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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
10
The Lawton Constitution notes publication evenings Monday through Friday at Thire and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma with Ned Shepler publisher and Bill F Bentley May B Shepler. The paper is a member of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press with policy on corrections and local business authorization.
Defense experts urge rapid development of a cheap mass produced hot rod jet to supplement costly F-14 and F-15 types. The concept favors simple guns and missiles, the same new engine as the F-15, and would complement but not replace advanced fighters to outnumber enemy aircraft.
Washington Report discusses fractures within far left groups and predicts a 1972 defeat could boost New and Far Left power, potentially enabling an independent ticket led by figures like McCarthy to seize influence in the Democratic party. It notes Theodore Kennedy as a potential rallying point and compares to historic splinters.
A letter from Mrs. V.R. of Castlewood South Dakota contends inflation harms all and criticizes education groups while questioning Glen Doman's reading program and its impact on first grade teachers. The writer cites Max Rafferty and Jefferson to argue for citizen prerogatives and warns against unilateral education costs.
A Bedouin shepherd boy found the Dead Sea Scrolls in spring 1947 while seeking a lost lamb. The name Dolores derives from Spanish meaning sorrows. The white breasted nuthatch can hop headfirst down tree trunks with ease.
John Chamberlain argues the United States suffers a strategic decline post Vietnam and Vietnam era policy, criticizing weak will and dissidence at home. He cites Truman era containment, U S actions abroad, and Nixon era shifts as signs of decadence and retreat, questioning long term power and unity.
A retrospective column recalls events from 30 19 and 2 years ago. Guests attend Jaycee Jones club meeting while Mrs Bott teaches on elder care. Edna Williams featured in a personality sketch. A preschool clinic is noted at Cache. Donald Angus family visits Oregon and California. J C Kennedy becomes grand knight. Ruth Worsham leads Rho Kappa sorority.
The Oklahoma policy on state agency space rental stresses keeping rents reasonable or confidential. Some offices occupy former bowling alleys, and critics joke the rent may exceed pin money. Last year state spending surpassed $1 billion, yet many groups say they still lacked sufficient funds.
Wednesday outlook highlights strong themes for your sign with strong self confidence and a focus on new opportunities. You are described as versatile ambitious and magnetic, with talents in theater business and writing suggesting potential as director producer critic or leader in commerce.
New York Mayor Lindsay urges a coalition of progressive Republicans independents and Democrats to redraw party boundaries. He says such a split would create a clear voter choice on emotions versus issues, while Nixon’s leftward drift stirs conservative backlash. George Meany calls Lindsay’s move a mixed blessing for both parties.
The State University of New York at Stony Brook Health Science Center on Long Island opens with 24 students in a $250 million complex. Six schools join the effort to train physicians in nine years, with early patient work and streamlined curricula aiming to enroll 3,500 students and build a 600-member faculty.
A compact reflection citing II Timothy 2 3 5 and Knute Rockne on effort and fair play. Encourages bearing suffering as a soldier of Christ and competing by the rules. Concludes with a note on trying to win and accepting loss graciously.
A reflective piece argues parents cannot curb a child’s collecting by prohibition alone and that loving guidance matters. It asserts remarriage of widowed elders requires support to face aging tolls, resist danger, and deter crime with trusted restraint.
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