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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
6
A devotional note cites Isaiah 57 15 stating God dwells with the humble and contrasts His high holiness with accessibility to the lowly It asks readers to examine their own attitude and stance before God asking How is your attitude today and what changes might follow from recognizing His closeness to the humble.
The Washington Post argues California may move by administrative action to curb or end nuclear power despite voter rejection eighteen months earlier. It weighs plant viability and alternatives, warns of future plants if delayed, and questions feasibility of solar geothermal coal options versus nuclear. The piece calls for clear long term disposal plans and electricity strategy to avoid future shortages.
Columnist Russ Baker notes that in elite circles lunching alone signals weakness and being out of favor. The piece argues that visibility with White House staff or associates builds prestige, while casual cocktail chatter reinforces the impression of insider status and access to top figures.
Andrew Tully argues that social lunches at elite spots breed status chasing while advocating solitary noontime meals. He describes the calm of corner table dining with a glass of sherry, reading papers, and escaping the pressure to socialize.
Charlie Chaplin was not a politician yet his political and artistic life left a global imprint. He mixed acting mastery with a sharp anti tyranny stance rooted in his early life, shaping his tramp character as a universal symbol of the outsider and a voice against injustice.
A profile of Max Lerner tracing his London influence between the wars, the admiration of Shaw and Wells, and his later bitterness over American reception. The piece notes his charm over intellectuals, his pursuit of waifs, and his stance on politics from Chou En-lai to China while dying in Vevey.
In Oklahoma the new legislative session begins with hopeful talk of state funding and rankings. Some lawmakers compare budgets to OU football spending, while The Sooner Cynic jokes about banker hours and congressmen’s recesses. David Boren promotes a personal economy plan as he recalls a bowl game trip requiring two hotel rooms. Beren weighs gambling sentiments, refusing a hat bet on the Orange Bowl yet considering a Senate bid.
Puritanical conservatism spreads across Moslem states from Libya to Egypt, with calls to enforce Islamic law. Reports describe strict punishments for adultery, theft, and blasphemy, along with bans on alcohol in public spaces and a revival of veils and modest dress in Cairo universities. The trend signals potential global shifts in culture, law, and daily life.
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