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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
1
Oklahoma's large cities report steady public school enrollment drops while statewide numbers hold or rise. Tulsa and Oklahoma City face reduced state aid and potential staff cuts as city-flight to suburbs, lower births, and other factors trim enrollments, especially in lower grades.
Library Board Chairman Dr. Charles Green announced a $1 million cost ceiling for constructing a proposed new library. The plan would nearly double space from 21 000 square feet, with bids from contractors and $500 000 allocated for equipment and books.
President Nixon begins mid Pacific talks with Japan's Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in Honolulu focusing on Vietnam and a hoped billion dollar boost in U S exports to Japan. Negotiations aim to raise Japan orders for American goods while exploring broader ties amid a growing trade imbalance.
Washington AP reports Republican charges of devious cover ups in McGovern campaign finance prompt Democratic counter accusations of nitpicking. GOP Chairman Dole urged GAO probe while McGovern aides say audits were already under way, with GAO treating the case as it did the Republicans.
On Wednesday the Excise Board cut 4933 from the county assessor's 1972 73 budget and redirected to maintenance and operations for the fiscal year. The panel trimmed travel and capital outlay requests and left other departmental budgets mostly intact as tentatively approved August 23.
Oklahoma City police quell a racially charged brawl at Southeast High School with nine black students arrested and several injuries. A teacher, Doris Hoipkemeir, head wound, was hospitalized after a bottle was thrown amid ongoing integration protests and reduced bus service.
A cold front will reach the area this afternoon or tonight and bring thunderstorms. Rain chances rise from 40 percent this afternoon to 70 percent tonight. Highs reach the mid 90s today with a drop to the mid 60s tonight and mid 80s Friday. Winds shift from southerly to northerly 15 to 25 mph tonight.
U S Navy pilots report destroying a large ammunition depot near Vinh, with multiple explosions and fires. Other strikes hit fuel depots near Vinh and Haiphong, while Bien Hoa faced rocket barrages and clashes causing American and Vietnamese casualties.
Readers are reminded of the arrangement of sections with Dear Abby advice and market briefs featured on the editorial pages. The layout includes sports, classifieds, women’s coverage, and obituaries with contact details for the want ads and editorial office at 353-0620.
Two Oklahoma men and an Arkansas woman died in separate traffic accidents on Oklahoma highways. Also Oklahoma’s consumer protection law takes effect Friday giving the attorney general power to take action against offending firms. Mark Spitz won his fourth Olympic gold in the 100 meter butterfly setting a world record. George McGovern says he has a strong chance to defeat Nixon in November and plans for a likely victory. George S Romney plans to resign as HUD secretary after the election. Lawrence OBrien worries McGovern’s campaign lacks organization and may quit unless tightened. A Bangkok police lieutenant faces suspicions of placing a bomb on a plane that killed his 7 year old daughter and 81 others. Bobby Fischer nears the world chess title against Boris Spassky as the 21st game approaches.
The U S Army seeks 1972 73 high school seniors for ROTC with 1000 four year scholarships covering tuition textbooks lab fees and more plus mileage and $100 monthly. Selection depends on academics SAT or ACT scores leadership and fitness. Apply Sept 1 to Dec 31 by writing Army ROTC PA Fort Monroe Virginia 23351.
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