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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1972
Page
4
Front pages feature photographs of the signing in the Kremlin as multiple papers publish a statement of principles. The display highlights the political event with splashy coverage and editorial framing.
NATO allies discuss linking defense and diplomatic goals at a European security conference. U S officials say a cross Atlantic approach should involve all European nations plus Canada and the United States, while some prefer including troop reductions in talks. Pravda highlights the summit’s accords as promoting peace and notes US steps like halting the Montana antiballistic missile base.
Juanita McCarty seeks to rezone 1602 Monroe from R-1 to C-1. A public hearing is set for June 20 on an ordinance to permit theaters on major streets in C-2. A $50,000 bond draft for former city treasurer Kermit Denham was accepted. A use permit for a parking lot at 207 H is approved on review. Public hearings on four planning actions are scheduled. A grant amendment for the Squaw Creek Project funded by Model Cities is approved and authorized.
American pilots conducted more than 250 strikes across North Vietnam in the 24 hours ending Monday 5 P.M. Most hit Thanh Hoa Vinh and Dong Hoi. In South Vietnam North Vietnamese troops reportedly pulled back from An Loc, with two divisions retreating into Cambodia after heavy B52 strikes. Casualties were tallied along Highway 13 and near Kontum as U S forces bombed to block reinforcements and an OH6 helicopter was shot down with two missing crew.
President Nixon and the Shah toured Tehran in an open car past a gleaming monument marking Iran’s 2,500th anniversary as tens of thousands lined routes. Officials estimated 250,000 gathered while police manned routes and urban guards faced threats from dissidents.
Weather figures show a northeast wind 6 to 12 mph tonight. Lake Ellsworth received 1.60 inches of rain on Monday while Lake Lawtonka had 1.20 inches and 5 inches pumped previously. Meers and the Wichita Wildlife Refuge logged 1.55 and 1.70 inches respectively, with local gauges at Lake Lawtonka and downtown recording 0.67 and 0.76 inches. Other towns ranged from 0.30 to 1.21 inches, including Faxon 1.00, Chattanooga 0.40, Grandfield 0.30, Frederick 0.41, Marlow 1.21, Altus 1.00, Anadarko 0.95, Carnegie 0.82.
Selective Service said the July induction orders will mail from June 1 with at least 30 days notice. The August draft call is expected higher than July, and the lottery ceiling will be announced in mid June. Inductees with numbers up to 50 will be called uniformly across the nation, with some older men receiving July orders after changes to deferment rules. The July inductees may first be eligible to enlist in the National Guard or Reserves after induction notices.
The court today dealt with multiple actions including a ruling on grand jury power to compel voice and handwriting samples, California's appeal on death penalty review, New York public school teachers loyalty oath, Philadelphia officials' appeal on Model Cities impact, and dismissals of tax challenges on New Jersey resident wages in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
A DC-9 passenger jet crashed shortly after 7 am, killing occupants. The airport at Greater Southwest International has hosted many airlines and military training. A 1965 crash at the field involved an Air National Guard plane during practice landings.
Pat Nixon toured Kiev's Pioneer Palace with 12,000 children in cultural classes sponsored by the Communist party. She spoke with an 8-year-old, sampled dumplings with cherries, and praised Ukrainian heritage after visiting the church of St. Sophia. Nixon and the First Lady observed Soviet public reception with restraint as leaders toured the city.
Gov. Hall granted a 60 day reprieve for Michael Wayne Watts 23 in the 1968 shooting death of Willard Bill Sigler 64. The stay moved the execution to August 1 on grounds Watts has not exhausted his appeal rights and his case remains under review.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 30 p m today at Primrose Funeral Home for Dr Edward D Dale professor emeritus of Oklahoma University He died Sunday at age 93 in Norman Oklahoma
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