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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1973

Page

6

Lawton Constitution Morning and Evening Publication Details

The Lawton Constitution lists offices on Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma with staff including Bill F Bentley Shirley Shepler Bentley May B Shepler Donald S Bentley W D Hargraves Alfred Wallace and notes memberships in multiple press associations. It also notes dial and AP affiliation and policies on advertising accuracy and corrections.

Bill F. Bentley Shirley Shepler Bentley May B. Shepler Donald S. Bentley W. D. Hargraves Alfred Wallace

Auto Workers GM Talks Seek Humane Atmosphere and Conditions

Negotiations between the Automobile Workers and General Motors for a three year contract unfold in unusually calm surroundings. Workers seek humane conditions, voluntary overtime, and a fair grievance process amid government controls and modest wage expectations around 7 percent with fringe benefits.

Automobile General Motors Auto Ford Chrysler American Motors Production Workers George B. Morris

Music By Committee to China With Ormandy

Eugene Ormandy leads the Philadelphia Orchestra to China this summer. A copy of The Yellow River Concerto sent from China was written by a Communist committee for the people at large and Ormandy calls its passages melodious but schmaltzy. Associate Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas in Yakima filled a jury duty questionnaire for July but will not be called due to age. he is 74 and will travel with his wife to China.

Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra China Yellow River Ormandy Supreme Court William C. Douglas Yakima Wash Douglas United States South Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin ACLU Vietnam McMurtrie Godley Senate Foreign Relations Committee Laos

North Viets and Cong Torn By Disunity

A veteran observer describes growing rifts between Viet Cong and Hanoi forces in South Vietnam. He warns that northern dominance and southern resentment may split the insurgent front into three entities in South Vietnam and nearby nations. He contends U.S. withdrawal could let South Vietnam retain independence while Hanoi loses ground.

Washington Hanoi South Vietnam South North Vietnam Thieu Cambodia Laos

Yesteryears Frans Duff Honored with Rank Promotion

Frans Duff from Lawton is promoted from colonel to brigadier general in Washington D C. Lawton Chamber of Commerce finances banners for upcoming city birthday celebration. Donna Dalton presides at Theta Rho Club meeting. Claudina Soper birthday party hosted by Lois Ann Bailey. Bill Waller to pose for Boy Scout calendars 1956 57 58 59. Hank Bodenstein family returns to Apache from Missouri visit. Pioneer Club plans watermelon feast with C R Simpson presiding. Walter Silvey appointed Faxon School superintendent.

Frans Duff Claudina Soper Lois Ann Bailey Claudina Bill Waller Charles Waller Norman Rockwell Hank Bodenstein Dennis Missouri C. R. Simpson Pioneer Club Walter Silvey Faxon

Buckley on amnesty and the ACLU pamphlet debate

William F Buckley Jr criticizes an amnesty pamphlet by Henry Schwarzchild of the ACLU Foundation. He likens amnesty arguments to desers t purchases and calls the ACLU stance that Vietnam war service was unconstitutional and that unconditional amnesty should apply, a poor guiding principle. He compares this to the Confederacy’s Civil War stance and Lincoln.

American Civil Libertie Union William Sloane Coffin Jr Coffin Friends of Amnesty Henry Schwarzchild Aclu Foundation ACLU America Southeast Asia Abraham Lincoln

Oklahoma Views on Nixon Phase 4 Plan and Amnesty Debate

Oklahoma leaders weigh Phase 4 of Nixon policy asking whether gains outweigh harm and consider amnesty for Vietnam era deserters. Calls for independent runs and new patrol review boards mix with ACLU criticism and broad public unease about democracy and military actions.

Madrid Transforms From Ancient City To Thriving Metropolis

The piece notes Madrid’s shift into a modern 20th century hub with broad avenues, nightlife, and first class shops. It highlights a friendly American reception, fair prices, guards at the airport, and a bustling urban growth with new apartments and office space amid Spain’s industrial shift.

Madrid Washington New York Paris Athens Spain Europe Turkey Italy Yugoslavia Carmen Franco

Reflections on virtue and wisdom from varied thinkers

A collage of aphorisms and quotes from Heatter Lin Yutang Hutchins Monta Cicero and Friedman interwoven with observations about fear goodness kindness and the limits of human reflection. The text blends moral musings with personal note about an alcoholic uncle who watches like a hawk.

Lin Yutang Friedman

House approves $407.8 million veterans medical plan without opposition

The House passed a five year medical benefits bill for Vietnam and all veterans by a unanimous vote. It includes sickle cell treatment, expanded outpatient services, mental health, home care for service connected disability, and coverage for wives widows and dependents. The Senate expected to agree after Nixon compromise.

House Nixon Congress William Jennings Bryan Dorn South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Committee Senate V.A Veterans Administration Veterans of Vietnam

Thoughts For Today and Quotations From Mencken

A compact collection presents Psalms 71 17 reflection on youth and wisdom followed by Henry L Mencken observations about youth and intelligence. The piece pairs a religious verse with a sharp cultural critique.

Horoscope by Zodiac Signs for Friday July 27 1973

Daily prognostic for Aries through Pisces with guidance on focus, conflict, and personal growth. Notable line for Leos and a closing note on Leo Durocher’s birthdate, highlighting leadership and pride.

Mirror of the mind on happiness and parenting

The piece argues neatness is not a happiness measure in marriage yet signals may reveal issues. It notes mood shifts can reflect problems, while immaturity and emotional growth affect reactions. It questions parental fear and urges attention to child upbringing for better development.

Highway Patrol

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