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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1975

Page

4

Night Meetings Approved In Divided City Council

The Lawton council splits 4 to 5 on delaying night meetings as a staff overtime cost argument is raised. Other actions include raising trash can size to 32 gallons, studying citizen complaints via an ombudsman approach, and approving multiple contracts and permits.

Matthews Robert Prince Harry Anderson Chenault Wayne Gilley Jim Richardson Frank Meyers University of Oklahoma Meyers Lee Boulevard Second Street 11Th Street First Baptist Church Pat Norrell Lawton Parking Authority

Ford Limits Midwest Swing for Security, Skips Chicago News Conference

White House aides indicate President Ford will reduce appearances in Chicago and Omaha due to security concerns. Instead of a Northwestern University student news conference, Ford will meet about 30 suburban mayors in Skokie and attend two GOP events in Chicago with major fundraising and contributor receptions. The RNC will cover travel costs.

Chicago Omaha White House Evanston, Il Northwestern University Ford Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Skokie Nelsen Republican National Committee Conrad Hilton

Local Price Shifts Noted in Snapshot

The fragment lists varying per copy prices including 3.85, 2.85, and 2.60 with a Missouri reference and a 4.00 figure. The text appears as a clipped pricing note or catalog line without full context.

Council split over liquor enforcement and crime focus

The council debated liquor violations as a crime prevention tool. Van Meter warned against returning to an old system while urging stricter enforcement as cries for help rise. Prince, Givens, and Matthews voted 6 to 3 for stronger enforcement, while Van Meter Chenault opposed.

van Meter Adam Matthews Prince Rex Givens Matthews Chenault

United Nations Security Council Preamble Members

The Security Council of the United Nations is made up of five permanent members China France the U S S R the United Kingdom and the United States.

Security Council of the United Nations China France U.S.S.R United Kingdom United States

Gentle Nudge toy program aids preschool learning

During a library week session mothers tested simple durable toys to boost preschool perception of colors shapes sizes and sounds. Miss Davidson said home and neighborhood education quality drive school success and toys, presented attractively by parents, enhance home play. The eight week course ends Nov 18 and will recur next year with pilot participants listed.

Miss Davidson

Funeral services for James Wilson in Cache area

James Wilson 72 of Route 1 died 11 p.m. Monday at a Lawton hospital after a long illness. Born July 26, 1903 he was a Cache area farmer for 25 years and moved to Faxon three years ago. Services are pending at Huddleston's Cache Funeral Home.

FAXON James Wilson Route 1 Huddleston Cache Funeral Mr. Wilson Lawton Wilson Cache Area

Eisenhower FBLA Members Attend Oklahoma City Conference

Eisenhower High School Future Business Leaders of America members attended a state leadership conference in Oklahoma City. They met national officers and learned the roles of local state and national offices. Attendees included Denise Perkins president Leslie Jester vice president Kim Williamson historian reporter Sherri Tipton treasurer Holly Spencer secretary Becky Henry ways and means chair Judy Roberts and Debbie Jones advisors.

Eisenhower High School Future Business Leaders of America Oklahoma City Eisenhower Denise Perkins Leslie Jester Kim Williamson Sherri Tipton Holly Spencer Becky Henry Ways and Means Judy Roberts Debbie Jones

Cameron University debate squad wins sweepstakes at NT State tournament

Cameron University teams led by Joey Martin and Bill Burgess earned ninth and tenth in individual speaking as Cameron topped 10 schools at a North Texas State University meet. Debaters include Mike Taylor with DeWayne VanHoozer and others. they plan to compete at the Oklahoma Christian College speech tournament in Oklahoma City on October 34.

Cameron University North Texas State University Cameron Joey Martin Bill Burgess Mike Taylor Dewayne VanHoozer Mack Martin Cindy Davis Candy Sterett Dee Telting Donna Linck Jeff Smith Brenda Mowrey Inemee S Helms Barby Brown Debbie Mart Cameron Oklahoma Christian College Oklahoma City

Treasury Agency Probes After Ford Assassination Attempts

Treasury agents hold hearings on Secret Service funding and protection scope after two assassination attempts on President Ford within 17 days. Subcommittee members demand more resources as protection expands to six candidates for 1976. The inquiry links to prior Kennedy era scrutiny and aims to assess personnel and programs.

Treasury Postal Service General Government Ford Subcommittee Joseph M. Montoya D-Nm Secret Service Montoya H. Stuart Knight Treasury Department Warren Commission John F. Kennedy Sacramento Calif San Francisco

Testimony Names Officials on Cyprus Coup Recollections

Under Kissinger’s order any official can testify on first hand facts but only senior officials may testify on policy recommendations. Belcher accuses Kissinger and aides of errors of judgment for not stopping the July 15 1974 Greek coup that led to the Turkish invasion five days later.

Kissinger Eagleburger Congress Belcher Cyprus

Kissinger Defends Arab Unity at Dinner Amid Talks

At a Monday night dinner for Arab leaders, Henry Kissinger restated Srian views and did not rule out future negotiations with Israel, denying US withdrawal efforts. Sen. Javits urged disclosure to a committee that no other assurances exist, signaling possible Senate floor action by Friday or by Monday.

Israel United States General Assembly Kissinger Committee of Complete Information and Certification Sen Jacob K. Javits R-N.y

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