Bondsmen Suspension Lifted In Lawton Area
Lawton bondsman Randy Lassiter and Northwestern National Insurance Company, Los Angeles, were reinstated after suspensions by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Gerald Grimes. Three other bondsmen and two insurance companies remain suspended, with payment of bond forfeitures needed for reinstatement. County jail population rises to about 80 as suspensions limit active bondsmen.
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National Insurance
Gerald Grimes
Janice Mitchell
Comanche County
Grimes
Randy Lassiter
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Stan Chapman
Insurance Commissioner’s Legal Department
Allied Fidelity Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Ind
International Fidelity Insurance Company
Newark
N.J
Harley O
Sonny’’ Newsom
James S
Jim’’ Gaskins
Chapman
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Ed Wiedeman
LURA approves grant contract and property offers in urban renewal plan
The Lawton LURA commissioners approved a second year community development block grant contract totaling 841 765 to support downtown progress including relocation and site clearance. They took no action on a Southwest Chemical Co offer to buy North C Avenue land, and forwarded a plan change to allow church facilities. Auditors Stanfield O Dell were approved for two projects at up to 533. Meetings were set for Nov 5 19 and Dec 3 17 to avoid holiday conflicts.
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Southwest Chemical Company
C Avenue
First
Second Streets
F Ave
Lawton
Pleasant Valley
Galilee Baptist Church
Stanfield & O'Dell
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cherie Bentley
HUD
Lawton Man Charges Dropped in 2-Year-Old Rape Case
District attorney dropped first degree rape charges against 26 year old Lavan Wilson Jr. after he passed a lie detector test. The alleged 2 year old complainant failed a similar test, leading to the dismissal of the Oct. 12 incident case.
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Lawton
Lavan Wilson Jr
Elkins Career and Family Profile in Lawton Schools
Elkins in his 23rd year with Lawton Public Schools began as a sixth grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary in 1953 and rose to deputy superintendent in 1966. He and his wife Erma live on Route 2, Lawton, with two children, John Keith and Susan, and both he and the board reviewed job applications.
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Lawton Public Schools
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Jefferson Elementary
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John Shoemaker
Geronimo Public Schools
Army Air Corps
Central Junior College
Central State Collee
Geronimo
University of Oklahoma
Erma
Route 2
Lawton
John Keith
Cameron University
Susan
MacArthur Junior High School
Sign-In Sheet Links Williams to Spy Trip at Texas Stadium
A Dallas handwriting expert notes Williams signature on a Texas Stadium sign-in dated Sept 14 during a spy trip. Shimek denies involvement. The trip included California workouts before its Sept 18 Oklahoma meeting, with a $800 ticket-money issue cited and Switzer stating Shimek should not resell tickets but not condemning him.
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Williams
Texas Stadium
California
Oklahoma
Georgia
Switzer
Shimek
Explosion at Kinyon Street Home Injures Two Firemen
Retired Flowers, former Motor City Auto Salvage owner, was away when an explosion ignited by an overhead heater occurred inside the Flowers home. Renters Spec 5 Jim Linton and Spec 4 Dave Smith awoke to flames. Firemen Bill Ray and Darrel Alldredge received treatment for injuries and were released from hospital.
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Dave Smith
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Fort Sill
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Darrel Alldredge
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Defense Official and Two Senators Visit Fort Sill to View Training
Deputy Defense Secretary William P. Clements Jr and Oklahoma Senators Dewey Bartlett and Henry Bellman will tour Lawton Fort Sill on Wednesday. They will observe Lance missile operations, field artillery training, and advanced individual training at the U S Army Field Artillery Training Center, with a 10:40 am news conference at Henry Post Field.
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Oklahoma
Lawton-Fort Sill
Clements
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Henry Bellman
Bartlett
Lawton
Wayne Gilley
James Foley Jr
Fort Sill
Chamber of Commerce
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Army
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Henry Post Field
Dallas
Southern Methodists University
Comanche County Seeks Bids for Court Records Store Room
The Board of County Commissioners of Comanche County Oklahoma invites bids to construct a store room for court records in the courthouse parking lot. Plans are in Room 303. Bids due 11 a.m. November 1 1976. bids opened publicly. Right to accept or reject any bids. Frank White, Chairman.
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Lowton Constitution
Rosie Stretesky
James J. Serok
District Court
Comanche County
Oklahoma
Soid Court
Lowton
Board of County Commissioners
Lawton
Final presidential debate looms as Ford and Carter spar
Ford and Carter delivered light toned speeches in New York as they near the final debate. They traded jibes on honesty and leadership while plotting strategy for battleground states and a possible last push before Election Day.
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Rose Garden
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McCarthy
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Harris
Sun Bird submarine rescue ship details surfaced
Navy report on September 15 described a sonar contact believed to be the F14, though not confirmed. NR1 typically carries five crew, measures about 150 feet in length and 400 tons displacement, and features three viewing ports and television cameras.
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Navy
Stiffel Lamps Shine at Lacy’s Elegant Display
Lacy’s highlights Stiffel lamps known for elegance and hand crafted shades. Warm brass finishes and stained designs complement Provincial Mediterranean and traditional decor. Visit Lacy’s to view table lamps and pendant lighting and see how Stiffel simplifies decorating.
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