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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
1
Leaders across parties eulogize Harry S. Truman as a common man who faced global peril with courage and decisiveness. Nixon Agnew and Johnson laud his forthrightness, humility, and decisive leadership during turbulent times.
Oklahoma figures from Roy Turner to Gov. David Hall honored Harry S. Truman noting his stature as a great leader. Tom Steed recalled campaigning with Truman in 1948 and a muddy Seminole visit. Thurmond GilIigan Jackson Nixon and Hechler offered reflections on his decisive wartime leadership.
U S B52 bombers and fighter bombers resumed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong in North Vietnam after a 36 hour Christmas halt. Air strikes also resumed across South Vietnam at dusk after a 24 hour cease fire. No explanation given for the longer North halt or whether raids matched last week’s massive scale.
Harry S. Truman, 33rd president, died at 8:50 a.m. EST after a long battle with organ and respiratory problems. President Nixon proclaimed a day of national mourning and ordered flags at half staff for 30 days. Truman will be buried Thursday at 4 p.m. EST in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Memorial Library.
A freighter disaster 1100 miles off Oregon leaves 30 Korean sailors missing after heavy seas. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the ship’s breakup and fate of the crew. The incident remains the focus of naval and coast guard operations in the North Pacific.
As a young lieutenant in 1917 1918 Truman spent six vital months at Camp Doniphan Fort Sill. He ran the best canteen in the 35th Division and formed key contacts leading to his later career in haberdashery politics and the presidency. He trained with the 129th Field Artillery and 35th Infantry Division.
Quiet, mild weather is forecast across Lawton and southwest Oklahoma through Wednesday with fair skies. Temperatures range from the mid 50s today to the mid 60s on Wednesday, with light to moderate winds and overnight lows around the low 30s.
A group of top banks led by Chase Manhattan Manufacturers Hanover Chemical and Marine Midland boosted their prime lending rate from 5.4 to 6 percent. The move follows federal pressure to curb inflation and higher rate expectations for their most creditworthy customers.
Managua reports Gen. Anastasio Somoza says after the Managua quake the immediate need is food for the people. He urges foreign nations to stop sending medical supplies and blood plasma and focus on feeding the population.
The Managua earthquake destroyed about 75 percent of the city, with 5,000 to 10,000 dead and 20,000 injured. An estimated 250,000 unemployed and a drought strain relief. evacuees leave as officials plan to cut relief food for holdouts amid no water or power and fears of epidemics.
Five councilmen attended the session but a six vote quorum was missing. Mayor Whitaker ordered roll call and set the next meeting for 9 a m Jan 2 if a quorum is present. Absentees included Cleo Craig supporters and others.
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