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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1972

Page

12

Mud's The Thing For Healthy Bodies

Ellington Darden a Florida State University graduate student from Conroe Texas promotes mud exercise as a path to strong muscles. The 29 year old PhD says a mud tank provides steady resistance for many muscles and plans to build his own tank. He mixes workouts with nutrition and regular exercise after quitting fad diets.

Tallahassee, Fla Ellington Darden Mr. America Darden Florida State University Conroe, Tex Florida State Ed Key Jr Baylor University Waco Tex Key Texas

Suspect Charged In Murder Case

Tommy McGlocklin 22 of McKinney Texas is charged with murder in the killing of Patsy Keltner 50 of Madill Oklahoma. Her body was found in a ditch near Okahoma 78 by two motorcyclists after she was forced into a car at a service station by a man seen by two teenage girls. A .22 revolver was found under the car seat and McGlocklin was arrested at a Tishomingo bar after the station vehicle was located.

Madill Bryan County Johnston County Tommy McGlocklin McKinney Tex Patsy Keltner Oklahoma Henry Lee Morgan Pam Thompson Jeannie Knight

Governor Gets McCune Letter Resignation Demanded

Oklahoma Governor accepts a terse resignation from Charles E. McCune as chairman of the Oklahoma Securities Commission. McCune’s remarks about Jews and a Jewish firm name on a televised broadcast prompted the demand, which the governor called unthinkable and effective immediately.

Oklahoma City State Securities Commission Charles E. McCune David Hall Oklahoma Securities Commission McCune Securities Commission

Wool Growers Payoffs to Fall Amid Higher Prices

U S Agriculture Department officials say 1972 wool payments will drop to about 58 million dollars for wool sold in 1972 due to a price rebound from 1971. Last year payments totaled 110 million as prices rose from 19.4 to about 47 cents per pound by October.

Washington Agriculture Department Congress American Soybean Association USDA Kuehn Hudson Iowa

South Viet Nam Reiterates Peace Stand In Paris Talks

The Saigon government reaffirms its basic demands for an Indochina peace accord and says it will not sign any treaty without its consent. President Thieu asks President Nixon to meet a special envoy to convey South Vietnam’s objections to the Paris draft. Viet Cong denounces U.S. moves as a bid to sustain the Thieu regime.

Saigon Indochina Nguyen van Thieu Nixon South Vietnam Paris Henry A. Kissinger Hanoi le Duc Tho North Vietnamese U.S North Vietnam Thieu United States Viet Cong Vietnam Press Pham Dang Sam Foreign Ministry Kissinger Laos Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker

Innocent Plea Entered in Assault Case

A 32 year old Lawton woman Christine Rendon pleaded innocent in district court on a felony assault with a dangerous weapon charge. Special District Judge Roy Moore set bond at $1,000 and a preliminary hearing for 3 p.m. December 14. Rendon was arrested Saturday at 1615 Baldwin after allegedly stabbing Steve Mansavis at his home, with Mansavis treated at Memorial Hospital and then Oklahoma City for further care.

Lawton Roy Moore Christine Rendon Baldwin Rendon Steve Mansavis Mansavis

SALT II Talks Begin Amid Complex Bargaining Prospects

Geneva reports the United States and Soviet Union launching SALT II to curb offensive nuclear weapons for five years with ABM limits. Talks expected to extend to Christmas as negotiators tackle MIRV limits and verification, while on site inspections remain disputed.

Geneva United States Soviet Union Helsinki Finland Nixon Moscow U.N

Jury Impaneled To Check Books In Tulsa Schools

A grand jury in Tulsa was impaneled to investigate obscene materials in the school system including a book titled Dynamite Voices Black Poets of the 60s supplied to Edison High School. The panel may also probe pornography sales and arson at private clubs.

TULSA Oklahoma City Edison High School Virgil Hensley Tulsans For Quality Education

Ottawa County grand jury clears acting district attorney

In Miami Oklahoma the Ottawa County grand jury impaneled to review the Grayson federal indictment has reported a clean bill of health for Acting District Attorney Bob S. Gee. Also noted is Charles Yeager breaking the sound barrier on October 14 1947 in a Bell X 1 rocket plane.

Miami, Okla Ottawa County Grand Jury Miami Frank Grayson Bob S. Gee Charles Yeager

Oregon Elks Face Possible Property Tax

Oregon governments may tax property owned by fraternal groups with restricted membership after a federal ruling. The state estimates up to 2.3 million dollars yearly in taxes from groups like the Elks, affecting property worth 77.6 million dollars. The ruling targets exemptions tied to equal protection concerns.

Oregon Elks Portland, Ore Oregon Department of Revenue The Clifford McGlotten Reed College Michael Falkenstein American Civil Liberties Union Elks Lodge No. 142 Portland McGlotten Ken Keller Falkenstein McGlatten Department American Legion

Lock Your Car campaign opens in Lawton

The Lawton Noon Lions Club kicked off a safety campaign urging Lawton residents to lock their cars at all times. Assistant Chief George Mitchell noted 208 auto thefts this year and advised locking valuables in trunks to deter theft. Scouts and Explorers assist with bumper stickers and posters.

Lawton George Mitchell Mitchell

Peron Talks Accord Across Argentine Parties After Return

In Buenos Aires Juan Peron hailed a historic accord with Argentine political leaders for a united front to balance the armed forces. The 77 year old ex-dictator spoke from a restaurant balcony after a six hour meeting with 50 leaders from 15 parties including Radicals. Three people were wounded in a nearby incident as police detained a man and a soldier fired on a bus.

Juan Peron Radicals Peronists Peron Alejandro Lanusse Peronist Party

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Harold Kuehn ASA Wteel Deet Grouse Middleman South Viet Sam Cambodia Hoang Duc Nha Tran van Lam Nguyen Phu Duc Memorial Hospital Peggy 12Th Cache Rd C Avenue Gerard C. Smith Parents For God, Home and Country Grand Jury Accord Buenos Aires
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