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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1975
Page
6
American travelers feel safer at airports due to safeguards though fears linger after a Baltimore hijacking left 18 passengers robbed of 900 dollars. The incident underscores transit danger while many Americans oppose higher military spending as highway tensions rise.
An examination of protests against exposing public school students to so called offensive literature. The piece discusses critics citing racial themes and explicit content while defenders cite parental rights and academic freedom amid NAACP and other group actions.
Thoughtful excerpt from Zechariah 4 6 7 emphasizes that success comes not by might but by God’s Spirit. Despite weakness, Zerubbabel will complete the Temple with praise for mercy and grace. The message asserts divine enablement over human strength.
The article details Governor Beren’s pledge and ongoing attacks on his program. Rep. Tom Steed warns District Attorney Burkett to be accurate on the Hall indictment or regret it. The Sooner Cynic forecasts three months of heightened federal prosecutions by the IRS. The Equal Rights Amendment is noted as a chance for Oklahoma women to prove equality in debate.
Ernest Cuneo analyzes how the 1974 election wave shook the Democratic Party, eroding seniority power in the House, shifting control to a new freshman coalition, and threatening long standing chairmanships while signaling long term changes in governance dynamics.
A piece discusses love tests as potentially healthy when voluntary and genuine, warns against contrived tests, and notes teens under 16 should not practice Kung Fu due to physical risks. Dr Nick Nicholas cautions on developing bodies and sports injuries. It also defines fibs and the tells of a habitual liar.
A fragmentary quotation layout ponders the undisciplined mind versus the streamlined mind. It contrasts Thurber’s wit with Eliot’s wisdom about how deeds travel with us and shape who we are across time.
Frank Van Der Linden notes Ford frames himself as a Truman-like figure, criticizing the 80th Congress for doing little while stressing strong defense and domestic economy. The piece compares Ford’s blunt, candid style and early polling drop to Truman’s, urging decisive action to shed the do-nothing label.
Nostalgia column notes past events with edits and updates. Jim Bagby begins editorship at Cameron Collegian while Don Luke serves as sports editor. Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi meet at Mrs. Ronnie Cheat home. Carol Scherler of Chattanooga wins 4 H Club girls illustrated speech contest. 20 years ago J R Montgomery announces six month remodeling at City National Bank. A patient granted to Lowell W Williams for an improved garbage can rack. Earl L Barr elected to University of Oklahoma Student Bar Association office. 30 years ago Lawton nurses Lt Marvy Brown and Lt Rosemary Hogan awarded Legion of Merit in Manila by Gen Douglas MacArthur. Mrs Frank Krasser and Patsy Gutchell visit Lawton.
A mixed, garbled horoscope page offers zodiac signs Aries through Pisces with corrupted wording. It mentions opportunities and caution, hints at personal traits, and notes a “YOU BORN TODAY” section urging focus and avoiding scattered energies.
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