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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
1
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird affirmed a rapid US program for a new generation of missile armed submarines regardless of SALT talks. He called the USMS a replacement and essential to keep pace with the Soviet Union, with a budget request of 942 million for crash development.
A fast moving cold front swept into Lawton bringing strong northerly winds and cooler weather. The Weather Bureau forecast a high in the low 60s and a low in the upper 20s with a Friday high near 50, adjusting today's high from 70. A grassland fire danger warning was issued statewide due to high winds and low humidity.
U S warplanes ended two days of heavy bombing in North Vietnam after about 150 strikes against long range artillery and anti aircraft defenses. Hanoi radio claimed seven planes shot down and pilots captured or killed. An F4 Phantom was reported missing after a surface to air missile downing amid heavy anti air fire and SAMs.
President Nixon and wife depart from Andrews for a planned trip to Communist China to seek a path to peace amid decades of U.S. China tension. He briefed lawmakers and spoke on the South Lawn calling the journey a step to reduce the risk of future war.
In Beirut reports say Saudi Arabia seeks a four nation alliance with Bahrain Qatar and Oman to counter Soviet influence in the oil rich Persian Gulf. In Washington the Senate backed a measure to require the President to inform Congress of every international agreement. Tulsa police hold a man in custody without charges in a mother and two children slaying and a decision looms. In Okarch e services were held for 93 year old Joseph William Naberhaus who left 215 descendants.
Two more Lawton citizens joined the growing list of free holder candidates this morning bringing the total to 15. Filing were Ronald F Reese and Elijah H McIntosh with Ward 1 and Ward 5 addresses respectively. Reese owns Reese Card Shop. McIntosh is a retired military veteran involved in the insurance business.
Ground breaking ceremonies marked the start of a 230000 Regional Guidance Center at the City-County Health Department. The 10000 square foot center will cost about 214000 with bids from G W Hastings Construction Co Lawton and uses Hill Burton funds plus a McMahon Foundation grant. The site sits on 17 acres south of the health complex. occupancy is planned by September 1.
Reports say Howard Hughes may have departed Nassau after 15 months in seclusion. A Bahamian official cited a possible U S return while a cargo plane bearing his possessions headed for Nicaragua. Spokesmen and hotel officials offered uncertain confirmations as authorities withheld comment.
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