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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1972

Page

4

McGovern Over Spent Media in California Primary Debate

The fight over California spending ends with Humphrey accusing McGovern of exceeding the $413000 cap while McGovern asserts total media spend will stay under $450000. McGovern camp cites about $260000 spent on broadcast ads and aims to stay within a $460000 limit including transfers.

Associated Press George McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey California Jack Chestnut Humphrey McGovern

Northrop to Acquire PAMI Powerhouse Aircraft Firm

Northrop purchases Page Aircraft Maintenance Inc renamed PAMI with Rex H. Madeira to lead the Oklahoma based unit. The operation will stay in Lawton with 30 local workers and potential hire increases as the firm becomes part of Northrop’s Aircraft Division.

PAMI Don Davis Lawton Davis Rex H. Madeira Oklahoma Corporation United States Oklahoma Hall Promi Nent Oklahoma Clarence E. Page Page Oklahoma City Madeira Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Northrop U.S Department of Defense Fort Rucker Ala Fort Monmouth N. J Fort Stewart Fort Huachuca Ariz Dugway Proving Ground Utah White Sands Missile Range N. M

Nixon and Gierek discuss trade aid during Warsaw visit

President Nixon, Polish Premier Jaroszewicz and Kissinger held a 45 minute talks in Warsaw with Mrs Nixon attending a Chopin recital nearby. The communique noted Poland’s interest in increased American purchases of capital goods licenses and technology. The SALT treaty aims to freeze offensive missiles and limit ABM sites. Nixon awaits Congress support and awaits a prime time address to bolster re election prospects.

United States Nixon Gierek Council of Ministers Henry A. Kissinger Piotr Jaroszewicz Congress Senate Kissinger Warsaw Edward Gierek

CENTO Eyes Pakistan Arms Search and Middle East Pressures

CENTO faces possible debate over Pakistan arming its forces after losses to India last December while Russia expands influence in the Middle East. President Bhutto signals renewed CENTO interest with Abdul Hafiz Pirzada attending as cabinet representative. Britain seeks to avoid arming Pakistan to avoid antagonizing India.

Russia Middle East Moscow CENTO Pakistan India Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Abdul Hafiz Pirzada

Army recruitment shortfall despite boosted pay and choices

Bonus pay raises that doubled a recruit's monthly to 288 dollars and offers of assignments in Europe and Hawaii could not meet enlistment quotas for combat branches, the most critical need in an all volunteer force.

Europe Hawai

Gotebo Woman Dies Of Burns In Explosion Fire

Mrs. Glenn Hoover, 50, died at Hillcrest Medical Center from burns suffered when a 26 inch pipeline exploded and burst into flames at her Gotebo home on April 22. The blaze spread about 550 feet from the residence.

Tulsa Okio Hillcrest Medical Center Glenn Hoover

Plan To Run Let Us Know For Elections This Year

A roundup of political offices to be contested this year will appear in Sundays Constitution Press. Prospective candidates for county or legislative seats are invited to contact reporter Peggy Ormson at the newspaper to be included, with information due by noon Friday.

Constitution Press Peggy Ormson

McGovern Support Faces Challenge Over County Delegates

Eastern Oklahoma County convention backs McGovern while challenges target Cleveland and Comanche county delegations where 17 year olds sat as delegates. Outcomes may decide if district delegates favor McGovern or remain uncommitted. McGovern claimed most Cleveland and Comanche delegates and about half of Pottawatomie while uncommitted delegates came from several counties.

Oklahoma McGovern Cleveland Comanche Cleveland County Comanche County Pottawatomie County Grady Caddo Harmon Jackson Tilman McClain

Contested Kontum Hospital Remains Amid Fighting

Montagnard patients and staff escaped unhurt as heavy fighting continued in Kontum. Dr. Smith escaped to the United States, while Montagnard nurses stayed to care for casualties. South Vietnamese forces retook nearby facilities and reported mass graves with hundreds killed, as 3,000 North Vietnamese deaths were claimed by John Paul Vann.

Neghborhood Smith United States Kontum John Paul Vann U.S Kiznlands

Federal grand jury to return routine indictments in Oklahoma City

A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City is expected to return several routine indictments today and continue its session Friday. The panel met Wednesday to finish matters started in May. U S District Attorney William Burkett declined to confirm whether the indictments include state Treasurer Leo Winters’s financial activities.

Oklahoma City U.S William Burkett Leo Winters

33 Ninth Graders Receive Awards in Lawton

Special awards were presented to 33 ninth grade students today during promotional exercises in Lawton’s junior high schools. Central Junior High led with fifteen awards and several students earned Principal's Honor Roll for a 4.0 average.

Lawton Central Randy Goode Donna Ruth Gracie Cook Charles Keilers Nancy Flagg Rotary Band Monica Crowder Alfred Crowder 1610 Smith Stephanie Brown Sgt. J Eisenhower Junior High School Kurt Cagle Dave Cagle Country Drive Eisenhower Ellen H. Richards Kathryn Kelsey Charles Kelsey S. Sheridan Michael O O’connor Chris O’connor S. 49Th American Legion Jackie Burrell Coleman Burrell S. 45Th American Legion Auxiliary Eugene Samariga VFW Denice Tomson George Green John Banks Arrowhead Drive Sheridan Kiwanis William Cochran Joan Cochran Cherry Sheryl Nikkel Roy Nikkel Cheryl Circle Tomlinson Junior High School Wanda Coleman Logan Coleman Pollard Blake Short C. Harold Short Atlanta Tomlinson Tomlinson Fha Liz Moore Jesse Moore Rotary James Reid Lincoln Debbie Pulley Dale Hoover MacArthur Junior High School

Whitaker Addresses Eisenhower Seniors at Lawton Breakfast

Lawton Mayor Don Whitaker told 180 Eisenhower High School seniors that education does not end after 12 years of schooling. He urged pursuit of further study in Oklahoma and participation in civic life. The mayor praised Eisenhower as one of the state’s best high schools and noted student accomplishments.

Lawton Don Whitaker Eisenhower High School Whitaker Eisenhower Lawtonian Oklahoma Richard Neptune

Army to Close 3 Drug Centers in Vietnam

The U S Army will shut down three drug rehabilitation centers in Vietnam due to troop reductions. The Long Binh center will stay open as the sole remaining facility. U S troop levels were 64 800 last Thursday and are planned to drop to 49 000 by July 1.

Saigon U.S Vietnam U.S. Command Long Binh

Superintendent Kitchens Convicted of Forgeries and Theft

Potau Oklahoma AP Former LeFlore County School Superintendent John Kitchens, 41, was found guilty of taking 1000 dollars from Fanshawe School District funds after a 30 minute jury deliberation. He faces separate trials on false pretenses and a $3000 car loan scheme. Sentence set for June 20 with a seven year recommended term.

Kitchens Fanshawe Wister State Bank

Pie in the Sky Phrase Traced to I W W Movement Song

The expression pie in the sky is linked to a song adopted by the I W W movement. Originally a hobo song, it described hope of better times after death and a promised feast in the sky.

I W.W Islands of Langerhans

Polish United States discuss expanding trade and cooperation

The Polish and U.S. sides concluded there are strong possibilities for expanding bilateral trade. They agreed to exchange information, hold periodic consultations, promote contracts between economic entities, and boost economic and personal contacts including tourism. An air transport agreement and regular air links are expected soon.

United State U.S Poland United States

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