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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution history notes spell out publication schedule from 1919 to 1967 with editors and officers including Bill F. Bentley and Shirley Shepler Bentley. It lists staff roles and association memberships and states policies on advertising and corrections.
The piece examines a Harper’s Poll by Oliver Quayle showing Illinois voters wary of racial justice boldness. It suggests Kennedy risks losing anti Negro support unless he tones down racial policy, hinting at shifts after his Alabama Wallce appearance and Urban League event.
Former attorney general John N. Mitchell and Maurice Stans ask a federal judge to dismiss or delay their trial over a $200,000 Vesco contribution, arguing televised Watergate hearings create a carnival atmosphere that taints juries. Judge Cagliardi requested replies by July end. trial set for Sept. 11. The issue hinges on press freedom amendments and the right to an impartial local jury.
A two year study led by Dr. William D Mayer urges licensing based on graduation with medical residency under supervision. Internships to be phased out by 1975 with 3 year residency and a licensing test. Foreign graduates show higher failure rates. rural and ghetto areas fear delayed increase in general practitioners.
Police in New York may drop height requirements for new recruits. Current minimums are 5 feet 7 inches for men and 5 feet 2 inches for women. Commissioner Donald F. Cawley suggested allowing applicants shorter than 5 feet if they qualify by other means.
Senator Lowell Weicker advised a witness without counsel to tell the truth in the Watergate hearings. William Safire, former White House aide and columnist, coined the rule: thus, if you have a lawyer, you must be a liar.
A meditation on how history shrinks the deeds of great figures yet time cannot erase Jesus Christ. Quotes from Mark 13 30 31 and William E Channing reflect on faith and memory across generations.
Washington columnist blasts Florida for a six to one ruling upholding an equal time style law forcing newspapers to print replies to critical political coverage. He argues private press pages and front porches are protected property and that the law would allow government to seize editorial space as political ads, threatening press freedom.
The piece argues that presidential taping predates Nixon and questions sudden outrage. It notes Kennedy and Johnson used selective tapes mainly on foreign policy, Roosevelt earlier with undisclosed practice. The author defends bugging as a tool for safeguarding national welfare, urging context and caution in judgment.
A blazing range fire spread over 5000 acres yesterday threatening the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and nearby private property along the northern boundary. Officials warn the blaze remains out of control with damage possible to land and facilities.
The piece argues parents should stay vigilant with all children and avoid neglecting any who may be a blessing or trouble. It notes fear can hide personal issues, and people cling to routine to dodge conflict rather than embrace change.
A Timberline quip suggests sermons should be hard to grasp yet meaningful. A Changing Times claim imagines Shakespeare back today would grasp only five of nine words. A commentary contrasts modern parental comprehension with linguistic complexity.
The commentary notes AIM may miscast recruitment tactics in Oklahoma. It suggests Republicans will frame the Watergate fallout as tied to David Hall. GOP hopeful Denzil Garrison is accused of dirty tactics by quoting Hall’s 1968 tax pledge. It also hints Curtis Harris may restrict film licensing in Oklahoma County with Last Tango In Paris under fire.
The column lists daily Aries through Pisces forecasts with cautions and guidance. It notes Leo rumors and Virgo surprises, plus travel for Capricorn and business pressures for Aquarius. The birthday feature highlights Rupert Brooke and Tony Bennett as notable births.
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