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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
4
Prime Minister Nihat Erim accused communist agents of planning in 1971 to turn Turkey into a proletarian dictatorship. He spoke at the National Press Club warning the nation was near disaster.
Former Pennsylvania governor Raymond P. Shafer said he personally delivered the commission report to President Nixon who offered no clear stance on its recommendations. White House aides reiterated Nixon’s opposition to legalization while noting potential reforms. Rep. Edward Koch praised the report and said he will introduce legislation to align federal law with the commission’s findings.
The Pay Board faces possible fracturing as AFL-CIO leaders weigh actions while Nixon aides assess administration stance. Officials indicated Cost of Living Council and Treasury involvement if board breakdowns occur, with internal debate over concessions to avert a walkout.
Smith County joins debate over Oklahoma’s new 1st District plan led by Page Belcher. Critics say the proposal divides six counties including Oklahoma County and risks harming local representation. Rep. Victor Wickersham resigns from the redistricting committee amid shifts involving Kiowa County. Also, a constitutional amendment to end annual school levy elections heads to the House, and a Senate bill on credit reporting agencies moves toward conference committee after title changes.
Saigon bases mobilize a mobile task force push as dry season operations sweep toward Krek 25 miles away. South Vietnamese officers report capturing hundreds of tons of munitions and food from a major supply depot used by three North Vietnamese divisions. In Phnom Penh Lon Nol forms a new government with Son Ngoc Thanh as premier after Sirik Matak’s resignation. Thanh, veteran of 15 years in exile and former prime minister under French rule, has a storied path back to power.
Everett Kirkham of Lawton is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital after a rattlesnake bite on Sunday. A. R. Bell of 1723 North 48th said they were measuring a rattler near Eagle Park when Kirkham was bitten, catching the snake for the upcoming Waurika rattlesnake hunt.
Incumbent Cleo Craig is unopposed in Ward 5. Harrell F E Moore, 53, of 7110 Woodland Circle, wins uncontested Ward 3 seat to replace Dave Cagle. Lt. Col. (Ret.) George W. Nikkel, 68, of 715 N 35th Place, seeks Ward 1 post. will face independent Charles Beller in the April 4 general. Only other contested race shapes to be decided. Results by precinct follow.
Lawton Oklahoma freeholders last night approved a goals list for the forthcoming home rule charter. They emphasize open sessions and citizen participation, and plan to seek efficiency, growth, and public trust in local government. The next meeting is Friday at 7 p.m. with Mayor Don Whitaker expected.
Illinois voters give Muskie a clear win with 63 percent to McCarthy's 37 percent, boosting his bid ahead of Wisconsin, with Daley's Chicago bloc shaken by insurgent nominations for governor and state attorney general. McCarthy and Muskie comment on the wider race and party choice. The piece notes regional campaign dynamics and a final aside about month names.
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