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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1974
Page
6
Lawton Constitution notes its publishing schedule Monday through Friday and lists staff roles and memberships in press associations. It explains advertising payment rules and a commitment to correct any misstatements brought to management's attention.
The Defense Department and a leading research group describe a sharp race with the Soviet Union to outrun a growing ballistic missile submarine threat. The Navy aims to spend 3.6 billion yearly for five years on ASW ships sensors aircraft and weapons.
The Federal Reserve reports December industrial production rose slightly with autos and utilities weak from energy shortages. Utilities fell 5.9 percent from November while the year shows a 4.5 percent gain over 1972. Employment remained stable with some auto layoffs but most workers kept pay.
A reflective note highlights kindness and humanity. The author muses on the world needing more kindness and questions why people are not kinder to each other. It emphasizes how easy kindness can be.
A Washington piece argues that the energy crisis fuels anti business campaigns and boosts liberal interests. It contends media amplification and political actors push to enlarge government while weakening private industry, with figures like Hart and institutions shaping policy.
Former Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas, now a private attorney, is drawn into a debate on Nixon immunity from prosecution if he resigns. The Times reports Fortas proposed a general immunity bill, though he says it was not serious, amid political opposition and reminders of his own ethical troubles from the 1960s.
The piece argues a good night’s sleep rests on eagerness to gain its curative powers. It contrasts crying as tension release with crying to manipulate others and notes nonconformists resist crowd pressure, often finding personal joy despite criticism. It cites 1974 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
A wry collection of quotes critiques efficiency and modern life. The items reference Paterson New Jersey criticism of a single worker on Friday, a gasoline shortage with traffic jams, Watergate’s impact on politicians, a cynical view on UFOs, and a jab at cigarette advertising.
President Truman kept a list of 70 Soviet agreements broken by the Kremlin and warned that Russia uses treaties to lure nations. He cites Czechoslovakia losses and the deaths of Jan Masaryk and Edward Benes, as Moscow expands military power and aims for world domination. Kissinger’s detente strategy faces Sen. Henry Jackson’s opposition as the West braces for a renewed crisis.
The Oklahoma governor vacationed in Utah as a Grand Jury report circulated. Charles Nesbitt questions Hall’s reelection prospects while Ed Hardy notes a taped controversial meeting. The dispute with Tulsa DA Buddy Falis escalates as Hardy hopes to humorously close the matter.
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally states that if President Nixon and Senator George McGovern ran again today the race would not be measurably different. He asserts the political dynamics has not fundamentally changed since the last campaign.
Yesteryears recalls a 10 year old report that drought threatens farm and ranch operations in southwest Oklahoma unless rains come soon. The item also notes community events including meetings of the Lawton Women's Club, school and sports results, and naval service updates.
Aries to Pisces forecasts emphasize caution in decision making and steady effort. Aries should stay in line but suppress worry. Taurus avoids unwanted activities. Gemini must persevere for eventual gains. Cancer overreaches riskily. Leo should plan a balanced program. Virgo flags puzzling but solvable situations. Libra prioritizes obligations while Scorpio urges prompt action to avoid nerves. Sagittarius seeks optimism and opportunity. Capricorn waits for cues to avoid trouble. Aquarius warns against gullibility. Pisces encourages a little freedom if time permits. People born today are noted for intellect, sociability, and high ambition, with talents in teaching writing journalism and other fields.
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