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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
13
Regional forecast from the U S Weather Bureau Oklahoma City zones 45234 through Wednesday. Fair to partly cloudy and humid with highs in the 90s and low 90s, lows tonight in the 60s to 70s. Some zones show 30 percent chance of thundershowers tonight with variable cloud cover and regional showers and thunderstorms possible in New Mexico areas and cooler lows in the 40s to 50s elsewhere.
Thundershowers scattered across eastern Arkansas this evening with 90s heat and 60s Lows. North Central Texas remains mostly cloudy with numerous thunder showers mainly east and south. lows 67 to 73 and Wednesday highs 89 to 95. Astronomical data show sunset around 8 40 p.m and moonrise later in the evening.
In Rome hotel workers began a three day nationwide strike, breaking windows at the Boston Victoria and Savoy near Via Veneto. Police charged and detained two demonstrators as tourists fled. The walkout affects 94 provincial tourist offices and centers on higher pay and shorter hours.
Atlantic City scientists report that dogs exposed to cigarette smoke develop chaotic heartbeats more quickly, raising concerns about sudden death risks. The study notes implications for human health and animal welfare amid ongoing research.
Washington reports that about 25 000 U.S. troops in Vietnam are believed to use heroin, representing ten percent. A more accurate figure should arrive in 30 to 45 days. Detoxification follows positive drug tests, with up to three weeks of treatment in the United States before discharge or return to duty.
A fragmented TV guide lists shows and times including Night of the Following, All in the Family, Marcus Welby, The Third Voice, The Flintstones, I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, and news programs from NBC CBS and ABC. Program notes reference Paul Hervey and Walter Cronkite as era anchors.
President Nixon met with the Teamsters executive board at Playboy Plaza and said the door is open to union leaders. He avoided Hoffa’s name, praised the union, and noted security matters. Nixon skipped the convention in Miami Beach July 5 due to scheduling. He sent his wife Pat 31 yellow roses for their 31st anniversary.
A 26 year old Lawton woman received a five year suspended sentence after agreeing to restitution for a $166 airline ticket check.
The Army orders an Article 32 hearing to decide if Brig. Gen. John W. Donaldson should face a court martial for alleged war crimes in Vietnam. The hearing at Ft. Meade Md will review claims he killed six civilians during 1968 69 and also assaulted another. About 80 to 90 witnesses are expected. Donaldson’s attorney seeks full evidence and a continuance.
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