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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1975
Page
6
The column argues a modern echo of Crusade era dynamics in Middle East oil power. It links Newsweek coverage to Islamic ascendancy and warns against economic coercion, proposing currency revaluation and fair trade over military action.
The Lawton Constitution lists its leadership and contact roles including Editor and Publisher Bill F. Bentley and Managing Editor Stephen F. Bentley. It notes affiliations with press associations and AP reprint rights, and outlines advertising payment rules and correction policy for inaccuracies.
Oklahoma legislators consider a bill to ban Kerr McGee facilities including Crescent plutonium plant and halt plans for Iola nuclear plant and a Muskogee park. The move follows AEC findings that Crescent posed no public threat amid charges by opponents and a union tied to contamination claims.
Inflation hits defense budgets across Western Europe and Japan while the United States sees a large nominal increase yet a real cut in program value. Pentagon officials warn NATO risks unilateral disarmament as Soviet and allied efforts diverge, urging better research to preserve deterrence and liberty.
A devotional meditation mirrors Isaiah 55 10 12 describing rain and snow nourishing the earth driving growth and seed for farmers with the Word of God producing fruit. The passage promises prosperity joy and peace as nature rejoices around the faithful.
Andrew Tully portrays Washington as dangerous in 1974 with the murder of South Trimble Jr. and the knife-point assault on James B. Young. The column denounces judges and society for lenient handling of youth crime, citing the Conrad Dancy case and warning of ongoing violence in the capital.
The piece critiques the "strike it rich" syndrome as American, noting how sudden wealth brings unwanted demands and moral obligations. It also discusses gendered phone etiquette and the teen habit of acting “smart alecky,” suggesting better parental listening could curb the behavior.
OSU takes a post season win at Tempe in a Fiesta Bowl battle that lacked excitement. The piece notes light performance from the Cowboys and mocks bright moments while hinting at political jabs about broom jokes and Tulsa County voting lines. It also mentions the upcoming Oklahoma delegation mix.
Washington lawmakers in both parties demand that President Ford state clearly there are no plans for war in the Middle East to secure oil. Kissinger’s remarks provoke criticism abroad and alarm in Congress over possible U.S. intervention and a repeat of Vietnam era fears.
Yesteryears review notes 16 years ago Duke Guinn steps down as officer and Harold Coffelt is installed as 1965 president of the Comanche County Barbers Association. The piece also lists activities of Chattanooga United Presbyterian Women and Lawton groups with officers and programs.
Aries to Pisces outlooks list daily traits and cautions with a birthday note. Albert Schweitzer Pierre Loti Cary Grant are named as examples born today and suggest leadership, creativity, and public engagement.
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