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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1971
Page
4
Stock prices slipped as investors paused for profit taking and consolidation. The noon Dow stood at 917.02 after a 4.25 drop, with declines outpacing advances on the New York Exchange. Steel, mail order retail, utilities, metals, and rails led the declines.
In the central highlands near the DMZ a new South Vietnamese operation involved 9 000 to 10 000 troops. Reports say 69 North Vietnamese killed and 11 captured. another push 75 miles south killed 110 NVA and Viet Cong. In the A Shau valley, 18 enemy killed and 10 AK47s seized as three South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded. The U.S. said American troops fell by 3 200 last week.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided 6 to 1 with the Old Order Amish in a historic school case tying to compulsory high school attendance. The decision affects Wisconsin but not other states where Amish families faced prosecutions for refusing to enroll their children.
Karges notes Lyle's injury marks first incident of its kind this year at the refuge where buffalo roam freely. The area welcomes thousands of visitors for wildlife viewing boating swimming and camping within its boundaries.
SNAG New York City was killed, suspected of being a police informer, by Panthers. Seale aged 34 and Mrs. Huggins aged 23 face possible death sentences on two charges each, kidnapping resulting in Rackley’s death and aiding and abetting murder plus lesser charges. A five-black seven-white jury weighed the case after 21 hours. The Green across the street hosted a youth festival atmosphere with Free Bobby and Ericka banners as Garry, Seale’s attorney, demonstrated a five minute headstand.
Turkish authorities chase student suspects in the Elrom killing after his body is found in Istanbul. Police and troops conduct house to house searches while Israel requests action and measures against those responsible. The incident prompts a curfew and international reactions with arrests and political exchanges.
Tornadoes from the west battered the lake town causing damage to a residential area on the east side of the community. Affected residents report broken roofs shattered windows and scattered debris as emergency crews assess the scene. Local officials declared a temporary emergency as cleanup begins.
Area forecast calls for fair and mild conditions through Tuesday. Highs reach upper 70s today with overnight lows in the upper 50s. Tuesday near 80 and Sunday highs around 91 with overnight low about 53.
USDA analyst Don Kendall reports that unless U S and other cotton producers raise output, man made fibers may replace cotton. World cotton stocks are at their lowest since the early 1960s, with the U S reserve at 5.8 million bales, signaling potential higher prices as demand tightens. Non Communist nations are forecast to produce 23.4 million bales, down 2.5 million from last year.
Nashville set a curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. with guards patrolling after riots erupted following the King death. Police reported 300 arrests across three nights mostly for curfew violations or disorderly conduct, with about 64 arrests Sunday and one injured man in fair condition.
A 4 year old girl survived a family of 11 after a devastating quake in Bingol. Officials described streets blocked by rubble and mass searches for missing relatives. Turkey dispatched aid while authorities urged calm and prepared tents for the homeless.
Doctors tested hundreds of patients finding Preparation H provides prompt temporary relief from pain and itching and often reduces swelling of inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue. Many physicians use or recommend it for their families. The product comes as ointment or suppositories.
The Faxon Cemetery Association plans its annual meeting Monday May 31 with a morning schedule and a noon basket dinner. Election of officers will follow the meal. W J Capshaw serves as association president.
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