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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
6
Lawton readers are informed that the Washington Report appears each weekday evening. The notice confirms publication details and stresses accuracy and correction policies for any errors brought to management.
Washington columnist Kevin P. Phillips argues the Southern Strategy gained traction after George Wallace’s 1972 vow to third party politics faded. Nixon’s appeal to the South defined the era, while Thurmond shifted against White House policy. The piece reviews 1970 election outcomes as mixed indicators and notes media reactions and subsequent commentary on the New South.
John Chamberlain weighs Bill Buckley’s proposal to make Israel the 51st state and argues Israelis would doubt U S reliability. The piece notes Moshe Dayan’s likely objections and suggests a broader federation of democracies inspired by Clarence Streit as a safer path.
The article argues that declassified reconnaissance photos support the view that dike damage was not intentional and near military targets. It notes Sen. Fulbright’s review of CIA briefings and calls for scrutiny of U.S. claims while suggesting political motives may color reactions.
Westchester Democratic chairman Max Berking warns of split over McGovern. Richard C. Wade seeks endorsements to heal divisions as state leaders fear loss of patronage and influence. Unity seems fragile as establishment and McGovern supporters clash over local and national tickets.
Prime Minister Golda Meir urged Egypt and Israel to meet as equals for a joint effort toward peace. She warned the Soviet departure in Cairo could open a moment for change but insisted no party can solve the conflict for them. Egypt has refused face to face negotiations while claiming Israel occupies Gaza and Sinai.
The article explains how New York area blackouts generate claims for spoiled perishables and damaged goods. Don Edison faces lawsuits and court actions to determine liability, noting most household claims are settled or dismissed and the utility generally pays few claims without suits.
A reflective line questions divine abandonment and the enduring strength found in deep long suffering. The quotation attributes the growth of resilience to silence rather than joy.
The column explores how toddlers react to a new baby and how parents can help the older child feel like a full family member. It also argues that home appliances can aid a marriage when time saved is used to strengthen the relationship rather than extend chores.
A provocative rule states a girl is out whether she wears a mini skirt or not, highlighting a strict and contradictory standard that drew comment about dress code fairness and youth attire.
Q directions ask about trade winds and answer southeast and northeast. Q about a parsec defines distance as 3.26 light years. Q asks Holy Grail meaning the cup used at the Last Supper. Q about Congress salaries notes they come from the federal government, not the states.
Yesteryears Lawtonians note a cooler front that reduced the forecast from 106 to 102 degrees. Zari Harmon advises new Central Junior High students while Jimmy Milthorn uses Boy Scout training. Va Cox of Cache is revived after a nine foot water incident at Lost Bridge pool. Lewis F. Montgomery and Osborn Hi. Cook enlist in the Air Force for Air Corps duty and Parachute Troop work.
Tuesday horoscopes list Aries through Pisces with advice on relationships, finances, mood and action. Noting Sun ruled personalities, star signs are urged to seek help, stay realistic, be patient, and avoid arrogance while Connie Stevens is named as a birthdate example.
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