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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1972
Page
2
Washington AP reports a chaotic week as environmental policy moves accelerate. Senate approves Toxic Substances Control Act. court orders stricter air standards. federal approvals and reviews follow. Legal actions surface over freight rates affecting recyclable scrap. Environmental protection begins shaping modern law with ongoing interpretations.
The Oklahoma Democratic delegates seem fixed at ten five from the 1st and 4th districts with nine at large to be chosen next Saturday to reach 39 delegates for the national convention. Anti McGovern forces are expected to prevail as results from multiple district meetings show mixed outcomes.
Funeral services were held at Windsor Castle for the former King Edward VIII. A private service at St. George's Chapel was attended by Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and other royals. The coffin bore his titles and dates, and the burial sits in Frogmore. Critics from both sides weighed in on the ceremony, while the press covered the day with caution.
The New York Times reports a secret 1968 Army Peers Panel finding that Bravo Company may have killed up to 90 civilians in My Khe 4, less than two miles from My Lai, with other findings criticizing Maj. Gen. Samuel Koster and Brig. Gen. George Young for misconduct and a broader cover inquiry.
Oklahoma Congressman warns that rising foreign oil dependence and Soviet naval power threaten American security. He cites Interior Department evidence of growing oil imports and calls for expanded domestic oil and gas exploration and development. The event honored Byron Tunnell with the Hat's Off award for energy policy leadership.
West Berlin announces a proposed expenditure of 274 million dollars to overhaul and expand its public school system, aiming to improve facilities and student services across the city.
Oklahoma Senator Henry Bellmon praised Nixon’s trip to the Soviet Union and the arms treaties as steps toward better international relations. He warned against a complacent defense posture and spoke at the Taft Institute seminar. He predicted a split Democratic convention and a strong Republican year in Oklahoma with Ed Edmondson as Senate nominee.
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