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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1971

Page

4

Red China backs Pakistan against India

Radio Pakistan reported Premier Chou Enlai assured Pakistan of Chinese support amid the India Pakistan war. The broadcast denied Pakistan’s claim that Indian forces crossed into Pakistan and said the East Pakistan issue is an internal matter for Pakistan.

New Delhi India Chou Enlai Red China Pakistan Radio Pakistan East Chou East Pakistan China West Pakistan Sheik Mujibur Rahman Indian Foreign Ministry Jessore Calcutta High Commission Swaran Singh

Troop Strength Details in Search and Rescue Mission

The report notes American and South Vietnamese forces in a helicopter‑supported search and rescue operation. About 100 to 150 men from the 11th Brigade of the 1st Division formed the lead column amid rocket grenades and small arms fire. One American was killed and one wounded across three crashes, raising total U.S. aircraft losses to 7,715.

U.S 11Th Brigade Americal Division

Special Air Mail Boxes Placed Nationwide

Blount announces air mail special handling now available in cities and towns across the country. More boxes and slots are added daily and success hinges on mailers using zip coded air mail only boxes for deposit.

Blount

Three-Year Tax Plan Fails to Reach House Floor

The House halted discussion on a rumored three year 30 million tax proposal amid GOP and Democratic doubts. Speaker Rex Privett and Governor remain mum on the plan with critics saying it will not pass or reach subcommittee.

Rex Privett Privett Ray Fine D-Gore

City Youth Heads Hereford Group

Gary Bishop of Lawton was elected president of the Oklahoma Junior Hereford Association at a Oklahoma City 4-H and FFA livestock show. Other area officers include Gail Turner Lawton Mack Martin Chattanooga and Larry Anderson Mangum. Adviser Joan Brantley Sterling and adviser-secretary Guy Shull Elgin. Bishop also received a $500 Future Cattleman’s Scholarship from the American Hereford Association to use toward an agriculture major.

Gary Bishop Bob Bishop Lawton Oklahoma Junior Hereford Association Oklahoma City FFA Gail Turner Mack Martin Chattanooga Larry Anderson Mangum Joan Brantley Sterling Guy Shull Elgin Oklahoma Hereford Association Bishop The American Hereford Association

Well Known City Girl Hurt In Norman Bicycle Mishap

Renee Smith, 21, of Lawton, was hit by a truck while riding a bicycle on a Norman street Saturday. She remained in critical condition in an Oklahoma City hospital's intensive care unit, unconscious at noon today, relatives said.

Lawton Oklahoma City Norman Renee Smith Wayne Smith Baltimore St. Eelly Renee

Students Seek Summer Jobs

Local employers are being contacted about summer jobs for high school and college students seeking temporary and permanent positions, said Dick Riggs, manager of the local office of the Oklahoma State Employment Service. He noted many students will be looking for work.

Dick Riggs The Oklahoma State Employment Service

Oklahoma expands drug treatment to all drug offenses

Center ing drugs with surrounding counties will be covered under a new Oklahoma law. Rep Don Davis says the program treats all types of drugs not just hard narcotics. Volunteers will staff companion therapists for outpatient treatment at the center with patients living at home.

Donahue Comanche County Oklahoma Don Davis D-Lawton Davis

Egyptians Reject Dayan Plan for Partial Suez Withdrawal

Egyptian officials rejected Defense Minister Dayan's proposal for a partial withdrawal from the Suez Canal with a four firm cease fire. They cited President Sadat's April 3 statement and demanded no changes to prewar frontiers. Dayan warned of Soviet arms in Egypt and said Israel could tolerate stubborn demands though War risk remained.

Moshe Dayan Israel Suez Canal Egypt Cairo Anwar Sadat Sadat Strait of Tiran Dayan Washington Moscow Middle East

Veterans gain GI Bill job training growth across cities

The National Urban Coalition and CBO back veterans habilitation centers in Los Angeles Detroit and Cleveland with a 3 percent annual rise and 240 percent over two years. On the job training now attracts about 100000 applicants representing ten percent of all veterans. Johnson notes over 26000 establishments approved for GI Bill training in private firms and in public services including 620 police and 284 fire departments.

National Urban Coalition CBO Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Johnson

Army Medical Specialist Col Williams Tours Fort Sill Hospital

Col June E. Williams chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps tours Fort Sill Meerrad Army Hospital arriving at ten. She meets acting commander and briefs Maj. Gen. Rod erick Wetherill and eight Army Medical Specialists on center activities before a tour of the post.

June E. Williams Army Medical Specialist Corps Fort Sill Meerrad Army Hospital Sco.wiheme Roderick Wetherill He Artillery Center Williams

Easter Holiday Arrests Run High In Refuge Area

law enforcement reports twenty four arrests over the Easter weekend in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge area. Comanche County deputies booked eighteen men on public drunk charges while six Fort Sill soldiers were arrested on marijuana hashish and drug possession charges by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Comanche County Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma Highway Patrol Fort Sill Scott Paul Griffin Cordell Indiahoma Oklahoma City Carnegie Anadarko Lawton Livingston Texas

CAB Policy Sparks Debate on Airfare Load Factors

A discussion on airline fare policy cites basing prices on actual load factors as risking overcapacity. The argument notes the public would face reduced seat width with six abreast economy seating and fares tied to crowded planes.

Three Arrested On Drug Charges In Lawton

Police detective Dean Nowe arrested three Lawton residents Sunday on drug charges after searches of two homes uncovered 115 red capsules belier seeds six syringes and 21 needles believed to be marijuana and mescaline. Charges would not be filed today in district court.

Dean Nowe Lawton Nowe West Side

Public records list police reports from Lowton area

Public records show complainants on Lowton police reports including Mrs. Larry Spencer reporting thefts from a vehicle, Corena Erickson reporting theft of $15, James Craig reporting auto stereo theft, Jenna Swenson reporting an assault with deadly weapon, National Car Rental reporting burglary and radio theft, Will Rogers School reporting classroom vandalism and burglary, and others noting bicycle thefts, a headlight, and throttle cables.

Lowton People’s Ice Dock SWB Larry Spencer Lindy St Miche. Sr James Craig Elmhurst Corena Erickson Fort Sr Jenna Swenson Lincoln Helen File Preston W Witems Dearborn Bill McNeal Vic Ramirez Laird National Car Rental Cache Road Daniel T. Trujillo Will Rogers School James A. Cornell Fort Sill C. C. Scheffer James $. Banett Ozman Robert Ostler

Fire Reports From Lawton Fire Department

Fire calls logged with times and locations include Sunday at 12 4 pm near 17 S 4th for a structure fire and medical aid, and Monday at 12 25 pm at 12 NW 44th for a trash fire.

Lawton Fire Department

Flight Service Sale Disclosed in Wichita Falls Airport

The Wichita Falls municipal airport lease transfer involves Charles E. King as operator and Ken Folger of Southern Aviation as branch manager. Approval by the city council and Sheppard Air Force Base is required before the lease transfer of King Flight Service facilities. Starling notes Wichita Falls offers growth potential for the company.

Wichita Falls Tex Charles E. King Southern Aviation Ken Folger King Flight Sheppard Air Force Base Starling

Sooner Murder Suspect Nabbed in Portland Arrest

Fred Clarence White, 29, wanted in Tulsa on a murder charge, was arrested by Multnomah County detectives in a northeast Portland motel. His 3 year old daughter Stacy Ann White was placed in protective custody after the capture following a liquor store clerk's killing during a robbery.

Portland Ore Tulsa Okla Multnomah Fred Clarence White Stacy Ann White White

First government housing project completed in Greenbelt 1936

The article notes the completion of the first government housing project at Greenbelt Maryland in 1936 showcasing New Deal urban planning. It highlights the planned community concept and federal involvement in public housing.

Greenbelt, Md

Stock Market Sharp Upturn Amid Mixed Trading

New York noon Dow Jones 30 up 5.48 to 925.87 as advances outpace declines 7 to 4 on the NYSE. Xerox Sears Roebuck Mohawk Data Royal Dutch among top gainers, transition down, Gannett active with Federated Publications move. AP and Amex prices listed. Oklahoma cattle and hog markets noted with varied shifts.

New York New York Stock Exchange Xerox Eee Eeee Sears, Roebuck Mohawk Data Data Sciences Royal Dutch We Ee Gannett Federated Publications Associated Press Bunker-Ramo Dreyfus Corp Telex Alexander’s Potter Instruments Canadian Javelin California Computer Products Mohawk Airlines

Chaos at city intersection as crowd dispersed by riot units

Witness describes a chaotic scene at NE 36th and Prospect where youths clashed, a bride narrowly escaped injury, and police with riot guns ordered the crowd to disperse or face arrest. The confrontation centered at the intersection amid disorder and law enforcement efforts.

Lawson NE 36Th Prospect

Area Weather Forecast for Sunday

Sunday will be sunny with a high around 85 degrees and a cooling overnight low near 58 degrees. Light winds and dry conditions are expected across the region.

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