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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

5

Brezhnev Endorses Peace Principles Amid East Talks

Brezhnev welcomed Nixon’s endorsement of peaceful coexistence and urged implementing the five principles. He warned German ratification of treaties with the Soviet Union and Poland would reshape Europe, and called for an all European security conference. He condemned NATO pressure in the Mediterranean and urged settled Middle East, noting Arab regimes strengthen cooperation and Arab states resist occupation.

Shanghai Nixon Washington Brezhnes Bonn Europe Brezhnev Soviet Union Salt Kremlin Mediterranean NATO Malta Cyprus U.S Middle East Israel United States

Israeli Navy Expands Missile Boat Force in Red Sea

Pentagon sources report Israel is building six large missile firing boats to counter Egypt in the Red Sea. The move follows modifying French Saar class vessels, aiming to shield shipping to Israel's southern port as Suez blockage limits US and Russian naval options.

Washington Red Sea Pentagon Mideast Israel U.S Gulf of Aqaba Mediterranean United States Russia Suez Canal Indian Ocean France

Nixon backs narcotics court expansion with federal state grant

Nixon met with regional Drug Abuse Law Enforcement officials and Gov. Rockefeller to discuss 12 new narcotics courts in New York City funded by a $7.5 million federal grant and $2.5 million state match. He planned a White House session with Cabinet on International Narcotics Control.

Wies Gov. Rockefeller New York City Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration New York State Washington Nixon New York U.S. Atty Andrew Maloney Denver Philadelphia Atlanta Cleveland Chicago Houston Kansas City Los Angeles Justice Treasury Departments

Alaska route favored for environmental impact in pipeline report

The report finds the Alaska route preferable on two environmental aspects while deeming a Canadian route better on six. It notes the Valdez tanker port proposal by Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. as the worst option for land and sea spill hazards.

Canada Alaska Valdez Alyeska Pipeline Service Co

Fishes with tusks and their feeding habits

The walrus uses its tusks to dig food from the ocean bottom. It eats clam like animals shrimps and plants growing on the sea bed.

East German Women Survey Shows High Overweight Rate

A survey found 48 percent of East German women are overweight, highlighting a significant public health challenge and potential need for nutrition and fitness programs targeting women.

Refuge Speed Limit Increase in Wichita Mountains Refuge

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge raises daylight speed limits on main highways from 35 to 45 mph. Night limits stay at 35 mph. Affects Medicine Park to West Gate and Cache Gate to Meers routes. Signs posted last week. other refuge roads remain at 25 mph.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Julian Howard Medicine Park West Gate Headquarters Cache Gate Meers Howard

Cameron To Get Mental Test

Cameron 34 will be placed in a state mental hospital for up to 90 days observation after the Pardon and Parole Board vote. He is serving a life sentence for the Feb 20, 1964 stabbing of a fellow officer’s four year old son. The board split 3-2 on extending the exam. State Sen. Gene Howard testified for Cameron.

Lawton Gerald Nelson Cameron Fort Sill Cameron Gene Howard Tulsa

Nuclear ship Savannah launches in 1939

The article notes the 1939 launch of the Savannah, a pioneering nuclear powered ship, marking a milestone in naval engineering and propulsion history.

Savannah

Court actions touch death penalty and labor rules across cases

A collage of court developments covers California death penalty rulings, labor union fines for quitting strikes, four installment rule scrutiny, private sex act legality questions, and a famed Garrison Shaw Kennedy case appeal. It also references Miranda warnings, Warren era justices, and Nixon's stance on the 1966 ruling.

Federal Reserve Board New Orleans Jim Garrison Clay L. Shaw Garrison John F. Kennedy Earl Warren Wiliam O. Douglas Hugo L. Black William J. Brennan Jr Abe Fortas Nixon Warren F. Burger Harry A. Blackmun Lewis F Powell Jr William H Rehnquist Philadelphia Ware

North Vietnam drive intensity grows with 450 planned this year

The report says flight activity will exceed 450 this year, up from 129 last year, with raids potentially involving from a single plane to hundreds. In two Sunday raids American fighters reportedly hit an antiaircraft battery and a radar site 42 and 47 miles north of the DMZ near the Laotian border. US pilots claimed destruction of both targets and no US aircraft were damaged in the southern ground war. Southeast of Saigon, South Vietnamese forces extend operations toward eastern Cambodia, uncovering stockpiles and aiding a Saigon drive against enemy bases. The Saigon command reported caches of about 230 tons of rice and salt and over 1,000 weapons, while South Vietnamese bombers claimed to destroy six trucks. Communist forces retaliated by striking government sites in northern South Vietnam, including a navy HQ, with fuel and casualties noted.

North Vietnam Dmz U.S Cambodia Saigon South Vietnam Navy Thas

Fort Sill Vehicle Decal Update Deadline March 30

All civilian and military personnel with vehicles registered at Fort Sill must report to the Vehicle Registration Section at Building No. 341 during normal duty hours before March 30 to update records. New rear bumper decals will be issued and registrations will be cancelled if records are not updated by the deadline.

Cnvilion Fort Sill

Demo Rivals Brace For Illinois Vote

Democratic contenders face a pivotal Illinois primary with Daley backing and two million voters deciding the nominee race. Simon versus Walker for the Democrats and Ogilvie for the GOP lead in a contest shaping the 1972 presidential race. McGovern and McCarthy jockey for delegates amid intra party splits and cross campaigning across states.

Ilinois Paul Simon Daniel Walker Richard B. Ogilvie

Oklahoma redistricting debate ends impasse in 1971 plan

Gov Hall announced a settlement ending a House Senate conference stalemate over Oklahoma County split. The three way plan aimed to please Tom Steed and Jim Happy Camp by dividing surplus voters between the districts, amid broader Florida primary and presidential nominating speculation involving Wallace and Sumner.

Hall House-Senate Oklahoma County Tom Steed D-Shawnee Steed Oklahoma Counts John Jarman Oklahoma Jim Happy Camp R-Waukemis

Land sale conditions altered for Lawton parcel

Lawton redevelopment board changes terms for a north side Lot on Third and C, allowing partial bids at four dollars per square foot. Proposals due 3 p.m. April 8 with design and qualifications judged to benefit the community. Further details available at the LURA office, 46 C Street.

Lura Board C Avenue Third Street LORS Third and Lawton Don E.sue Kitts

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