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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
4
The NEA leadership criticizes Nixon re election stance while the AFT cites spending on education and smarter bombs. In Congress rank ing Democrats split from leaders over veto details, as the veto leaves education funding at last year’s level and maintains current department budgets.
The Rocky Flats nuclear weapons production facility near Denver was completed in 1953 at a cost of 44 million dollars as a key defense project.
A Moroccan royal Boeing 727 returning from France was attacked by a rogue fighter squadron. The cockpit was damaged and the king and entourage survived as loyal forces moved to secure Rabat. Rebels seized Kenitra and Meknes bases. Kouafi Kouira led a coast guard capture after parachuting. Libya praised the rebels.
ROTC cadets completed a two week program with units of the 75th Field Artillery Group after a summer camp at Fort Riley Kansas. Cadets gained hands on experience as platoon leaders and observed fire direction control training while noting career possibilities in the Army.
In Washington, White House press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler denied that Kissinger’s mission aimed at that purpose. The denial failed to quiet speculation about Kissinger’s visit and whether he was to convey to Thieu that secret talks with Tho were deadlocked.
U S Senate hopeful Jed Johnson urged an amendment to the FCC Act to require free radio and TV time for federal candidates. He argued access ensures democracy by allowing all candidates to express views despite fundraising gaps and reduces influence of big interests.
McGovern fends off Nixon environmental critiques while Ruckelshaus dismisses the paper as negative. Griffin pushes anti-busing plank. Rhodes targets draft platform release. Saigon reports military actions, U S air raids near Dong Hoi and attacks in the Mekong Delta with casualties on both sides.
Chattanooga city commissioners were given coloring books and crayons as part of reviewing a police community relations program, a light moment during the discussion.
Cameron College schedules fall enrollment on August 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the new August 28. Evening school enrollment is August 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. First fall session classes start August 24.
General officers stress a robust American on ground force as essential for deterrence and for countering a Soviet attack. Laird says no firm multi year commitment can be made to Europe or anywhere else. Congress could force troop withdrawals by denying funds, with estimates around four billion dollars yearly. A Senate Armed Services Committee report says withdrawing and redeploying forces would cost nearly twice that amount.
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