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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1971
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution is published weekday evenings at Thira and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. Ned Shepler is editor and publisher with roles including vice president and treasurer. The paper is a member of several press associations and adheres to AP reprint rules.
The court argues that sentencing the poor to jail for unable to pay fines or fees is unconstitutional equal protection violation. It also orders open divorce courts to poor people unable to pay court costs, signaling progress toward equal treatment in law. Justice Brennan cites alternatives like work programs while Justice Black dissents on divorce costs.
Kingman Brewster, Yale president, argues nonviolent dissent must be protected while warning that violent harangue can cause harm beyond campus. He notes student unrest and the danger words pose to society, urging hearing orderly protests without inciting action.
The unanimous decision protects parks from federally funded highway construction. It bars most new routes through parkland and orders district court review of Interstate 40’s six lane plan through Overton Park, Memphis, citing 1966 and 1968 laws. Justices Black and Brennan urged returning the matter to the Transportation Department for evidence of compliance.
The piece discusses opposing views on Alaskan oil development and its ecological risks. It notes ARCO and Humble researching grasses to repair tundra, critiques of military industrial complex rhetoric, and political spins by Senator Proxmire and Senator Taft. It argues that resolution requires cooperative listening to all sides.
A historical note documents Jim Bishop pursuing a personal crusade amid public protest. The event centers on Bishop’s stance and the counterclaims voiced by protesters at a public gathering. The piece highlights the clash between advocacy and opposition in a civic setting.
The piece discusses public attitudes toward regulation and space program issues. It critiques Senator Proxmire for opposing the SST after long support, noting unemployment rise in Seattle and questioning political stubbornness versus progress. It frames a broader tension between regulation, ambition, and public policy.
An analysis argues American higher education is in a reevaluation and reorganization, with campuses losing special privileges and faculty life changing as shorter degree paths and new teaching methods emerge. It warns that the current system is in retreat and reform.
A birthday party honoring Vicki Jean Giles was hosted at their home by her mother. The brief item mentions family celebration details and the home setting in a nostalgic tone.
The column assigns date ranges to zodiac signs with predictions for prosperity, progress, and temperament. Aries to Pisces sections advise steady progress, inventive thinking, and cautious changes, highlighting personal traits and potential career strengths.
Facing ongoing financial difficulty, the organization weighs restructuring options and cost cutting while seeking donor support. Leaders emphasize preserving services and addressing deficits to maintain operations through the coming year.
A dated pair of sayings. Luke 10 2 3 urges prayer for more laborers in the harvest. Josiah G Holland notes God provides for birds but not by placing food in nests.
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