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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1972
Page
6
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Washington Columnist argues current prisons fail to rehabilitate and suggests a model like Australia with prison republics. David Linowes proposes socio economic audits of public programs and to apply self government and private enterprise to prisons to measure value for money.
President Allende denounced imperialism and U S corporate manipulation at the United Nations, criticizing World Bank credit cuts and financial pressure on Chile. The essay argues for a two way street in development, citing Nigeria as a case where foreign capital fuels oil wealth and vice versa.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson give their home on the LBJ ranch along the Perdenales River to public ownership. The donation includes an airplane hangar and other buildings while the couple will retain life rights to live on the estate.
A forecast warns timber scarcity will push lumber prices up by around 60 percent for new houses. The U S Forest Service says dependence on foreign sources from Canada and the Soviet Union may grow unless domestic timber growth accelerates.
Composite quotes note life purpose and judgment. The biblical verse emphasizes death and final judgment while Hawthorne asserts every person has a place and value in the world regardless of choice.
Washington notes President Nixon elevates George Bush to head the Republican National Committee aiming to diversify the party's image. The move seeks to retain Democratic defections and build a two party dynamic while preserving White House influence in a minority GOP.
A humorous item notes a lady driver backing no fault insurance as her garage door and right fender collide. The column also remarks that in life the referee watches every play and jokes that the pessimist fears assembling a child’s Christmas toys soon.
The piece analyzes the Democratic power play around Jean Westwood’s ouster, Robert Strauss’s election, and Kennedy's stance toward Nixon. It notes Kennedy’s aims, McGovern’s limited leverage, and the evolving balance between moderate and left factions within the party.
A 85-79 basketball meeting saw the Cameron Aggies lose to Pueblo, who remained undefeated. Community activity covered includes Home Economics Club delivering 15 cheer boxes to shut-ins and local club meetings.
This piece discusses whether dangerous men make poor husbands and how a man labeled dangerous before marriage may attract many women and marry the first who sees through his disguise. It weighs the value of parental advice and argues parents must act as responsible adults guiding their children toward confidence.
A wry old quip attributed to Mark Twain about a politician's death mentions not attending the funeral but sending a courteous letter of approval. A schoolboy asks a lawyer father if the report card could justify a defamation suit.
Horoscope for Thursday December 11 1972 lists Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces with traits and advice. It notes a Sagittarius Capricorn cusp with duality and potential in finances words and journalism. Birth mentions include Benjamin Disraeli and Albert Payson Terhune.
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