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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1976
Page
4
A government spokesman said the veto persists as officials push goodwill steps toward normal relations and the search for missing Americans in Vietnam. He noted exchange notes, including Vietnam’s notice naming 12 airmen identified in Vietnam, and warned that lacking a positive reply may lead to publishing all exchanged notes to inform world opinion.
Investigators recovered a body Sunday along the Chickaskia River south of U S 60 in Kay County. Sheriff Thomas Johnston said the victim had multiple bullet wounds and likely died a week earlier. A previous child slaying near a culvert is not believed connected.
Safety glass became standard equipment in cars as early as 1928. The text notes a subscription policy applying a monthly rate for periods under one year and mentions sales tax already included.
The Comanche Business Committee meets at 7 p m Tuesday in the Hotel Lawtonian ballroom. Chairman James Cox will brief members on a Washington D C meeting with President Ford and top officials on U S Indian policy. The session is open to all Comanche Tribe members.
Deborah Thompson 26 wife of suspect faces a trial before Dist. Judge Jack Brock. Defense J Roy Cocke and Dennis Butler plus prosecutor Nolan Hackler questioned jurors. Stedman jury pane approved. seven jurors excused for conflicts. Trial expected three days for Stedman and one day for Thompson with possible Tuesday finish. Stedman shaved head wore X and claimed Helter Skelter motive. Thompson previously eluded capture and surrendered in Seattle.
State Department of Agriculture lists Friday prices for wheat barley Milo and soybeans with varying bids by city, plus alfalfa hay top midrange. Oklahoma City notes 4,200 cattle and calves trading, with higher demand for cows and bulls, and hogs with limited early sales and softer sow prices.
The list records complainants and addresses for thefts break ins and robberies reported to the Lowton Police Department. Incidents include thefts of radios TVs cameras guns vehicles beer and money at multiple residences businesses and public sites with many items recovered.
Polone notes heavy showers caused no damage and aided farmers needing pond filling. The forecast remains warm with widely scattered showers and isolated storms through Thursday. The article also recalls the death of Emperor Theodosium I in 395 A D and the division of the empire between Honorius and Acadius.
FBI arrested five hijackers led by Zvonko Busic in New York and Canada. The group faces federal charges with a minimum 20 year term and potential life sentence if a passenger dies. All 53 hostages were released unharmed and most returned to the United States.
Lieutenant General Ott, awaiting Senate confirmation for a new position, spoke at Fort Sill on his command since June 1, 1973. He noted the VII Corps based near Stuttgart and a Fort Sill population rise to more than 25,600 from 18,300. He will address the Lawton Chamber of Commerce on September 23 at the Hotel Lawtonian.
With 10 days to the first debate Carter counters GOP claims he is a big spending liberal by highlighting balanced budgets local government strength and privacy. He says he was unfairly labeled a conservative in the Democratic primaries and vows to restore his true stance. Ford plans a Michigan address at the University of Michigan as the campaign shifts this week.
Funeral services for Charles A. Harrison 60 of 6107 Cherry are pending Becker Funeral Home after his death at 7 45 am in a local hospital He was born August 26 1916 in Doyle lived in Lawton area since 1918 married Bertha M Bradley October 9 1937 He retired October 1974 after 20 years with the sanitation department Survivors include his wife three daughters Mattie Carder Carolyn Smail Linda Jantzen two sons Robert W Harrison Jim R Harrison three sisters two brothers and 16 grandchildren
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