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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

4

Pentagon Papers Judge Expected To Make Public Krogh Affidavit

Los Angeles AP reports Judge Matt Byrne is set to disclose the contents of Egil Krogh's affidavit amid questions tying the Pentagon papers trial to Watergate. Defense lawyers consider seeking dismissal or mistrial while prosecutors claim no tainted evidence was used.

Pentagon Papers Krogh Los Angeles Matt Byrne White House Egil Krogh E. Howard Hunt Daniel Elisberg U.S. District Transportation Elisberg Anthony Russo U.S. 9Th Circuit Court of Appeal John D. Ehrlich FBI Byrne Justice Department Elisberg and Russo Russo Pentagon David Nissen Nissen Watergate Hunt G. Gordon Liddy Ellsberg Ehrlichman San Clemente Calif Liddy Nixon David Young Henry A. Kissinger John Sirica Earl J. Silbert Young

Richardson Kicks Off Watergate Special Prosecutor Search

President Nixon's nominee Elliott Richardson pledges to appoint a special prosecutor to head the Watergate inquiry and report only to him if confirmed. He said the process may take time and named several prominent candidates while noting the move aims to reassure Senate scrutiny.

Elliot L. Richardson Senate Richardson Nixon Defense Supreme Court Pentagon Judiciary Committee

Reporter Source Privilege Upheld Against Civil Rights Case

Supreme Court lets stand a lower court ruling shielding a reporter Alfred Balk’s confidential source in a Chicago real estate discrimination suit. The decision follows a blockbusting case amid a 1952 1969 housing class action by Black home buyers.

Supreme Court U.S. Circuit Court Chicago Alfred Balk

Nixon proposal backed to fund Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty

The Eisenhower panel urged Congress to create a board for international broadcasting that would receive appropriations and grant funds to Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. It noted the stations provide uncensored information and are widely listened to in six Soviet and Eastern bloc countries. The report followed a three month delay before publication.

Nixon Congress White House Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty West Eisenhower Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Romania Hungary Poland Bulgaria Board For International Broadcasting

Apache Woman Treated After Stomach Stab Wound

An Apache woman was treated for a seven inch stab wound to the stomach after allegedly stabbing herself during a family argument. She was listed in good condition at Memorial Hospital following emergency surgery. Police found a butcher knife and bloodstains at the scene. Witnesses corroborated the husband’s account of the incident.

Memorial Hospital Kuchynka

Disarmament agreed at Wounded Knee amid tensions

Wounded Knee residents face disarmament and search as AIM leaders dispute signing while authorities plan May talks to reexamine the 1868 treaty. One insurgent slain is buried in Pine Ridge as marshals tighten village patrols and hunt for explosives and possible escapees.

Justice Department Rapid City Roubideaux Dennis Banks Carter Camp AIM Banks Hellstein Leonard Crow Dog Frank Fools Crow Missouri River South Dakota Wounded Knee Lawrence LaMont Pine Ridge Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Esthese Thomas Bureau of Indian Affairs

Council weighs road, library furniture, and land deals

The council considers improving Cache Road and awarding a contract for library furniture. A street dedication at Gore East is requested and a subdivision bond accepted. A formal contract for right-of-way on Gore Boulevard from 17th to 53rd with the State Highway Department covers farmland damage from a new water line to Public Service Company’s plant.

Cache Road Gore East, Inc Gore Boulevard 17Th 53Rd Streets State Highway Department Public Service Company

Kidnappers seize Mexican consul general near home

The Armed Revolutionary Forces of the People abducted the 58 year old consul general as he drove home. Most captives are youths tied to bombings bank robberies and subversion. Leonhardy a 30 year veteran diplomat faces uncertain fate as authorities weigh publicizing communiques.

Armed Revolutionary Forces of the People Mexico City Leonhardy U.S John Dennis Mexico Federal Aviation

Festival Ends Early After Daylong Rock Event

The festival started around 2 p.m. and wrapped up shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Turner said no lighting facilities were available and the event ended before dark. Authorities noted some participants were suspected of drug dealing, but county officers made no drug arrests.

Turner

Tire output powers U S auto industry to 200 million yearly

The article notes that American automakers sustain about 200 million tires produced annually to keep the nation’s vehicles rolling.

Students Await Higher Degrees at OSU May 12

Southwest Oklahoma students are candidates for graduate degrees at Oklahoma State University on May 12. Degrees listed include Altus Theo Fred Schmedt master of science Comanche Harold Eugene Rudolf science master of James Barry Ballard doctor of education Monte Eugene Dover Lerry David Johnson master of science Brian Clinton Price master of science Hobart John Marshall Davis master of business administration Lawton James Woolsey Godrove master of science Tommy Hugh Poling master of science Marlow Gloria Jean Cole master of Tipton Lonnie Dale Huff master of Walters Sarita S Noegali master of

Altus Theo Fred Schmedt Comanche Harold Eugene Rudolf James Barry Ballard Monte Eugene Dovertion Lerry David Johnson Brian Clinton Price Hobart John Marshall Davis Lawton James Woolsey Godrove Tommy Hugh Poling Marlow Gloria Jean Cole Tipton Lonnie Dale Huff Walters Sarita S. Noegali

Tornado Touches Down in Grant County Field

Tornado touched down between Medford and Deer Creek in Grant County with no damage reported. Southeast Oklahoma saw property damage from high winds before midnight. Mobile home destroyed near Boswell in Choctaw County and buildings damaged near Antlers and Unger. Trees uprooted east of Shawnee and near Quinton. Barn roof blown south of Quinton. 34 counties remained under a tornado watch as thundershowers and brisk winds persisted.

Medford Deer Creek Grant County Oklahoma Boswell Choctaw County Antlers Unger Shawnee Pottawatomie County Quinton Pittsburg County

Clapp Charged After Accident In Comanche County

Fred P. Clapp, 35, Comanche County court clerk, was arrested about 9 30 p m Sunday and charged with negligent driving and driving under the influence after his car hit a parked vehicle at 205 N 3rd. He was released in the custody of his attorney as municipal court arraignment was pending.

Fred P. Clapp Comanche County N. 3Rd Clapp Arlington Ruth Thompson Columbia James Ritter Ritter Thompson

ICFI Urges More Jobs to Stem Unemployment Pressure

In Brussels the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions calls for expanded job creation to ease unemployment driven migration pressures. The appeal targets areas with severe joblessness to stabilize workers.

Brussels Belgium International Confederation of Free Trade Unions

Public Records Complainants List Lawton Police Reports

A compilation of complainants to the Lawton Police Department including individuals and businesses. Entries note incidents of thefts break ins vandalism and attempted burglary at various addresses and establishments. Names include Daisy Mathews Dale Kerr-McGee Station Sanford Cooper Richard Lopez Walter Rothwell Dwayne Williams Linn Newton Annetta McNew Floyd Ripperda Ollie Hickman Billy Brown Ervin Williams Royenue Yorum Michael Janicki Norman Skolczynski Odell Gunter Becky Johnson and others with locations across Lawton and Fort Sill areas.

Lawton A Derrico N. 4Th Daisy Mathews Dale Kerr-McGee Sheridan Road Sanford Cooper Richard Lopez Ozman Walter Rothwell S. 71St Dwayne Williams S. 23Rd Place Linn Newton Fort Sill Blvd Annetta McNew Ferris Floyd Ripperda Monroe Ollie Hickman Bell Billy Brown G. Ervin Williams Irwin Lane Royenue Yorum Mission Blvd Michael Janicki Lindy Norman Skolczynski Lincoln Odell Gunter Jewell Ballard Park Becky Johnson S. 29Th Pete's Hideaway Cache Road First Presbyterian Church 13Th A Avenue Emoris Doddies Bishop Road Charlie Stroud Fort Sill Roy Adams Euclid

Fire alarms log from Lawton area on Sunday

Times and locations of alarms answered by Lawton Fire include 6:53 p.m. at the 1900 block Hoover for trash fire and a minor dwelling fire at Fourth and Columbia. At 10:08 p.m. crews responded to a blaze at 811 S. 2nd.

Lawton Columbia S. 2Nd

Injury Accidents Reported by Lowton Police

Police log details two injury accidents. At 9:15 a.m. on Irwin avenue Ruth Burton 70 of 1601 Irwin was taken to Reynolds Army Hospital by Reynolds Ambulance per Officer Delous Allen. At 5:15 p.m. Michelle Rodriguez 6 of 7 N Séth was taken to Reynolds Army Hospital by Royal Ambulance per Officer James Ritter.

Lowton Irwin Ruth Burton Reynolds Army Hospital Reynolds Ambulance Delous Allen N. Séth Michelle Rodriguez Royal Ambulance James Ritter

Americans Buy and Decorate 35 Million Christmas Trees

Americans purchased and decorated about 35 million Christmas trees in 1972, reflecting widespread holiday tradition. The figure underscores strong demand for evergreen decorations across households and retailers nationwide.

Girl Six Breaks Legs in Car Accident

Lawton six year old Michelle Rodriguez suffered two broken legs and facial cuts when she jumped from a moving family car rolling from a driveway at about 5 15 p m Sunday. She was treated at Reynolds Army Hospital and then moved to the Children's Ward for continued care.

Lawton Michelle Rodriguez No. 7 N. 56Th Reynolds Army Hospital Armando Rodriguez

North Vietnam to celebrate victory with clemency moves

The Vietnam News Agency reports North Vietnam plans to mark what it calls victory over the United States by releasing or reducing sentences for criminals who have reformed. The move signals celebratory clemency actions announced as the war ends.

Tokyo North Vietnam United States Vietnam

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