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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

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Nixon Talks in Moscow May Yield Arms Pact

U S officials say a strategic arms control accord with the Soviet Union is near final, with President Nixon holding key talks before his Moscow summit. A secret session with Soviet ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin preceded Nixon meetings with congressional leaders and Vice President Agnew as Kissinger accompanied the envoy to Camp David for a preparatory round.

Ashington Nixon Moscow United States Spiro T. Agnew Salzburg Austria PACT

Agnew reports South Vietnam near turning point in war

Vice President Agnew, after meeting with Nixon, said the North Vietnamese offensive wanes with an implied four month window left. He described Saigon morale as high, Thieu relaxed and in control, and noted mining and air strikes have reduced enemy capability. An attack on Kontum failed to capture the city.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Vietnam Nixon Oval Office Agnew South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Creighton Abrams U.S Thieu Agnew Thieu Anc Titory Saigon Kontum

Pentagon blast tests security as antiwar group claims responsibility

A bombing in a Pentagon restroom caused collapsed fixtures and flooding across passages, prompting an exhaustive search. Officials said few workers were near the site and no injuries occurred. Brig. Gen. Daniel James said operations continued normally despite cleanup. The blast targeted the E-ring before new security checks and demonstrations.

Washington Pentagon Daniel James James Air Force

Space flight pact eyed as Nixon visit looms

CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP President Nixon prepares for his Moscow trip as both nations plan a joint space mission in June 1975 with astronauts aboard a Soyuz station and US crew in orbit. Russians aim to launch their second craft while Nixon is in the Soviet Union and may announce a go ahead barring political change. Russian personnel study in Cape Kennedy and Houston as the mission progresses.

Cape Kennedy Fla Nixon Moscow Space Agency Soviet Union U.S Maiy Earth

Liner Safe Bomb Threat Rumor Buoys Crew Calm

The Queen Elizabeth 2 carrying 2,350 aboard faced a bomb threat demanding 350 dollars. A crewwoman radioed that passengers were drinking and dancing, while Cunard officials later said the liner was safe and no bombs or ransom had been confirmed, with no payment reported.

ONDON Victor Matthews Cunard Matthews Cunard Cunard Williams North New York

Court Suit Dropped but Public Housing Blocked

Federal housing guidelines replace the lawsuit in blocking a 156 unit public housing project in Lawton View. Senator E Melvin Porter filed the suit in Oklahoma City last September on behalf of the Lawton View Improvement Association, seeking to avoid racial segregation. HUD confirmed the site fails federal criteria due to heavy minority population, keeping the project from proceeding despite dismissal.

Lawton E. Melvin Porter Oklahoma City Lawton View Ing HUD Robert Breeden Breeden

Storms Expected To Bypass City

Isolated afternoon and night thunderstorms are forecast for western sections of the state but are expected to bypass Lawton. Southwest Oklahoma will see fair to partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures yet highs today and Saturday in the mid 80s.

Lawton Oklahoma

Demo Delegate Battle Sets Stage For County Convention

In Comanche County a race for 40 Democratic delegate seats to district and state conventions unfolds this Saturday. McGovern supporters push for a pledged slate while party officials including Governor face uncommitted delegates. Hubert voters also plan to announce uncommitted options as district convention on June 3 aims to choose five national delegates.

Comanche County George McGovern South Dakota Damitted McGovern Sen Hubert Tele

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