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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1973
Page
1
Lawton residents faced a 300 foot fog bank that lingered until noon with drivers using headlights and limited visibility affecting airport operations. Forecasters expect a sunny Tuesday with highs in the 40s and a cooling trend after a mid 50s high, while statewide conditions improve.
Clark Field Philippines and Hanoi released 20 POWs on Sunday as 19 prepared for rapid departure. Navy Lt. James W. Bailey flew home to be with his hospitalized father, while 407 military and 15 civilians remained jailed in North and South Vietnam and Laos.
President Nixon arrived at a Miami Beach hotel to meet AFL-CIO leader George Meany. A helicopter carried Nixon from Key Biscayne as about 50 people waited including Meany. They planned talks on wage controls rising prices and foreign trade with labor leaders.
President Nixon, with Labor Secretary Peter Brennan, meets with AFL CIO leaders led by George Meany to discuss trade, monetary steps, and the economy in a private session. The 35 member council aims for a candid discussion amid a politically mixed group after the election.
Former Illinois governor Otto Kerner and co defendant Theodore Isaacs were convicted on conspiracy bribery mail fraud and tax evasion charges. Kerner faces up to 83 years in prison and $93 000 in fines. Isaacs could receive up to 73 years and $73 000 in fines.
Henry Kissinger met with Japan's Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira after visits to Hanoi and Peking. Ohira said the talks covered Vietnam reconstruction and broader U S Japan relations while Nixon planned a public update upon Kissinger's return.
The body of Marshal Philippe Petain was removed from the Ile d Yeu grave overnight. Cemetery keeper Jean Tarraul said unknowns forced the tomb top, and local authorities confirmed the theft amid long standing controversy over Petain.
Freed American servicemen arrive to loving reunions with family and friends at bases in Augusta Georgia Westover Massachusetts and Norfolk Virginia. Hearts are filled with gratitude as fiancees mothers and children share moments of relief and celebration.
The Treasury asks Congress to formalize a devaluation already in effect as other nations quote the dollar at a new par value. The move requires legislative action to be official.
A Soviet air liner crashed during landing at Prague airport. Western sources report 77 dead of 99 aboard with 22 survivors, including 14 passengers and 8 crew. CTK said crash serious and an investigation is under way led by Transport Minister Sutka. Americans aboard not yet identified.
The international peacekeeping chairman says the Vietnam cease-fire remains unsatisfactory as both sides fail to honor the Paris accord. International observers will deploy to subregional sites by February 26, with a probe into Friday's CH47 helicopter downing near An Loc, wounding five U.S. crewmen.
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