie Ball
Duncan
First Baptist Church of
Claud Bishop
Pat
Anchorage
Alaska
Ebb
Abilene
Lawton Chamber backs funds for hotel tax campaign
The Lawton Chamber of Commerce approved up to 2000 for a campaign to back a proposed three percent hotel motel tax in a November special election. If approved, 40000 to 60000 yearly would fund tourism and convention development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Chamber
Lawtonian
William B. Clements Jr
Oklahoma
Henry Bellmen
Dewey
Illness prompts school absence over smoking incident
In a town of 350, three recent absences followed an illness linked to tobacco ingestion. Health experts warn swallowing cigarettes can be dangerous, noting rare fatalities but potential harm. Parents acknowledge Terry and Bill smoked, with mixed views from guardians about their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Larsen
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
George Wise
Poison Control Center
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
Daniel Horn
National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health
Atlanta
Waldorf Salad with Pineapple and Coconut Twist
Stir in canned pineapple chunks and a touch of mustard into the Waldorf salad dressing. Fold through the mayonnaise dressed mixture with a hint of plain or toasted coconut for a tropical finish.
Elastic risks in baby pants cause red marks
When the elastic on rubber baby pants is too tight it can leave a red painful mark. Soothe the area with gentle patting and witch hazel to calm irritated skin.
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Frank Matteucci
Haggar Slacks Company
Lawton Ymca
Henry Zwaan
Joe Wade
Haggar Foundation
Dallas
YMCA
City On
THE
Lawton Constitution
Sun
Lawton Morning Press
Sunday Constitution Lawton Publishing Co., Inc
3Rd & A Ave
Constitution
fAorning Press
Boszirnik
Ano On
Dre
Sheridan
Lepien
Wyten Ie Tener Rehee Tivey
Lowton
Dr. Lepien
Sarah Allen
Tonkawa
Miss Allen
Lorene H. Allen
Music America
MUSIC
America
Greenville Ave
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