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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1972
Page
1
The government reports seasonally adjusted total employment rose by 249 000 to 80 636 000 and the jobless rate fell to 5.9 percent. Nonfarm payrolls hit an all time high of 71.4 million as Vietnam veterans enter the labor force. Hodgson says real growth continues and expansion persists.
In a Beijing statement the Communist regime endorsed the Viet Cong seven point peace proposal for Vietnam and urged withdrawal of U S and allied troops from Indochina. It condemned Nixon’s plan as deceitful and pledged full support to Vietnam Laos and Cambodia until their victory.
Britain West Germany and several West European nations announced recognition of Bangladesh. Sir Alec Douglas-Home said Britain would establish relations but may delay visits to Mujibur Rahman. West Germany Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Austria Iceland and Israel also recognized. Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg expected to follow. France and Italy delaying. United States stance unchanged.
AP reports West Coast longshoremen leader Harry Bridges warned a compulsory arbitration end to the strike could trigger a global shipping tie up. Bridges testified before a House subcommittee saying ships overseas would respond to support the strike while PMA backed Nixon plan. Federal mediator Counts saw a voluntary settlement possible and the Chamber urged swift congressional action.
A bomb planted by an extortionist demanding $90 000 was found on Disney World grounds in Orlando. An all night search by officers and firemen failed to locate other bombs as claimed by the suspect.
Postal Rate Commission examiner Seymour Wenner urges raising the airmail letter price from 11 to 13 cents while keeping post cards at six cents the temporary rate. He also backs a 4.6 percent parcel post hike and cuts an 83 percent five year boost for fourth class books records and films. He warns the service to unify accounting and evaluate total revenues amid inconsistent rate structures.
Ireland's Prime Minister Jack Lynch warned that British soldiers' activities in Northern Ireland could lead to a war situation. He said Ireland might seek support from Communist nations if friends do not help, amid the crisis from fighting between British troops and Catholic-based insurgents.
Forecast calls for warm and windy conditions in Lawton through Saturday. Southerly gusts 10 to 20 mph will dampen outdoor activity. Highs today mid 50s, tonight lows upper 20s, Saturday highs mid 60s. Thursday’s high 43, low 19.
Pentagon sources reveal Fort Sill among 29 installations to provide free emergency MEDEVAC for civilians within a 100 mile radius. Fort Sill already fields six UH-1 Huey helicopters via the 507th Medevac Company, but has not received official MAST notification. Local law enforcement must supply comms and landing facilities near hospitals.
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