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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1972

Page

4

Lawton Police Deployed as Sit In at Fort Sill Indian School

The Oct 2 occupation of the Fort Sill Indian School administration building involved Lawton police and FBI jurisdiction questions. Superintendent Williams credits police action with preventing further property damage while protestors challenged authority and Mrs Wise allegedly incited students.

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Nixon and Meany clash as AFL CIO split grows

AFL CIO tensions flare over Meany orders to state groups to oppose Nixon. Shriver heads to California and Los Angeles while internal disputes deepen across several states. The Watergate probe expands with Sirica issuing a broad gag order. McGovern and Pat Nixon figures push political narratives amid campaign actions.

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Senate Fails To Close Filibuster On Consumer Agency

The Senate voted 52 to 30 to invoke cloture on a bill to create a Consumer Protection Agency, short of the two thirds needed. Backers and opponents debated the work's scope, with Javits and Percy urging White House support and warning the bill could be revived next year.

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Oklahoma judge questions liquor by the drink law in Amtrak raid case

Judge Chandler ruled the state liquor by the drink law likely unconstitutional and described the Amtrak raid as purposeful discrimination against rail lines. He criticized enforcement choices and noted inconsistencies in charging clubs while others were not pursued.

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Weather holds up long range strikes as Fills suffer no losses

Air Force notes severe weather limited missions after initial F111 tests. Six missions were planned for Sept 28 29. four flown with two canceled due to thunderstorms. Efforts to locate a missing crew were unsuccessful amid poor visibility.

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Nixon seeks no tax hikes 1973 and pushes property relief

President Nixon vows no tax increases for 1973 and prioritizes elder care and property tax relief. He cites 133 agents, 1,800 leads, and 1,500 interviews in the Watergate inquiry, supports halting court-ordered busing, and backs welfare reform while avoiding higher welfare rolls. He notes a need for a big turnout and may hold more news conferences.

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McGovern outlines anti pollution plan with big grants

McGovern proposes a broad pollution bill including 18 billion dollars in grants to municipalities for waste treatment plants and sewer upgrades with 75 percent federal funding. The plan keeps current water quality standards, limits effluent discharges, and requires state permit guidelines approval. Army Corps of Engineers would run a separate dredge and fill permits program. McGovern accuses EPA head Ruckelshaus of lax enforcement and asserts new cleanup legislation is needed.

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Price indices show modest monthly gains across sectors

For September the overall index rose seven tenths of one percent, 3 percent higher than a year earlier. Textile and leather goods led monthly increases while chemicals rubber and machinery held steady.

Court weighs fate of petition to block ballot measure

The court considers invalidating only 39 838 to kill the petition amid months of litigation. Earlier signs suggested the petition was dead, but the court aims a ruling this week to decide the controversial question. A primary ballot would require a straight majority. a general election needs a majority of all votes cast, and presidential voters who abstain on the question count as no votes.

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