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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
10
A column criticizes New York City style three cent taxes on plastic containers as ineffective and regressive. It argues for returnable bottles, stronger anti litter laws, and practical shredders to recycle materials, urging disposal toward earth friendly solutions.
Charlie Chaplin leaves the United States decades ago amid immorality and communism accusations and returns with wife Oona. The 83 year old, praised as a great clown, is welcomed back but not hailed as hero or martyr. He made his fortune in moving pictures and remains a lasting artist.
The piece notes North Vietnamese forces rely on artillery, tanks, and SAM-2 missiles to support troops south of the DMZ as Soviets deploy broad ground arms. It cites South Vietnam leader Thieu warning of a decisive survival battle while the U.S. emphasizes air and naval power after sending ground troops home. The author invokes comparisons to past Soviet-bloc occupations and urges stronger diplomacy to blunt the advance.
In Washington Fred R. Harris unveils the New Democratic Coalition platform, warning the left may back a fourth party if Congress does not bend to his group’s principles. Harris, framing rich versus poor, hints at his own stance near $42,500 yearly, and notes the potential impact on November elections.
In 1968 Nixon almost delivered a radio speech opposing Johnson era Vietnam policy and proposing U S Soviet summit talks. The plan, halted by Lyndon Johnson's abdication timing, is detailed in Richard Whalen's book Catch the Falling Flag. Whalen, Nixon's top foreign policy adviser, notes Rockefeller's March 21 withdrawal opened a political window.
Whalen’s portrait shows Nixon debating a hard line on Vietnam then canceling a Sunday TV speech. He shifts toward Johnson after a March 31 draft, with advisers and LBJ pressing for a peaceful end and a possible May Moscow trip shaping the nonpolicy.
Ernest Cuneo argues that the Soviet Union is exploiting a U.S. retreat in Asia to gain influence from Gibraltar to Alexandria. He notes Russia’s expansion through a vast merchant marine and a growing navy while criticizing U.S. political leadership and research funding. He warns of strategic losses in Indochina and the broader impact on global power.
Yesteryears figures Mrs. Ralph House and Mrs. Lowell R. Dikes gain state offices at the Enid convention of the State Association of Letter Carriers. The United Daughters of the Confederacy meet at Miss Juanita Adams home. Coach Lou Whitelys Tomlinson Wolves win a junior high track meet. Vanita Hurst Oleta McGee and Margaret Richardson host a farewell for Charlie Pierce on leave from the Navy. Bul Dunn welcomes Lawton High School students visiting the Southwestern Bell exchange. Tire shortage spurs thefts from cars and bikes. A 32 by 60 truck tire is stolen from E. D. Sullivan and a bicycle wheel from Bill Jones Corp. James E. Green visits his mother after returning from Iceland.
The piece argues that foes command more attention than friends as negative views prompt stronger reactions and even influence politics. It notes that perceived disapproval can trigger praise for a disliked playwright and discusses parental easing to avoid conflict.
Scholars have counted 2 796 spoken languages in the world. In biblical context Abraham is cited as the ancestor of the Israelite nation tracing descent through his son Isaac.
Read Thursday April 2 1972 horoscopic guidance for each sign. Aries urged to simplify schedule and move with ease while Taurus should mix planning with social matters. Gemini sees new opportunities and progress, Cancer should stay focused, Leo avoid crowds, Virgo prepare thoroughly. Libra gains possible, Scorpio balance time and talents, Sagittarius study situations, Capricorn think constructively, Aquarius stress tact, Pisces plan wisely.YOU BORN TODAY notes an Aries Taurus cusp with strong ambition and creativity, tempered by practical giving and self understanding for a potentially happy life.
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