Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1971

Page

4

Nixon Pushes Major Overhaul of U S Aid Agencies

President Nixon called for a sweeping reform of U S aid, proposing a new development authority to replace AID. The plan would create a single development coordinator to oversee the new agencies and report to the President, with hearings set by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in April.

The Development Institute Overseas Private Investment Corp Nixon U.S United States Rudolph Peterson Bank of America World Bank House Foreign Affairs Committee

Fort Sill Maintains Hire Freeze Amid Workforce Readjustments

Fort Sill officials say a yearlong hire freeze remains in effect with only critical civilian positions filled. Readjustments aim to balance the workforce without major overall reductions, and petitions will be sent to U S Senators Bellman Harris and Congressman Steed with others on relevant committees.

Post Information Fort Sill Kniffin Henry Bellman Fred Harris Tom Steed Carl Albert

Hall Proposes Tax on Stock Dividends for S&Ls

Lawmaker urges taxing stock dividends while preserving a first 100 or 200 dollar exemption to shield savers. He argues the plan protects ordinary savers from loopholes and would cover accounts from two to four thousand dollars, amid a federal moratorium on conversions.

Billy Sunday Attacks Ministers Teaching Evolution

1925 preacher Billy Sunday denounces ministers who teach evolution calling them vile and dangerous to faith. He condemns secular science undermining scripture and warns church leaders against compromising with modern theories. Speech reflects tensions between religion and science in that era.

Billy Sunday

Woman Faces Fraud Charge

Phyllis Ann Stewart 20 of 1119 Ozman is free on 1000 bond after being charged with obtaining 40 dollars under false pretenses. Special District Judge Roy Moore set a preliminary hearing for 3 p.m. May 10. Police say a caller claimed to work for another firm across the street and needed change for a customer. She was arrested at Dan Rudder Motor Co after another female caller told a similar story.

Phyllis Ann Stewart Ozman Roy Moore Dan Rudder Motor Co

Local housing analysts report a 15 percent rise

A survey of 100 local housing analysts and economists shows a 15 percent increase in housing activity. The study highlights rising demand and steady prices, with analysts indicating sustained momentum into the next quarter.

Vietnam veterans protest at national Mall as SCOTUS revisit looms

Veterans groups camp on Washington Mall as Interior argues such protests set a dangerous precedent for public order and health. A separate rally drawing 75,000 is planned in D.C. while volunteers wreath LAMed at Arlington. Guerrilla theater on Capitol steps portrays a search and destroy mission amid calls to bring home troops.

John Metzler Patricia Stone Brookline Mass Bob Maland Albuquerque N.M Washington al Hubbard Capitol Steps Senate Gulf of Tonkin Clifford P. Case R-N.j

Space stations in reach says cosmonaut within decade

Cosmonauts discuss unmanned and manned orbital stations while saluting Salute satellite maneuvers. Soviet officials and Western experts expect more craft to join, with Brezhnev praising the space venture as a major step for mankind.

Lorbital Trud Heinz Kaminski West Germany Bochum Observatory Kaminski Salute Earth Bocium Space Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Sofia Outer Space

Laird Presses for Missile Defense and SALT Progress

Secretary Laird said the United States should pursue more antimissile defenses and radar work while expressing hope for SALT talks with the Soviet Union. He indicated willingness to go to Congress with proposals for advanced nuclear weapons despite potential criticism, asserting readiness to defend U.S. security.

Steenhoven eyes Chinese visit as table tennis ties bloom

Steen hoven confirmed visa approval for a Chinese visit within 12 months with no set dates. A White House aide said the president would seek the envoy’s impressions and expedite visas, while costs would be privately funded and the State Department stressed no government role in the invitation.

Steenhoven U.S Tokyo White House Ronald L. Ziegler Ziegler State Department Charles Bray William Rogers

Court ruling allows prosecutions of doctors for abortions

The Supreme Court split 5 4 upholding Judge Gesell in District of Columbia abortion case. It lets prosecutors pursue Dr Milan Vuitch, a 55 year old physician near the White House, for performing abortions under the 1901 law.

Gesell Supreme Court Milan Vuitch Washington White House Warren E. Burger John M. Harlan Byron R. White Harry A. Blackmun Douglas Stewart William J. Brennan Jr Thurgood Marshall Vuitch Black Arnold Gesell

The Foot’s Framework of 26 Small Bones

A foot contains 26 small bones forming a complex framework capable of intricate movements and feats that even a highly advanced machine would struggle to replicate.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Napoleon By Roger Bollen Nore Alexander Peeat Evelyn Rae Dodson Birch Street Lawton Oklahoma Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Board South 11Th Street Comanche County Honey Bucket Comanche Pat Bowman Notary Public Chrysler Corp Detroit Agnew Oklahoma City Lincoln Plaza North LincOln Motei Governors Club Prime Rib Restaurant North Lincoln PENN Dallas Bankamericard
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication