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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
6
Lawton Constitution masthead details publication schedule and staff roles including Ned Shepler as publisher and editor and lists associations and departments. It notes the Associated Press rights and correction policy for errors or misstatements.
A Washington letter attacks George McGovern’s plan for a 1973 White House People’s Dinner Party inviting 250 random contributors. The piece compares to Andrew Jackson era crowds, noting Jackson’s inauguration chaos and questioning McGovern’s historical framing and values.
The piece argues North Vietnam may have sent peace signals in 1968 to influence Nixon’s stance on South Vietnam leader Thieu. It notes Averell Harriman and Cyrus Vance supported Shriver, while William Rogers questions the claim. Kissinger’s Paris talks and Thieu’s possible resignation are also discussed as strategic factors.
Philadelphia’s bid for a 200th birthday world exposition shifts to a Congress of Ideas in 1974 and 1975 to shape an agenda for 1976. John R. Bunting warns that failure to act could erode belief in institutions and invite demagogues. A revived Continental Congress concept is discussed as symbolic, with authentic delegates impersonated by original state participants.
From the mid 1960s to 1970 health improved for most Americans especially families earning seven thousand dollars or more. Poor and near poor saw health worsen from 1968 to 1970 as free clinics proliferate yet charges stay high and hospitalization remains welfare dependent.
Dr. Orion Galin-Gallar, a California physiologist, says casual sex causes emotional confusion frustration and worthlessness. He argues that casual sex fuels suffering and calls for curbing what he terms sexual freedom amid rising gonorrhea and syphilis spread.
A compact exhortation to pursue a quiet life by living simply and minding one’s own affairs. It emphasizes that true happiness grows in a tranquil environment and steady, disciplined work.
William F Buckley Jr notes the 1972 Republican Platform weakens ties to labor while reaffirming states rights on right to work. He cites Frelinghuysen and Nixon’s aim to beat McGovern, stressing the party’s enthusiasm quotient and the enduring myth of the platform.
Andrew Tully argues the 1972 race hinges on Vietnam honesty as Clark and Shriver reveal contradictory signals from Hanoi. The piece notes Clark's missteps on POW timing and Shriver's Vietnam peace claims, concluding voters need a reliable lie detector amid a tainted political landscape.
Jerry England chairs the 700 conventioning Shriners and their wives as they converge on Lawton. Nursing graduates Karen Elling, Lillian Griswold, and Nan Stout are noted from Oklahoma universities. A car club forms in Wichita Mountains at David Moore's home.
Four to six dreams occur per night according to science. A golf ball’s dimples improve distance and flight. Ants in Texas and Florida build communal nests with multiple females laying eggs and sharing incubation and care. A knot is a unit of speed used in marine contexts.
The piece discusses father child dynamics during fishing trips and the tension between independence and family time. It also explores how a woman may delay or soften a marriage proposal and the psychology behind initial reactions to engagement.
Today’s reading lists Aries through Pisces with guidance on perception, scheduling, and stress management. A Leo Virgo cusp individual is highlighted for practical business insight, inventive talent, and potential success in law finance and reform work. Birthdate noted as Louis XVI’s and mentions universal welfare themes.
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