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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon was described by doctors as looking and feeling better and expected to leave the hospital Friday. They said his viral pneumonia was subsiding with reduced lung congestion and noted progress in his overall energy and schedule.
City Council and the Human Relations Commission clash over a proposed equal employment ordinance. Proponents argue the strong law ensures local enforcement, while some council members fear excessive power or unnecessary reach beyond state and federal rules. The commission would investigate complaints, issue subpoenas, and pursue civil action against noncompliant employers.
State troopers using dogs and tear gas recaptured three cellblocks at the Virginia State Farm near Richmond. About 200 inmates barricaded into cellblocks and two dormitories, injuring one trooper and a prisoner, before guards restored control.
In Washington Secretary Shultz announced Phase 4 anti inflation measures near completion awaiting final decisions and President Nixon's approval. In Saigon two Canadian officers freed by Viet Cong described marching through jungle and intermittent sleep deprivation during captivity in attempts to force confessions. The government released guidelines to curb no knock narcotics raids and pledged swift action against violators. John R Bartels Jr DEA said the move shifts focus to protecting individual rights. The farm and food stamp bill faced renewed opposition as House sponsors sought agreement with labor and cotton contingents. In New York First National City Bank raised its prime rate to 8 4 percent from 8 4 percent effective Tuesday.
Former Air Force Maj. Hal M. Knight testified he helped falsify reports of U S bombing in Cambodia in 1970. He said there were about 20 to 24 raids before May 1 1970 and that orders came from above the level of the Vietnam command. Knight, living in Memphis, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee at Sen. Harold E Hughes request.
Local Want Ads line lists contact numbers 353 0620 for want ads and editorial office and circulation at 353 0626 and 353 0620 respectively. Notices advise readers to call for ad placement and circulation inquiries.
Marvin Glen Earnest, 24, accused in the June 23 beating death of Mrs. Glennan near Lawton, refused extradition in Morriston Arkansas and will face murder charges in Comanche County Oklahoma. He was captured after a 30 hour manhunt with Arkansas authorities. Two other suspects remain at large.
Former Nixon lawyer Bert Kalmbach testifies he raised funds to defend the Watergate defendants while denying any prior knowledge of the break in or cover up. He said guidance came from top White House aides, and he would face further questioning as witnesses proceeded.
Weather outlook predicts continued mild conditions through Tuesday with daytime highs around 90 and nights in the upper 60s. Skies should clear and no rain is expected after a Sunday high of 82 and low of 66. today’s high near the upper 80s and tonight’s low in the upper 60s.
The United States failed to win Japan's backing for a united oil consuming front but both nations agreed to pursue Siberian oil and gas development and joint enrichment plant projects. Secretary Rogers outlined U S energy plans as Ohira urged restraint in U S imports and exports of logs scrap iron and soybeans.
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