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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1972

Page

4

Settlement Seen On Indian Education Funds Dispute

A settlement on the Johnson-O’Malley funds administration dispute between New Mexico’s Department of Education and the Bureau of Indian Affairs appears near after discussions in Washington. A Santa Fe meeting is planned with officials from the BIA and state education leaders to finalize funding projections and contracts before the new school year.

Bill Feather Santa FE. N. M State Department of Education Bureau of Indian Affairs Leonard DeLayo Weldon Perrin Washington D.C Lewis Bruce Santa Fe Jim Hawkins Bruce Bruce Lay Albuquerque Window Rock. Ariz BIA Sam Mackey New Mexico DeLayo Perrin Johnson- O'Malley Area Bia State Department of Educa State Department Johnson-O’malley

Fireworks Plant Explodes Damages Several Buildings

A fireworks display company in Brockton area suffered a massive blast at 9 40 am causing six to seven buildings to collapse or burn and injuring multiple workers. Six injured were hospitalized at St Luke's in Middleboro and two at Brockton Hospital with others admitted later at Cardinal Cushing. Police cleared roads for emergency traffic and a large traffic jam formed as responders arrived.

St. Luke’s Hospital Middleboro Brockton Hospital Cardinal Cushing Hospital Brockton Taunton Gazette Bridgewater

Radio pioneer Heatter found hope in dark days and war

The Miami Beach broadcaster Basil Heatter, who started at 14 and urged audiences with hopeful dispatches during World War II, died recently after a long career across 450 stations. He is survived by his daughter, son Basil, and several grandchildren.

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AC130 Spectre downed by SAM near Sepone in predawn raid

Predawn combat over Ho Chi Minh Trail near Sepone saw an AC130 gunship hit by a surface-to-air missile, marking the first such loss for a Spectre. Escorts failed to return fire as North Vietnamese ground radar went inactive, with U.S. pilots reporting 15 miles from target as the missile struck.

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Israeli loan of 476000 to East Jerusalem Arabs for housing

The government loaned 476000 to East Jerusalem Arabs in 1971 to fund residential construction projects, reflecting financial aid aimed at housing development in the area.

East Jerusalem

Tenure Debate in Lawton Schools Sparks Views

Lawton educators discuss tenure policy with Oklahoma Education Association backing. The new tenure bill would let the state board extend a dismissed teacher’s contract by one year for negotiated resolution after a finding of dismissal without cause. Lawton officials praise fair treatment and argue local boards recruit well.

Kuntz Lawton Davis Oklahoma Education Association Professional Practices Commission State Board of Education Board of Education John Cunningham Lawton Association of Classroom Teachers Cunningham

Libya China Supplying Arms To Pakistan

Rawalpindi reports say Pakistan has received T59 tanks and air defenses from China and Freedom Fighter F5 jets from Libya, part of a major arms buildup. Military sources say at least two army divisions were added since India’s December defeat, with Libyan stock transfers tied to Wheelus base closure.

Rawalpindi Pakistan China Libya India United States Wheelus Air Force Base

Cameron College Sealed Bid Sale for Lathes

Cameron College invites sealed bids for four metal lathes and one wood lathe. Separate bids may be accepted or combined if a bidder leads on other items. Inspect items in the Maintenance Dept. bids due by 2:00 p.m. April 6, 1972 in the Business Office. College may accept or reject all bids.

Cameron College Lawton Metropolitan Airport Authority Lawton Oklahoma Lawton Municipal Airport Ted Horton A.la North Sheridan Road Okla City Hall C.S.T North Sheridan Road

Market slips slow as investors await long weekend

Stocks edged higher on a slow session as traders sidestepped ahead of the Good Friday market closure. The noon Dow rose 3.77 to 936.79 with broad gains across drugs airlines oils rails electronics and glamour issues like Xerox and Polaroid. Oklahoma cattle prices and farm commodities were listed alongside export grains and hay prices.

New York New York Stock Exchange Glamour Xerox Polaroid

Suspect Johnson shot by highway patrol in daylight chase

After stealing a car and fleeing north, fugitive Johnson was trapped in a field where Highway Patrolman Jim Sizer fired a shotgun, wounding him. Dallas officers, a police helicopter, and spotlights joined the search as Johnson, already a convicted armed robber, collapsed from his wounds and was taken to a hospital. His escapes from multiple jails are noted.

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