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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
2
Col Strelecki argues the military must balance admitting failings with presenting the other side. He notes modern soldiers face complex equipment and that volunteer Army viability depends on broader support beyond the Army. He recalls ATC at Fort Sill since 1945 and expects it to continue.
The Lawton Constitution notes evening editions end on Sunday while Lawton Morning Press prints mornings through Sunday and Monday.
A man named Nix described by Dallas police as head of a Dixie Mafia gang is jailed in New Orleans on murder charges in the Easter Sunday death of grocer Frank Corso. Associates Bads and a Henderson woman face gun charges as FBI cases open. Nix, son of an Oklahoma judge, was moved to Central Lockup after an attempt to blast inmates from jail.
Al Knowlon owner of Frontier to Altus Airlines promises a daily 7 10 p m Dallas to Lawton service with 8 10 p m Lawton arrival. Lease is monthly and matching any higher proposal keeps his counter space. Altus Airlines started in Frederick seven years ago and was acquired in March 1979. The Beech twin engine commuter flies the route and Dallas to Lawton service may begin immediately.
President Nixon froze scheduled federal wage and salary increases arguing the deferral avoids harming the economy. Congress can overturn. if not, two raises may hit within three months next year. AFI-CIO and gas workers oppose the action calling it discriminatory and inequitable. Kenneth Lyons condemns the plan as diverting funds from federal workers.
The report notes August's rise in steel mill products, non ferrous metals, containers, hardware, textiles, fuels, and motor vehicles as the White House plans to follow the freeze ending November 13. Nixon declines immediate elaboration. The treasury exempts 1.5 billion dollars of goods from the 10 percent import surcharge, shielding merchandise already in transit or tied up by strikes and in warehouses.
All persons with debts or claims against Comanche County must file in the County Clerk’s office by September 3 1971 for debts incurred between July 1 1970 and June 30 1971. If not filed the account shall be void and forever barred. Rosa Hines County Clerk.
Thieu asserts peace by continued leadership and calls for a peaceful opposition. Analysts note potential succession by Nguyen Van Huyen if no vote of confidence. Duong Van Minh withdraws amid rigging charges. The U.S. embassy has not commented as talks continue on election guarantees and timing. The campaign opens Friday at Ky headquarters near Tan Son Nhut.
Oklahoma City AP report says the Democratic Party may shut its state headquarters after $5,000 monthly costs strain finances. Governor Hall and party leaders note fundraising gaps and a trend toward smaller contributions, while elections success cited as both a cushion and a pressure point.
Scotland's exports of herring and related products rose by 50 percent in 1970 from 1969, reaching a value of $10.8 million. The increase reflects stronger sales for herring and herring products in international markets.
Police traffic officers warn city motorists to drive with extreme caution during expected heavy traffic and note that drinking is a factor in half of fatal accidents. City hall offices will be closed Monday but sanitation crews will run regular garbage collections per sanitation chief A. D. Graves.
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