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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
7
A devotional note cites Matthew 7:24 urging readers to hear and act on Christ's sayings. It emphasizes building life on the gospel as a sure foundation and a wise choice. The message invites steadfast faith and daily obedience.
A Tulsa lawmaker's bill requiring a ninth grade reading level for high school graduation draws national attention. The debate cites a 7500-student study on writing, concerns over nonreading trends, and mixed opinions from Missouri Michigan and Florida educators. The Oklahoma measure schedules a public hearing at 9 30 a m in the Capitol amid calls for stronger literacy standards.
A collection of quotable lines on pride secrecy and integrity includes remarks from T. Harry Thompson Earl Wilson and Goethe. The entries probe character humor and societal norms through concise aphorisms.
The island’s mayor Sweeney presides as judge while Pud the chief of police handles a drunken driving case. Earl and Doris Jason, a pianist and a rich patron, are jailed separately after a car collision. A tip and bent fenders lead to a swift, unusual hearing amid village dignity.
Jim Bishop reports on a comical court scene with two defendants, Earl Jason and Doris, arguing not guilty while a squeaky rubber duck becomes a key witness. The judge questions them as Doris sues over an intoxicated car incident and Sweeney fumes at the courtroom farce.
A columnist argues against the idea that all work should be creative and meaningful. He critiques sociologists and the notion of universal fulfillment in jobs, noting many workers prefer stability and benefits over artistic aspiration, and questions if the work ethic of Nixon still applies in modern society.
Andrew Tully argues the America that produced wealth now enables welfare as a social score. He laments a culture where relief checks and unemployment seep into daily life, claiming dignity comes from work, not the job.
Henry Bellman, assistant minority whip, counts votes in Oklahoma Senate. The Sooner Cynic muses on motorcycle dealers in politics. Governor Boren vetoes a bill aiding Sen. Gene Stipe, signaling friction between them. Boren’s prickly persona and a potential campaign with a wire brush are noted. Endangered species concerns mix with worries over free coffee refills.
An opinion piece compares U S energy habits to an alcoholic’s pledge to quit, arguing a policy shift under Carter could curb oil dependence. It critiques endless growth in energy use, cites Amory Lovins on energy efficiency, and describes methods like cogeneration to reduce need for new power capacity without harming living standards.
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