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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1971
Page
1
A large feast featuring Buffalo burgers and fry bread will accompany Centennial celebrations. Apache Fire Dancers and INDIAN dance clubs will perform at new grounds with events slated for the day.
Oklahoma Congressman Ed Edmondson announced Tuesday he will seek the Senate seat held by Fred R. Harris in 1972. He said four or five people have shown interest in running and hoped his move would deter them. Edmondson did not confirm talks with Harris or Oklahoma Governor David Hall.
Partial AP text shows discussion of potential candidates in Oklahoma City with unclear context. The item hints at political contenders and strategic considerations for upcoming races.
Storms cut a wide swath across the region with three tornadoes hitting southern Kentucky near Salem, about 20 miles east of Columbia. The night event left 10 people dead and scores injured as authorities assess damage and continue searches.
Senate leaders delay decision on Gov David Hall's 17 million income tax bill until next week due to absences and a key supporter illness. Majority Leader Al Terrill and Finis Smith say vote may be Tuesday or Wednesday. 32 votes needed to attach emergency clause.
SEATO allies endorsed a move toward peace in Vietnam. The communique noted no open reference to uprisings despite regional security implications. U S and SEATO foreign ministers affirmed resolve to resist North Vietnamese and Viet Cong aggression and supported actions in southern Laos.
OU alumnus Denis Weaver stars in New York as an acting hopeful with a horse breeding hobby and a long TV career. NBC aims for a full McCloud season next fall as Weaver, once a track star at Oklahoma, recalls his path from Gunsmoke deputy to leading man across several series.
Oklahoma City AP report states the House Judiciary Committee killed a bill that would ban capital punishment for murder in Oklahoma. Washington AP notes the FBI disclosed a 19 year old girl identified as Leslie Bacon is held as a material witness in the March 1 Capitol bomb blast case.
A pipe bomb exploded outside the Bank of America branch at Kaiser Center in Oakland, shattering a dozen windows and prompting an active police investigation. No injuries were immediately reported. Investigators sought suspects and reviewed security footage from the Kaiser Center complex.
A graphic Oklahoma report warns the 22 county region faces severe economic collapse unless the 18 month drought ends. April unemployment reaches 2 500 with projections to 10 675 by July and 14 250 by October as farmers and ranchers bear crop failures and livestock sales.
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