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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1972

Page

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NFL Chief Refuses Nixon Demand to Televise Playoffs

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle rejected President Nixon’s request to televise locally all playoff games sold out 48 hours before kickoff. Attorney General Kleindienst said the administration would urge Congress to reexamine the anti trust exemption and seek legislation more in line with the public interest.

Washington Pete Rozelle Nixon Atty Richard G. Kieindienst Justice Department Kleindienst Congress Rozelle National Football League

Inside Edit Circulation Numbers

A fragment mentions office contact details with numbers 353-0620 and 353-0626 for circulation related matters.

Office

Sky Marshal and Customs Agent Shot at Kennedy Airport Fray

Federal agents attempted to question a man about to board a flight at Kennedy when he grabbed a gun and opened fire injuring Sky Marshal Anthony Petrucci Jr. and Customs Agent Gerald T. McCarthy. The suspect, Robert J. Dobbelaer, 25, was captured after fleeing toward a rain soaked field.

Sky Marshal EW York Kennedy International Airport Robert J. Dobbelaer Valley Cottage N.Y Anthony Petrucci Jr Bloomfield N.J Gerald T. McCarthy Commack Peninsula General Hospital Queens Pan American World Airways San Jo Puerto Ric

Sailors Killed As Polish Ship Hit In Haiphong Harbor

Warsaw reports three Polish sailors killed when U S bombers struck a Polish cargo ship in Haiphong harbor amid major raids on Hanoi Haiphong. U S command confirms additional bombers fighters losses and ongoing raids with claimed damage to multiple military targets.

Warsaw Saigon United States Hanoi- Haiphong North Vietnam U.S Haiphong Harbor Air Force Hanoi Pentagon Hanoi-Haiphong Jerry W. Friedheim Friedheim Haiphong Rollier

U S Chilean Talks Open On Economic Disputes

Washington hosts negotiations between U S and Chilean envoys over economic frictions. Key issues include Chile's seizure of U S holdings, Chile’s foreign debt, and U S credit blockages. Officials expect cautious progress rather than an immediate breakthrough.

Washington USS Nixon Santiago Chile U.S

Christmas holiday early releases cut from Oklahoma prison

126 inmates at Oklahoma State Penitentiary received early release up to 40 days as Gov. David Hall approved the time cuts. Those released would have finished their sentences by January 31.

Mcalester Okla Oklahoma State Penitentiary David Hall

Nixon Passes Physical Exam

President Nixon underwent a two hour physical at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland. The doctor reported all results normal but noted Nixon lacks adequate exercise and a call for more activity was reiterated by his personal physician.

Washington Nixon Air Force Walter R. Tkach National Naval Medical Center Bethesda Sant Nixon Tkach

Downtown Mall Ownership Push Faces State Action

LURA seeks legislative change to allow private ownership in the planned downtown mall, aiming to speed development. Arch March says a condo model could complicate central management, but the board remains committed to a single, enclosed mall concept despite some debate over piecemeal progress.

Nice Stl ART E Lawton Urban Renewal Authority LURA Arch March Comangee County March Ot Tes Lura X March Saire

Men of final Apollo flight heading home

Apollo 17 crew Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt return to Earth aboard the USS Ticonderoga after a 13 day moon mission. Splashdown ends the $25 billion program with a celebratory reception aboard the carrier and immediate medical checks for the astronauts.

USS Ticonderoga Eugene A. Cernan Ronald E. Evans Harrison H. Schmitt America Space Science and Engineering Navy Ticonderoga Cernan Evans Schmitt Earth

Weather Forecast For Lawton And Southwest Oklahoma

Variable cloudiness and mild temperatures are forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma through Thursday. Highs this afternoon expected mid 50s with southeast winds 8 to 15 mph. Tonight lows near 40 with light northeast winds. Tuesday’s high was 44 and low around 40.

Lawton Oklahoma

Antiwar Priest Philip Berrigan Leaves Prison

Josephite priest Philip Berrigan was released from the Federal Correctional Institution amid fog and press scrutiny after serving sentences for the 1968 Catonsville draft records raid and related actions. He walked out with brothers Daniel and Jerome and planned to celebrate Mass nearby, saying he faced a continuing war.

Ames OP Deflerthan Federal Correctional Institution Daniel Jerome Philip Berrigan Catonsville Baltimore Lewisburg Berrigan

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