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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
3
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Rev. John J. McLaughlin a former Nixon speechwriter and Senate candidate criticizes critics who accuse U S bombing of North Vietnamese dikes as a fact vacuum. He cites maintenance issues and accidental hits while predicting a bloodbath if the South falls.
Secretary of Commerce Peter Peterson says a comprehensive U S Soviet trade and commercial pact remains months away after 11 days of talks in Moscow. Key issues include lend lease debt repayment and most favored nation tariff preferences, with high level decisions likely needed. Peterson expects possible pact by year end and outlines ongoing working groups on tariffs credits and arbitration.
A historic note states that over 650000 miles ridden by the Pony Express only one mail loss occurred. The record highlights the extreme reliability and daring of early mail routes across the American West.
A West Virginia feature profiles Gilmer County amid growth pressure. It notes booming tourism talk, new businesses, and infrastructure plans such as I-79 and a dam, while locals warn of rising prices, cultural shifts, and loss of rural character. It mentions Glenville College, a 21,000 dollar public health grant, and local figures like Bob Arnold.
Kenyan para amputee artist and marine conservationist Ian Pritchard died Sunday at 45 after kidney and organ deterioration. British-born former policeman paralyzed in a lagoon water ski accident near Mombasa. He won the George Medal for bravery during the Mau Mau campaign and painted with mouth muscles, with a following of American and European buyers for coast and marine life sketches.
The University of Oklahoma names 25 Southwest Oklahoma students as summer degree candidates from Altus Duncan Fletcher Frederick Lawton Marlow Walters and Waurika. No summer ceremony exists. recognition will occur at spring commencement next May.
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