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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists staff and publishing details from 1919 to 1967 with Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill Bentley as editor, noting the paper's evening schedule and office at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. It confirms membership in major press associations and the AP rights for local news.
Washington Report from Fort Rucker notes helicopter pilots and trainees adjust to reduced Vietnam flows, with 12 per 20 weeks, while veterans and cadets weigh civilian attitudes, Medivac strength, and future roles in desert and European warfare amid ongoing pilot pride and expense of handling quarter million dollar equipment.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers expressed optimism that 1973 could see a Middle East settlement. Speaking in New York at a farewell for Is r aeli Ambassador Itshak Rabin, he cited U S Soviet ties and balance of power as key, urged an interim Suez Canal opening as a first step toward peace and urged continued diplomacy.
The Johnson women left a lasting impression on the nation and Washington. Lady Bird Johnson remained poised and cultured while Lynda and Luci balanced youthful charm with sincerity amid public scrutiny. Now mothers and respected figures, they continue to represent a proud legacy.
City officials push to curb scofflaws using Vermont and other plates to dodge New York licensing and accumulate overdue parking summonses. One executive faced 200 unpaid tickets across four registered cars, another had 100 tickets on two cars and a $12,000 judgment. State bureaus study a reciprocal scofflaw commission to compel home registration and curb the racket.
A devotional verse from Hebrews urges kindness to strangers and prisoners with the idea of entertaining angels unawares. A Stevenson quote follows, noting sympathy as a source for wisdom beyond humane reasons.
The column criticizes overzealous flag waving and defends intelligent patriotism. It argues that playing the national anthem at events has cultural value, unity, and personal meaning for many Americans amid criticism of athletes who refuse to honor the flag.
The piece argues against early grade skipping for gifted students citing Warren Ketcham of Michigan and recounts the author’s own experience as Johnny Know It All. It maintains acceleration creates social and emotional harm, turning capable youths into campus misfits and grind-focused adults.
The piece argues that heated spats in marriage may improve communication and that a healthy ego includes sharing achievements. It contrasts an only child with a large family and notes that both conflict and self restraint shape adulthood.
Governor Hall disperses aides across departments to avoid scrutiny while a push to end secrecy in state legislative committees lingers unknown. The piece notes OU and OSU football ties and the spread of assistant coaches as evidence of opportunities in Oklahoma.
A roundup of historical notes from 16, 20 and 30 years ago. Downtown Lawton Inc. names Al Duplantis to lead with Bill Johnson as vice president. St John Lutheran Dorcas Guild hosts a meeting at the church halls. A Cameron College ROTC cadet commander is named. A nine year old deposits at Security Bank’s new drive in window. Red Cross in need of knitters for military articles and a permit for a $900 addition to Peoples Ice Plant is filed.
Zodiac outlook for February 7 1973 lists Aries through Pisces with mixed influences and cautions. It notes Taurus quick advancement in business and research, Virgo patience in planning, and Aquarius broadening mental horizons. It also highlights Sinclair Lewis as a birthdate mention and praises social versatility and travel love.
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