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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1971

Page

4

Pakistani Officers Admit Dacca Defenses Wilting

Escalating fighting around Dacca weakens Pakistani defenses as Indian advances press the city. About 400 foreigners, including 125 Americans, evacuated by British planes to Calcutta amid a four hour airlift. Refugees report space shortages and a stranded climber clinging to a plane door.

Dacca Calcutta U.N Red Cross Punjab Kashmir Rajasthan Western Front

Secretary Rogers and Schumann on UN Security Council role

The statement emphasizes the UN Security Council as the proper forum to end tragic events and prevent more bloodshed. Nixon, returning from the Azores, notes the challenge and French leader Pompidou's talks ahead, with focus on discussions before Peking and Moscow.

William P. Rogers Maurice A U.N Schumann United States United Nations Nixon Azores Peking Moscow Pompidou

U S Denies Spy Charge In 1970 Espionage Case

A U S official rejected claims linking an alleged Chinese spy to a 1970 espionage charge. The man, arrested in 1951 and serving a life sentence, was said to be meeting with French President Philip in the Azores, while rumors placed him in Lynn, Massachusetts.

United States Bing Azores

Liquor to Appeal Supreme Court Move

Liquor will file an appeal to the Supreme Court and seek approval this week. Rogers' ruling drew praise as the mind was made up months ago while Jopling warned the Supreme Court will apply evidence rules. Hunters said the opposition has been clear for four months.

Supreme Court Rogers Jopling Hunter Court of

U S Reverts Bangladesh Issue to UN Council After Soviet Veto

The White House announces the United States will return the Bangladesh matter to the UN Security Council. In the first council round the Soviet Union vetoed a Bangladeshi representative but did not press the objection.

Bush White House United States Council Soviet Union

Congress Likely to Pause After Key 1973 Measures

lawmakers face extending Nixon’s economic plan to April 30 1973 a 71 billion defense appropriation and funds for the District of Columbia after which they can quit until January 18.

Congress Nixon District of Columbia

Oklahoma Medical Association dissolves leadership dispute

Oklahoma City AP reports the Oklahoma Medical Association president says the governing board fails to function effectively in managing the organization prompting the decision. The move underscores internal governance tensions within the non profit group.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Medical Associa- Medical Association Lucien Pascucci Tulsa

Bryan County officers to pickup two escapees in Lawton

Bryan County authorities plan to escort two jail escapees arrested Friday morning to Durant after turning them over to Durant officials. Eddie Lee Turner 27 of Bell Texas and Thomas Royal 32 of Ardmore are the pair. A confiscated .22 caliber pistol and a five inch hunting knife were found in the motel room and believed used in the escape. The DWI charge will not be filed but a concealed weapon charge after conviction may follow.

Bryan County Lawton Vernon Field Eddie Lee Turner Bell, Tex Thomas Royal Ardmore Durant Turner Field

Hawaii Jaycee Leader Joins Law Practice in Honolulu

Au leaves his Honolulu law practice to take a Jaycee position. He holds a B S from the University of Hawaii and a Hastings law degree. A ROTC graduate and army lieutenant, he served in Hawaii Jaycee roles including state president in 1969 and national vice president in 1970. He and his wife live in the Jaycee White House in Tulsa, headquarters city. Rochester New York lies on the Genesee River.

Honolulu University of Hawaii Hastings College School of Law Hastings Neb Jaycee Hawaii White House Tulsa Jaycees

Student Officers To Hear Special Address At Fort Sill

Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course students will hear Maj. Gen. George W. Putnam Jr. speak in Snow Hall Auditorium Tuesday morning. Putnam arrives from Washington, D C for a one day visit to Fort Sill.

Field Artillery Department of the Army Snow Hall George W. Putnam Jr Washington,d.c Fort Sill

Oklahoma City grain and produce prices report

AP data shows cash wheat trading from 1.39 to 1.44 per bushel across towns such as Alva Keyes Liberal and Enid to 1.72 for Gulf Export. Barley ranges from 95 to 1.11 per bushel with Gulf 1.29. Milo prices 1.75 to 2.00 per cwt with Gulf 2.38. Alfalfa hay quoted 35 to 40 dollars in several towns. Broilers at 1.144 dollars per pound and eggs at 40 for large, 38 for medium.

Oklahoma City States of Agriculture Alva Keyes Liberal Manchester Medford Perryton Clinton Kingfisher Watonga Weatherford Afton el Reno Geary Okeene Yukon Altus Hillsdale Hobart Enid Temple Gulf Mangum Milo Perton Lamont Pauls Valley

Cattle and livestock market summary with price ranges

Market report shows calves 200 head, early feeder sales weak, slaughter cows strong to 50 cents higher, canners steady to strong, bulls steady. Slaughter steers and Holstein prices around 29.70 to 29.80, hogs steady to active 19.25 to 21.50, sows 16.00 to 16.75, sheep moderate with feeder lambs 24.00 to 26.00 and slaughter lambs 24.50 to 25.00 for 80 to 110 lb woolly types.

Oklahoma City

Offensives Press On In Cambodia Northern Drive

South Vietnamese officers report a defectors account that B52 strikes hit a regimental HQ and two battalions as a new phase of a 25 000 man offensive into eastern Cambodia begun November 22. The aim is to destroy enemy supplies disrupt lines and stall a dry season invasion by North Vietnamese divisions into South Vietnam. After four days of hard fighting in the Dam Be area paratroopers pulled out though two North Vietnamese regiments were still said to remain in the region.

Cambodia South Vietnam 3Rd Dam Be

Veteran nurse recalls service in Vietnam air rescue unit

Veteran notes ongoing pain from service as detach ment commander of the 38th Air Rescue Squadron at Phu Che in central Vietnam. The account reflects the enduring physical and emotional toll of combat duty and medical evacuation missions.

States Cowden 38Th Air Rescue Phu Che Central Vietnam

Residents Turn to Upgraded Locks Amid Rising Crime

In response to a surge in burglaries and other crimes, residents are installing higher quality locking systems. The shift reflects a broader trend toward home security upgrades as threats increase.

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