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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1972

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Cache Man 3 Men Facing Trial Fatally Shot

A 21 year old Cache man being questioned in the early morning shooting death of 27 year old Lawrence Paddyaker. Paddyaker was found at his home with a head wound. The suspect was taken to the county jail after involvement by the under sheriff and a deputy. First degree murder charges are expected to be filed. Paddyaker’s body was found about 8 15 a m by his brother in law. Paddyaker worked as a carpenter in Lawton. Police were notified and the sheriff’s department called. See SHOT, Page 4, Col 2.

Cache Lawrence Paddyaker Paddyaker Claud Branscom William Banks Dave Jacobs The Constitution Jerry Clowser Indiahoma Clowser Lawton H. J. Burnett Sheriff's Department Jerry Crowser Claud Branscum Oklahoma City Oklahoma County Tom Steed Fred Boettcher John Miskelly Bryce Baggett al Terrill

Front Brings Cold Readings Across the State

A fast moving cold front sweeps the Lawton area with northerly winds and much colder temps through Tuesday. Temperatures fall this afternoon tonight reaching about 20s Tuesday, with Tuesday high near 40 after Sunday’s high 70 and low 37.

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Lawton School Board Race Near Finish. Levy on Ballot

Lawton voters will decide a heated school board race and a 20 mill city schools levy at polls Tuesday. Supt. Hugh Bish warns a levy rejection could cut $4.698 million in state aid and shorten the nine month term. Candidates for Office No. 2 include Hulett, Anthony, Fraser, Moschella, Pewewardy Jr., Wallin, Wheeler and Wright. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at eight city schools.

Lawton Hugh Bish H. D. Hulett Jack Anthony Michael Fraser Mando Moschella Samuel Doc) Pewewardy Jr Bernard Wallin Richard Wheeler Jesse Wright Lawton High School Central Eisenhower High Tomlinson Cleveland Hoover Rogers Sullivan Village

Nixon Seeks 246 Billion Budget With Bold Defense Push

President Nixon sent Congress a 1973 defense plan totaling 76.5 billion to curb Soviet threat and fund faster undersea missiles and jumbo airborne command posts. He urged rigid spending ceilings and noted ongoing arms talks while outlining long lead times for new systems and a six point three billion boost in authority.

Washington Nixon Congress America Pentagon Polaris Moscow United States

Five point six million for Waurika Dam and related work

Congress received a 5.6 million dollar fiscal year 1973 request from the Army Corps of Engineers to begin the earthen dam, spillway and related facilities at Waurika Reservoir. Bids for construction are planned in April with a contract likely by July.

Waurika Reservoir Congress Army Corps of Engineers Corps M. W. DeGeer Tulsa Arcadia Lake Burch Lake Copan Lake Hugo Lake Oolagah Lake Skintook Lake Webbers Falls Boomer Creek Flat Rock Creek Bureau of Reclamation Mountain Park

High Court Reverses Antitrust Convictions for 3 Drug Firms

The Supreme Court splits 3 to 3 and overturns the 1967 antitrust convictions of Pfizer Bristol-Myers and American Cyanamid over $1.7 million worth of antibiotics. Reversal may send the case back to federal court in New York City for possible retrial.

High Court Yy Anc Ton Supreme Court Federal District Court New York City Justice Department Gov Iel B. Brewster D-Md Chas. Pfizer & Co Bristol-Myers Co American Cyanamid Co U.S Marvin E. Frankel

Soviet Russian Japan talks set for reciprocal visits

Foreign Ministers Andrei Gromyko and Takeo Fukuda agreed to reciprocal visits by their leaders. They exchanged views on Nixon Peking trip, Indochina, and Bangladesh, while Washington and Tokyo policy moves drew cautious response. Gromyko promised to release 14 Japanese fishermen held in the northern Pacific.

Japan Nixon Fukuda Gromyko Peking China United States Soviet Union Sato Pacific Nese Eisaku Sato Moscow Kremlin Tokyo Fortegn Siberia

Ruling in Berrigan trial marks final preliminary move

Final preliminary maneuvering in the trial of the Rev. Phillip Berrigan and six co defendants began in Harrisburg as they face charges tied to an antiwar conspiracy and alleged Kissinger kidnapping plot.

Harrisburg Phillip Berrigan Henry Kissinger

Broadcasters Convene in Lawton for Oklahoma Meeting

Radio station executives gather for the Oklahoma Broadcasters Association three day convention. The event includes the first annual Oklahoman of the Year award honoring a citizen who boosted Oklahoma image nationally and served the state with unusual dedication. Antonin Scalia headlines as a speaker at the Hotel Lawtonian.

Oklahoma Broadcasters Association OBA Oklahoma Antonin Scalia Nixon Lawtonian Scalia Office of Telecommunications Policy

Nixon Urges Tight Ceiling to Limit Federal Spending

President Nixon urged Congress to impose a rigid spending ceiling at 246.3 billion to end inflation and stabilize the economy. He cited deficits of 38.8 billion for 1972 and 25.5 billion for 1973 as evidence, while Treasury and OMB officials defended the plan as necessary for full employment and growth.

Washington Nixon Congress Treasury Redink Capitol Hill George Shultz Office of Management and Budget White House John B. Connally Connally Richard Nixon OMB

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