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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1972
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution lists publishing hours, address, and staff from 1919 to 1967 and notes associations and press affiliations. It also outlines advertising policies including prepayment and authorizations, and pledges correction of error upon notification.
The California primary showdown pits George McGovern and Hubert Humphrey for 271 convention delegates in a blue-collar battleground. Polls show a McGovern edge but voters remain volatile with Wallace’s shadow. analysts warn of a close race and lingering doubts about broadening support.
The commentary praises President Nixon for a confident joint address and the SALT agreement with Brezhnev. It notes mixed congressional reactions, concerns about Soviet promises, and the belief that the pact offers a path to reducing nuclear risk while preserving U S capabilities. The piece ends urging cautious optimism and congressional support.
President Tsiranana relinquished real power to Major-General Gabriel Romanantsoa and became a figurehead while transfer of power to him as prime minister. The United States had withdrawn its ambassador last June and now faces a chance to heal the breach.
The fashion world embraces sportswear as a dominant trend blending bold stripes and patterns. Designers promote versatile pieces from denim dinner jackets to khaki shorts and tie dye tops suitable for day and evening events.
A compact excerpt presents John 27 6 on righteousness and a William Ellery Channing reflection. The piece notes each person has a personal duty to carry out and influence to exert guided by inner conscience and moral work.
The report notes Raymond Gary and Dewey Bartlett dining together in Oklahoma amid concerns from many Democrats over digestion. Fred Harris shifts his Break-Up campaign from General Motors to Hubert Humphrey. A future liquor-by-the-drink petition for 2000 is mentioned, with crops as the looming issue if western Oklahoma faces a hot dry summer.
Washington reports Nixon’s Moscow trip boosts his power and broad appeal after earlier defeats. The president, a private and cautious leader, now projects stubborn resolve and renewed public presence, easing fears within his administration about the 1968 election. Moscow showcased his hard edge and unyielding stance.
Buckley lauds Nixon for reiterating commitment to an honorable end to the Vietnam war during a Thursday night speech. The columnist notes strong Congress support and contrasts reactions to Nixon with critics, praising Nixon’s stance and overall reception.
The piece questions if chasing popularity is juvenile and notes that adults fear rejection like teens. It asks whether small lies in love are harmless and observes how both sides rationalize falsehoods. It concludes even professionals write clearly to avoid misreading messages.
Questions and answers cover musk odor naming muskrat and British postage in 1840. It also explains the squirrel tail balance, UN official languages list, jaw mobility, and color blindness prevalence among men versus women with statistics.
Several interest groups discuss trade policy and import limits as growers seek increased tariffs on table grapes. Data shows a broad public health concern with weight management involving millions seeking medical advice. Civil rights groups advocate for welfare programs while discussing social needs. The horseshoe nose shape is noted in a local term. Poi, a Honolulu staple, is prepared from taro root and water.
Yesteryears reports 4 day Lawton Rang ers rodeo opens tonight at LO Ranch south of the city. Comanche county records 179 May births with 104 boys and 75 girls. George L. Page elected chair of First Methodist Official Board. Hubert Green to host a three hour fire defense course by Carl Derryberry. Dickie Ford departs for Seattle to join Boeing as apprentice engineer. The Merry Brigettes meet with Mrs. L R Ware.
The page lists horoscopes for each sign with guidance on courage, ingenuity, romance, caution, and focus. It notes Mercury ruling and encourages self improvement and confidence, citing Paul Gauguin as a birthdate mention and suggesting careers like journalist, architect, painter, musician, scientist or lawyer.
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