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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution printed evenings Monday through Friday in Lawton Oklahoma lists staff including Bill F Bentley editor Shirley Shepler Ber Donald S Bentley Stephen F Bentley Ted Ralston and Wm H Sullivan with roles as president treasurer secretary managing editor advertising director mechanical superintendent and circulation manager. It notes membership in professional associations and a single dial number 353-0620 for all departments.
The Mayaguez affair prompts a review of military operations to ensure rapid, coordinated responses in the Far East. U S citizens in Laos and refugees in Cambodia and South Vietnam raise questions about evacuation and base dependence. Congress and the Defense Department must provide fleets and resources for future emergencies.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved raising the federal debt limit by 85.1 billion dollars to a record 616.1 billion through June 30, 1976. The 23 to 10 vote included four Democrats opposing. A new debt-limit bill will be needed soon as Treasury borrowing caps of 531 billion expire in June, risking an 8 billion overrun. President Ford has pressed to plug the gap.
Reporters note President Ford’s fall on rain slick stairs in Salzburg during a Mideast talks with Anwar el-Sadat. Some suggest bad luck or disability, but the president’s knee injury and golf support are cited as the real strain indicators.
A cautious analysis warns that the 1975 slump stems from public debt and government deficits. NYC’s fiscal strain mirrors nationwide risks as state and local finances falter, Social Security solvency tightens, and rising interest costs threaten banks, bonds, and public services.
A nationwide poll of 2262 adults from Mar 20 to Apr 8 finds women most objecting to feminine hygiene ads and violence or sex on TV while men focus on ads they deem childish or deceptive. Alcohol and deodorant spots also draw cross gender criticism.
The piece warns that U.S. military tech leadership is eroding as the Soviet Union and other nations boost R&D. It cites Currie, Pentagon official, on gaps between civil and military tech, and urges cautious tech transfers to allies with a focus on long-term returns and reinvestment in advanced capabilities. It also calls Congress to protect R&D budgets for Pentagon and NASA.
John Conwell notes marital experts urge immediate honesty to vent frustrations and prevent hidden resentments. Yet he cautions against impulsive outbursts and says some silence can reveal feelings and protect relationships. He compares attitudes of wealthy self-made and inherited wealth and comments on talkers versus listeners at social events.
Yesteryears note recalls Matt Vaught announcing a Royal Ambassador camp at Lake Quanah Parker and Bill Price estimating 130 to 150 golfers in the Lawton Invitational and Pro Am Tournament. Delbert Bodaker catches a six pound bass at Lake Lawtonka.
Rep. Bill Willis lines up support for a third term as speaker. The piece questions whether such long tenure secures permanent control of the House and whether enduring public attention risks creating a feared list of endangered Oklahoma politicians.
Daily astrology segment outlines Aries through Pisces with brief planetary guidance and cautions. It notes personal traits for those born today, highlighting imagination, intellect, and versatility while advising against hypersensitivity and restlessness. It mentions possible career paths in writing, theater, music, journalism, and business.
Sunday June 15 1975 horoscope forecast notes advice for signs from Taurus to Aquarius. It highlights backing hunches with zest, seeking information, interpreting data accurately, and staying discreet with associates, while noting personal growth through travel study and creative writing.
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