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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
1
East Lawton faces a delay on a $3.95 million motel and apartment project after a special session denied a request for a conduit wiring variance. Architect argues fireproof materials make conduit unnecessary, while city officials note new fire code developments and existing ordinances. Bids set for Thursday.
Kurt Waldheim of Austria was elected UN secretary general by acclamation after surviving a three round race in the Security Council. He pledged impartial leadership and asked for full backing from member states as U Thant retires at the end of the year. The vote included vetoes on rivals from Finland and Argentina, with China lifting its veto after 26 years.
Two of three children aboard the hijacked shrimp trawler were identified as Ohio foster children Malynda Boland aged six and Billy William Boland aged four. The vessel’s captain Ray Penland and crewman Tom Walkup remained aboard as hijackers seized control during the weekend.
Washington AP reports the Price Commission outlined new rent guidelines for 1972 with possible increases up to 15 percent for some tenants and potential rollbacks, while the Pay Board targets pay raises over 7 percent. Tenants' groups call the regulations a boondoggle, saying they will fuel inflation and permit rent hikes up to 30 percent under new lease and monthly rates.
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority advertises for bids to demolish 26 structures on 20 parcels in the downtown project. Bids open January 10 at the LURA office 416 C. The list includes Cavalier Bar 301 C Tee Pee Bar 213 C Dollhouse Lounge 311 C and others such as Raulston Furniture 521 23 C Latin Lounge Ballou's Garden Treasures and Perry's Cafe 319 S Second 205 C Crawford Overhead Door 18 C African Breeze 20 22 C and a warehouse structure.
Atlas-Tuck Concrete, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at 440 715 10 to widen Squaw Creek, remove concrete, and upgrade the creek bed but bids exceeded the 400 000 engineer estimate. Model Cities director Gene Walker said funds are short and will seek surplus city money and possible HUD 50 50 federal funds.
The first day of winter moved into Southwest Oklahoma bringing fog and chilly temperatures, signaling a cold spell for residents and motorists alike.
Saigon announced it will release 689 political prisoners held under the Phoenix program. Khanh said they were suspected enemy sympathizers or helpers. Earlier reports cited possible releases around Christmas or Tet but no updates followed.
President Bhutto announces Mujibur Rahman will be released from prison but kept under house arrest as part of seeking a postwar settlement with East Pakistan now Bangla Desh. He names Nurul Amin as vice president and heads to Beijing for talks with India.
Birmingham officer Harry L. Jones used his last six dollars to buy groceries for a needy family. His act prompted global letters and more than three thousand dollars donated to the Fraternal Order of Police Fund for the needy. Furniture and toys were sent to fill a room at the police station.
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