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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1971
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution published weekday evenings from Lawton Oklahoma address Third and A Avenue. Ned Sheple served as publisher with full corporate involvement across all departments. Dial phone line listed 353-0620 and the paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Washington report notes AT T demands payment of 1.5 million by July 1 or face a 2 million bond to block calls at the Miami Beach convention. Treasury chief Strauss calls the demand impossible from a regulated monopoly and vows to settle current bills, while party operations run on pay as you go since March 1970.
The piece critiques conservative policy failures under Nixon era, questioning decisions on debt, defense, and welfare. It cites Melvin Laird and Warren Nutter on deterrence and diplomacy, Kissinger’s China talks, and ongoing welfare costs. It argues GOP could not curb deficits or modernize policy due to entrenched ideologies.
Marquis Childs reviews Okinawa debate and protests as Tokyo presses for US base rights and nuclear constraints. He notes political tensions, past war memories, and the need for better US Japan understanding to safeguard a quarter century of partnership.
A newspaper in New York highlights a crime problem mirrored across America, from parking and car thefts in the East 70s to broader street crime. It notes the pattern of deceit in confidence games and reports details like hubcaps being stolen, illustrating pervasive urban crime.
Russian biochemist Z A Medvedev discusses routine censorship of foreign journals in The Medvedev Papers. He cites Science suppressions of articles and TOC removals and notes Russia bans discussion of the state science budget. Imprisonment sparked outcry from fellow scientists.
A faulty motor mount can fail to hold the engine on its frame causing increased vibration and loss of control. The danger may threaten steering stability and safe handling of the vehicle.
The United States bishops voted to open their semi annual gatherings to press coverage starting next spring. Reporters will be allowed to attend and cover both arguments and outcomes of the deliberations.
A quote reflecting that dreams guide business progress. Schwab notes imagination is vital to success, envisioning the entire venture as a vision. The Ecclesiastes verse contrasts a fool with many words.
A state Corrections Department study rates two thirds of Kentucky county jails as poor or very poor with only six percent ranked as good. The evaluation highlights widespread facility conditions across the state's counties.
A reflective essay questions crowd behavior and comfort in social settings. It observes crowd irritation from heat and poor air in crowds, notes crowds as soft-hearted, and comments on twin appearances and flattery in marriage.
In Oklahoma Hubert Gragg resigns as state highway commissioner amid criticism of department leadership. Gragg says he wants to show Governor Dewey Bartlett there is a better way to leave the highway commission than being fired.
The Q and A explain that major league baseball began Sunday games in 1892 with the National League first to play on Sundays. The longest play on record is the Oberammergau Passion Play, performed every ten years since 1633, with 125 speaking parts and five showings in 1960, each lasting twelve hours including intervals.
Ten year listings note Walter Oswalt as program chairman for Northwest Kiwanis while Mrs. Jerry Kovac hosts with Smokettes Club. Twenty year items name Betty Jean Bruce and Roy Stewart soloists for Handel Messiah, and Mrs. T. J. Kelly elected president of St Andrews guild. Thirty year entries highlight Ralph Cline becoming county attorney and Helen Dayton winning fiction prize in Oklahoma City.
Daily astrology page for Tuesday December 7 1971 outlines Aries to Pisces outlooks with advice on preparation, focus, and timing. It notes leadership potential for those born today and suggests careers in journalism publishing law diplomacy or statesmanship, alongside personal traits and cautions.
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