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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1972
Page
1
The cease-fire in Northern Ireland began with IRA Provisional wing force showing strength up to the deadline and some gunfire after midnight. British troops reported attacks on forces and gunman exchanges in Belfast around 1 a.m., while authorities noted possible IRA squads disciplining renegades.
London markets opened with the pound at 2.48 dollars, down 4.6 percent as the foreign exchange market resumes trading. Analysts cite renewed policy concerns and dollar strength as key factors behind the shift affecting import costs and prices.
Lawton reports 110 degree record as heat persists with 100 plus highs through Wednesday. A weak cool front passed with little relief, keeping downtown Lawton in an extended heat wave after three straight days above 100.
The ACLU plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its 5-4 ruling barring a suit against Army civilian surveillance. Justice Rehnquist’s participation is under scrutiny as potential conflict. Sen. Ervin proposes a bill to curb military surveillance with strict limits.
City council agrees to extend trotline trial at Ellsworth for two more weeks and to seek Oklahoma Wildlife Department input. A 1,200 signature pro trotline list is noted, a study committee formed, and a handbill ban on parked vehicles is approved. Council aims to balance public opinion and regulate Lake Ellsworth and nearby lakes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill by Sen. Birch Bayh to outlaw commercial sale of concealable handguns not fit for sport. The 12 to 2 vote favored Bayh while rival measures by Sen. Hruska were rejected or defeated. The bill targets the so called Saturday night special used by criminals.
Flood waters from Tropical Storm Agnes receded across the Eastern Seaboard allowing thousands to return home while Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania and Big Flats New York remained crisis points. The death toll rose to 123 including three newsmen killed in a helicopter crash. Water purification units eased drinking water shortages as federal rebuilding aid was promised and estimates of damage topped 1 billion dollars in Pennsylvania. Mayor Eugene Peters of Scranton led city workers in relief efforts.
AP reports eastern India endures the annual monsoon floods with over 2.7 million affected and Assam district fearing more than 500 washed away. The flood crisis prompts government radio bulletins across Assam and neighboring states.
United Mine Workers President W A Boyle is sentenced to five years in prison and fined 130000 for illegal political contributions with union funds. He faces release conditions requiring the full bond in his own pocket and no asset dissipation.
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