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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1975
Page
1
The slaying of Saudi Arabia's King Faisal leaves the world stunned and raises fears for peace in the region. Faisal was a staunch U.S. ally and a powerful symbol of stability and Muslim unity, a major loss for American influence in Arab affairs.
Saigon reports President Thieu orders a cabinet reshuffle to form a fighting government amid a three week North Vietnamese offensive. He invites anti Communist nationalists to join and cites emergency needs from refugee relief to defense and production.
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot and killed by a mentally unstable nephew in Riyadh. Khaled bin Abdul Aziz was proclaimed king with Fahd named crown prince, triggering a rapid royal succession and impacting U.S. policy and Middle East stability.
The 11th annual World In 1974 is off the press and available at Lawton Publishing Co. for 5.95. It features hundreds of photos and thousands of words recounting major and minor news events of the year including Nixon's resignation Ford's ascent and Rockefeller's VP appointment.
City Council authorizes Mayor Don Whitaker to submit a $6.1 million first year community development funding application. Six council members vote to proceed while six also back an urban homestead proposal, but Hopkins and Matthews oppose for excluding low income families. The panel also approves fencing five acres of Elmer Thomas prairie dog town and ending wildlife outside the enclosure and limits library board powers to advisory role. The measure heads to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for review.
The Lawton region will see mild conditions as a continental high pressure ridge strengthens over Oklahoma. Temperatures today should reach the high 50s to low 60s with increasing clouds tonight and Wednesday, and highs mid 70s are forecast for Wednesday. A north wind of 10 to 20 mph today shifting to northeast or east at 8 to 18 mph by tonight. The prior high Monday was 64 with a low of 3 this morning.
The Easter Sunrise Service in Lawton marks its fiftieth performance amid seven new scenes and a Jubilee theme. Families participate across generations while elderly residents recall founder Rev A M Wallock who first envisioned the outdoor pageant of Christ life.
The Supreme Court ruled that a captain charged with marijuana offenses while on active duty at Fort Sill in 1972 should be tried by a court martial before federal courts intervene. The ruling addressed jurisdiction timing, not service-connected merits, and noted Oklahoma courts acted prematurely.
Wire reports describe global shock at King Faisal's assassination. President Ford calls him a close U S friend while officials in Jerusalem assess potential effects on Middle East stability and possible shifts in oil markets.
President Ford may veto a larger than requested tax rebate to pressure Congress for action. Press secretary Ron Nessen said Ford might cancel a Palm Springs vacation to stay in Washington until a tax bill passes. Speaker Albert doubted Ford would recall Congress from recess.
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