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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
China announced it tested a hydrogen bomb for defense and to break the nuclear monopoly of the superpowers. The blast occurred Wednesday in western China and yielded an estimated two to three megatons.
Dean maintains the accusations against Nixon and top aides are truthful as he frames them as media strategy to avoid prosecution. Gordon Liddy recalls proposing wiretapping during the re election effort and cites a million dollar budget while claiming restraint from White House staff.
An AIM national leader said the American Indian Movement will convene its national meeting at White Oak Oklahoma next month and warned that no one will interrupt the conference. The brief item notes an ongoing multi location AP dispatch with other headlines.
A federal judge ordered the Nixon administration to freeze more than 380 million dollars meant for educational programs. The action by Pennsylvania and 10 other states seeks a preliminary injunction while a merits ruling is prepared.
Despondent Freese, 17, shot himself with a .22 rifle while talking to his ex girlfriend in Lawton. Officers found him in the front seat, a letter from the girlfriend and a box of shells in view. He died at the hospital. his parents were listed as Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Freese of 805 S. 41st.
The Senate confirmed James R. Schlesinger as secretary of defense in a 91 to 0 vote after Sen. William Proxmire dropped his objections. Proxmire remains concerned about conditions he would require to resume bombing North Vietnam, while Sen. Symington urged reliance on Schlesinger’s own judgment.
Open topped hopper rail car loaded with wheat for first time at Co-Op Services elevators in Lawton. Management notes record area wheat crop filling all grain bins. Frisco Railroad cooperation crucial for acceptance. Through Wednesday, 295 808 bushels delivered, with year total expected near 330 000.
The Teamsters and trucking industry tentatively agree on a 33 month contract for about 400 000 drivers with a total wage rise of 95 cents per hour and 11 cent cost of living raises. July 1 initial 35 cent increase with 30 cent raises each year plus better vacation holidays and health benefits. Ratification moves ahead to beat Saturday midnight contract expiration.
Former POW Marine Sgt Abel Larry Kavanaugh 24 died of a self inflicted gunshot at his father in law's home in Commerce City Colorado. He told a doctor he feared the military would keep him in service. Police and district attorney described it as a death by own action with uncertainty about accident. He was the second ex POW to die after return from captivity.
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