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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1972
Page
5
A columnist presents three scenarios where policy decisions face tradeoffs. Each asks which path a key decision maker would choose between domestic expansion and foreign restraint, portfolio optics, or public economic messaging amid rising prices and unemployment.
Weather zones report: fair and warmer tonight, partly cloudy and warm Tuesday with a 20 percent rain chance. Southwest to southerly winds 12 to 20 mph, low tonight mid 50s, Tuesday highs mid 80s. Additional zones 13,4,15 similar with low 50s and lows 50s and Tuesday highs low 90s. Out-of-state forecasts note warmer trends, regional highs 60s to 90s, with showers possible in New Mexico and Colorado. Continuous data include Lawton rainfall totals, astronomical data, and Oklahoma city area temps. statewide data list multiple cities and highs from the 60s to 80s.
Ranchers urge that Agent Orange be declared military surplus and sold cheaply for defoliating sage brush on grazing lands. EPA officials say stockpiles will not be declared surplus, and burning remains a disposal option despite opposition from environmentalists.
Princeton University named Adele Smith Simmons to the newly created post of dean of student affairs. The 30 year old Chicago native, then dean of Jackson College at Tufts, will begin after Sept. 1 and becomes the Ivy Leagues first woman in such a top post.
The record notes Marie Antoinette passed away at nearly 48 years old. The item records a historic royal figure’s death with emphasis on age.
Altus Junior College rehired all current faculty for 1972 73 after recommendations by President W C Burrus and Dean Ches er. The board also approved two part time office library hires and adopted a policy banning full time faculty from outside work 8 a m to 4 p m on weekdays.
The Chinese maintained solar eclipse records as early as the 12th century B C, reflecting ancient astronomical observation.
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