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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1972

Page

4

Mexico Faces Chinese Ambassador Arrival in Mexico City

Renovations at 69 Campos Eliseos prepare for the new People's Republic of China ambassador. Hsiung Hsiung-Lai is named as ambassador designate with Li Shan-Yi serving as charge d affaires. Officials weigh potential impacts on Mexico’s diplomacy as U.S. ties remain informal.

Mexico City Chapultepec Park Campos Eliseos People’s Republic of China Mexico Peking U.S Latin America Hsiung Hsiung-Lai Chou En-Lai Hsiung London Western Reserve University Cleveland Chi Pan- Fei Shen Chien Cuba Li Shan-Yi Havana Robert McBride Washington Luis Echeverria Alvarez Eugenio Anguiano Roch Costa Rica Anguiano Leeds Sussex England The College of Mexico

Oklahoma market prices and livestock summary

State Agriculture reports cash wheat at 1.37 to 1.71 per bushel with Gulf Export at 1.71. Barley ranges 0.90 to 1.40 with several towns listed. Milo quoted 1.85 to 2.26 per hundredweight, alfalfa hay shown for Chickasha Pauls Valley Lamont. Broilers at 154 per pound and eggs with small varied prices. Oklahoma City cattle and hog futures describe modest activity and steady prices for beef cows, canners, cutters, bulls, and hogs with sows steady.

Keyes Liberal Alva Manchester Clinton Geary Kingfisher Medford Okeene Perryton Watonga Weatherford Afton Altus el Reno Hobart Yukon Mangum Enid Hillsdale Temple Gulf MILO Ent Alfalfa Hay Chickasha Pauls Valley Lamont Oklahoma City

Massacre Trial Admits Guilty Verdict and Suicide Pact Interlude

The court finds the accused guilty as charged after a lengthy interrogation where Okamoto pressed for execution. Maj. Gen. Zeevi testified he promised a pistol to trigger suicide if a full confession was made, later retracting the promise. The defense sought sanity and military court jurisdiction challenges, but motions were denied.

Okamoto Lod Rehavam Zeevi Zeevi Max Kritzman Kritzman Gen. Zeevi

Navy F14 faces criticism over rising costs and production delays

Testimony states the F14 can launch up to six missiles rapidly with a Phoenix hitting targets at 76 miles. Critics question the program as costs rise from 11.5 to 16.8 million per aircraft with Sen. Proxmire claiming 20.8 million. Navy plans 313 aircraft but Grumman warns it cannot build 48 more without better terms. Navy maintains existing contract terms and expects performance.

Pentagon Navy William Proxmire Dwis Grumman Corp

Fort Sill cash awards reward efficiency gains in June

Cheryl Parker led June award winners at Fort Sill improving Army efficiency with a magnetic tape writer saving 50 percent of editing time. Cecil Lockwood headed the list for a mobile radio setup saving $5,700 in year one. Cash prizes totaled $4,035 with multiple civilian and military employees recognized for ideas cutting costs and labor.

Cheryl Parker U.S. Army Field Artillery School USAF Fort Sill Army Cecil W. Lockwood Post Housing Division Hosea J. Allen June J. Ringle Finance and Accounting Center

Two To Attend 4 H Conference At Oklahoma State University

Mrs Weldon Cosgrove Sterling and Mrs David Payette Fletcher are among about 150 4 H adult leaders from across the state attending the fourth annual 4 H Leaders Conference at Oklahoma State University Stillwater July 27 28 Delegates will hear guest speakers and participate in workshops to learn new 4 H trends and ideas New officers for the State 4 H Leaders Council will be elected Delegates will discuss funding an Oklahoma Room at the National 4 H Center in Washington DC

Weldon Cosgrove Sterling David Payette Fletcher Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma Washington, D.C

U.S. Air Strikes Focused on Southern Vietnam

For the fourth day, U S air strikes remained mostly on secondary targets in the southern half of Vietnam. Military sources said weather conditions, including overcast skies and rain, limited operations.

U.S

Lawton Man Arrested After Disturbance And Shooting

A Lawton man was arrested early today by Lawton police after a disturbance at a south Lawton house. Officers Hensley and Alderson reported a woman stating a man inside had her purse. After warnings and two shots fired, the suspect surrendered with hands in the air and was charged with discharge of firearms within city limits.

Lawton Bill Hensley Nick Alderson Alderson P.A

Car Train Crash Injures Three Near Cyril Oklahoma

A Nebraska man, his wife, and their one month old baby were injured when a U-Haul trailer hit a moving train on a rural county road east of Cyril. The driver Jimmy Doiel, 19, and his wife Therese, 17, were in good condition, while the infant remained in critical condition with severe head injuries. The train crew reported no injuries.

Nebraska Reynolds Army Hospital Cyril Jimmy Doiel Nebraska City Neb Fort Sill Doiel Therese

Oklahoma House election challenges outlined for midweek

The article lists multiple election challenges set for Wednesday and Thursday. Richard Felton of Tulsa challenges Republican Michael Fair for House District 100. Tim Rogers of Enid challenges Jack Dilldine. Charles Ford targets Sue B Willson. Lee Cate faces Ellsworth Draper and Joanne Lechleiter. Leland Wolf challenges Republican Terry Moore. Wolfe resides in Noble.

Richard Felton Tulsa Michael Fair Oklahoma County Tim Rogers Enid Jack Dilldine Charles Ford Sue B. Willson Lee Cate Ellsworth Duane Draper Joanne Lechleiter Leland Wolf Terry Moore Wolfe Noble

McGovern Back Home as 1974 Plans Discussed

Reports from CBS ABC NBC programs show Republicans MacGregor and Dole ready to use the Vietnam War as an issue. Nixon attends church and ocean dip in California as convention fallout continues. Daley may back McGovern, while insurgents seek reconciliation with Daley regulars in Chicago.

Eagleton CBS McGovern MacGregor Dole ABC NBC Meet the Press Sen. McGovern Paris California Nixon First Christian Church San Clemente Washington Democratic National Committee Jean Miles Westwood Salt Lake City Basil Paterson Chicago Richard Daley Daley Paterson William Singer Chicago Tribune

Police crackdown ends dating racket in Saigon streets

The U S Command reported on police corruption where girls were accused of prostitution and bribes were sought to avoid embarrassment. The Army inspector general intervened after a soldier sought to marry a jailed Vietnamese girl, leading to her release and a warning to patrolmen. Military sources said the racket has virtually ended.

U.S U.S. Army Saigon

Former Cityan Joins Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Mrs. Delece Gordon of Oklahoma City and Lawton roots has been elected to the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Mississippi. The selection honors scholarship character and service. Gordon teaches at Westark College and studied at Texas Oklahoma Michigan and Mississippi universities.

Delece Gordon Bryan Griffin Oklahoma City Lawton Phi Kappa Phi University of Mississippi Gordon Westark College Ft. Smith Ark University of Texas University of Oklahoma University of Michigan

The Guinea Pig Not a Real Pig From South America

The guinea pig, a South American rodent closely tied to the Davy family, differs from the true pig of the Suidae family. It ranges from Brazil to Bolivia, known as Cavy, spread by 16th century Dutch and English traders to Europe, weighs about 2 pounds, tail-less, sociable, and used in laboratories for heredity studies.

South America Brazil Guiana Venezuela Colombia Bolivia Europe

Public Records: Lawton Police Reports Complainants List

Public records list complainants from Lawton Police reports. Names and addresses include William Hamlin 1725 S 68th theft of bicycle, Rudy Perez 716 Dearborn theft of camera, Jack Frizzell 4817 Hoover theft, Tommie Brown 1306 N Sird theft of lumber, Raymond Martin Fort Sil larceny, Eugene Milcheski 5212 Liberty assault on a minor, Laird Boyd 62 Arbuckle attempted assault, Flake Uniform Service 515 S Fifth burglary of business, C A Cotter 409 H attempted breaking and entering, Brian McMahon No 15 Village Green theft of front tires, Ronald Attebery 5122 Euclid theft of auto, Jerry Risinger 6725 Compass vandalism to auto, Mattie Page 1115 Monroe vandalism to residence, J H Crosby 1336 Cherry theft of stamp collection, Cleo Borriner 2314 burglary of residence.

Lawton William Hamlin Rudy Perez Dearborn Cute Jack Frizzell iHoover Tommie Brown N. Sird Raymond Martin Fort Sil Eugene Milcheski Liberty Laird Boyd Arbuckle Flake Uniform Service S. Fifth C. A. Cotter Brian McMahon Village Green Drive Ronald Attebery Euclid Jerry Risinger Compass Mattie Page Monroe J. H. Crosby Cherry Cleo Borriner

Lawton Teachers Federal Credit Union Wins Thrift Honor

Lawton Teachers Federal Credit Union at 2214 Crosby received the 1972 Thrift Honor Award from the National Credit Union Administration in Washington. The award recognizes top savings growth and active thrift education and services. The credit union, organized in 1958, has assets of $1.129 million with Jean Van Hoover as manager since May 1969 and Elmer Butler, Hoover Elementary School principal, as president.

Lawton Lawton Teachers Federal Credit Union Jean van Hoover Elmer Butler Hoover

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State Department of Agriculture Grumman Sill Lockwood Quarters Jerome F. Ries 7Th Field Artillery Group THI Corps Glen H. Ferguson James A. Wells Tactics Combined Arms Department TCAD Usafas Paul B Fehring J.C. Neil C. Reynolds Richard L. Harris Jr Vern J. Aurentz Aviation Command Frances M. Schrader Fi Rence FAA Daniel M. Conner Services Divison Jimmy F. McCarley Directorate of DEAE Helen W. Williams Target Acquisition Department TAD Andrew B. Weryovah Adjutant General Division Marguerite C. Rogers J.C. William R. Crabtree Leroy Jackson DFAE Preston D. Ledbetter RAH Russell C. Napier Albert Benoura Artillery Transport Department ATD Robert L. Hadden Communications Electronics Department T ED Joseph W. Estes 17Th Field Artillery Chance E. Yancey Doris F. McFarland Robert W.W. Sorker DFAF Marion A. Huntt Wilbert E. Wiechman Ira B. Schoonover Daiji L. Lintner William F. Lewis Bettie A. Brenneman Civilian Personnel Office CPO James P. Carson Donna J. Strance Directorate of Plans and Training DPT George G. Collins 7Th U.S. Army Training Center, Field Artillery ATC Alphonso London Th Field Artillery Jo M. Cline Rex D. Nesmith Lillian C. Griffin James A. Kozma Linda M. Hagler Kenneth C. Palmer William T. Hess Earl W. McCoy Leonard J. Tellitt Jr Bobby G. Julian Joyce Y. Hager of Services Division Hanoi Freedom Wiest Honor Society Smokey America Constitution & Press Circulation Dial Southwest Kantan Public Records Teachers Credit Union AAA Glass CO
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