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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1972

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Nixon Aides Race to Complete China Mission Preparations

President Nixon and his aides work through the night at Camp David and Washington to finalize logistics for a historic 13 day trip to China. The plan includes security, hospitality, press coverage, and transport details for 200 plus travelers and 87 reporters.

Ation Maryland White House Nixon China Camp David Catoctin Mountains Henry Kissinger National Security Council United States House Senate Washington Peking Secret Service Peking Press Center

Sadat Calls Egypt to Build Arsenal for War Looming

President Sadat urged Egypt to develop sophisticated weapons to face U S and Israeli arms. He warned of big losses and said Egypt would endure while inflicting greater losses on Israel. He did not specify weapons sources but implied Soviet aid and urged a long political and military struggle.

Cairo Anwar Sadat Egypt U.S Sadat National Congress Arab Socialist Union Israel Soviet Union Middle East Bng Suez Canal Moscow Gunnar V. Jarring U.N al Ahram Washington United States Greece Makarios Cyprus

U S Jets Strike North Vietnam Amid Reports of Downed Aircraft

Hanoi broadcast claims two American jets were shot down and pilots killed or captured as U S air strikes extend into North Vietnam. U S sources say there were protective and other strikes beyond usual limits while Washington withheld details pending search and rescue.

Saigon North Vietnam U.S Radio Hanoi Quang Binh Vinh Linh U.S. Command South Vietnam Indochina Nixon Red China

City crackdown nets $3000 from overdue water bills

City Clerk Ella Madden reports over $3000 collected in two weeks from a water bill crackdown. Crews have removed about 180 meters, some later replaced after payments. Officials began the drive two weeks ago targeting about 1000 delinquent accounts among 23,000 customers, spanning five months to over a year.

Ella Madden

Oklahoma rejects Gay Alliance in state facilities funding

The University of Oklahoma stated that Gay Alliance Organization will not be welcomed in state facilities or receive funding, despite student congress recognition. Additional briefs note Kansas House passage of a gambling expansion proposal and abortion reform testimony in Oklahoma, plus a court martial in Leavenworth and a West Coast dock strike settlement nearing ratification.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City Senate Judiciary Committee Sara DePersio Oklahoma Department of Health Oklahoma San Francisco West Coast

Cameron Eighth Largest In State Universities

Cameron College ranks eighth among 16 state institutions in full time equivalency enrollment with an FTE of 2936 for fall, following Oklahoma State, University of Oklahoma, Central State, Southwestern State, Northeastern State, and others. It also ranks fifth in average ACT scores among state colleges for first time freshmen with 18.2.

Ameron College Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education Cameron Okaho Ma State University University of Oklahoma Central State University Southwestern State College Northeastern State College Tulsa University Southeastern State College Cameron College East Central State College Northwestern State College Oklahoma City University Langston University Panhandle State College Oklahoma Regents Southwestern Panhandle East Central Central Northwestern Southeastern Northeastern Langston

Three More File For Freeholders In County

Three candidates filed for freeholder posts this morning at the county election office, bringing the total to 12. John Henry Nelson withdrew after learning candidates must be qualified electors of their ward, as he had moved from Ward 3 to Ward 5 and planned to refile. Filing also included Pedro J. Rosado for Ward 2 and Stitt Pair for Ward 5 with addresses listed.

John Henry Nelson J. N. Logan Election Board Nelson Arlington Drive Abilene Drive

Readings To Stay On The High Side In Lawton Oklahoma

Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures are forecast in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma through Thursday. Readings rise from the lower 40s overnight to mid 60s today and into the 70s by Thursday. High Tuesday reached 52 with a low of 34. Southwest winds 8 to 18 mph.

Lawton Oklahoma U.S. Weather Bureau

New Hampshire Blast Ties Antiwar Group to Bombing

Police linked the Manchester blasts to The People’s Liberation Army an antiwar group that also targeted President Nixon headquarters. A man and a woman were arrested after three blasts shattered windows and a fourth bomb failed to detonate. A news release cited 12 demonstrators detained at the opening protest.

John A. Stips Manchester N.H New Hampshire People’s Liberation Army

Britain’s Power Famine Deepens Across Britain

London AP reports Britain faces worsening power shortages with unemployment surpassing 2.5 million. Officials say homes will endure an extra three-hour daily blackout amid feared industrial paralysis, food shortages, and river pollution risk as coal plants struggle to ration fuel.

London Britain

Moorer Warns Soviets May Achieve Nuclear Superiority

Admiral Thomas Moorer told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Soviet Union could gain overall strategic superiority within the decade unless the United States launches a vigorous advanced weapons research program. He noted the Soviets lead in total nuclear-blast power and missiles, with the U.S. ahead only in warhead quantity, and warned the gap could widen.

Oe Ington Soviet Union United States Adm Thomas H. Moorer Jr Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon Moorer Senate Armed Services Committee Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Congress U.S

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