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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1971
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists publication details for evenings Monday through Friday in Lawton Oklahoma. It includes publisher Ned Shepler and staff positions such as editor and publisher, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and department heads.
U S Treasury official Paul Volcker defended the dollar as European central banks criticized it. He said the United States is regaining its place as an island of stability while the dollar rebounded in Frankfurt from 3.499 to 3.53 marks amid the IMF dispute over West Germany’s floating rate.
The piece contrasts Brazil’s government minimums with incomes in Sao Paulo and the northeast. It notes 43.72 dollars per month in Sao Paulo with 850 dollars per year per person, and 350 dollars yearly nationwide, citing heavy food and transport costs and quartile meat absence in meals. It asks how families survive and urges income improvement.
U.S. International University will admit promising students at age sixteen to a special collegiate program starting in September. The curriculum will run on USIU campuses in England Hawaii Colorado and San Diego. Social maturity after second year of high school is the minimum requirement.
President Nixon moves to rejuvenate the 1921 anti dumping law aimed at stopping importers from underselling U S goods abroad. If enacted it could influence freer international trade and affect foreign investment flows noted in the dollar crisis.
Excerpts present reflections from Hosea 10 1 and Aldous Huxley stressing personal change over external improvement. The text contrasts Israel’s vine with altar growth and the need to start with one’s own corner before influencing others.
A Washington Report critiques unionization efforts aimed at 12 million government workers and nine million at state county and municipal levels. It cites New York illegal public employee walks and argues compulsory unionization risks presidential power and consumer impact.
Oklahoma readers are urged to be patient as graduation season prompts speeches. President Nixon is slated to dedicate navigation on the Arkansas River but has not agreed to a barge entrance. If the project had finished last year, he might have become an Honorary Okie.
A reminiscence traces John Michael Bishop from a 1909 street scene with Lt Feeney and Officer O Connor to his rise as a police lieutenant. It recalls a boa constrictor episode, a horse drawn hearse accident, a bank mortgage dispute and a nun prophecy from St Pauls School.
Washington reports the Mansfield Amendment vote as a pivotal 25 year event showing broad Senate support for Vietnam withdrawal policy and Asia alignment. The result signals possible isolationist currents, NATO implications, and shifts among McGovern Muskie Kennedy Humphrey and Jackson, redefining U.S. stance toward Europe and global commitments.
Yesteryears notes open postal stations at Herb's Lee Boulevard Red Bud Grocery and Market and at J. and J. Sundries and Hobby Shop on Fort Sill Boulevard. Mrs Yvonne Royce speaks at the Business and Professional Women's Club luncheon. Dr Glen Willis joins Dr Kid McCoy as an associate veteran. Schubert Music Club incoming staff and 4 H officer mentioned. Mrs Ed Gartrell and Mrs Clarence Young host O D C Bridge Luncheon Club at Warren Hotel cafe. Jo Ann Provine attends Camp Fire leaders course at Lake Murray. Hazel Shull leaves for summer school in Stillwater.
The piece explores whether mutual need justifies marriage and questions if social ridicule shapes behavior. It portrays a party personality seeking laughs yet desiring acceptance, and discusses teenagers searching for identity and how group norms influence their actions.
Aries to Pisces are given daily guidance stressing work ethic clarity and new methods. The column highlights personal traits for Geminis and Aquarians and notes ambitious, versatile tendencies with possible talents in writing music travel science teaching and research. Birthdates include Thomas Hardy Elgar and Pope Pius X.
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