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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
12
The Lawton Constitution publishes weekdays at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. It lists key staff and affiliations including Ned Shepler publisher Bill Bentley and Shirley Bentley managing editor. It notes advertising procedures circulation and correction policies and AP copyright rules.
The piece analyzes McGovernite reforms and the House Democratic Study Group, arguing that 1970s party changes concentrate power in liberal caucuses while weakening southern conservatives and big-city bosses, pushing conservatives toward the Republicans and signaling a growing Emerging Democratic Minority.
A columnist lauds North Vietnamese determination and bravery, while another argues the United States was not held at bay by Hanoi alone. The piece notes American fears of nuclear confrontation and limited aims, cites delayed actions, and suggests future historians will recognize both enemy resolve and the sacrifices of American soldiers.
Law exempts accumulated pay of POWs from federal tax once they return. It also would refund taxes paid by widows of men missing or dead in Vietnam and would extend tax relief to families of service members found dead. IRS plans to issue guidance and assign staff to assist affected individuals.
The text urges concern for young POWs left behind after wars in Asia. It highlights children with mixed appearance, forced to beg or steal, and notes Pearl Buck’s effort to establish orphanage schools to aid them, calling for care from all, especially fathers.
The text notes Betty Friedan inspiring NOW delegates to back resolutions urging women to view men as brothers and hints at plans to phase men out through disease and prostitution.
A compact quote feature presents Isaiah 57 17 admonishing covetousness and anger and notes a Jefferson maxim advising counting before speaking. The piece pairs biblical insight with a practical temperance proverb.
Bruce Bross notes President Nixon's strong stance against social programs amid a broad anti-tax mood. He recalls historic clashes and suggests current Congress is ineffectual, while Nixon presses for a federal budget ceiling and spending reductions.
The piece contrasts personal aggression motives with parental reactions to telling naughty. It then analyzes Nixon era executive stance on Congress showing no room for delays in budget reductions. Governors at February’s end felt powerless and scorned by White House treatment of intergovernmental relations.
Readers letters debate X rated film counts, naval leadership, and cultural change. Norman H. Pader cites MPAA data to challenge a columnist figures while the Navy critique questions leadership and modern service image amid debates on drugs and morality.
Yesteryears item highlights sorority activities at home of Alma Ketchum and Lorene Bendure elected secretary of Oklahoma City University senate and named Sigma Phi Epsilon sweetheart. Robert W. Pearce birthday dinner. Merle Palmer’s Duroc wins at Comanche County Fat Stock show. Jaycee barbecue chaired by Marlin and Mrs Keathley. Kiwanis delegates to New York. Lawton High leads scholastically with 97.50 average. Hazel Shull visits parents in Arkansas. Texas oranges at 24 cents a dozen Carrots 5
In Oklahoma the basketball season is nearly relief for state teams while McAlester penitentiary faces guard shortages. Researchers seek more legislative funding, viewing it as a practical field for study.
A collection of wry lines about credit checks budgets and babysitters. The Wall Street Journal and Progressive Grocer tone through quotes on town life manners and adult behavior.
Daily forecast lists Aries to Pisces with guidance on trends, relationships, diplomacy, and work. Notable personalities born today include Edward Albee Jack Lait and Joseph Priestley. brief life traits feature intellect imagination and humanitarian ideals.
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