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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists publication schedule and staff roles, including Ned Shepler as Publisher and Stephen F. Bentley as Managing Editor. It notes advertising policy requiring prepayment or local guarantors and a policy for corrections on misstatements brought to management.
The piece surveys Nixon's bid to reintroduce capital punishment via a national sentencing code with expert cautions on deterrence and legal implications. It traces historical trends, cites a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling, and notes public opinion as Congress weighs the plan.
The United States imported 1.8 billion pounds of meat last year while producing 36.6 billion pounds nationwide. Despite quota lifts, this year’s imports aren’t expected to rise much due to record world demand driving scarcity and high prices across industrial nations.
The Supreme Court rules that state and local governments may favor veterans in hiring and promotions, rejecting claims of equal protection by women’s groups and others. The ruling applies to all government levels and urges private sector adoption.
English is overtaking French in Lebanon as students shift from compulsory French in secondary schools to English for international business and technical jobs. Young Lebanese seek better opportunities in English speaking countries.
A devotional pairing notes Paul in Ephesus awaiting Pentecost where a wide door for effective work opens amid many adversaries. It contrasts two views of obstacles: a stumbling block versus a stepping stone, attributed to William Lyon Phelps.
The piece argues that Nixon era welfare increases offset budget cuts at OEO and critiques poverty lawyers in Indianapolis for aiding wealthier youths. It notes legal service consultations with the local bar and Indianapolis political influence, ending with skepticism about the so-called compassion gap.
President Nixon seeks limited aid to North Vietnam tied to cease-fire promises but faces strong Senate opposition. Doves led by Humphrey and Church oppose broad reconstruction, demanding Laos Cambodia ties and a halt to bombing. Fulbright blocks Cambodia bombing, leaving Nixon with slim chances for any long term program.
A commentary discusses proxy marriage across time and space, including a hypothetical trusts plan for a deceased bachelor to marry via bank as proxy. It notes legal questions on parentage with embryo transfer and differing birth concepts across civilizations, highlighting evolving genetics law.
In a debate spanning science and common law, scholars question when birth occurs and who is parent after fertilized ova transplantation. The piece imagines legal and ethical issues, including contracts to bear and state oversight, in a future of engineered parentage.
The piece argues parents should limit playpen confinement for infants while teaching error handling without guilt. It also asserts marriage thrives on compromise between differing interests and personalities to preserve individuality from courtship to shared life.
Governor Henry Belkman signs a bill banning tattooing outside city limits after years of operation. Barbara Ann Richard is named Student of the Month at St Mary’s High School. Mrs Leo Bott hosts the Home Economics Club meeting.
Read Friday April 6 1973 horoscope by zodiac sign focusing on clear advice. Aquarius and Pisces anchor notable guidance while You Born Today highlights versatility and social charm, with paths in art theater dance journalism and poetry.
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