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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon spoke with Chinese Premier Chou En Lai in Peking about Vietnam peace prospects and possible freedom for American POWs. An administration source noted both sides voiced their views and hinted at a future public statement.
FBI informer Boyd Douglas Jr testified at the Harrisburg conspiracy trial that he was chosen to set explosives to destroy heating tunnels in Washington, DC. He dated the plot to summer 1970 with a February 1971 action planned on Washington's birthday and linked it to the defendants including Rev. Philip Berrigan.
County Tax Assessor Garland Clark seeks access to protest letters filed with the county equalization board challenging property valuation increases. The board refuses, citing opinions from the Oklahoma Tax Commission and not yet meeting, while about 80 complaints cite a 30 to 35 cent per square foot valuation change for single family homes built after 1965.
Paris officials reported authorities seized 37 pounds of pure heroin from the shrimp boat Caprice des Temps after a dash from Villefranche. The haul valued over 2 million dollars at market, with the captain Marcel Boucan surviving a suicide attempt during the search.
In Washington Pennsylvania a jury condemns Paul FE Gilley to death for first degree murder in the slayings of United Mine Workers insurgent Joseph A Yablonski and his wife and daughter. The verdict follows Wednesday’s conviction and sets the stage for execution by electric chair.
Winter cut Oklahoma with temperatures in the 20s but winds ease and milder air returns. Downtown Lawton saw a 43 high and 25 low, with Friday's highs near 60 as warming continues into Saturday.
Oklahoma legislators led by Gov. David Hall attacked the press and specific publishers over a $250 million road building plan. Rep. C. H. Spearman mocked E. K. Gaylord and Byron Boone while critiquing Tulsa World and other outlets. Other lawmakers targeted Milt Phillips and Raymond Gary, arguing road funding favored certain counties. Rep. Hugh Sandlin and Rep. Bill Gooden joined the floor opposition as criticism of the plan broadened.
United Way of Lawton Fort Sill will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Lawtonian noon Friday in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Friday Forum. New board members and plaques for the 1971 campaign will be presented. Anthony Libro will be introduced as 1972 campaign chairman. Robert J. Gilbert will speak.
The Senate approved a $24 trillion higher education package with $1.5 billion for school desegregation and mild antibusing limits. A House version added three strong antibusing amendments, delaying final resolution on busing and aid formulas as conference talks begin in about two weeks.
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