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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
8
Local newspaper contact and correction policy list for The Lawton Constitution including staff roles and a promise to correct any erroneous reflections upon notification. mentions circulation department and Associated Press membership.
The article cites William Blake philosophy and references Attica and Rahway prisons to discuss criminal and racial prejudice. It projects rising black family incomes from 1960 to 1970 and notes improving education levels among black males aged 25 to 29. It also contrasts earnings for a jet pilot over a 30 year career with broader prejudices.
Amyas Ames of Lincoln Center calls for a bold arts funding plan to boost federal support to 10 percent of Americans annual arts spending. He notes current NEA funding is insufficient and compares with Canada Sweden Austria and West Germany. The proposal would raise about 200 billion yearly with 90 percent from ticket sales donations and local subsidies.
An opinion poll of about 2000 people shows 80 percent favor the current highway system despite concerns about environmental impact. Half see overall environmental harm from more highways and 66 percent in metropolitan areas back restricting auto use in congested zones, even at personal cost.
After a major contest in the Senate the rankings still list General Motors as No 1 and Fred Harris out of the top ten. The piece notes Harris faces a tough path, with potential plans to target GM and Ford, while Governor Hall calls the six day retail sales issue a matter for the people to decide.
William F Buckley Jr reflects on economic policy under Nixon The piece discusses Phase I and Phase II controls the motives behind wage and price plans and the broader social philosophical implications It weighs inflation trends versus fiscal and monetary policies and cites figures like Herbert Klein and Al Capone to illustrate arguments about coercion and incentive.
The essay argues that demanding raises does not guarantee happiness and that perceived unfairness is subjective. It notes ongoing youth unrest, critiques child experts, and suggests marital self reflection can reveal mutual selfishness, encouraging partners to reassess perspectives and problem solving.
Q and A explain that about 95 of 100 earthquakes occur along two major belts the Pacific belt and the Mediterranean belt. The commentary highlights global tectonic activity concentrating in these regions.
Washington observers weigh Kennedy's potential to win the Democratic nomination in 1972 without formal drafts. Polls show mixed support, with Kennedy drawing large crowds but skepticism among veteran Democrats about his qualifications and delegate viability. Democrats fear a Kennedy bid could push moderates to Nixon.
The page offers daily guidance by zodiac sign for Wednesday December 2 1971. Guidance notes caution against overloading plans and emphasize prudent timing and self management across signs from Aries to Pisces with a closing emphasis on the birthday person as a talented leader with broad career potential in fields like business medicine law music writing or science.
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