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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1975
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists Bill F. Bentley as Editor and Publisher with Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivan W.D. Hargraves Alfred Wallace in executive roles. It notes staff departments and a dial number 353-0620 and affiliations with several press associations.
A strong rally on the New York Stock Exchange drives 32.1 million shares traded, surpassing the prior record as the Dow gains 26.05 to 692.66. Investors credit falling interest rates and a court ruling overturning an IBM antitrust decision for renewed optimism, despite risks of inflation.
The incoming Attorney General Edward H. Levi favors a restrained death penalty as a deterrent for select offenses. He suggests state discretion and cites skyjacking murder and penitentiary killings under strict conditions as possible targets. The stance aligns with some senators seeking stronger measures to protect law enforcement amid rising violence. West Germany proposes a 240 million dollar restitution package for Nazi victims including Jews and other persecuted groups.
Washington faces a clash as Israel asks for threefold aid this year while critics weigh backing the Jewish state against domestic hunger and aid to starving nations in Africa and Asia.
The passage warns against returning to bondage of Jewish laws and circumcision. It states that relying on circumcision or strict law-keeping nullifies Christ's saving work and leaves one under God's curse.
A contemporary analysis notes Ford's struggle with Congress and the economy while polling splits on centrism. Harris cites 1968–74 moderates rising to 43%, conservatives at 30%, liberals 15%, with Field showing California tilting toward conservatism and polarization. Experts warn a true center requires convulsion or realignment, not wishful thinking.
Andrew Tully notes Bill Saxbe's plain speaking and impatience with government blather as he eyes an ambassadorial post to India While India bans Israel and South Africa from a Calcutta table tennis event and courts debate on cultural diplomacy Saxbe may face delicate remarks about caste and policy The piece casts a wary eye on India's pro Arab stance and nuclear moves amid a backdrop of Cold War era cultural diplomacy.
Washington notes New Jersey, densely populated with high per capita earnings, suffers steep unemployment. The piece analyzes state leadership, environmental law clashes, and a looming constitutional fight over road building and unemployment, highlighting Gov. Brendan Byrne and Sen. Harrison Williams amid a fragile recovery.
A fragmented excerpt discusses fear of taking time off due to job security worries, beard perception in corporate culture, and smart shopping tactics. It notes beards hinder executives but may aid in arts and learning, and advises shoppers to plan meals and set spending limits before buying.
A compact review of past Lawton items shows Benny Wiggins holding the Wolverines scoring lead, Joe Campbell winning a Pinewood Derby, ROTC commission for Jimmy J Caudell, and a 20 year look at a new service station and Gov Gary urging long range water planning.
The vagabond when rich is called a tourist by Paul Richard. Senator William Fulbright notes humans have power to do any damn fool thing and tend to do it about every ten minutes.
Aries through Pisces are outlined with guidance on thinking, alliances, travel, finances, and career. The page features a long birth sign section and notes notable births including Aaron Burr, Sir Henry Irving, Ronald Reagan, and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
The piece credits Oklahoma highway patrols for thinking straight when choosing between David Boren and Clem McSpadden, noting Boren’s pledge to build roads by need. It questions whether big cities would gain expressways at the expense of rural routes while observing wider debates about football in universities and the role of university presidents.
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