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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1971
Page
1
An Australian airline surrendered 560000 to a gang claiming a bomb threat aboard a Sydney bound jet. The plane landed with five minutes of fuel left. investigators later found no bomb. Police suspect the Doomsday Flight movie inspired the extortion.
In New Haven Judge Harold Mulvey dismissed murder conspiracy charges against Black Panthers Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins saying an unbiased jury for a retrial was unattainable for both sides. Seale remains jailed on other charges while Huggins walks free after two years in custody.
Chattanooga Mayor Robert Walker imposed a dusk to dawn curfew for four nights to curb racial disorders. National Guard activity will be limited to night patrols as Gov. Dunn plans withdrawal of about 2,000 guardsmen costing $40,000 daily. Walk er said unarmed patrols in black neighborhoods would continue, aiming to end the military presence as soon as possible.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration wins a decisive Congress backing for a merger of agencies shaping the administration of the Action Corps and replacing Volunteers in Service to America. Critics say the move targets the anti poverty program of the Office of Economic Opportunity and raises concerns over program scope and control.
The Senate rejected an 18 month draft extension hoping to avert a political clash with a House backed two year extension. Critics warned the move would prolong the draft as a campaign issue while Pentagon plans warned a five billion dollar one year pay raise could threaten national security. Deputy Defense Secretary Packard argued the issue in a letter to Senator Stennis.
A 20 percent chance of rain is forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma today and Thursday. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph and highs near the upper 90s are expected today with tonight’s low in the lower 70s. Readings in the mid 90s are predicted for Thursday. Tuesday’s high was 93 and the overnight low 64.
General Creighton W. Abrams warned that a “herculean effort” is needed to keep U S troops vigilant during Vietnam disengagement. He noted a similar pattern near World War II and Korea, declined to discuss the Friday rocket strike, and avoided confirming reports of anger at a bunker shelter incident.
The Senate Insurance Committee with Senate leader Finis Smith moves to an interim investigation of Insurance Commissioner Joe B. Hunt after hearing three witnesses and reviewing 42 exhibits. Chairman Ed Berrong says the probe will seek a special investigator and full subpoena powers to uncover alleged delayed action on Community National Life’s financial troubles.
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