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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution dated January 8 1974 shows editorial masthead and staff rolls. It notes policy on republication by the Associated Press and standard corrections procedures for errors or misstatements in the paper.
A review of John Pekkanen’s The American Connection argues that eight billion annual doses of depressants and stimulants reach Americans, mostly ordinary people. The piece notes regulatory gaps, suggests big drug firms profit, cites illicit diversion, and questions congressional tolerance while praising the book’s relevance to parents.
In his column, William F Buckley argues for a European oil boycott of Arab states denying cash and carry sales. He cites Lib yan oil and Libyan diplomacy as leverage, noting Italy's stake and Fiat's role amid a tense diplomatic climate.
Arab oil producers may lift the embargo on the United States after the Geneva talks, boosting energy demand projections. Hefty notes on energy conservation point to domestic liquid coal and solar options while warnings grow over profligate use. Articles cite Saudi Arabia’s oil minister and U.S. policymakers amid a broader energy outlook.
The passage urges being strong and very courageous, following the law given by a servant and turning neither to the right nor to the left. It emphasizes staying true to the path to achieve success and mastering one’s chosen line, echoing Andrew Carnegie’s industrialist example.
A reflective piece questions love at first sight and the risk of premature certainty. It contrasts rapid attraction with doubts that grow as novelty fades and argues for seeking help rather than punitive measures. It cites Dr. Vincent J. Fontana on abusive parents.
Yesteryears notes recall Whit Ozier as speaker for the Detroit District Conference on Christian Vocations held in Dearborn Michigan. Goldie Ford accepts a second semester teaching job at Temple schools and Mrs Gladys Bunch honors Mrs Joe S Marks and Mrs Vera Hunter at a PTA session. Farris Lindsay earns four two-dollar bills for the tallest tree in the Burning of the Greens event. Lawton Wolverine hoops face Temple postponed by snow then play Chickasha and Frederick. peanut growers warned of more crow activity.
In Oklahoma since Tulsa and Oklahoma County grand juries began sessions, some Democrats find Watergate less entertaining. Oklahoma County witnesses refuse to discuss with Tulsa jurors as they cross the Turner Turnpike into a silence zone. Supreme Court rule on easy-search prompts contractor bid frisking at state job sites.
The Sindlinger index shows U.S. consumer confidence falling from 66 percent on Nov 21 to 42 percent by Dec 19, the steepest drop in 20 years and near 1930s levels. Regional gaps widen with the South hardest hit and urban areas lowest, while unemployment fears rise to about 6 to 7 percent by mid-1974.
Horoscope page for Wednesday January 8 1974 covers all signs from Aries to Pisces. It notes Mars influence for Aries and encourages decisive business decisions, while others face typical traits like competition for Taurus and optimism for Gemini. It highlights focus areas across signs and mentions Thomas Watson as a birthdate reference.
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