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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

6

Lawton Constitutionmasthead and policy notes

The Lawton Constitution published weekdays from Lawton Oklahoma with Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill F Bentley as editor and publisher. The note lists staff titles, associations, and policy statements on reprinting and corrections.

Bill F. Bentley Shirley Shepler Bentley May B. Shepler Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley Ted Ralston

Cox presses Nixon over tapes in grand jury case

Archibald Cox argues the tapes risk the President’s place in history and power if denied. He warns disclosure could affect aides, Cabinet members, and public trust, while noting a bid to go to the people may frame the case as a test of executive privilege.

Archibald Cox Watergate Nixon White House Grand Jury Cox Senate

Vesco case narrows as Dean named as co conspirator

Dean is named by the U S Attorney in New York as a co conspirator but not a defendant in the Vesco investigation case. Mitchell and Stans face trial on the same charges Sept 11. The SEC accuses Vesco of looting 224 million from a mutual fund complex. Vesco remains in Costa Rica. Judge Gagliardi weighs motions to dismiss delay or move the case amid Watergate linked publicity.

John W. Dean II White House U. S. Attorney’s Office New York Robert L. Vesco John N. Mitchell Maurice H. Stans Costa Rica SEC Vesco Corporation Lee P. Gagliardi Mitchell Stans Senate Committee

Energy Now After 25 Years of AEC Involvement

The article argues that all U S reactors face litigation and energy shortfalls. It cites David F Salisbury who suggests an NASA like approach to reactor development could have avoided the crisis. It urges applying space program management lessons to breeders reactors fusion and solar energy with environmental and safety considerations.

Atomic Energy Commission David F. Salisbury National Aeronautics and Space Administration Houston AEC United States NASA

Thoughts For Today Proverb and Bok quote

A compact devotional notes the value of diligence and steadfast work. It cites Proverbs 18 9 10 and Edward Bok urging readers to find their place and devote themselves fully to their tasks.

Edward Bok

Spiro Agnew Deserves Fair Hearing Amid Public Probe

The piece argues Vice President Spiro Agnew, under federal investigation in Maryland for possible bribery conspiracy and tax law violations, deserves a fair hearing. It notes no charges yet, cites reactions from Truman and Bush, and compares the scrutiny to past political scandals.

Spiro Agnew Maryland Agnew George Bush Bush John Kennedy

Hall pledges 75 percent of new state funds to education in 1974

Oklahoma Governor Hall promises education three fourths of all new state money in 1974. Teachers ask who will get the remaining quarter and hint Hall’s re election funds could be tapped. The McAlester prison rodeo and other penitentiary events are likely canceled amid reform confusion.

Governor Hall Hall McAlester

Military and American Society undercuts U S Defense

In a preview of a MacMillan book edited by Barber and Ambrose, the essay collection argues America’s social ills are mirrored in a weakened military. It criticizes liberal defense cuts and Nixon era politicization, citing Army strength concerns and White House pomp as harming morale and readiness. The piece warns a volunteer force may fail without reform.

Washington MacMillan Publishing Company the Free Press James A. Barber Stephen Ambrose Rudyard Kipling Southeast Asia Nixon U. S Air Force White House Vernon Walters CIA Robert Cushman Marine Corps L. Patrick Grey FBI Alexander Haig Henry Kissinger Haig John V. Brennan Army Messrs. Barber Ambrose America

Legal Critics Reject Watergate Trial Tone

Ernest Cuneo cites Mor ris Ernst and other liberal lawyers who condemn the Watergate hearings as biased. He argues the Senate should sit as a court, not televise proceedings, and warns the process risks due process and impartial judgment. He urges Nixon to defer to the courts.

Mirror of the Mind on Fear, Love, and Self Delusion

The piece argues teachers fear undermines learning by forcing lessons, while self delusion hides true limits. It contends honesty with oneself matters, and asserts mature love brings a unique sense of kinship and enlightened self awareness.

Yesteryears Notes Highlight Local Club Activities

Yesteryears recalls Sarita Clapp taking flight at El Toro Marine Base California. Sub Deb Club plans to offer rides to the polls for the September 24 bond election. Mrs Ray Wiatt hosts Sew and So Club in Apache home. Alvin Rose and Paul Eakins noted for long-time service at Stony Point School. Pvt Billy J Mansel assigned to Fort Meade Maryland. Arlen Johnson forecasts higher cotton yield for Comanche County. I W Williams reports to Oklahoma City for assignment with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Johnny P Class elected president of Centenary Methodist Junior High League.

Wave Sarita Clapp Eugene Clapp el Toro Marine Base Calif Jan Little Ray Wiatt Apache Alvin Rose Paul Eakins Cook Stony Point School Billy J. Mansel Elgin Ft. Meade Arlen Johnson Comanche County I. W. Williams Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highway Patrol Johnny P. Class Centenary Methodist Junior High League

Horoscope for Friday August 24 1973 Aries to Pisces

Friday’s horoscope outlines varied guidance for each sign with emphasis on momentum for Aries and careful routines for Pisces. It notes personal traits of those born today and suggests careers in medicine law journalism finance or government.

Aries

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