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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1978

Page

6

Bible Thought For Today Reflects Spiritual Gifts

A devotional message cites First Corinthians 12 4 about diversities of gifts from the same Spirit and encourages believers not to claim only part of what the Spirit offers but to seek more from Him.

Nixon Steps From Isolation To Honor Humphrey

An editorial urges reconciliation as former President Nixon attends Sen. Hubert Humphrey’s Capitol memorial. It argues critics overreacted to his presence and calls his return from exile a chance to heal political differences and aid national unity through a genuine, unreserved tribute.

Richard Nixon San Clemente Washington Sen Hubert Humphrey Nixon Capitol Sen. Humphrey Humphrey Mr. Nixon Ccley

Carter Fails To Rally Support In State Of The Union

The editorial argues Jimmy Carter used a soft sell in his first State of the Union, praising communal spirit while noting his popularity sagged since inauguration. It says promises were excessive, he overpromised in 1977, and should promise less in 1978, urging leadership from the White House.

Carter Jimmy Carter Teddy Roosevelt Congress

Open Skies Clash Tops Eisenhower Khrushchev Summit

The conference featuring President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Khrushchev ended in volatile fashion. Khrushchev grew furious over an American spy plane, subjecting Eisenhower to a highly distressing moment as he pressed for an open skies doctrine that gained no traction.

Eisenhower Khrushchev Ike

Fear in the Skies Reflects Public Anxiety and Media Fear

Anaysis of how fears of radioactive fallout and space dangers shape public mood. References include War of the Worlds panic, Mercury Theater, nuclear history, the Cuban missile crisis, and sci fi films like On the Beach, Star Wars, and planetary battles. The piece contrasts real threats with imagined ones.

Mercury National Security Council Orson Welles New Jersey Los Alamos Hiroshima Nagasaki

Margin between Hiroshima memory and doom in space

Max Lerner reflects on the ongoing threat of unimaginable death from nuclear weapons and fallen satellites. He notes easing spying fears since 1960 and contrasts Cold War tensions with a hopeful but wary view of future safety measures and the danger of radiation in space.

Hiroshima Paris

NAACP splits over energy policy and deregulation

The NAACP faces criticism over its energy conference report linking deregulation and nuclear power to job growth, with Ben Hooks noting the document was read two to three times and warnings about oil-industry influence. He urges direct energy subsidies and warns deregulation may hit poor families hardest.

NAACP Ben Hooks James Stewart Oklahoma Natural Gas Co Robert Bates Washington Mobil Oil Rufus McKinney Southern California Gas Hooks Carter Energy Plan Carter Harlem Westchester

Energy conservation drives U S farmers and industries

The piece notes rising use of conservation tillage by American farmers cutting gasoline use, cites Monsanto and Soil Conservation Service data, and highlights aluminum recycling, airline fuel reductions, and household wood stoves. It argues markets should work with less government, praising American initiative and efficiency.

Congress Bert Lance Washington Monsanto Company U.S. Soil Conservation Service The Conservation Service Monsanto

Oklahoma Politics and Penitentiaries in One Column

A satirical snapshot contrasts Oklahoma politics with Washington. Governor Boren avoids birther questions while OSU fans debate NCAA cowbell bans. The piece notes public right to know, urges early college planning, mocks McAlester prison leave plans, and riffs on legislative sessions, term lengths, and Tulsa mayoral prospects.

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