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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
6
Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler publisher and Alfred Wallace editor with Wm H Sullivan and W D Hargraves as president and VP. The paper operates in Lawton Oklahoma and participates in several press associations. It states advertising rules requiring advance payment or written authorization from local business leaders to prevent promotion men or transients ads.
Washington observes a clash over Great Society outcomes for blacks with Scammon and Wattenberg defending expansion and the New Left critiquing reliance on liberal programs. The piece notes old liberal pride, Nixon era shifts, and the evolving coalition politics since 1965.
Washington report notes Wattenberg and Scammon argue black Americans now mainly middle class with rising good jobs and higher earnings since 1960, yet welfare use grows while poverty falls. They warn civil rights leaders mute public progress to pressure policy, amid tax-funded programs and demagoguery.
At the Europe-American Conference in Amsterdam Roy Jenkins of the British Labour Party questioned U S leadership as “first among equals” while urging closer Western Europe cooperation. NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns affirmed Atlantic partnership as essential for defense and warned against relying on any single currency system.
Nineteen natural gas firms from 20 eastern states join a coast wide survey off New England and mid Atlantic to assess gas and oil potential. Officials say 104 million acres off the Atlantic coast have never been drilled and estimates indicate vast resources, despite environmental and legal hurdles.
Eight New York state Assembly members urge a ceiling of five percent on underwriting premiums and seven percent on investment folios for no fault auto insurance. They argue profits should benefit motorists, not insurers.
The Federal Aviation Administration bans civilian supersonic flight over the United States effective April 27. Civilian Concorde and TU-144 must slow from 1400 mph when passing U.S. airspace as Congress cut funding and restricted economic and environmental concerns.
A reflection invoking Proverbs on pride and downfall. It contrasts a lowly spirit with serving the poor against sharing spoil with the proud. Quoted author Gilbert K. Chesterton urges a single sermon against pride.
The piece argues it takes more nerve to be law abiding than to steal and discusses impulse control, temper in romance, and the need for fathers to support children while avoiding alignment against the mother to keep family unity. It warns temper can hinder love and underscores responsible parenting.
Andrew Tully argues that Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden miscast POWs and exaggerate mistreatment after Vietnam. He credits Rep. Steele for calling Fonda out while noting contrasts with returning prisoners. He cautions against sensationalism and urges balance as involvement ends.
Yesteryears features Frank Radcliff as speaker at a Maundy Thursday ceremony by the United Scottish Rite Society. Bill Johnson takes the director post for the 1963 United Fund drive. Busy Bee Club hosts a white elephant sale during a Rebekah Lodge luncheon at Mrs. Wilma Cook’s home. D A Givens chairs the annual Hunting Horse camporee with 240 Scouts and 40 leaders. Joanna Carson of Chattanooga earns excellent plus in piano at the Southwestern Inter scholastic meet in Weatherford. The Hospitality Club meets with Mrs. Velma Weathersby. Sgt. Bill Shipley of Camp Maxey visits Lawton with his father. Miss Pearl Joe Davidson directs the Lawton High School senior class play American Passport. Mr and Mrs E W Sweeney visit friends in Oklahoma City. Wanda Cofer hosts the Alpha Delta Sorority event.
A collection of aphorisms and quips from Bentham Peale Robbins Hare Goethe Shelby Friedman Roy L. Smith reflecting on ethics religion culture and business with a light humorous tone. This montage highlights varied perspectives from philosophers pastors and media figures.
Friday April 13 1973 horoscope by zodiac sign with notes on Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. Highlights include Aries receptive ideas and romance travel. Taurus comfort at home. Gemini opportunities and returns. Cancer seek facts over hunches. Leo need clarity. Virgo plan ahead. Libra handle opposition. Scorpio concentrate. Sagittarius streamline. Capricorn revitalizing. Aquarius planning with others. Pisces recognize limits. You Born Today mentions Thomas Jefferson Lily Pons and a promise of leadership and talent in arts and law.
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