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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
8
In August 1971 the Lawton Constitution lists its publisher Ned Shepler and staff roles, notes association memberships, and provides a dial number for all departments. It states AP dispatch rights and advertising payment rules for local promotions and advance or authorized promotions.
Washington observers say Vice President Spiro Agnew remains the likely 1972 running mate for President Nixon. Herb Klein cites Nixon as source of timing while Agnew’s appeal to Middle America and his stance on economic issues bolster his position, despite Rep. William Clay’s sharp attack.
A frustrated Senate fumes during Judiciary Subcommittee on Separation of Powers hearings led by Sen. Sam J. Ervin and Nixon era debates. Critics cite executive immunity amid Vietnam era wars and demand transparency about government operations and arrangements without freezing legislative procedures.
Northwest aerospace groups retaliate after Senator William Proxmire blocks the supersonic transport project and the Lockheed loan. Washington reports high unemployment among scientists and machinists. Wisconsin business groups claim the boycott thrives on publicity and say workers are left jobless with little reemployment.
Detroit's police force totals 5229 with 680 Black officers making 13 percent. By 1980 the plan aims for 45 percent Black representation, requiring five of every eight recruits to be Black to match the city’s Black population share.
The text notes Cuba's push for a UN General Assembly debate on Puerto Rico as an unresolved colonial issue while Puerto Rico voters repeatedly reject independence. It contrasts Cuba’s lack of a vote on its own regime with Puerto Rico’s political stance.
A collection of moral maxims emphasizing generosity as a measure of character. It juxtaposes Proverbs philosophy with a quotation from Robert South, suggesting that true worth is reflected in acts of giving and kindness.
The fragment notes an action in 1864 during the Civil War, indicating a northern military operation. Details about location, units, and outcomes are unreadable in the source.
The article notes William S. White and Jackson gaining ground among liberals and centrists, with Republican fundraising shifting toward Jackson. It says Jackson now has a roughly one in five chance for the nomination, aided by financial support and party dynamics despite an outsider status months earlier.
Nixon shifts China policy and pivots between Washington and Moscow impacting Israel Egypt Syria and Sudan. Analysts see a risky, short term pause in the Arab Israeli standoff as Sisco tries to reconvene talks while Nixon hedges by timing aid to Israel and courting regional players amid looming 1972 elections.
Yesteryears note recalls Jeri Jones crowned in 1961 as a pageant winner. Oklahoma Highway Patrol head in Lawton district later named chief of the patrol in the state. Brief mentions also reference Rush Springs watermelon prices and other local sights.
The piece explores vanity and social perception, noting conceit leads to shunning as self promotion backfires. It also touches on parental debt for a child’s basics and the dynamics of love and marriage, emphasizing reciprocity and concern for a partner’s treatment.
Horoscope outlines for zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces with date ranges and guidance on risk, cooperation, and goal pursuit. It highlights Aries to Pisces traits and advises harnessing driving powers toward worthwhile aims including law and statesmanship.
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