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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1972
Page
1
The Lawton Parking Authority approves final revisions to a 2.1 million grant arrangement with Mark Real Estate Enterprises to provide parking for a downtown Lawton redevelopment including a large shopping mall. The pact covers 20 000 square feet of parking and aims for signing by October 2.
The Daily Oklahoman reports an AIO 1970 tax return showing over 185000 spent in salaries travel consulting fees and admin costs during the first 104 months. Probes intensified after a fired director alleged misused funds by AIO founder LaDonna Harris wife of Sen. Fred Harris and funding shifts. Ford Foundation, a major donor, is said to fear waste of its 525000 contribution as investigations continue.
Nixon adviser Henry Kissinger landed in Saigon as speculation rose over a new peace approach with North Vietnam. Tho traveled to Hanoi while Kissinger planned a Tokyo flight en route to Washington for the upcoming Honolulu summit with Tanaka.
Former president Lyndon B. Johnson said he will support and vote for George McGovern and Sargent Shriver, despite disagreements on Vietnam and other issues. Johnson spoke in Fredericksburg, Texas, days before McGovern's planned visit to the LBJ Ranch, while Nixon allies drift apart. In Miami Beach, the Republican National Committee rejected Rep. Paul N. McCloskey’s bid to seat a New Mexico supporter to present antiwar views at next week’s convention.
A rising number of pranksters who yell Hi Jack at airports face criminal charges. U S Attorney officials warn jokes can lead to jail and felony counts for interfering with a flight crew. Vito Leanza Jr. faces a preliminary hijacking-related case in Fort Lauderdale.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a five year 34.8 billion revenue sharing bill sending it to the Senate for debate. The panel backed the measure 12 4 and noted potential floor amendments by the Appropriations Committee.
Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark reports extensive destruction in Hanoi and Haiphong due to bombing and says the risk of freeing American POWs is nil while bombing continues. He cites destroyed dikes hospitals schools and civilian areas and notes a clash with Nixon campaign officials over his North Vietnam trip.
Lawton Public Schools prepare for the new term with enrollment for juniors and eighth graders on Monday. New teachers meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday while high school seniors and ninth graders pick up schedules. Kindergarten and elementary pupils enroll Wednesday August 23, with sophomores and seventh graders. A general teachers meeting is set for 9 a.m. Thursday August 24 and classes begin Monday August 28. Birth certificates and tuberculosis tests with immunizations are required for new kindergartners and first graders. temporary enrollment is allowed pending certification. City health department offers immunization services for those unable to pay.
U S planes carried out deep, heavy raids in North Vietnam to strike the northwest rail line toward China. A MIG21 was downed near Hanoi by Capt. Fred W. Sheffler and Capt. Mark A. Massen.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kenneth Rush says a Pentagon study will bring basic changes in current procedures as costs rise for new weapons. In Britain, 42 000 longshoremen end a 20 day dock strike but militant leaders accuse a sellout. The White House considers broader intelligence briefings for McGovern if he attends. Nixon undecided on Vietnam troop withdrawals or timing. The American Bar Association proposes no fault automobile insurance and federal withdrawal from the issue.
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