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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
4
Indian officials report troops pressing near Dacca as fighting continues in East Pakistan amid claims of liberation by Indian and Bengali forces. Kashmir battles intensify with Pakistani attacks in the Chhamb sector and reports of cross river clashes near the Tawi.
A St Louis woman died in a Will Rogers Turnpike crash and another person died later in Tulsa hospitals. The Highway Patrol reported the toll for Oklahoma's 1971 highway deaths rose to 768, compared with 773 at the same point last year. Deborah R Mann 23 died from injuries after a car went out of control and struck a median pier.
The renowned U.N. mediator and Nobel laureate Ralph Bunche dies at 67. Born a descendant of slaves, Bunche advised on Israel armistice talks and Rhodes negotiations. He joined the United Nations at its start and refused a U S State Department post to oppose segregation in Washington D C.
NATO backs Berlin agreements but Moscow withholds signature. West Germany must ratify its 1970 non aggression pact with the Soviet Union before a conference can proceed, while hopes for arms reduction talks fade. U.S. seeks 2.4 billion in aid for keeping 200,000 troops in West Germany with loans and weapon purchases, plus a German budget contribution.
Don W. Hooper Elbert Wolf Harry F. Abbott and R. L. Mallow named to local board in city notice reflecting appointments from the civic administration.
Oklahoma politicians gathered for Edmondson’s farewell buffet as he pursues the Democratic Senate nomination. Fred Harris was absent from the event, while most of Oklahoma’s Democratic delegation attended. A Harriman Kennedy gathering hosted a separate party where Harris was reportedly present.
Forecasts indicate a pattern of breaking up late today with showers clustered in Southwest Oklahoma. Panhandle to eastward clearing brings fair to partly cloudy conditions Friday as rainfall totals vary from trace to over half an inch at several sites including Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth.
The Roadrunner casee Commer's wager victory is noted. Hahney announced the tray will be displayed at the weekly Friday Forum at the Hotel Lawtonian.
Maj. Gen. Samuel W. Koster and Brig. Gen. George H. Young Jr. received administrative punishment including demotion. Donaldson, a 47 year old West Point graduate, was accused of firing on civilians from a helicopter over Quang Ngai between 1968 and 1969, while Lt. Col. William J. McCloskey faced murder allegations against two civilians. Both were charged June 2 and underwent Article 32 hearings as the Army pursued possible court martial outcomes.
Congress moves a broad tax bill with personal exemptions increases and child care deductions. The plan also zones out the automobile tax, restores the investment tax credit, and offers incentives for political contributions as Nixon weighs signing amid campaign finance debates.
MacArthur High School fans gear up for the state Class A football final against the Vian Wolverines at Ada. Students decorate with giant signs prompting No 1 pride as Mayor Dan Whitaker and school leaders praise the team and plan a pep rally with Smokey Torbert.
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