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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1972
Page
8
A Washington Report column analyzes Nixon’s reelection prospects amid rising unemployment at 6.1 percent in December and 5.9 percent for the year. It notes Democratic attacks label the era as a low mood, while Pentagon cuts threaten more jobs, complicating the president’s path to a peacetime economy.
The 1972 race centers on control of the House and Senate. Nixon aims for a low key campaign stressing his record as president and unity for all people, while GOP gains are unlikely given current majorities and re election dynamics. Conservative Democrats and several vulnerable Republicans shape his cautious strategizing.
Brig Gen S L A Marshall notes a 900-person poll after the My Lai case finds 67 percent say most would follow orders to shoot civilians and 51 percent would do the same. He questions poll soundness and warns public opinion can not reverse legal judgments amid accusations of bias and scapegoating.
Ten years ago Jack Bruyr chaired a Lawton Rotary noon meeting and Richard King earned an honor carrier jacket for Constitution Press. Mac McGhee became manager of Cameron College’s Clarence Davis student union. Twenty years ago A L Zipen announced Gold Star lapel button applications at the American Legion service office. Mrs Edward Graham’s fifth grade class toured Carnegie library guided by Mrs Zoe Gigoux. Thirty years ago James and Robert Pierce visited their mother W B Pierce while employed at a Houston shipyard. Mrs A M Tindle called a Comanche County Negro Women Democrats meeting and Mr and Mrs Otto Howard hosted out of town relatives.
Opinion on the Hughes media frenzy and public fascination. The piece critiques reporters and officials chasing a reclusive billionaire while noting others avoid publicity for legitimate reasons. It questions whether a Hughes appearance would solve real world problems and mocks sensational coverage.
University of North Carolina researchers report that energy absorbing steering columns combined with lap belts reduce serious driver injuries in crashes by about 52 percent. Effectiveness peaks at 30 to 49 mph, with higher or lower speeds less protected. An estimated 300000 drivers died before their time before these devices were adopted.
NASA may launch a narcotics detection satellite to spot opium poppy fields from space. The article notes marijuana detection would be harder and suggests narc agents would still be needed on the ground. In Italy, Mussolini’s widow seeks a pension raise from 243 to 364 dollars, arguing it must exceed a minister’s by half.
The Postal Service aims to speed all income tax forms to taxpayers. Taxpayers have three months until filing day on April 15. Use the extra time to prepare and avoid last minute rush.
The writing discusses marital power dynamics and the idea that a wife may endure domination as a test of love. It suggests acts of spontaneity can relieve tension, uses bowling as a metaphor, and notes how parental concern about money shapes a child’s outlook on security and family stability.
Daily forecast lists Aries through Pisces with advice on decisions, creativity, cooperation, and personal traits. Notes Daniel Webster as a historical date reference and mentions Neptune and Uranus influences alongside personal ambitions and potential career paths.
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