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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
4
Mrs O Hara reflects on the loss of Joe O Hara and the effect on her family. She says the coach, close friend since 1959 at Mater Dei, feels guilt but did nothing to cause the crash. She plans to support his career and lean on male friends to fill the missing presence.
James Wahpepah, president of O16 Gover and formerly of Lawton, resigns as Norman based O10 director after joining Americans for Indian Opportunity in Washington DC. Mrs Learned, Arapaho and Concho Indian Boardings School valedictorian, becomes assistant director in July and serves on Cheyenne Arapaho Tribal Council and O10 boards. She is married to J W Learned, a sculptor and artist.
The Fort Sill release of 900 permanent party personnel is set for this month under a new policy. First term enlisted men will exit up to 179 days early unless they reenlist, with Europe and Vietnam postings also affected by early separations.
President Nixon and Prime Minister Heath spoke of building a foundation for U S Britain ties to advance a peaceful world where freedom and progress prevail. They noted tactical differences over the Indian Pakistani crisis and international monetary issues, while stressing shared goals and upcoming talks with world leaders.
U S command in Saigon states no preconceptions as fighting expands in eastern and southern Vietnam. Saigon claims 45 North Vietnamese killed in two battles, six crewmen wounded. U S planes total over 8,000, Cambodian troops push to relieve Prakham and Taing Kauk near Phnom Penh amid heavy air strikes. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong shell bases south of Saigon.
The dollar remains strong across major currencies with briefings from London Paris Frankfurt and Amsterdam showing rates above new parities. Dealers report limited unloading and describe the market as testing the new dollar-led levels after the Washington agreement.
Descriptive note explains an oily hide coated with air filled hairs acts as a heavy winter overcoat for the caribou, detailing its insulating properties and adaptation to cold environments.
Caribou possess broad cleft hooves that function like snowshoes, helping them traverse snowy landscapes and support weight on soft ground.
Santa Claus won a Christmas themed campaign to occupy a congressional seat with a $1 vote drive that exceeded its $1,000 goal. Proceeds were donated to three Washington charities as a lighthearted effort by Capitol Hill staffers led by Hyde Murray. The rival Ebeneezer Scrooge returned to London amid campaign chatter about future runs.
Rhode Island is noted as having the longest official name in the United States, described as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
City buys crowd control gear after low bid deemed inferior. Sa-So bid at 192 dollars was rejected for poor helmet quality. Use permit requests approved for a home beauty shop and tavern relocation, with LURA involvement debated. Street light projects, LURA structure releases, roof repair bid postponement, public forum cancellation, and a theft claim denial also noted.
Mrs Ma bel McSwane 61 of 1209 Irwin died Monday at home Funeral services are pending at Beck er Funeral Home She was born May 17 1910 in Addington and married Raymond Mc Swane a retired major on Jan 5 1931 in Lawton Survivors include her husband one son Kenneth of 1515 Williams two sisters Mozelle Landa of Brea California Ruth Scherer of Metairie Louisiana one brother R D Campbell of Duncan and one grandchild
In Tulsa on Monday U.S. Senate candidate Johnson announced three aides Ronald Blatt Ada statewide coordinator Vergie Vermillion Sayre western Oklahoma coordinator and Gary Jay Tulsa coordinator. Johnson is son of the late Jed Johnson Sr. former congressman.
An unexploded bomb rigged to a hijacked oil truck was found in Lisburn near Belfast. Guerrillas abandoned the vehicle as the army evacuated the town center. A bomb expert praised Mrs. Hamilton for bravery after the device failed to detonate. The army spent five hours defusing the device.
A Tulsa man, 24 year old Richard Dale Tindell, died Monday night when his bicycle collided with a car at a Tulsa Street intersection. The car fled the scene, according to police.
A Texas study shows 55 percent of residents fall between 18 and 64 years old. The data highlight a large working age segment shaping economic and policy discussions across the state.
The Federal Communications Commission will consider permission for Western Union to move telegraph and money order service to Walt's News & Book Store at 413 C Avenue Lawton Oklahoma replacing the 619 C Avenue office. Public comments due by January 3 1972.
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