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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1976

Page

4

United Way Campaign Reports Progress and Setback

The Lawton-Fort Sill United Way held its final report meeting. $295,829 has been collected, 64.9 percent of a $456,000 goal. J D Fountain announced a potential clean-up drive and a special board meeting next week. Denise Woods received a trophy for top team progress, honoring high school cheerleaders and their cards, with continued contributions from the Combined Federal Campaign through Nov 7.

J. D. Fountain Salvation Army Boys Club Wayne Smith United Way Board of Directors Smith Denise Woods Lawton Lisa McDowell Cindy Smith Tammy Cagle Julie Melendez Laura Dickinson Karen House Fort Sill

NFL team chairmen and progress toward goal totals

The list shows NFL teams with chairmen and their pledge progress percentages. Notable entries include Dallas Cowboys Sam Ard 69.1 and New England Patriots Henry Zwaan 46.7, with many other teams and leaders cited across the league.

Dallas Cowboys Sam Ard Pittsburgh Steelers Mary Grace Ashlock Baltimore Colts Paul Cullen Buffalo Bills Ron Cole Miami Dolphins Smith New England Patriots Henry Zwaan York Jets Joyce Hennessee Cincinnatii Bengals J. C. Kennedy Cleveland Browns Volney Hamm Houston Oilers Bill Joyner Denver Broncos Irvine Mitchell Kansas City Chiefs Charles Giggs Oakland Raiders Loyd McClung San Dego Chargers Phil Rabon Seattle Seahawks James Cox Philadelphia Eagles Glen Hastings St. Louis Cardinals Gerald Eason Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gail Carley Washington Redskins Cuffie Ward Chicago Bears Ben Jones Detroit Lions H. D. Ladyman Green Bay Packers Everett Hahney Minnesota Vikings Clark Carpenter Atlanta Falcons H. H. Critz Los Angeles Rams Bill Fort New Orleans Saints J. J. Stowe Jr San Francisco 49Ers al Terrill

Swine flu symptoms and vaccine notes summarized

Health officials say swine flu is not usually fatal but can cause pneumonia as lungs heal. The illness appears quickly with muscle aches high fever and diarrhea lasting four to seven days. The vaccine is grown in eggs and those with egg allergies should consult a physician before vaccination.

Lawton Man Charged In Wright Donuts Robbery

Nelson E. Thompson an 18 year old of 1214 Culbertson was charged with robbery with firearms after a Wright Donuts clerk reported a gunpoint theft of more than $100 at 2504 W Gore. A 16 year old accomplice is in juvenile custody with case actions pending.

Lawton Wright Donuts W. Gore Comanche County Juvenile Department

Student Wesley Ragain Elected Vice President at VICA

Wesley Ragain, a student at Oklahoma State Tech, was elected vice president of building construction VICA for the tri semester. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ragain of 5309 Northwest Oak.

Wesley Ragain Oklahoma State Tech Building Constructon Vica Ragain Fred Ragain Oak

Halloween Carnival Schedules Across Schools Highlight Fall Events

Multiple schools publish Halloween and fall events with carnivals and fundraisers. Listings include Armor West 6–8 p.m. Friday and Garfield 5:30–8 p.m. Saturday, with activities such as chili suppers and bean suppers, auctions, and movie showings.

PTA Armor West Bishop School Carriage Hills Country Club Heights Edison Eisenhower Elementary Garfield Hoover Howell Park Lane Pioneer Park Rogers Western Hills Woodland Hills Geronimo Road Sheridan Road Wilson Sullivan Village

Nuclear policy debate on reprocessing and plutonium control

Ford appointees clash over how to curb spread of enrichment and plutonium. The Nuclear Policy Review Group weighs a moratorium on reprocessing, with options for international safeguards and potential U S enrichment commitments amid France and West Germany sales to Pakistan and Brazil.

Page India France West Germany Pakistan Brazil Ford Commission United States State Department Energy Research and Development Administration Barnwell S.C White House Suppliers Club International Atomic Energy Agency U.S Carter

No Trouble Found As Buses Watched After Incident

Police investigated a morning attack on five school buses near Lee Boulevard and West 45th Street. A suspect fired a pellet gun, injuring a girl with flying glass while no other students were harmed. Witnesses saw a young man run across a pasture as officers patrolled routes to protect 8 000 riders.

Bob Dismuke Lee Boulevard West 45Th Street Dismuke Hoover Elementary School Hoover Lawton Jefferson Lawton High School Great Plains Vo-Tech

Carter leads in Comanche County election turnout

Sherry cites a Democratic poll of 100 voters showing Carter with 55 to 60 percent support. He claims interest is rising and volunteers have increased, disputing claims of voter apathy as turnout efforts push participation.

Sherry Carter Comanche County

Trade figures show imports paces strong through year

Total imports for the year run 20 percent ahead of 1975 and may top the 2.3 billion barrels of petroleum products imported in 1973. September gains include iron and steel up 56.5 million, sugar up 99.8 million, and auto imports from non Canada up 34.1 million.

Canada

March Of Dimes Chapter Due Honor

The Wichita Mountains March of Dimes Chapter receives the Joe Ault Jr. Memorial award for a pilot polio immunization program. The presentation at 7:30 p.m. at Lawton Country Club also kicks off the January volunteer drive with display planned at Comanche County Memorial Hospital and other county locations. The National March of Dimes Foundation presents the honor to the chapter City County Health Department Lawton Jaycees and Jaycee Jaynes.

Wichita Mountains March of Dimes Lawton Country Club Lawton Jaycees Jaycee Jaynes Comanche County Memorial Hospital Joe Ault Jr National March of Dimes Foundation

Lawton Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Marijuana

Ivory D. Johnson 26 of Lawton pleaded guilty in district court to possession of marijuana a misdemeanor the charge was amended from delivery of marijuana Johnson was sentenced by Special District Judge David Carter to one year in prison but the term was suspended to time already served 36 days with credit given for time served.

Ivory D Brother J’ Johnson Lawton David Carter Johnson

Canal Zone bargaining drains U S Panamanian talks

The United States and Panama remain at odds over how long U S control should last before Panama takes over the canal. Negotiations paused in 1975 and resumed recently as Panamanian patience and opposition in the zone grow.

Ernment Panama United States Ford Ronald Reagan Bunker U.S Seattle Canal Zone Canal Panama Canal Zone Co U.S. Defense Department

Rhodesia ig reporters cricket quote on dangerous light

Quotable remark notes the phrase appeal against the light used when poor light makes play unsafe in cricket. The comment references reporters from Rhodesia and a plan to take tea after the appeal.

Buttons best places to look for campaign materials

The collection includes price reports and many items from his family. It also holds numerous newspaper reports of historic events.

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