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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
3
Tulsa Oklahoma AP report notes the Tulsa School Board discussed legal matters behind closed doors with attorney David L. Fist present and assistant district attorney Marvin speaking, raising questions about ethics and access as a reporter argues about being excluded from discussion of court restraining orders and arrests.
Marie Savinon, 18, from Phoenix, aims to wed Imad Katton, a Lebanon born pre medical student, but lacks a birth certificate delaying a license. Her mother plans to obtain a birth certificate in Phoenix while guardianship questions are reviewed. The case draws attention as Savinon seeks lawful marriage amid family crisis and potential guardianship issues.
Lawton area personnel receive Army Air Force and Marine assignments and honors. Airman Richard Hammons and Lt James L. Smith serve in Germany with the 101st Aviation Battalion and airborne units. Spec 4 James R Noury, 24, earned a B S from East Central State College, now with his wife in Germany. Sgt 10 Bobby M DeWolf took part in Exercise Reforger III in Germany. Sgt Charles Napolitano earned the Bronze Star in Vietnam. Spec 4 Isaac L Monts received the Bronze Star in Vietnam while serving with the 101st Airborne. Sgt Arnold E Fitzgerald’s wife connected to Korea duties. Pvt James N Helfinstine and Pvt James A Niemczyk on boot leave, returning to training. Airman Carolyn J Raybon completed basic at Lackland and moves to Lowry for supply training. Pvt J L Kay assigned to Soth Artillery Brigade in Vietnam theater.
Frankfort officials report the state approves a 9 million loan to fund a new University of Kentucky football stadium in Lexington, about 30 miles from Frankfort. The action finances the project as part of broader improvements for UK athletics.
A three week prison art show at Oklahoma State Penitentiary raised 2701 dollars for prison artists. University of Tulsa art professor Brad Place said the show sold works amounting to 1107 dollars.
The 16th International Automobile Show is announced for New York. The New York area accounted for about 2 percent of U S imported car sales in 1970 with 138 496 total imports. New York City boroughs sold 31 921 while northern New Jersey suburbs Long Island Rockland Westchester counties and Fairfield County Connecticut moved 106 675 imports.
Fairhaven Massachusetts, once a major whaling center, has evolved into a popular seaside summer destination. Local history notes the shift from industrial maritime work to tourism and recreation. The town preserves its coastal heritage while inviting visitors to enjoy beaches, scenic views, and historic sites.
U S ambassador William Porter says prison mail from North Vietnam has been blocked and 20 Americans remain missing in the South. He will await Communist replies in the conference room while North Vietnamese and Viet Cong delegates offer no direct discussion of prisoners beyond war escalation.
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