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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
4
Saigon reports heavy combat around Siuol in Cambodia with allied air support and heavy losses on both sides. South Vietnamese officials claim over 400 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed by air and artillery, while Saigon admits some casualty estimates are inflated.
NATO's secretary-general Brosio, 74, retires soon as a one day semiannual meeting debates whether a small group should represent the West or if wider participation is needed. Most of the 15 members attend. Germany hints at cautious stance while Helmut Schmidt backs deeper European cooperation under EDIP to add 1 billion dollars over five years, mainly for aircraft shelters.
The Soviet Union and Egypt sign a linear treaty of friendship and cooperation. Sadat and Podgorny pledge continued Soviet military, economic, political and scientific aid and noninterference in each other’s internal affairs. The pact, pending ratification, envisions expanded cooperation and shifts in regional influence.
A second major West German rail crash in weeks recalls a 1961 Esslingen disaster that killed 34. Victims included children from the Hans and Sophie Scholl School named for the anti Nazi siblings. Dill and pickle products were shown at the 78th Pickle Packers International gathering.
Investigators announced bones found two feet underground near a farm road between Dallas and Fort Worth are those of two missing Oklahoma women. Oklahoma authorities plan to use dental charts for identification and study leg bones due to one woman’s limp, while the long investigation is described as the state’s most extensive.
Lawmen and farmers uncovered multiple corpses in a mile square along the Feather River north of Yuba City. Investigations tied to Corona a labor contractor with a 15 year Yuba City history. His wife defends him amid questions over the killings.
Lawton public schools will hold classes as usual on Monday while most stores in surrounding shopping centers close for Memorial Day. Postmaster K A McClure announced holiday schedules and said press staff will report Monday evening to publish.
Lawton Oklahoma clears a portion of a recorded easement in Lot 2B Block 16 Meadowbrook Addition as platted April 27 1970. The measure provides for vacating the described easement and becomes effective immediately with an emergency clause. Cities officials Whitaker and Modden attest.
The Lawton Constitution and Lawton Morning Press publish varying subscriptions for Lawton Fort Sill and other areas. Rates include Monthly, Annual, and combined plans for Sundey Sunday and Monday editions with different prices for Oklahoma and other states and regions. Subscriptions under one year available with monthly rates listed.
Oklahoma House Speaker Rex Privett reacted with disbelief when asked about a pending Senate joint resolution seeking an interim investigation of Insurance Commissioner Hunt. The measure seeks subpoena power and funding, with support from Senate leaders but unclear House backing. The Insurance Committee found the issue too complex to finish this session, yet Sen. John Young pressed for a full inquiry based on a $7,800 loan Hunt received in 1963 from United Founders Life Insurance Co. of Oklahoma City.
Harry Morgan 41 of Cresskill New Jersey died Wednesday night from cancer. A CBS documentary producer since 1963 he won Emmy Awards for The Wyeth Phenomenon in 1968 and Fathers and Sons in 1970.
Cincinnati AP reports Jack Kroll age 86, longtime vice president of the International Union Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America AFL-CIO, died Monday. He led labor efforts, shaping garment workers in mid-20th century.
Revisions set fair market values for several properties including why 1330 Lee Blvd owned by Zema McCuistion. 201 207 E Ave. 415 S 2nd. and properties of Joe Howen Stine Melvin Howenstine Velva C Long and others. Executive Director Arch March will attend the Southwest Regional Conference in Denver in June and an annual news format report will be prepared.
Bellmon Mill Arkansas chairman of the Ways and Means Committee will speak to a joint session Friday. He opposes the President's revenue sharing plan but expects Congress to approve some form of it, possibly via federal welfare program assumes part of welfare costs in all states.
Merle Rider of the Labor Management Services Administration reminded Southwest employers that Reservists and National Guardsmen are entitled to time off for active duty training. Upon return, they must be restored to their prior position with the same seniority pay and vacation rights. A law amendment prohibits employment discrimination against those serving in the program.
The Agriculture Department announced that haying and livestock grazing will be allowed in Beaver Blaine Dewey Ellis and Woodward counties on land removed from production under the Cropland Adjustment Program. The change takes effect immediately.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Saturday. Today's high reaches the mid 80s with a mid 60s low at night. Saturday will peak around 76 with a low near 61.
After hours of talks with legislative leaders and Dr Donahue the governor announced the children s facility will open July 1 with no staff cuts due to economy measures Sen Phil Smalley said he was gratified and Dr Donahue praised officials for saving the state millions He noted untreated mentally ill children become a future burden with an average cost of 325 for those not helped.
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