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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1971

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Nixon Eyes Year End Hope On SALT Arms Curb

President Nixon expressed optimism that a year may bring a pact to curb offensive and defensive nuclear weapons through the SALT talks with the Soviet Union. He noted intensive negotiations ahead and said both sides would focus this year on ABM limits and measures to restrain offensive strategic weapons while continuing Safeguard ABM plans.

Nixon U.S Gerard Smith Smith Vienna White House Helsinki Soviet Union United States Russia Congress

Partial Immunity Ruling Barred for Grand Jury Witness

The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal on a 9th Circuit ruling upholding partial immunity for a grand jury witness. The case centers on testimonial versus transactional immunity and implications for witnesses compelled to testify.

Hicago U.S U.S. Supreme Court 9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals California Supreme Court Seattle Leslie Bacon Anot Illinois Richard B. Austin

France and Britain Near Major European Trade Accord

Presidents Pompidou and Heath signaled progress toward Britain's entry into the European Economic Community after secret talks. They stressed unity to curb American and Soviet influence and revitalize a European identity, with negotiations continuing on enlargement and wider European cooperation.

ARIS Georges Pompidou Edward Heath Europe Pompidou Heath Britain Charles de Gaulle European Economic Community France

Resor resigns as Army Secretary after six-year tenure

Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor resigns citing family reasons after six years leading the Army through Vietnam and postwar reforms. President Nixon’s defense chief Melvin Laird accepts with praise, Resor to stay until a successor is named by month’s end.

Washington Stanley R. Resor Army Pentagon Defense Melvin R. Laird Resor Laird New York Johnson Service Club My Lai Fort Sill Lawton Chamber of Commerce Ft. Bragg C Street Lawton 10Th Armored Bastogne U.S Yale University Yale Law School New York City Lee Gullen Lawton-Fort Sill

South Vietnam Forefront Crashes See Increased Attacks

North Vietnamese and Viet Cong intensified shelling across South Vietnam. Saigon reported 24 small rocket and mortar attacks in 24 hours, with casualties light. At A Shau valley and eastern Cambodia, 119 enemy troops were killed in four and five locations. An irrigation project by volunteers was attacked. eight militiamen killed, 12 wounded. US advisers fear further civic action sites targeted.

Saigon Viet Cong South Vietnam A Shau Cambodia Orga da Nang U.S Dmz

Hall Sets $310 Million Budget Goal Next Year

Oklahoma Governor David Hall seeks a 310 million dollar state budget for the next year with 39 million in new money for education and highways. Legislative leaders advised 305 million and keeping slack for slow revenue growth. Spiller says passing pending tax measures could make 310 million feasible and avoid board of equalization action.

Oklahoma City David Hall Oklahoma Hall J. 0. Spiller Spiller Board of Equalization

Turnpike Ramp Study Sought for Lawton Elgin Link

Rep. Fred Ferrell asks the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to study adding an Elgin Lawton traffic ramp. Currently Elgin residents cannot reach Lawton via the turnpike. a feasibility cost estimate will be prepared by Wilbur Smith and Associates for the June 17 meeting.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Lawton-Elgin Fred Ferrell Elgin Lawton Harry Bailey U.S. 277 Elzin Wilbur Smith

Thieves Steal Thousands of Phenobarbital in Oklahoma Capitol

Thieves took several thousand phenobarbital tablets from Civil Defense medical kits stored in the state Capitol. Officials say the theft occurred months ago, possibly during renovation, with an estimated 4000 pills taken. CD director LeRoy Hansen notes county kits vary and not all contained pills, and fear of further pilferage led to quiet handling.

Alahoma City Civil Defense State Capitol National Civil Defense Office State CD Office LeRoy Hansen Oklahoma City Oklahoma County

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Tomlinson Junior High School Lawtonian Enere George Nigh The Chamber of Eee U.S. Atty William J. Bauer Department of Justice Pace 4& Col Associated Press Navy Seabees Gov. Hall Hall, Poge & Col Hansen Bat Jerry Miller Lee Pilpered Col
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