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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1973
Page
12
The Lawton Constitution lists publication details for 1919 to 1967 with staff roles and associations. It notes advertising policies requiring payment or written local guarantees and prompts corrections on misstatements upon notification to management.
J Patrick Gray became the scapegoat of the Watergate inquiry and faced Senate opposition. The piece praises his leadership at the FBI, notes errors from talking too much, and argues for a swift, strong permanent director to preserve law enforcement credibility.
Bobby Seale, co founder of the Black Panther Party, campaigns for mayor of Oakland with a large organization and broadened attire. He polls about 50 000 votes with 1 200 volunteers, claiming 30 000 new registrants and a strong media push while facing incumbent John Reading. Critics question radical ties and funding amid speculation of foreign sources.
Washington Report analyzes how the Morality Belt comprising Massachusetts Minnesota and Washington fuels a liberal Democratic drift toward the White House. Muskie Kennedy Mondale and others contend for the nomination while GOP contenders arise from outside the belt.
On the eve of a consumer meat boycott Consumers Supermarket with stores in Washington Maryland and Virginia closed one day in protest against the outrageous spiral of food prices urging restraints on all food costs at all levels.
General Lew B Hershey, longtime head of the Selective Service from 1941 to 1970, is cited as the oldest man on active duty. He received a 17 gun salute at age 79 after a career that marshaled millions for defense and saw over 14 million draftees and more than 18 thousand draft evaders imprisoned.
Excerpted lines emphasize reliance on guidance beyond self. It contrasts measured judgment with hasty councils and stresses seeking illumination over heat. The quotes from John 5 30 and Woodrow Wilson frame disciplined decision making and purposeful action.
Buckley argues that profanity serves expressive needs and that moralists overreact. He cites Shakespeare and Nor man Mailer to show vocabulary adapts with context and emotion. He defends civ il discourse, proposing a language DMZ where harsh terms may exist without full cultural war.
Washington reports that Israel has mounted a relentless response to Arab guerrilla tactics, citing a successful Lebanon raid and a shift in Arab propaganda. The piece argues U S involvement is unfounded and praises Israel's intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities.
A column recalls Goodwill week volunteers Howard Patterson and others, and lists old notes of Lawton speakers Kar ey Fuqua and Murphy Cole, plus Georgann Levite joining Mortar Board. It also recounts a 30 year ago aviation course graduation and a Middle East commentary referencing Arab guerrillas and U S policy aims.
A Senate witness says a transportation study costing 19000 was not worth it while Republicans claim it will prove valuable. Critics doubt entertainment ideas from Oklahoma industrial developers. A school superintendent needs armor like a suit of armor and strong education. The beef boycott continues as committees seek a fishing expedition.
Outsiders can aid troubled couples more effectively than close relations since they are emotionally detached and trained to counsel. Parents face a balance of when to hold firm and when to relent, aiming for the child’s best, not fairness from past wins. Self belittling signals insecurity and possible guilt punishments.
A playful note suggesting pilazzo pants as the ideal outfit for girls dining at a pizza restaurant.
The page lists daily outlooks for all zodiac signs with brief guidance. Aries to Pisces cover themes of planning, action, vigilance, innovation, and caution. It ends with mentions of notable figures Clarence Darrow and Leopold Stokowski in a miscellaneous note.
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