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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
6
A brief devotional urges turning from false pride toward God. It cites Psalm 36:11 and contrasts self reliance with reliance on divine guidance. The piece emphasizes humility and spiritual reflection over worldly power.
Editorial argues Cyrus Vance failed to secure a disarmament pact in Moscow but credits a shift to open diplomacy. The piece says the United States now states goals publicly, puts Soviet negotiators on the defensive, and enjoys bipartisan support for President Carter’s approach despite Soviet polemic.
In a 90 to 5 vote the Oklahoma House advanced a Riggs bill expanding parental liability to include bodily injury and property damage from a child’s criminal or delinquent acts. The measure targets youths under 18 living with parents and would allow recovery by state and local entities up to 1500 dollars. Senate action pending.
A young couple tours a brand new Cape Cod in West Englewood New Jersey. They imagine ownership as a civic castle while fearing the price and the distance from New York and Jersey City. The sale price is quoted as fifty nine ninety and the wife worries they cannot furnish.
A working reporter aspires to own a home with FHA help and a West Englewood Bank loan. Despite tight funds and a strict mortgage offer, he negotiates for $599 down and a 20 year loan at $38.60 a month. The couple pledges savings and debt, buys used furniture, plants trees, and pays off the house through determined effort.
A columnist questions Western misgivings about Vietnam War foes and leftist critics. He critiques U S peace advocates while noting MIA concerns and atrocities, contrasting diplomatic openings with antiwar sentiment and Allende. The piece ends by asking if leftists are prettier than rightists.
Nebraska Senator Edward Zorinsky criticizes congressional life as a waste of time while spotlighting pay raises and perks. The piece cites Senate dining subsidies, free services, health coverage, and post-service pensions, with references to Shrum’s New Times article and wealth trends among lawmakers.
A collection of quips on life in public service television sports and thrift. A father urges poverty for his son at graduation while a leader critiques holding office as dancing in a nightclub. An editor notes sportscasters overreact to losses and a thrifty man buys tight shoes after finding corn plasters.
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