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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
1
Lawton parents question the necessity of buyable workbooks for elementary math reading spelling and handwriting. District officials say reading workbooks are essential while spelling and handwriting aids are optional.
Lawton Public Library, facing roof and drain leaks in a $1 million building, uses a 395 gallon galvanized stock tank to keep water off carpet in the adult section. City works director Paul Brune notes leaks persist after repairs are attempted while plumbers order adapters to fix pipes.
Rita storm Anita gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico and heads toward Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley. Evacuations underway on South Padre Island and Port Mansfield as winds reach near 115 mph and tides rise, with Brownsville and Matamoros facing the threat.
Public Service Co of Oklahoma will refund nearly 1.2 million dollars to seven cities and three rural cooperatives after a Federal Power Commission ruling trimmed proposed rate increases. Altus leads with 463 056 dollars plus interest. other refunds include Verdigris Valley Electric cooperative and Anadarko, Frederick, Marlow, Cordell, Kaw City, and Indian Electric Cooperative among recipients.
Partly cloudy skies continue through Friday with southerly winds 10 to 18 mph tonight. Friday highs near 90, tonight lows in the mid 70s. Wednesday’s high was 92 with a 72 overnight low. Saturday to Monday mix of sun and scattered thunder showers, high near 90s, low around 76.
Lawton Park Division erects signs in three parks honoring Estelle Jones O H Arnold and Kathy Newcombe. The City Council approved Feb. 22 following a Feb. 1 Park Board vote. Newcombe Park covers 5.26 acres on 12th Street Ferris Avenue. Jones Park is 0.5 acres at 19th Street Irwin Avenue. Arnold Park is 16.8 acres between Larrance and Railroad from Euclid Drive to Bell Avenue.
U S Rep Glenn English says Fort Sill shows a moderate drug issue affecting discipline. He reports 60 to 70 percent of Sill soldiers use marijuana, lower than 80 to 85 percent at other posts. Drugs are bought off post, with organized crime importing most hard drugs.
The Labor Department reports a 0.1 percent rise in wholesale prices in August after a prior decline, driven by gains in industrial commodities and lumber. Farm prices fall 4.3 percent for the fourth straight month, while fruits and vegetables rise. The 12 month wholesale rise stands at 5.9 percent with August index at 194.6.
An 8 year old Mustang boy suffered serious injuries after a Great Dane jumped a four foot fence and mauled him in the street. Neighbor Rick Weber said the dog dragged the boy 75 feet into a yard before returning to its own property. Police said action required a signed complaint and the owner took the dog to a veterinarian for detention.
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