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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
4
Whitaker states computerization will modernize city bookkeeping as growth increases. The article notes this was the first regular session for new council members Charlies Beller Harrell E Moore and Roy B Hooper Jr who were sworn in along with re-elected Cleo Craig. Council elected Woody Wolverton as mayor pro tem. Craig had acted in that role previously.
North Vietnamese forces press the siege around Kontum City and shell Qui Nhon and other targets as U S advisers are evacuated. Air support from AC130 Spectre gunships and fighter aircraft attempt to slow the assault while the Midway joins four other carriers off Indochina. Casulaties listed.
The article outlines J Edgar Hoover's long rule of the FBI, noting his hatred of communism, expansion to about 15 000 employees, and the bureau's rise from a small unit to a large agency. It cites critics who urged Hoover's replacement, claims about dossiers on prominent Americans, and his preference for internal successors.
Kiowa voters who skipped last year may register by 5 p.m. Wednesday with the election board secretary at Anadarko or at one of five precinct registrars in Lawton Hobart Carnegie Anadarko and Oklahoma City.
Front page fragment shows periodical names and subscription rates. Mentions Lewden, Okla delivery details, and varying schedules. No clear event or person identified.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey mourns a respected figure, praising his unquestioned ability, integrity, and professional competence. Humphrey recalls their long association from Hoover era to Congress and notes the man's lasting impact on public life.
The report shows a 26.9 percent rise in the first half of the year slowing to 19.5 percent in the second half. End-year cash welfare recipients reach 148 million, up 7.2 percent from the prior year. Release timing by HEW prompted White House action amid welfare reform debate.
A lapidary is described as a gem cutter engraver or polisher highlighting skills in shaping carving and finishing precious stones.
Machines jammed and lines grew long as Brown refused a polling hour extension in Ohio amid reports of locked doors and delayed openings. McAlister alleged deliberate tampering in Cuyahoga County with 100 plus polling places affected. turnout varied from heavy in Columbus and Youngstown to light in Indiana amid overcast skies and scattered rain.
The Vulgate is a Latin translation of the Bible completed by Jerome in the late 4th century. It became the Catholic Church’s standard Latin text for centuries and influenced Western Christian scholarship and tradition.
A flood of tributes from lawmakers officials and civic leaders honors J Edgar Hoover as a forerunner of law and order and a lifelong public servant His death draws quotes praising his dedication patriotism and impact on American crime prevention and national security.
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover dies prompting mourning comments from James Abbott at the state FBI HQ and Yuippie leader Jerry Rubin who calls Hoover punished by God. John N Mitchell defends Hoover’s civil rights record while Jack Anderson lauds reforms. Spiro Agnew commends Hoover’s integrity and professionalism.
Col. Walter L. Mayo Jr. will take command of Field Artillery Missile Group No 9 in a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday in Howitzer Park No 1 Fort Sill Boulevard and Thomas Street. He replaces Col. Edwin L. Weber Jr. who becomes post commander at Long Binh Vietnam. Col. Mayo previously served as Army military assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy from 1968 to 1970 and has been executive officer of III Corps Artillery since August 1971.
New hours for the Fort Sill Property Disposal Retail Sales Store take effect Wednesday with operation from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m each Wednesday. Previously the hours were 8 a m to 11 a m on the first Saturday of each month. The store offers to the public.
Delaware becomes the first of the original thirteen states to ratify the U.S. Constitution, marking an early approval in the founding period and setting a precedent for ratification by other states.
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