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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
8
The notice lists the Lawton Constitution address and publication details from 1919 to 1967, notes evening publication five days weekly, provides a general correction policy for misstatements or erroneous reflections, and identifies Ned Shepler as publisher with contact lines and memberships with press associations.
A commentary links Kissinger's approach to Metternich Bismarck and De Gaulle noting historical use of police state tactics in diplomacy. It argues that domestic surveillance and censorship shape foreign policy and questions if Kissinger can separate his diplomatic feats from domestic security practices.
The shift from Ehrlichman to Mel Laird as White House coordinator and domestic adviser signals a return to idea driven policy debates once seen in the Nixon era. The piece argues Nixon seeks a more active role in foreign policy while reviving thoughtful domestic discussion after years of an account oriented staff.
Sen Henry Jackson questions whether big oil conspired to create the gasoline shortage to raise prices and sway laws. He has given FTC Chair Engman 30 days to report if the oil giants aim to seize total market control, while noting circumstantial credibility among observers. He cautions the issue may hurt independent stations and refiners.
The piece links Oklahoma figures Leo Winters Clem McSpadden Ed Edmondson and John Rogers to criticism of Watergate era reforms and recreation fees. It cites Union Oil president Fred L Hartley arguing for higher mpg standards and relaxed safety rules amid a gasoline shortage. The column suggests anticompetition favors big oil and supports Nixon era FTC action to reveal facts before the next election.
Yesteryears notes show B L Goode president announcing the Cache Alumni Association annual meeting. Mrs L L Dunlop hosts Sew and So Club gathering at her Apache home. Families attend a First Presbyterian Church picnic led by John Erwin Jr and William Drewry.
Skylab I astronauts conducted a 20 minute pass from Oregon to Central America collecting data with microwave sensors. They mapped ground roughness over Oregon, atmospheric effects over Nevada, insect infestation risk over Texas, and saline soil in Brownsville. Data from Nicaragua and Honduras will help build land use maps showing jungle areas crops and village land.
The Cerro Prieto plant in the Mexicali Valley, built by Mexico's Federal Commission of Electricity, marks Latin America's first commercial geothermal electric power project after 20 years of testing. It uses steam, geysers, and boiling mud, with potential to produce 36 400 gallons of potable water daily and irrigate land. Authorities see this as a model for the American Southwest amid fuel and water shortages.
The new modernistic 70 million headquarters in Boston serves 3300 Christian Science churches in 48 nations. It opens as the faith nears its centennial in 1979, with membership figures not released.
Rep. Paul Findley of Illinois seeks termination of the 10 million dollar federal grant to Cotton, Inc. a private advertising group funded by farmer contributions. The program, in place since July 1, 1971, may require justification to the Department of Agriculture.
Mark Twain reflects that every man harbors goodness and lovable traits, suggesting a comforting moral balance. The short excerpt emphasizes inner virtue and positive human potential as a timeless takeaway for readers.
The piece argues parents should guide younger children while allowing older siblings to help, and warns against overpraising a housewife for homemaking. It also notes a flaw in people who overspend and urges seeking help before money and wellbeing suffer.
The page lists daily guidance for each sign from Aries to Pisces with cautions about decisions, optimism, discernment, and integrity. It notes high intelligence in those born today and suggests talents in art, travel, gardening, and professions like medicine and law, ending with mentions of Mme Schumann-Heink and Edward the Black Prince of Wales.
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