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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1973

Page

6

Lawton Oklahoma Newspaper Masthead and Policies 1919 1967

The page lists publishing staff for a Lawton Oklahoma paper including Ned Shepler Bill F Bentley May B Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S Bentley Ted Ralston and W D Hargraves. It notes editorial roles advertising circulation and mechanical staff and membership in press associations. It also states AP reprint rights and advertising payment rules with correction policy.

Bill F. Bentley May B. Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston

Congress tightens grip on federal spending ceiling

Congress moves to set a rigid annual spending ceiling after years of deficits. A joint committee outlines a four part framework with an overall ceiling, sub ceilings for nonappropriated outlays and annual programs, and a wrap up bill to enforce limits.

Congress Nixon Joint Committee

Why Didn’t They Vote A Look At Voter Apathy In 1972

A 1972 analysis by Gallup shows only 54.5 percent turnout with 45.5 percent not voting. Major reasons include residence restrictions 38 percent and general political disinterest 28 percent. Other factors cover illness 10 percent and work or travel 7 percent, painting a bleak view of voter engagement.

Harding-Cox Warren G. Harding James M. Cox League of Nations Harry S Truman Thomas F. Dewey Henry A. Wallace J. Strom Thurmond Gallup

Crew sails schooner from New York to Panama Canal

A group of three young women two boys aged 16 and 18 a 33 year old mechanic and a dog stop in New York to recruit five more crew members for an 83 foot blue nosed schooner. They plan a Caribbean voyage via the Panama Canal to San Francisco and aim to complete the trip by May. They screen applicants as amicable shipmates and charge 200 dollars a month for experience.

New York Caribbean Panama Canal San Francisco

Thoughtful verse quotes and a youth dream motto

The collection presents a Bible verse from Acts 2 17 about pouring out spirit and prophesy followed by a German poet Johann Schiller line urging believers to stay true to youth dreams. The items read like reflective thoughts for daily inspiration.

Johann Schiller

Reform Needed to Curb Welfare Cheating, Says Washington Report

Washington urges rapid welfare reform after spot checks show about 41 percent apparent fraud among 400 recipients in one state. Reported earnings often understate actual income with multiple checks and missing self employed or cash payments. Calls for tightening oversight to protect taxpayers and ensure aid reaches those in need.

Sino Soviet tensions rise amid border clashes and strategic moves

Observers warn of a possible limited clash as Sino Soviet tensions increase. Russia concentrates forces east of the Urals and on the Sino Soviet border while Peking pressures Japan and Washington over Asia Europe. Analysts weigh Brezhnev Doctrine implications and China’s leadership transition following Mao.

Washington Russia China U.S West Germany Egypt Trans-Siberian Urals Ukraine Peking Japan Europe Asia

New Chief of Naval Operations Targeted by Columnist

In a column dated April 18 1971 Dr Max Rafferty attacks Adm Elmo Zumwalt for abolishing Navy discipline. He warns the move will bring mutinies sabotage and demoralization and calls for a return to strict grooming and obedience with a new CNO urged to restore order.

Naval Operations Adm Elmo Zumwalt Zumwalt Edwin Rosenberg Haight-Ashbury Sunset Strip Berkeley Pentagon

Quotable Lines From Historic Figures

A collection of aphorisms from Marshall Field Booker T. Washington Sydney Harris Josh Billings Don Herold Emily Dickinson and Winston Churchill. The quotes touch on goodness knowledge love happiness fame and truth with varied perspectives.

Don Herold Emily Dickinson

Q and A Quiz Highlights from The Daily Page

A reader’s trivia section covers symbolic meanings in Christian art the night blooming cereus and the Jersey Lily nickname for Lily Langtry plus sun center temperature estimates and weather lore about birds predicting storms. The items show brief questions and concise answers with dates and places not specified.

Oklahoma Officials See Doolin Resign for Law Firm Partner

John B. Doolin an Alva attorney resigns from the Oklahoma State Highway Commission to join a Lawton law firm as a partner. Lawton mayor orders half mast flags in tribute to late U S Senator Robert Kerr who died New Year’s Day.

John B. Doolin Alva Oklahoma State Highway Commission Lawton Wayne Gilley U.S Robert S. Kerr T. A. Hamra Comanche County Don Cottingham

Thoughts on Daydreaming and Jealousy in Everyday Life

The piece discusses harmless daydreaming in class and how it can arise from learning or unpleasant memories. It advises clearing vague notions from past incidents, focusing on positives, and avoiding secret dwelling. It also notes jealousy as demeaning and outlines insecurities in a marriage when mistrusting a partner.

Grandmother Praised For Kindness And Craft Skills

A modern tribute calls a grandmother a very nice lady who makes fudge and knits sweaters. The character is noted for keeping peace at home and smoothing family tensions with warmth.

Horoscope by Birth Day Outlook for Each Sign

The daily horoscope lists Aries through Pisces with guidance on change, competition, planning, relationships, and personal growth. It notes strengths in science, literature, law, education, and statesmanship, plus encouragement to pursue travel, music, and poetry as fulfilling hobbies. It also highlights self doubt as a potential obstacle to progress.

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