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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1972

Page

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Panel Malls Food Prices

The Cost of Living Council considers broadening Nixon controls on agricultural products to curb rising food prices. After a full day, the Price Commission weighs removing the live animals and vegetables exemption and notes no current plan for a price freeze. The council seeks quick action and backs firm, immediate steps, while the administration remains hesitant.

Washington Cost of Living Council The Price Commission Nixon A Council Commission Treasury George P. Shultz Price Agency Council

Agnes Disaster Floods Hit Several States

Tropical storm Agnes moved north dumping heavy rain across North Carolina Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. Floods left 23 dead thousands homeless and thousands evacuated as motorists were stranded and utilities cut. Flash flood warnings remained as amphibious evacuations were organized and a barge collision occurred on the Occoquan River.

North Carolina Virginia Mayland Pennsylvania Civil Defense Richmond New York State Occoquan River Prince William County Washington

IRA Provisional Wing Calls For Fighting Halt

The nationalist Provisional IRA wing announces a conditional cease-fire in its bombing and shooting campaign to unite Northern Ireland with the Irish republic. The cease-fire would begin at midnight next Monday if the British army reciprocates. London says it will obviously respond. Deputy Lord Overlord Wren Whitelow Prith spoke in the House of Commons after the offer.

UBLIN Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland Irish Republic London Britain IRA Wren Whitelow Prith House of Commons

Farewell Slated For Caruthers

Brig. Gen. Lawrence H Caruthers Jr retiring assistant commandant of the U S Army Field Artillery School will be honored with a farewell ceremony Monday at Fort Sill Old Post Quadrangle beginning 4 40 p m The event features an 11 gun salute a Ruffle and Flourish and Gen Caruthers March as part of the retirement plans including travel and plans to build a home on the eastern shore and pursue hobbies such as antiques and guns and a collection of antique glass.

Lawrence H Caruthers Jr U.S. Army Field Artillery School Old Post Fort Sill Carvibers Creere Ee

Thunderstorms Again Possible In Lawton Area

Forecasts show thunderstorms possible tonight and Friday across Lawton and southwest Oklahoma as near 90 degree heat lingers. Lows near 70 tonight, with Wednesday’s high not specified.

Lawton Oklahoma

FAA Approves Long Term AMO Agreement Bulletin

The Federal Aviation Administration today approves a long term agreement related to the aviation maintenance organization sector. The action signals extended compliance standards and operational oversight for carriers and repair facilities nationwide.

Federal Aviation Administration

South Viet Nam Forces Halt North Vietnamese Attack

North Vietnamese armor and infantry breached the northern defense line above Hue at dawn but were repelled as South Vietnamese forces reported 36 enemy soldiers killed. Shelling continued at My Chanh area and Camp Evans, with ammunition exploding into late morning.

Aigon (Ap North Viet Namese South Vietnam Hue Inia!re My Chanh Evans

Supreme Court Bars School District Splits That Aid Segregation

The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 against splitting school districts to perpetuate racial segregation, granting federal judges broader power over district boundary drawing. The decision cited Emporia Virginia and Scotland Neck case outcomes and signaled potential challenges to similar desegregation efforts nationwide.

Supreme Court Washington Virginia Potter Stewart Stewart Emporia Greensville County Nixon Administration Burger Scotland Neck Halifax County S.C Ayetem Deeceme Chertererd US Direet Court Richmond Perge

Rampage at Heritage House Leaves Six Dead

Police search for motive after a gunman armed with two sawed off rifles opened fire in an office building. Six men died and six were wounded as he ordered people to evacuate. Edwin C. Grace is identified as the suspect with nearly 166 bullets fired. A witness described the attacker as a complete stranger who shouted keep still. Victims include Robert Bartone Joseph A. DePalma Charles Merkel Theodore G. Hall Stephen B. Robinson Joseph Boyd.

Perry Hill Edwin C. Grace Cory Agony Saag Heritage House James Ashen Blackwood Robert Bartone Delanco Joseph A. DePalma Cherry Hill Charles Merkel Theodore G. Hall Willingboro Stephen B. Robinson Cinna

Man Facing Jail Finally Recalls His Real Name

Danny Bennett, 19, of Fort Sill, was jailed after AWOL charges and a June 20 stop on Oklahoma 49. He gave a false name Richard Lapane to Deputy Danny Beck when attempting bond. A subsequent identity check revealed the true identity alongside an associate.

Danny Bennett 1St Artillery Fort Sill Fort Sill Stockade Bennett Oklahoma 49 Danny Beck Beck Richard Lapane Beek

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