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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
4
John Sheikett at 634 N 34th reported a car burglary and stereo tape player theft. Sports Car Center at 2215 Cocie Road reported a spare tire theft from a new car. Carney Loveless at 115 Arlington Drive reported tire theft and tele-
Felony charges filed in district court list Tommy Leroy Smith 22 of 1408 Park and Doet E Simkins among defendants. Accusations include marijuana with intent to distribute and second degree burglary, with additional counts of attempted larceny of a car. Fort Sill related service details reference the Artillery Training Center.
The Lowton Fire Department lists three incidents this week a car fire at Ninth and G at 6 21 p m on Wednesday a house fire at 402 N 31st at 1 50 p m on Thursday and a wiring short at Fourth and C at 10 43 p m The report covers times and locations for each event.
Ambassador Pham Dang Lam warned at the Paris peace talks that a prolonged war is possible if Hanoi refuses to accept a peaceful South Vietnamese regime chosen by the people. He said the key questions are whether the NLF will allow free elections and whether it will yield preconditions. Lam also said despite military setbacks the Communists plan new offensives and rejected a tripartite coalition.
A congressional committee refused Nixon's request for an additional 40 million for the Safeguard anti ballistic missile program citing no direct link to Moscow accords. It noted 20.7 million already spent and projected Phase 2 costs of 80 million and Phase 3 costs of 120 million. The overall 396.4 million cut preserves only Grand Forks North Dakota site and Kwajalein Island test site.
A list shows subscription prices for Morning Press and Sunday editions with varying rates across states and APO addresses. Entries include amounts like $2.08 $3.00 and regional notes for Const Press and Sunday.
U S forces report continued raids across North Vietnam with about 210 strikes on Wednesday. The 101st airborne jet was lost over the North since April 6 and Lt. Stanley F. Bleyer of Ripley Ohio bailed out after engine trouble and was rescued unharmed.
The article recalls the death of a prominent international law scholar and his wide influence across politics and finance. Survived by widow May of North Salem New York and four sons, he drew tributes from Mayor Lindsay and Columbia figures. Funeral plans and a memorial service were to be announced.
Fifty eight officer candidates will become second lieutenants in field artillery after completing the 24 week Officer Candidate Course. Maj. Gen. Wendell J. Coats will speak at Snow Hall Auditorium. 2nd Lt. Michael R. Parker is honored as the distinguished graduate. Honor graduates include Charles M. Fryer Michael E. Furlow Daniel J. Myerholtz and Daniel P. Davies Jr.
Detained JDL member Avraham Hirsh kovitz linked to past New York arrest. Deputy Premier Allon vows lawful counterterrorism as letter bombs from Amsterdam strike Israel. 14 devices found, one kills agricultural attache Ami Shanchori in London. Israel press for U.N. action while Egypt, Belgium seek Middle East peace steps. Lebanese army may ease guerrilla restrictions if fighters avoid raids into Israel.
Washington teachers strike enters third day as 56 of 183 public schools stay closed. Union seeks 17 percent pay raise and job protections, while the school board moves toward contempt of court. Pickets appear at most sites as talks pause.
Oklahoma City report states U S Senate candidate Ed Edmondson denies pressing Sen Kennedy to cancel a Saturday Democratic fund raising speech. Edmondson says he prefers to run on Oklahoma issues with local personalities and will vote for the national ticket. He notes he did not contact Kennedy and cites family business as Kennedy's stated reason for postponement. Bartlett comments on Edmondson's stance and McGovern platform.
Gov. David Hall said Oklahoma farmers missed 4 million dollars in the wheat sale to the Soviet Union. He urged that while the 1 billion dollar sale helped national trade, profits went to speculators and insiders. He cited evidence of insider knowledge allowing 131.8 million in gains to speculators.
The steering committee voted 16 to 7 with France abstaining to postpone debate on Korea and a U S backed British motion to study the issue. China and the Soviet Union urged action on reunification while the United States warned the delay could harm North South talks. The South Korean government welcomed the postponement.
Recorded .05 and only traces were reported at Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth. Cooler weather is in store through Friday with highs this afternoon in the mid 70s and Friday around 98.9. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 60s. High Wednesday in downtown Lawton was 82, low this morning 62.
A 22 year old Fort Sill resident is jailed on a stolen vehicle charge in Lawton while being questioned in the shooting death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Ake east of Oklahoma City Monday night. Lawton police and troopers arrested him around 10 36 p m on I Avenue. He had earlier been arrested Sept 4 for driving while intoxicated and released on his own recognizance. The recovered car was later linked to the trooper murder and impounded. authorities say the man may be transferred to Oklahoma City after a warrant is issued.
Across Europe and North America authorities tighten handling of mail to Israeli and Jewish diplomatic missions. London and Brussels deploy post office security police with bomb experts. Paris Vienna report past delivery of bombs. Canada and Washington push screenings. Scandinavian nations show varied responses as Oslo and Copenhagen monitor threat.
The Democratic ticket faced questions over Kennedy family financial support while McGovern and Shriver toured key states. Ed Kennedy campaigned for McGovern as Nixon’s camp accused Democrats of hiding Kennedy donations. Shriver reported assets of 100000 for himself and 707000 for his wife.
The article notes tides occur twice daily with a span between high and low water of a little over six hours, reflecting regular tidal rhythm useful for navigation and coastal observation.
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