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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1973

Page

6

Marijuana Debate in 1960s America Sparks Legal Questions

Washington Report contemplates marijuana legalization amid a clash of sources and experts. Dr. Olva Braenden links cannabis to brain and fetal risks, echoed by Paton and Lancet data. Senators Eastland and Gurney express concern as European studies warn of brain impairment and driving danger. The piece argues for cautious study before legalization.

Consumers Union National Review U.S. Senate Internal Security Olva Braenden United Nations Narcotics Laboratory Geneva Braenden Eastland Gurney W. D. Paton Oxford University Paton DR. Paton Lancet O. Rafaelson Central State Hospital of Copenhagen A. M. Campbell Bristol Royal United Hospital Britain C. Miras University of Athens Cornelius Salamiak University of Utrecht Holland

Doves Seek Unearned Kudos in Vietnam Debate

President Nixon nears settlement in Vietnam not from weakness but from steadfast U.S. resolve across three administrations. The piece rebukes dove isolationists and peace advocates who credit foreign pressure or antiwar critics with forcing terms, insisting medals belong to American soldiers.

Washington Nixon Vietnam United States Dove Hanoi North Vietnam South Vietnam U.S

Trivia Q&A Highlights From Early 20th Century Quiz

The piece lists quick facts and questions with answers on topics like tapioca origin the root of the bitter cassava, Louisiana with parishes Alaska with boroughs who won the first Pulitzer Prize for reporting Herbert Bayard Swope in 1917 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel longest bridge tunnel system at 17.65 miles linking Delmarva Peninsula to Norfolk Virginia.

Herbert Bayard Swope New York World Chesapeake Bay Delamarva Peninsula Virginia Norfolk

Three Constitutional Questions At Issue

Ernest Cuneo surveys the long clash between Congress and the presidency. He traces Jeffersonian and Marshall era tensions through Washington Jackson Polk Lincoln Roosevelt to modern times, then asks whether Congress can make peace, direct military orders, or force troop removals through funding limits.

Congress Andrew Jackson United States John Calhoun Jackson South Carolina Calhoun James Polk Mexico Illinois Abraham Lincoln Abe Supreme Court Senate

Ten Years Ago Noon Lions Club Luncheon Guests

Yesteryears notes list Homer Folsom and Mike Lewis as guests at a Lawton Noon Lions Club luncheon. Sam Ard named chairman of the Urban Renewal and Improvement Committee of the Lawton Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Claude Buffaloe hosts Medicine Park Homemakers Club.

Constitution Mike Manor Homer Folsom Mike Lewis Noon Lions Club Sam Ard Lawton Chamber of Commerce Claude Buffaloe Medicine Park Homemakers Club Don Billingslea Lawton Retail Merchants Association Harry Russell Joey Johnston C. E. Price Donald Angus USC Club Allen Jennings St. Mary’s High School

End of war in Vietnam remains unofficial as years pass

The author recalls past armistices and notes Vietnam still lacks a formal end. Reflections compare Vietnam to World Wars and Korea, citing U.S. involvement since 1946, Nixon's efforts to end the conflict, and the ongoing long-term challenge of withdrawing troops and recovering prisoners of war.

United Nations United States Vietnam France Indochina Japan Nixon Charles de Gaulle Algeria Mediterranean

Are the Americans in their last days in the war

The enemy commander contemplates whether American resolve is near ending as he reviews clippings about Nixon election results and Congress plans to protest the war. He notes Captain Michael J. Heck faces possible court martial for refusing to fly missions over Hanoi.

George McGovern Richard Nixon Vietnam Johnson Nixon William Fulbrights Frank Churches Omaha Strategic Air Command North Vietnam Michael J. Heck SAC Hanoi Kennedy McGovern Proxmire United States

India with Field Marshal Title for Army Chief

India bestows the title of field marshal on Army Chief General Sam Menek shan. The move, typically reserved for wartime leaders, signals expanded responsibilities and showcases India's military emphasis in its democracy.

India Sam Menekshan

Population growth and stakes in the United States

The U S population at the start of 1972 is 210194312, up 1.6 million from 1971 and 2 million from 1970, suggesting rapid gains will slow and growth may halt during the decade.

United States

Thoughts For Today Highlight On Tongue And Fire

The excerpt contrasts the tongue as a fire able to set a forest ablaze and stain the body with unrighteousness. It warns that speech can ignite the cycle of nature and be driven by hell, followed by a note on daily birthrights of a clean tongue, clear head, and bright eye.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court U.S. Congress U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court of John Marshall Hell James William Osler

Mirror Mindset On Weekly Night Outs And Family Dynamics

A columnist discusses reasons couples may skip weekly parties and the benefits of adults spending time with family. It notes that men might stay home to please spouses and friends while children gain broader social contacts and independence through outside activities. It warns against overreacting to common blues and suggests controlled self anger as motivation.

Sters

Horoscope Outlook For Birthday On Tuesday January 23 1973

Aries through Aquarius section by section notes daily outlook with emphasis on routine matters gains tweaks and persistence. Readers born today receive praise for endurance and foresight while Aquarians are urged to pursue careers in management journalism art or design with sustained effort.

Aquarians

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