Civic leaders challenge quality rating for Lawton
City officials dispute a federally funded study by the Midwest Research Institute that gave Lawton substandard marks in economics politics and environment. Mayor Wayne Gilley calls the ranking unfair and says the city has made progress since the five year old data.
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al Terrill
Leaders In Arts Praise Lawton Cultural Activity
Leaders in arts praise Lawton's cultural activity as survey voices strong opinions on government use. Lawton Community Theatre, led by Robert Plumb, launches its 24th season with a budget over 33 thousand dollars. Gene C. Smith, Lawton Philharmonic conductor, says Lawton's arts support rivals larger cities and notes national award honors for the Philharmonic.
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Oklahoma City
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Lawton
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Wisconsin
Gene C. Smith
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Lawton Philharmonic
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Smith
American Symphony League
Downtown redevelopment ideas shown to Lawton panel
Two alternative plans for a downtown redevelopment were presented to the Lawton Urban Renewal Authority. One Hutchins Horton concept covers nine blocks between C and F Avenues and Second to Fifth Streets with below and street level parking and individually developed blocks. The other modular staged plan from Perry Horacek and Richard Smith urges city action with a five step approach.
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Court May Hear Patty's Testimony
Patricia Hearst may testify or issue a statement at Tuesday's bail hearing as defense lawyers push to convince a federal judge she can be freed with minimal bail. The case involves a possible SLA link to bombings and a seven page document criticizing two SLA members. Randolph and Catherine Hearst are expected to testify for light bail.
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Oklahoma City Parents Seek Federal Help After Grant High Riot
More than 150 Grant High School parents petitioned federal court protection to prevent a repeat of last Thursday s violence at the southside campus. A locker search was under way and leaders said legal backing is secured for safety measures while stressing the goal is school safety, not forced busing.
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Weather Outlook for Lawton as Summer Ends
The last day of summer ends with clear conditions in Lawton. Tonight and Tuesday stay fair with a mild start to autumn and a mid 70s high on Tuesday. Weekend readings low 40s to high 70s with downtown Lawton 47 to 78.
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Eloise Hurricane Aims at Florida Alabama Gulf Coast
Eloise, now a hurricane again, bears down on the Florida Alabama Gulf Coast with 85 mph winds. Warnings cover Grand Island Louisiana to Apalachicola Florida as Eloise approaches Mobile Pensacola later this evening.
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Council Faces 100000 Diversion for Torin Study
Lawton council will vote Tuesday on a resolution diverting 100000 in community development funds to study Torin Corporation plans for a mixed use development in the Model Cities D-6 area. D-6 clearance has cost over 650000 and residents oppose an industrial plant in most of the cleared land. The panel will also pick engineers for Sixth Street and Ferris Avenue street projects with a combined cost around 430000 and settle State v Champlin Petroleum on Gore Boulevard ROW for 11500.
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NFL offer relaxes Rozelle Rule and frees veterans
The NFL proposes a new contract offer to the players union that would guarantee no player with four years' service must switch teams and allow any four year veteran signing a three plus year deal to become a free agent at contract end without an option year. Navy ships only six percent may be fully combat prepared, claims Rep. Les Aspin citing 82 inspections.
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