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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1971

Page

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Nine Babies Born Prematurely in Australia Wasteful Nine

In Yoney Australia four of nine premature babies survive and three others include two girls and a boy in varying condition. Mrs Brodrick recovers after delivery and plans to leave hospital soon as doctors note she had routine care. The couple had three other children and used fertility treatment. the family’s sole father Leonard Bronodrick is a 32 year old meat salesman and farmer.

Yoney Australia Mrs. Brodrick Leonard

Airman club disturbance closes Sheppard AFB then reopens

A disturbance at an airman's club caused Sheppard Air Force Base to close to visitors on Sunday then reopen today. About 20 people were treated for minor injuries and one airman was detained for hours amid racial overtones. No arrests were made.

Wichita Falls Tex Sheppard Air Force Base

General Brown Assigned to Paris Peace Talks

Gen. Charles P. Brown, Fort Sill commander 1967–70, becomes military adviser to the U.S. Peace Delegation in Paris. He follows Lt. Gen. Julian J. Ewell, moves after a Southeast Asia tour as commander of the First Field Force in Vietnam, and hails from McAlester Oklahoma.

Kathy Phillips Charles P. Brown Fort Sill U.S Paris Brown Southeast Asia Vietnam Julian J. Ewell Gen. Ewell Europe McAlester Gen. Brown University of Oklahoma Army Fort Sill Gen

Chamber Urges City Council Hire Krick for Water Supply

The Chamber of Commerce Water Committee recommended hiring Irving P. Krick Associates Inc to aid municipal water supply. Effective July 1 1971 for one year with possible renewal as long as lakes need water. George Barber chaired the committee noting prior favorable results.

E Lawton Chamber of Commerce Irving P. Krick Associates, Inc Water Committee Chamber Board George Barber

Lawton Eyes Weather Modification Contract Details

Krick Rainmakers discuss wet and dry cycles predicting above average rainfall for Lawton into 1975 before a drought. The city’s weather modification contract expires June 30. The firm proposed one year for 27000 dollars or five years at 24000 annually with about four meteorologists and 20 local workers, led by Paul J. Cubin.

Lawton Barber Teddy St. Than Aeer Norman Paul J. Caubin

High Court Rules Against Rights Group

The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that cities may close public facilities to all races when integrating orders are in play, rejecting a Jackson Mississippi group’s plea. Justice Black said the Constitution requires no race separation, and the decision marks a civil rights setback amid ongoing desegregation debates.

Washington Supreme Court Jackson, Miss Hugo L. Black Jackson U.S

Murdered In Detroit Drug War

Detroit police report a fatal shooting amid drug violence with multiple victims including four women and three men. investigation ongoing and details limited.

Detroit

HUD Grants $2 Million For Lawton Model Cities Plan

The Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a $2,067,000 grant for the second action year of the Lawton Model Cities program. The funds raise total federal support for the local program to $4,242,000, announced through Congressman Tom Steed and Senators Fred Harris and Henry Bellmon.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Tom Steed Fred Harris Henry Bellmon

Carl Albert to Speak at Waurika Lake Rites

Congressman Carl Albert of Oklahoma will headline a groundbreaking ceremony June 19 at the Waurika Lake dam site. Waurika Project Master Conservancy District officials announced the event will run from 11 a.m. to noon with Gov. and Oklahoma delegation expected. The ceremony precedes motor tribute to LaForge awarded June 9.

Carl Albert Waurika Lake D-Okla Waurika Project

Aircraft Search For Missing Transport Near Pearl Harbor

In Honolulu the AP reports military aircraft combing the Pacific after a beacon signal from a missing transport. An Air Force Navy search group left Pago Pago at 10 10 a m with nine hours of fuel aboard the C 135. Ballee said all on board are believed to be Air Force personnel. Debris had not yet been found and daylight was needed to confirm if the beacon originated from the missing plane.

Pago Pago Ballee Air Force

Weather update shows slight rain chance and warm temps

The forecast lists a slight chance of rain with a 20 percent probability for today tonight and Tuesday. Highs stay in the low 90s while tonight's lows fall to the low 70s.

National Guard mobilized after Albuquerque riot violence

Two battalions of the New Mexico National Guard were mobilized to back Albuquerque police after a night of disorder left at least 13 people wounded by gunfire and dozens more hurt by bottles, stones, beatings, or tear gas. Gen. Ed Hooten arrived from Ft. Bliss with about 1,000 troops. City Manager Richard Wilson lifted the curfew and civil emergency after the Guard was deployed.

Albuquerque N.M New Mexico National Guard National Guard Ed Hooten Ft. Bliss Tex New Mexico Guard James LaRue Richard Wilson

Private Group Seeks POW Deal With North Vietnam

A California group PEACE says a North Vietnamese envoy gave a qualified maybe to a plan to fund North Vietnam reconstruction after the war in exchange for releasing POWs to a neutral country. The proposal would deploy millions from industry foundations for nondefense facilities, with PEACE supplying tech aid and medical programs.

Vientiane, Laos California Laos North Vietnam U.S George F. Fischer Los Angeles Nguyen Giap Fischer

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