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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1975

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Thieu Resignation May Not Help Peace Talks in Vietnam

President Nguyen Van Thieu's resignation removes a public obstacle to a negotiated settlement in South Vietnam. Kissinger met with President Ford for over an hour to discuss implications. White House secretary declined to answer questions as officials weigh the impact on the peace process.

Washington Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam U S Henry A. Kissinger White House Ford Thieu Kissinger Ron Nelsen Senate Vietnam Paris Saigon Nessen United States Hugh Scott Scott Mansfield Huong Xuan Loc State Department U.S

Airlift expands as 1000 evacuees reach Clark Base

U S Airlift evacuates about 1000 Americans and Vietnamese to Clark Air Base Philippines in the largest day so far. Airmen erect 36 tents to house arrivals while earlier evacuees stayed in base hotel and dormitories. Navy eyes further evacuees at Subic Bay as carriers and amphibious ships may join operations.

Clark Air Base The Philippines South Vietnam U.S U.S. Navy Navy Subic Naval Base Manila Subic Western Pacific

Thieu resigns as Saigon crisis widens

Saigon traces a dramatic shift as President Nguyen Van Thieu declares resignation amid Viet Cong pressure near the capital. He names Tran Van Huong as successor while warning of more fierce fighting. France urges talks, U S experts question negotiations, and U S Congress links continued aid to Thieu.

House Carl Albert Thieu Saigon Nguyen van Thieu United States U.S South Vietnam Paris Tran van H Huong Tran van Lam Senate Congress Tran van Huong Nixon

Circus Ads and Editorial Listings

Five standard advertisements appear in the local pages alongside editorial notes. The notices reference service numbers 353-0620 and 353-0626, with perfunctory listings for circus promotions and public notices.

Lawton Retail Sales Jump Nearly 4 Million in Feb

Oklahoma Tax Commission figures show Lawton taxable sales rose to 15.89 million in February 1975 from 11.77 million the year before, a 34.98 percent increase. Comanche County sales climbed 33.73 percent to 16.63 million, boosting the state tax fund accordingly. Other Southwest towns also posted gains with Anadarko leading at 72 percent.

Lawton Oklahoma Tax Commission Comanche County Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Center For Economic and Management Research Anadarko Caddo County Grady Cotton

Four Hurt In Three Car Collision At U S 62 Intersection

One man was killed and four others slightly injured in a three car crash Sunday at New Cache Road and Crosby Park Boulevard. Avie Salmon, 59, Mountain Park, died. The Bates and Smith vehicles carried other passengers. witnesses noted Bates veered left of center. Patrolman Wallace said five were hurt, all taken to the hospital. four released.

New Cache Road U.S. 62 Crosby Park Boulevard Lawton Aivie Salmon Mountain Lanny Wallace Salmon Mattie Bates Walters Jimmie C. Smith Tipton Wallace Bates Kirk Howard Varnell Near Tommie Salmon Ruth Nadine Cryer Rt. 1 Mountain Park A Ray Snyder

Warm and Windy Outlook for Lawton Through Tuesday

Weather forecast for Lawton predicts warm and windy conditions with summer like temperatures through Tuesday. A weak Gulf front brings a chance of showers. southerly winds 8 to 16 mph persist tonight. Wednesday to Friday expect fair to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Sunday reached 74 high and 49 low.

Lawton Gulf of Mexico

Postal Service and unions start contract talks on wage hike

The Postal Service and four unions representing about 600000 workers opened two year contract talks to decide wages and benefits. A settlement could influence a planned rate increase later this year. Negotiators planned a one week recess to study proposals as inflation watchdogs monitor talks for impact. Bailor warned against excessive pay packages that could raise prices and cost jobs. The service projects an 800 million dollar deficit for the current year.

Washington Postal Service Council On Wage and Price Stability Benjamin F. Bailor

Prices dip at stores but vary by item and city

Lower food prices are appearing on shelves with savings limited to specific items at specific stores and cities. The AP notes the trend may reflect farm and wholesale declines reaching consumers.

Associated Press

Equality Eyed For Beer Possession Law In Lawton

Lawton considers amending 3.2 beer possession to 18 for men and women alike after a Supreme Court ruling questioned differing age of majority for sexes. City Attorney notes the change would not allow under 21 purchases though, and party advocates argue state law may be invalid.

Washington Supreme Court U.S. Circuit Court Cincinnati Louisville Jefferson County Indiana Indianapolis Norma Roberts Lawton U.S. Supreme Court Oklahoma Utah Jerry Cade Cade

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U.S. Airlift U.S. Air Force Lee Airlift House Appropriations Committee Frederick Weyand Army John Sparkman Dala Foreign Relations Committee Sparkman Pat Carter Central Junior High Omayra Rios Angel Rios Fort Sill America France Mr. Thieu Thiéu Republic of Vietnam COSCO CCC OOOO Dear Abby Bridge Chickasha Frederick Duncan Waurika Marlow Altus Kiowa County Jefferson Jackson County Ford Administration Oklahoma City Gene Howard Braggs Okla By Skip Gibson Mrs. Roberts
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