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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1971
Page
6
Publisher Ned Shepler leads The Lawton Constitution with roles across editorial and advertising departments from 1919 to 1967. The paper, a member of multiple press associations, carries Associated Press dispatches and requires prepaid ads with local approval.
The piece critiques an ad campaign selling legal ways to dodge summer camp and deceive the Army. It highlights tactics to obtain deferments, fake medical issues, and hotel expenses while at summer camp, urging vigilance against scams aimed at National Guardsmen and reservists.
Oregon bans sales of nonreturnable beer and soft drink cans and bottles starting October 1 1972 and imposes a five cent deposit on most containers. The law, hailed as a conservation victory, faces opposition from can manufacturers citing waste statistics and industry claims.
Carl Alkire, manager of the UChicago barber shop, reports a trend toward moderately long but neater hair, with younger students and graduates adopting shorter styles. Faculty also trim beards more and keep lengths tighter, signaling a possible shift away from scruffy looks.
The fight over a federal guarantee for a $250 million Lockheed loan pits aviation giants. Douglas opposes the loan and Lockheed chairman Daniel Haughton warns Congress would create a $20 billion monopoly for Douglas by blocking the guarantee. Competition is urged as the strongest case for the loan.
A compact quotation set contrasts Galatians urging self examination with Roget Babson on seeking stronger backs. It frames individual accountability and resilience over seeking easier loads, pairing biblical and historical voice.
The piece notes hot pants and doll fashion trends with Susie awaiting Santa Claus letter details. It mentions midi and mini styles and that women wear hot pants in summer to reveal what was hidden in winter.
Dr. Max Rafferty criticizes past Florida teacher strikes and current views on arbitration. He argues that strikes undermine seniority tenure and pay, comparing outcomes to historic disasters, and urges a professional rather than union identity. He questions NEA polemics and calls for reform toward arbitration laws and professional standards.
A terse note describes Valhalla as the palace where fallen immortal heroes reside after battles, framing it as a legendary eternal hall.
The piece recounts Winsted residents voting in three referendums to reject a federal housing gift as John Chamberlain notes Ralph Nader's stance against public subsidy. Nader argues subsidies weaken private enterprise and individual responsibility while praising anti subsidy local activism. He contrasts consumer protection with state expansion in housing policy.
The piece critiques Ralph Nader’s push to regulate markets and create stronger agencies. It argues Columbus Day as a national holiday marks a shift away from market trust and warns that expanded commissions may breed bureaucratic excess, stifling free enterprise and consumer choice. It defends U S industry and questions pay TV and licensing paths.
Yesteryears note lists Jack Bruyr as Rotary Club lunch chair, Sonja Kay Cunningham at Southwestern State College, and James Roberts as YMCA day camp director at Harman Park. A new Lawton air terminal is praised as a model airport by CAA inspectors. Beatrice Crabtree named Cache town treasurer. S C Allen visits in Oklahoma City. Archie Chapel returns from a national model airplane meet. Helen C Barre joins a 110 student choral group at Oklahoma A&M College. James Riggs celebrated a birthday at home.
The piece discusses how early behavior seen in young girls may shape later gender attitudes. It notes children’ s tendency to appeal to male groups while neglecting peers, and critiques teenage reluctance to address such matters as signs of immaturity.
Your birthday profile highlights a versatile mind and strong family ties. You may excel in literature real estate archaeology music medicine law or architecture with loyalty responsibility and conservatism guiding success. Avoid jealousy and over possessiveness.
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