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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

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Florida Man with Midas Touch Arrested for Securities Violations

Glenn W. Turner a self described super salesman known as the Midas touch was arrested in Seminole County on two counts of violating Florida Uniform Securities Law Turner owner of the Dare To Be Great company spent 45 minutes in jail before posting a 20000 bond and left with two aides after bondsman payment State Attorney Russell said warrants issued Aug 25 charged Turner with securities violations and registration failures in a four month Pinellas County probe

Sanford, Fla Glenn W. Turner Florida Pinellas County James Russell Orlando New York Turner Seminole County Midas Tampa Lee Wheeler Mike McClung Clearwater Atty Russell Dare Pinellas

Five Women Held Hostage Then Suspects Shot In Chi Town Robbery

In Chicago at the Kiyo Japanese restaurant three black youths robbed patrons and took five women hostage. After a pursuit at speeds up to 120 mph two suspects were killed when their car crashed. a third was captured. One officer was wounded and Louis Tarver, 21, faces multiple charges.

Hicago Chicago Louis Tarver Kiyo

US swimmers win two Olympic rifle medals in one event

John Writer of Chicago and Lanny Bass ham of Comanche Texas finish 1 2 in the small bore rifle event at the Olympics setting a world record 1166 of 1200 as the United States earns its first two medals in a single shooting event. Arthur K Watson resigns as U S ambassador to France citing Paris climate aggravating his asthma. Pentagon analysts debate whether one or two small craft in Haiphong harbor are additional minesweepers possibly of Chinese origin.

Munich John Writer Chicago Lanny Bassham Comanche Tex United States Winter San Clemente Calif Arthur K. Watson Paris Jack Anderson U.S France White House Watson Nixon Washington Pentagon Haiphong Harbor North Viet Nam

North Viet Drive Reports 94 Lost Airmen Since March

Saigon reports 94 American airmen lost in North Vietnam since March 30 as U S air war escalates. Three fliers and two F4 Phantoms were lost last weekend, bringing downed jets to 84. Marine 1st Lt Darrel Borders, 33, from Herrin Illinois, was rescued. Hanoi Radio names over 20 captured fliers.

Saigon U.S. Command North Vietnam U.S North Darrel Borders Herrin Ill

Gore Boulevard improvements moving toward state approval

Final plans for Gore Boulevard widening and improvements between 17th and 53rd streets should reach state highway officials within three months. The $1.84 million bond project, first priority, adds four 12 foot lanes and continuous left turn bays from Sheridan Road to 28th Street with extra right of way. Contract award awaits War Commission decision after a public hearing held last April.

Fpinal Gore Boulevard Finis Hendrick Hendrick & Hendrick Lawton 17Th 53Rd Streets State Highway Commission Sheridan 28Th Street Gore War Commission

Nixon Tanaka Summit To Seek Pacific Peace

Nixon to host Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka at the Western White House for talks aimed at strengthening peace prospects in the Pacific. Nixon schedules a full morning in California before flying to Honolulu for discussions on Vietnam policy and campaign strategy with emphasis on winning support.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Kakuei Tanaka Hawaii Pacific White House el Toro Marine Corps Air Station Honolulu Hickam Field Oahu Tanaka Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker U. S Saigon Hickam Clare Boothe Luce Italy Eisenhower Hilo Luau North Vietnam Democratic National Committee Washington

Chance For Rain Returns To Lawton Area

Variable cloudiness and warmer temperatures forecast for Lawton with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in Southwest Oklahoma through Thursday. Southerly winds bring moisture as highs reach the low to mid 90s and nights stay in the 70s. Tuesday's high was 93 and low 71.

Lawton National Weather Service Oklahoma

Personal Counseling Planned To Target Oklahoma Dropouts

Lawton public schools will begin special dropout outreach Oct. 1 under House Bill 1541. Names ages and addresses of dropouts will be sent to Stillwater for personal contact by vo tech staff and counselors. Milton Worley says the plan will help place students in skill programs while schools cope with full classes.

Lawton Vo-Tech State Department of Vocational and Technical Education Stillwater Oklahoma Oklahoma State Tech Okmulgee State Department of Education Vo-Tech Education Milton Worley Great Plains Area Pol Gene Hancock Hancock

Nixon to Campaign Hard for Reelection in 1972 Race

President Nixon vows a vigorous re election drive despite polls showing a 2 1 lead. He warns against a leisurely campaign as he heads to California for one day and weekend trips.

Nixon

Hew Secretary Blasts New McGovern Policies

Secretary of Health Education and Welfare Elliot L. Richardson denounces George McGovern's welfare and tax reform plan as costly and scatterbrained at a Washington news conference. He criticized the Democratic candidate's proposal as impractical and fiscally risky.

New York Detroit George McGovern Wall Street McGovern HEW Washington Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Elliot L. Richardson

Richardson Attacks McGovern Over Tax Debate

In a Tuesday speech Richardson warned a major tax increase could occur. He refused to reveal Nixon admin tax plans, saying he did not know them. He accused McGovern of misunderstanding issues or using selective figures while noting his cabinet role and responsibility.

Richardson Nixon Sen McGovern HEW

Comanche County election workers praised for smooth Aug. primary

Oklahoma official Tate Election Board Secretary Lee Slater commended Comanche County election workers for handling a complex Aug. 22 primary with redistricting new laws and many candidates. He noted returns arrived at the courthouse within four hours after polls closed and official totals were sent to the state office by 4 a.m. Wednesday. Slater lauded Mrs. J. N. Logan and the 441 workers, and also congratulated Board members Howard Bain.

Tate Election Board Lee Slater Comanche County U.S. Senate Corporation Commissioner Election Board Nal J. N. Logan Slater Logan County Election Board Howard Bain

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