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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
1
The U S Navy introduces a one ton video bomb named Fat Albert into the air war against North Vietnam. An improved Wallaye television bomb, Fat Albert has direct hits, downed bridges, and destroyed buildings while offering greater range and reliability.
Lawton council members discussed creating a citizens advisory group to identify local problems and programs to be financed under revenue sharing. The briefing, led by Community Development Director Gene Walker, followed a closed session on personnel matters attended by Hennessee Wolverton and other councilors.
The com missioners approved a plan for a new five level courthouse to be built behind the present structure at an estimated cost around 3 million dollars. A bond election to fund the project is expected in October or November with 270 parking spaces and space for key offices on the street level.
Community funds start for preserving Lawton's Mattie Beal Home with initial $101 donation. Southwestern Hospital agrees to sell the house outright due to its historical significance. The Mattie Beal Home Preservation fund began at a Museum of the Great Plains gathering.
A federal grand jury indicted six Viet Nam Veterans Against the War members for conspiring to disrupt the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach with guns bombs and other violent acts. Indicted are Don Purdue Fort Lauderdale Peter Mahoney New York City John Kniffer Texas William Patterson Texas Alton Foss Miami and Scott Camil Gainesville Florida who also faces extra charges for instructing in incendiary devices.
The Democratic National Convention collapsed by 2 p m as delegates dispersed from Miami Beach. Campaigns finished routine business while the Oklahoma delegation departed, and security kept protests in check, leaving Convention Hall quiet until Republicans arrive next month.
AP report notes Senator Thomas F. Eagleton apparently clinched the Democratic vice presidential nomination early Thursday while McGovern aides debated choices. The convention endorsed McGovern’s pick despite a day of calls and conferences with several names floated and rejected.
Oklahoma Rep. Carl Albert urged full Congressional support for McGovern at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. Gov. Hall voiced doubt McGovern can win Oklahoma, noting past losses but predicting Eagleton as running mate could narrow the margin.
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority approves a $240000 sale of a half block between Fifth and Sixth Streets on D Ave to City National Company for a new bank building. HUD approval and attorney review required. one abstention. Delivery targeted for February 1973.
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