Police Probe Ongoing After Shots Reported At Plaza Trailer Court
Lawton police continued investigation into a possible shooting at the Plaza Trailer Court on Sheridan Avenue. A witness described three gunshots and two men forcing a man into a white car, possibly a Corvette or similar vehicle. No blood found. a mobile home door appeared kicked in but the resident could not be located. Detectives Roberts and Salmon urged more information as the case remains open.
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Lawton
Plaza Trailer Court
S. Sheridan
Tom Roberts
Larry Salmon
George Driever
Roberts
Thailand's Tanin government aims for gradual democracy
The Thai leader Tanin pledges a 12 year step by step path to full democracy while promising few drastic policy changes. Observers note his anti corruption drive and efforts against narcotics as military factions around him balance power. Thailand has undergone multiple constitutional changes and coups in recent years.
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Tanin
Thailand
Sangad
Powwow Planned at Comanche Cultural Center
The Co mache War Dance Society will hold its annual October powwow Friday and Saturday at the Comanche Cultural Center near Cache. Social dancing starts Friday at 7 30 p.m. and war dancing begins Saturday at 2 p.m. Supper is planned Saturday. Thurman Waters is the headsinger for both days. Masters of ceremonies are Melvin R Kerchee Jr and Lee Motah. Friday head dancers include Chuck Johnson Donnie Auboah and Barbara Toehay.
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Comache War Dance Society
Comanche Cultural Center
Cache
Thurman Waters
Melvin R. Kerchee Jr
Lee Motah
Chuck Johnson
Donnie Auboah
Barbara Toehay
Subscriptions Offered With Yearly Rates Adjusted
A brief notice indicates subscriptions apply a 2 percent sales tax starting this year, affecting renewals and new orders. The change details how the tax will be calculated and collected on subscribers.
GPIF probation review cites strong carpentry and policy reassessment
The GPIF program for insulation and energy conservation for low income families earned praise for carpentry quality with a high inspection rating. A CSA team will return in November to reassess administrative policies. a decision on ending probation will come then. A prior screening dispute involved Freeman’s candidacy and eligibility of two board members, with one ruling upholding ineligibility and the other details unresolved. The controversy included the appointment of Mrs. Fletcher and later replacement by Mrs. Patterson, triggering the ineligible status for Fletcher.
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GPIF
Zander
CIA
CSA
Freeman
George Wilson
Wilson
Jesse Davenport
Marie Fletcher
Federation
Lela Patterson
Fletcher
Nebraska hijacking ends with unknown outcome as authorities respond
FBI and local law enforcement would handle the case with no troops in domestic response. A high school friend on board tried to persuade the hijacker to surrender after the aircraft diverted from Hall County Airport to Kansas City. Frontier Airlines confirms 30 passengers and five crew members aboard the Grand Island flight.
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Bell
FBI
United States
Williams
Hannan
Hall County
Grand Island
Neb
FAA
Washington
Kansas City
Larry Bishop
Frontier
Denver
Retirees Face CHAMPUS Load Amid Medical Cutbacks
In September Birk warned Alexander that cutbacks in four care categories, five limited care areas, and five maintained services push retirees toward CHAMPUS. He noted heavy civilian caseload and high costs hinder access to services for retirees. Gilley to report on Bartlett talks at 9 a.m. Tuesday in council chambers. TROA to discuss Fort Sill medical services at 7:30 p.m. today in Public Service Company room.
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Birk
Alexander
Gilley
Bartlett
Fort Sill
Retired Officers Association
TROA
Public Service Company
Lawton Bands Shine With Superior Ratings Despite Fainting Incident
At the Southwest District Band Competition in Weatherford on Wednesday Lawton schools earned top ratings as Eisenhower High School faced a fainting spell affecting 25 players. Band director Dave Lucas noted the heat likely caused the episodes while most students recovered quickly. In marching events Lawton and several schools earned first place or excellent marks.
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Weatherford
Eisenhower High
Dave Lucas
EHS
Lucas
Norman
Ehs-Norman
Southwestern University
Lawton High School
Highsteppers
Tomlinson
Eisenhower Junior High
MacArthur High School
Central Junior High
Lawton and
MacArthur High
Central and
Eisenhower High School
Junior High
Ceremony planning expands for Fort Sill transition
Command switch involves many duties coordinating delegations and rehearsals. About 250 dignitaries attend the arrival ceremony with seating for 240 more in the officer club ballroom. Merritt will receive extensive briefings at Fort Sill, White Sands, Washington and Fort Monroe, then meet local leaders and tour troops in the field.
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Keith
Officer's Club
Lawton-Fort Sill
Post Protocol Office
Washington, D.C
Merritt
PIO
White Sands
Veterans Day Observances Include Fort Sill Ceremony
Veterans observe Veterans Day Monday with Fort Sill hosting a 9 am Taps and wreath laying at the Post Cemetery. Brig Gen Albert B Akers will speak as WWII uniforms and a 21 gun salute mark the ceremony. A wreath placing near Lawton Public Library follows, with local veterans groups and the Comanche County Veterans Council participating.
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Comanche County
Great Plains Area
Vo-Tech School
Cameron University
Fort Sill
Chamber of Commerce
Field Artillery
Albert B. Akers
U.S. Army Field Artillery School
Veteran’s Council
Lawton Public Library
Wayne Gilley
Bill Corrales
Bill Ebisch
VFW
Military Order of Cooties
Pup Tent
American Legion
le Femmes
Cache Post
Gold Star
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter
DAV
French Rats and Alley Cats
Non- Commissioned Officers Association
Retired Service Personnel Association
Sons and Daughters of
Indictment Booking Officer Refuses to Process Torres
An indictment report notes a booking officer declined to book Torres after an injury and directed officers to take him to a hospital for treatment. The incident details the procedural response following the injury and transfer for medical care.
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Torres
Funeral notices for Sgt Higdon and Glen Nichols
Funeral for Sgt J C Reece Higdon 74 of 1120 Oak dies after long illness to be held 2 30 PM Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev Elmer Robnett officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. A prayer service is at 7 PM today at Lawton Ritter Dalton Funeral Home chapel. Glen Vern Nichols 76 of 1609 dies after brief illness cremation Friday in Oklahoma City burial in Oakwood Cemetery Traverse City Mich. Survivors include wife Tina Plowman Nichols a son Bruce R and three grandchildren.
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Reece C
Tex) Higdon
Oak
Reynolds Army Hospital
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Elmer Robnett
Highland Cemetery
Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home
Glen Vern Nichols
Oklahoma City
Oakwood Cemetery
Traverse City
Mich
Nichols
Lawton
White Pidgeon
Tina Plowman
Grand Traverse County
Bruce R
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