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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1971

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Supreme Court declines ruling on Vietnam war legality

The Supreme Court on a 5 to 2 vote will not hear an AC LU appeal by two soldiers Salvatore Orlando in Vietnam and Douglas Kaplan at Ft Dix under Vietnam orders. The court also takes actions on school desegregation voting convention changes and prison death row cases.

Washington Supreme Court U.S Vietnam American Civil Liberties Union Salvatore Orlando Douglas Kaplan Ft. Dix N.J High Court Southeast Asia Congress Attica New York State Edgar H. Smith Jr New Jersey Georgia

Federal Strike Ban Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the ban on strikes by federal workers in a 6 to 1 ruling, sealing a lower court decision that federal workers have no right to strike. The United Federation of Postal Clerks argued essential worker proof was needed, but the court refused to hear the appeal. Justice Douglas dissented from not hearing the case.

Washington Supreme Court United Federation of Postal Clerks William C. Douglas Congress Hawaii Penn- Lee

Jury Checks Clark Office Over Tax Office Disputes

Kenneth Tackett resigned as chief deputy in Clark's tax office in August and testified today about alleged mismanagement. Lyman Howeth, another former deputy, is scheduled to appear this afternoon as the county excise board may call R E Glenn.

Kenneth Tackett Clark Bob Bodenhamer Lyman Howeth Bodenhamer R. E. Glenn County Excise Board Tackett Howeth Excise Tax Board

Labor leaders agree to serve on wage board

AFL-CIO President George Meany and other top labor figures said they would serve on President Nixon s 15 member Labor Industry Public Pay Board to help curb inflation after Nixon pledge. Meany noted the Cost of Living Council would have no veto and would not serve as an appeal level for Pay Board decisions.

Washington Nixon AFL - Cio George Meany COLC Cost of Living Council Pay Board and Price Commission Meany Labor Federation Shultz Council Afl-Cio Fitzsimmons Woodcock

Nixon warns of action over textile exports to Japan

President Nixon said the United States will move against Japan and other textile exporting nations if no agreement or progress is made by Friday to limit exports. He cited intensive talks with Japan and expressed hope for a binding accord.

Washington Nixon United States Japan

Cameron Enrollment Increases by 520 Students This Fall

Cameron College reports an overall enrollment rise with 4 373 at Fort Sill extension, up from 3 853 last fall. Full time equivalent up 225 to 2 976, with 1 421 freshmen, 776 sophomores, 594 juniors, 599 seniors and 842 special students, reflecting stronger-than-expected growth.

Cameron College Cameron Fort Sill

Nixon Seeks Moscow Summit for Better US Soviet Ties

President Nixon announced plans for a Moscow summit in late May 1972 aimed at improving bilateral relations with the Soviet Union. He said the meeting with Brezhnev would be substantive, not ceremonial, and would follow discussions with leaders in China and broader talks. Nixon also signaled a November Vietnam withdrawal announcement while maintaining American presence to meet Berlin accords.

Washington Nixon Moscow China United States Soviet Union White House Tass Leonid Brezhnev Vietnam Berlin

Birch Bayh Quits Democratic Presidential Run

Senator Birch E. Bayh of Indiana withdraws from the Democratic race amid his wife Marvella Bayh’s illness. He says he must put family first and will not seek the nominating. Attendees at the news conference include several Democratic senators.

Washington Birch E. Bayh Indiana Leagues Bayh Senate Daniel K. Inouye Hawaii Harold Hughes Iowa Walter F. Mondale Minnesota Stuart Symington Missouri John C. Stennis Mississippi Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin Robert Packwood Oregon

Land Rezoned For New Patrol Tourist Facility

Council approved rezoning of land on East Gore Boulevard for a patrol tourist facility. Residents of Council Heights protested, fearing impact on property values. Wes Miller representing Public Safety and state development interests defended the project. Bruce Cornish, an appraiser, inspected the area and said values would not decrease. The site lies between A-1 zoning and R44 high density apartments near the Pioneer Expressway entrance. Also, library board revisions require only one reference on card applications.

Council Heights Area Wes Miller Headquar Ters and Center Department of Public Safety Lawton Industrial Development Authority Miller Bruce Cornish Council Heights Charles Green Library Board Green

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