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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
2
The American delegation reported North Vietnam would release 106 U S prisoners but could not confirm time or place. Details such as the Viet Cong list and the release schedule were not provided by Hanoi. Thailand had at one time sent troops to aid South Vietnam.
Reports describe American POWs released reaching 163 with 407 more service members and 15 civilians still to go per Communist counts. At Clark Air Base Philippines crews prepare to fly to Hanoi with nine standby planes and two floors of Clark Hospital readied for captives.
Memorial notices list numerous patients admitted for surgery or medical care at various addresses in towns including Duncan Snyder Elgin and Temple. Dismissed patients and new births are noted alongside hospital entries from SOUTHWESTERN hospital wards and affiliated locations.
The Yardman advises careful watering from now through June and notes a severe weed problem as moisture and cool temperatures favour growth. Dormant weed killers offer little help for currently up weeds. hand pulling or spraying on sunny days is required. Ground remains too wet to establish new beds or fix drainage, though spring flowers can wait until after April 10. New plantings show strong root growth and fruit trees suffer from excess moisture without better drainage. planting new trees now is recommended. Heavy spring growth will demand extensive pruning later. Fertility: births announced in Duncan area with names such as Cecil Youngblood and Jamie Mendinghall among others.
The Canadian government will study the declaration to judge if the control commission can operate effectively. Canada had threatened to withdraw unless cease-fire violation reporting mechanisms were established. North Vietnam and allies dropped a veto demand, while the United States and allies accepted including the Viet Cong's Provisional Revolutionary Government as a full conference participant.
The Lawton Constitution reports multiple sheriff sale notices and public hearings in Comanche County Oklahoma. Listings include properties in Lawton with court judgments totaling around 11 000 dollars and 11 461 dollars, sale dates set for April 2 1973 at 10 00 AM, and notices of public hearings by the Lawton City Council on March 20 1973 to amend side and rear yard setback requirements.
The February 16 1973 order of sale directs execution of a $10624 72 judgment plus interest at 4 35 percent from Aug 1 1972 for Lot 8 Block 10 Rolling Meadows Part Two Lawton Oklahoma. Sale to satisfy the judgmenthappens March 26 1973 at 10 00 am at the east steps Lawton. The sheriff executes the sale to the highest bidder for cash.
The Oklahoma Senate confirmed Gov. David Hall's reappointment of Charlie Payne of Lawton as chairman of the State Highway Commission. Payne, a former turnpike authority member and Lawton postmaster, also runs People's Ice Co. Inc. and oil and gas ventures in OK, TX, NM. Kerr of Altus and others were also reappointed to various state boards and commissions.
Police hunt a young white male about 170 pounds with dark hair in connection with a 10 30 p m shooting outside Losers Bar 313 S Third Lawton. Fort Sill soldier David Crane was treated at Reynolds Army Hospital for a thigh wound from a .22 caliber pistol exchange following a pool game dispute.
The city would end 40 Model Cities funded positions if council approves March 15, with 16 contracts terminated and $184,958 cut while $407,243 is reduced. Rose Hill funding of $600,000 is added to guarantee next year.
The Supreme Court of Canada was established in the year 1875 marking the birth of the country’s highest judicial authority. It stood as the ultimate interpreter of constitutional law and federal statutes for decades.
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