Altus Times-Democrat (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 144, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 31, 1972 Page: 1 of 24
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VOL. 46— NUMBER 144
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WARSAW (AP) — Winding
up his current schedule of sum
/ nutry, President Nixon came to
Warsaw today to discuss trade
and economic assistance with
VELMA RAY gets a chance to show off a new addition to
the family.
BOB BONHAM still worries about "plastic toys" and other
miscellaneous induction items. CAMELLA JACKSON waits
for word from Lake Tahoe.
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Light and variable winds today and tonight
Weather readings - High Tuesday 76, overnight low 58
Noon today 73.
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regional office.
The planner said that while the regional office would not
have a veto power over construction plans, the developer
would have tougher sledding in gaming Medicare par-
ticipation and licensing without a recommendation from his
board
You mean that Altus cannot build a new hospital without
approval from the state," Bill Farley, city councilman and
pharmacist, asked. ।
It is coming to this," Hoenig confirmed. You could build
but licensing and federal participation would be in doubt.
(See QUESTIONS Page 12)
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By DON GOFORTH
A meeting here Wednesday night designed to inform
county citizens of efforts to form a regional health planning
district became a forum for questions and protests.
Medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists were among
those learning of the proposed district.
Vince Hoenig, associate health planner for SWODA (South
Western Oklahoma Development Authority) said the district
is designed to bring planning closer to the people.
He said that regulations are forcing any plans for medical
facilities construction to be approved either by a regional
office (such as his) or by the state in cases where there is no
Aerial Campaign Launched
SAIGON (AP) — U.S. Navy fighter-bombers, using elec-
tronic smart bombs with TV nose cameras for pinpoint
accuracy, launched an aerial campaign to isolate Vinh, the
big coastal city midway between Hanoi and the demilitarized
zone, military spokesmen said today.
Pilots from the carrier Midway said they knocked out the
Lho Tuong railroad bridge 10 miles southwest of Vinh with
two of the 1,100-pound high explosive bombs.
Final Arguments Begin
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—The prosecution launched its final
arguments at the Angela Davis trail today, contending the
evidence shows the black Communist is guilty of murder,
kidnap, and conspiracy,
Prosecutor Albert Harris Jr. told the jury that the evidence
during the trial, now in its 13th week, has clearly shown that
Miss David “knowingly and with criminal intent” helped
Plan a 1970 courthouse escape attempt in which four persons
Around Town
LEONA HALEY receives a most welcome message from
across the water. JOHN BAXTER probably awaits one.
shelves, and two nine-foot shelves for reference works
Weaver reviewed with the board a plan that would create
additional room with the proposed shelving which could be
used for reading and study space.
Crow appointed Mrs. Frank Smart and Mrs. Stanley
McAlpine as a committee to study and select a type and color
of six stack chairs, four lounge chairs and a study table for
the reading section.
A 12-foot magazine rack is also included in the proposed
improvements.
Weaver explained that the planned purchases can be
utilized in a new facility when erected.
He explained that state library officials and the library
Lt. Gov. George Nigh will meet with the
Altus Chamber of Commerce board of
directors, area political leaders and
delegations from surrounding cities Thursday
in a noon luncheon session at Quartz Moun-
tain Lodge to discuss various aspects of
proposed improvement programs at the state
lodge and lake.
A chamber task force has been delving into
reasons why none of the improvement
programs have begun at the lodge, despite the
fact that $283,000 was authorized for such
projects last December.
At a meeting last week, the task force
began a letter writing campaign to Gov.
David Hall urging that action be taken to get
the improvement project rolling.
U. Gov. Nigh, who is head of the state parks
and tourism department, told the Times-
Democrat that the reason for the delay in
construction was the fact that bids were too
high and the project was now in the process of
being rebid.
He also suggested that the meeting set for
By LARRY BRISCOE
The Altus Library Board voted Tuesday afternoon to
request from the city council Friday night the purchase of
chairs, a table and book shelves for the city library.
Sen. Herschal Crow, board chairman, explained that the
special meeting was called to review the possibility of
spending the balance of budgeted funds with possible ad-
ditional funds from the city council for renovation of the city
library.
Planning Director Jack Weaver met with the board.
Weaver presented a plan to the board members that has
been approved by state library department officials.
The planner explained that the plan calls for the purchase
of 60 feet of double shelves to replace existing wooden
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were also discussed by the board.
A total of $1,740 was estimated for painting, area carpeting,
a partial suspended ceiling and general upkeep of the library
with funds from the next fiscal year s budget.
Crow pointed out that all residents of the county are
eligible to use library facilities.
He said the measure to allow rural patrons was approved
at the May 11 meeting of the board
He said the action was Uken in consideration of a
recommendation of Miss Esther Henke, Oklahoma Depart-
ment of Libraries associate director
Members present at the meeting were: Crow, Mrs Smart,
Mrs McAlpine and Dr Victor Hildinger.
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A FAREWELL barbecue was held Tuesday night Wentsch and host, R.W. Moore. Wentsch was
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Appeal Rejected
PARIS (AP)—The United States rejected today renewed
appeals by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong for resumption
if the Paris peace talks.
A U.S. spokesman said notes were sent to the other side this
morning informing them they had not yet given indications
that they are “seriously interested in discussing matters of
substance."
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resolutions at a meeting with
Planning Director Jack
Weaver.
The city council recently
adopted similar resolutions and
signed the contract between the
city and county
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BELFAST (AP»—A bomb blast damaged the heavily
sandbagged Springfield Road police station and army
command post in Belfast Tuesday night, killing one British
soldier and wounding four other soldiers and two civilians. A
sniper killed another British soldier on patrol during the
night.
The bombing capped a day of violent reaction by the
Provisional wing of the outlawed Irish Republican Army to
the cease-fire ordered by the rival official faction.
board will need to “weed" theexisting 22,000 volumes.
He said these books would be placed in storage until a
future, larger facility is constructed.
The planner explained that state library officials have said
that 10,000 volumes will be adequate after implementation of
the multi-county mobile library system, planned for
aperation in December.
The lesser number of volumes would allow the additional
space for reading and study.
"Rotation of the books and the call-in service program
would supplement the books here," Weaver said.
Cost of the new furnishings was estimated at $2,810.
Improvements to be added during the fiscal year of 1972-73
Thursday be held in order to clarify the
situation.
In addition to the improvements at the
lodge, the chamber task force also is seeking
better road signs and publicity, a cleanup
campaign at the lake to remove dangerous
objects, such as oil drums, cables and glass.
The group will also ask for more aggressive
lake patrol, especially in areas where
swimmers and boaters come together without
any separation of area.
New boat launching ramps, expansion of
camping-trailer areas to accommodate the
increased traffic, and better parking areas
will be requested
The task force is also seeking represen-
tation on the state recreation and tourist
commission and improvements at the golf
course, in addition to more action in regard to
the improvement projects at the lodge.
The lodge improvements already budgeted
include renovation of rooms, recreation area,
restaurant, color television in rooms and an
enclosed year-round swimming pool.
Poland's Communist party
boss, Edward Gierek.
The President and Mrs. Nix-
on flew back to the Soviet Bloc
after a state visit of nearly 24
hours in Tehran that included
talks with the Shah of Iran and
a glittering imperial banquet
amid a rash of small bombings
which the White House said
was notaimed at the President.
After their two-day visit, the
Nixons fly home to Washington
Thursday.
The President will confere
with Gierek in the parliament
building, while U.S. Secretary
of State William P Rogers and
Foreign Minister Stefan Ol-
szowski sign a bilateral con-
sular agreement giving greater
American Embassy protection
to U.S. citizens arrested in Po-
land. The pact took 10 years to
negotiate.
Premier Piotr Jarozsewicz
will host a state dinner for the
presidential party and the Nix-
ons will spend the night at
Wilanow, a 17th century palace
The Altus Chamber, of Wentsch. The public may at- good friends as George and Air Medal with 13 Oak Leaf outside Warsaw,
commerce honored Col. tend the ceremony which will Marie Wentsch, we wish them Clusters, Joint Service Com- Security around the baroque
wereM. Wentsch and his also include an expected ap- well at their new assignment," mendation Medal and Air palace has been stepped up.
"lezMa ree"ith 4 Larewe Pearance by Gen. Jack Catton, Moore said. Force Commendation Medal The bombs killed one Iranian
Naroecue auesday at the R.W. commander of the Military Wentsch came came to Altus with one Oak Leaf Cluster His woman and broke both legs of
Ma: six szsssts combat hying tme totals 627 as
artwing waspresented with Springs, Colo. a distinguished career, which While discussing growth at before Nixon got there to place
the traditional Stetson hat and At last night's barbecue, included a tour at the Pentagon the base, Moore said the 4th a wreath But White House
EowDO V S.D Orville Wentsch was presented the hat as logistics director in the Mobile Communications Group press secretary Ronald L. Zieg-
-aunders, chambe rpresident. and boots by Saunders, who mobility operations division, would soon move to the former ler said was "no in- The Altus Metropolitan Area
m"e . ' , ' or praised the base leader for his Ofice ol Joint Chiefs of Staff. explosive ordiance disposal dication whatsoever thal the Planning Commission became
Pootronstoigadie gener . complete cooperation with the He is a command pilot with area. across the runway from acts were aimed at the life of a reality shortly before noon
nairecenved reassignment community during his stay at more than 5,000 flying hours in the main base. m the near die President or members of today when Jackson County
o 4s tabecomsscomman de the hase.... a variety of aircraft, including future and the group was ex- his party.” Commissioners adopted a
Air (Dick) Moore served as the C-5. pected to have an increase in The Iranian police blamed resolution for its creation and
a aLM cuue.A b, N.J. master of ceremonies. He cited A graduate of the U.S. troops and a building program. the bombs on local Marxist appointed a board of ad-
A change of command the steady growth at the base Military Academy at West He also noted that the 11th guerrillas who have been wag- justment.
fremony "l ” i d o . m and credited Wentsch with Point. N.Y., Wentsch holds a Air Refueling Squadron, which ing a bomb and bullet cam- A second resolution adopted
ait r orce Base on June 9 at 11 being a big factor in the growth, number of military decorations is now deployed to Southeast paign against the Shah’s re- by the commissioners' board
m"thEoh Eugene B. which helped keep the local including the Distinguished .Asia, would be returning to gime for two years Iraqi abolished the old county
Hterang <hedued tO r * over economy at a high level. Hying Cross with two Oak Leaf Altus after completion of its broadcasts from Baghdad have planning commission.
me reins of the 443rd from Col. “Though we hate to lose such (lusters, Bronze Star Medal, mission. been urging them to disrupt a contract with the city of
Nixon’s visit. Altus was also signed.
T I I O • g l • I Nixon's trip to the tomb of The contract provides that
I) KA\/IAA/ ( n ry I on TOC Reza Shah, the father of Iran’s the city will furnish a meeting
—« ' 6 I\VI• W ~V I KJ I UU f 63 present ruler, was delayed 45 room. local telephone service
minutes by the bomb that ex-, and the planning services of
Jackson County Democratic The national Democratic delegation who had contacted David Hall s legal counsel); ploded just outside the 10-foot Planning Director Jack
delegates and alternate convention will be held July 10 him: Jane Flood. Chickasha- Becky Patton. Norman; Jack wall around the tomb. The Weaver.
delegates reviewed Tuesday in Miami, Fla. Mike Rainbolt, Cordell- Carter Lawton Hanna Adkins bomb did little damage, and Five persons were appointed
night in a meeting at the Starr presented a list of Juanita Griffith Newcastle' Midwest City and Steve Nixon appeared unruffled as he to the adjustment board: Col.
Friendship Inn a list of can- candidates for the national Dan Rambo. Norman (Gov Rosenbaum Mangum placed a wreath on the tomb. Lawrence Glass, one-year
didates seeking election to ' The most serious explosion term; Kenneth Spears, two-
national convention delegates' gg • r f A ff A was set off by the car of Brig, year term; Ryan Kerr, three-
posts. ( MieT At «Teq- +, ApAe-g Gen Harold L. Price as he was year term; BiUy R. Henry, two-
James Starr, county el 11 • I • | • | UA | | U / \U| (iI3 riding in a Tehran suburb. The year term; and Hatton Mc-
chairman explained to the device planted in the roadway Mahan, one-year term,
county delegation that a room WASHINGTON (AP)- The Westmoreland’s four-year ing setbacks. killed an Iranian woman stand- The resolution's signing
will be obtained at the district North Vietnamese offensive ap- term will end in another 33 ing nearby and broke both the climaxes an extended period of
convention, planned for the pears to have held up an- days, but the White House has Abrams enjoys a close rap- general's legs. meetings and discussions on
Hotel Lawtonian, where nouncement of the Army's new said nothing about a successor port with the South Vietnamese Other blasts damaged the the planning commission by
delegates and alternates can chief of staff, lending credence Normally, presidentsname new military leadership, so word of U.S. Information Service build- city and county officials and
assemble to hear national to reports the job wiU go to service chiefs several months his leaving might have had an ing, a Pepsi-Cola plant and the citizens.
delegatecandidates and caucus Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, ahead of time to insure an or- unsettling effect at a critical downtown office of Iminco, an The commission will be
on proposals. U.S. commander in Vietnam derly changeover. time, the sources said. oil company partially owned by responsible for the zoning of
Starr said the Lawton con- Pentagon sources say the un- The Pentagon sources sug- They also said a change-of- American and other foreign in- land surrounding the runways
vention will begin at 12:30 p.m. usual delay supports the theory gested it would have been un- assignment announcement ear- terests. ... at the Altus Air Force Base in
Saturday, and stressed the that the fighting in South Viet- wise to announce a new assign- tier in the offensive could have Nixons visit to Tehran was compliance with the United
importance of all delegates and nam must be resolved before ment for Abrams earlier, dur- been viewed as a sign of dis- capped for grandeur at a white States Air Force’s proposal, the
alternates to be present. Abrams succeeds Gen. William ing the North Vietnamese offen- satisfaction in Washington with tie state dinner given by the compatible Use Zone (CUZ),
He said the state convention C. Westmoreland as the Army’s sive, particularly while the the South Vietnamese army's Shah Tuesday night at Niava- formerly known as Project
wiU be held in Oklahoma City top soldier South Vietnamese were suffer- performance ran Palace, the imperial resi- Greenbelt.
dence.
resident seeking a national
delegate seat was discussed by
the group.
Indications were made that
Bob Scarbrough, an Altus at-
torney, is considering the
position.
Scarbrough is out-of-town
and unavailable for comment.
However, Mrs. Scarbrough
said this morning that he is
considering the post.
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