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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
10
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Washington argues that SALT aims to curb obsolescent great missiles as warfare shifts upward to space and air defenses. AWACS radar aircraft promise battlefield control while lasers under study may redefine defense and strategic balance in a space era.
A Harvard statistician argues mandatory busing yielded no conclusive gains in academics self esteem or racial tolerance among black pupils in six northern cities and calls for further research. A rebuttal by Thomas Pettigrew contends data were narrowly drawn and incomplete.
The piece argues Iraq's nationalization and Arab oil alignment threaten postwar detente. It notes Soviet acceptance of seized oil, U S reliance on Middle East supplies could rise to 40 60 percent by the 1980s, and oil as a strategic weapon influencing global power.
Rabbi David Polish of the Central Conference of American Rabbis urged closer ties between Reform and Conservative Judaism. He used a chess analogy, saying if capitalist America and communist China can play Ping Pong, they should be able to play chess.
Retired astronaut M. Scott Carpenter starts a wasp raising business in Santa Paula California to control crop pests. He notes that many wasps are needed to keep crops pest free and links his scientific interests to practical farming applications.
The text cites Hebrews 11 7 noting Noah built an ark after divine warning as a model of faith in action. It adds August Schlegel’s remark that every great enterprise begins with a first step in faith, framing belief as catalyst for progress.
Ernest Cuneo surveys Polish life under occupation, noting the contrast between Polish culture and American knowledge. He describes Polish museums, Catholic identity, educated bureaucracy, and guarded political discourse, while acknowledging a hidden but present occupation and constrained public life.
The writing contrasts shy and outgoing approaches to dating and notes girls may enjoy steering a date themselves. It argues organized teams add edge but pick up games loosen participants and may boost performance. It ends with a view that loving discipline strengthens parent child bonds and reassurance of affection.
Washington honors General Omar Bradley recalling his leadership across Normandy and WWII. The writer praises Bradley as a compassionate, duty bound officer who faced brutal choices to defeat evil, contrasting with pacifist views and urging gratitude for those who bore arms.
A column recalls events from various years including auditions at a National Thespian Society conference in Indiana, summer seminary studies in Mexico City, and photography in a University of Oklahoma magazine. Local items mention Lawton baseball results, fraternity leadership, visits to Flagstaff and Oklahoma City, Navy Mothers Club meetings, and softball league standings. An aged tribute praises a long‑lost but enduring spirit.
The piece gives trivia answers about the Episcopal church in New York City known as the Little Church Around the Corner, the Pony Express service of 1860, presence of aquatic life in Great Salt Lake, tree frog arboreal life, and the fact that Australia is both a country and a continent.
Thursday June 22 1972 horoscope highlights simple progress plans for Aries Taurus and Gemini urging patience, top consultations and support. Cancer urges conservative focus while Leo warns of overcomplication and Virgo aims for high objectives with skill sharpening. Birthdate notes Erich Remarque and H Rider Haggard authors.
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