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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
1
Wholesale prices reached the steepest July rise in five months as food and industrial materials led gains. Under Nixon Phase 2 controls, prices rose 0.8 percent in July and 5.7 percent over eight months, with unemployment at 5.5 percent and average hourly earnings up to 3.62.
South Vietnamese infantry drove the North Vietnamese from two major strongpoints along Highway 13 north of Saigon, clearing bunkers near Tau O and overrunning a second position south of the Tau O bridge. Sixty miles of road to An Loc faced mine clearance and bridge repairs before full reopening.
McGovern hints at a weekend announcement as Muskie weighs accepting the vice presidency. The two met at Muskie's home for two hours to discuss the fall campaign and a new running mate. Senator Nelson says Muskie likely offered the spot. Muskie aides decline comment. McGovern says a joint statement may come later, with Eagleton replacement possibly before Monday.
Oklahoma City attorney James Barrett resigns from McGovern's state finance post after anger over the campaign's lack of response to candidates who would disown McGovern. The move follows complaints about party alignment and campaign conduct.
The Senate approved a measure increasing GI Bill education benefits by 43 percent, targeting $250 a month for single veterans and $297 for married veterans, well above Nixon administration requests and prior House figures. A conference with the House could finalize details before the fall term.
Lawton officials consider Walker for the city manager post amid council division. Walker, 30, has served as Community Development Director since March after leading Model Cities and Urban Renewal efforts. Some council members back him, others doubt his fit, with applications to be sought through state and national leagues.
The U S Senate approved a treaty limiting each nation to 200 antiballistic missiles with two defense sites amid debate on a forthcoming five year SALT accord. President Nixon welcomed the 8 2 vote and urged prompt action on the companion offensive weapons agreement.
Arthur H. Bremer faced trial in Upper Marlboro after being found sane and convicted on all Wallace shooting charges. Jurors began deliberations after four and a half days of testimony as the defense argued schizophrenia and lack of emotional control, while prosecutors framed Bremer as a would-be assassin seeking fame and wealth. Bremer sat impassively as closing arguments concluded in the six men and six women panel.
A slow moving cold front across the state brings cooler temperatures and a good chance of rain to the Lawton area through Saturday. The National Weather Service cites a 30 percent rain chance this afternoon and Saturday and 40 percent tonight. Highs will be in the low 90s with a low near 70 tonight. Thursday's high was 95 and low 74.
Leslie’s Weekly Illustrated recounts Lawton Oklahoma rising from prairie to “Coney Island” bustle in a night. The piece envisions a future city with colleges churches schools and mansions born from a rapid boom spurred by prair ie schooners and tented camps.
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