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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution dated February 27 1973 lists staff roles including Ned Shepler publisher and managing editor as well as advertising director and circulation manager. It notes memberships in professional press associations and AP republication rights with a policy on corrections.
Washington notes a growing trend of state level tax cuts and spending limits as the New American Revolution spreads from Washington. Governor Reagan proposes a constitutional tax cap and phasedown of California income taxes, with a potential constitutional amendment and voter ballot drive if lawmakers balk.
A NAIS survey of 604 member schools reports total private school enrollment rising from 205,400 to 209,800 this year, driven mainly by prep schools and coeducational day and boarding schools. Military and parochial schools faltered as costs and anti military sentiment weighed on numbers.
Ford Motor Company faces a seven million dollar fine after admitting to tampering with engine tests for emissions on 1972 models. The Environmental Agency referred the case to the Justice Department and reached a settlement to avoid mass layoffs while production continued.
Government remains the largest employer with over 20 percent of workers on payrolls across federal, state, county, and local levels. Twenty years ago the share was one in eight, a trend that could leave far fewer privately employed workers in twenty years.
Four doctors released a joint statement saying they ruled out open heart surgery for the late President Lyndon Johnson due to extensive heart damage. The presidents friends believed he might have lived if he had agreed to the operation, but Johnson was absolved of any responsibility.
Thoughtful reflection on courage and fear with a biblical verse from Acts and a quote attributed to David Sarnoff about courage being scarce due to fear. The excerpt contrasts communal faith with the barrier fear creates to brave action.
William F Buckley Jr analyzes the clash over a New York State Education Department consultant linked to pro Mao views Public criticism centers on whether educators should shape curricula around suspected Communist loyalties The piece contrasts past anti Communism with current political actions regarding Red China and Nixon policy
The piece contrasts whether a wife can teach her husband to drive and whether a child seeks independence. It suggests wives struggle to change husbands driving, while independence in children stems from loving, supportive parenting and the fear of losing control. Later, it notes a once trusted helper now burdened by others' problems.
The piece notes a long standing South-led Senate with nine of seventeen committees chaired by Southern senators. It surveys the upcoming changes under the seniority system, listing potential successors for key panels like Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It highlights North and West gains and notes the 12 largest states likely missing chairmanships.
Yesteryears notes report Bishop School southwest of Lawton closed due to a high rate of flu cases. Earl Inman provides the report. Kenneth Ellis announces a Red Rose program for Comanche county School masters association. Randall Worth receives a birthday party honor.
The page lays out daily zodiac guidance for Aries through Pisces with cautions on realism for Aries and Capricorn, charm for Leo, diplomacy for Virgo, and warnings on overtaxing energy for Sagittarius. It notes you born today include idealists suited for social service, medicine, or ministry and mentions Michel Montaigne and Geraldine Farrar.
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