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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1971
Page
8
The U S Disarmament Agency warns that cutting defense spending to 42 billion a year could raise unemployment to 10 percent or more in cities like Lawton. Experts doubt such cuts will occur soon as wartime spending winds down, with modest future reductions anticipated.
Justice Hugo L. Black, age 85, remains one of the longest serving U S Supreme Court justices. The piece notes his 1937 appointment and ties to predecessors like John Marshall and Joseph Story, while hinting at Burger’s incoming era and Black’s refusal to retire. The tone honors a veteran jurist and his place in court history.
A high school senior who attended the President's Classroom for Young Americans learned to identify politicians by their clothing. Alan.
A group of adults finished the King James Bible in 84 hours while a younger group completed newer translations in 69 hours. The 15 hour difference is attributed to shorter texts. The test was conducted by Seventh day Adventists with both groups reading from start to finish.
Washington report notes Nixon's strength in the South despite concerns on Indochina policy. It highlights Senator Jackson as a rising force and suggests Wallace as a potential third party threat, with race tensions varying by region.
A reflective message cites Matthew 24 6 about hearing of wars yet not being alarmed and adds a lesson from history that peace prosperity and happiness at home require helping establish them abroad attributed to Hugo L Black Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court.
The dialogue notes the U S Chamber of Commerce origin. It states it was founded in 1768 in New York City to promote and extend lawful commerce, with questions and answers about government roles and weather conditions.
A traveler recalls a frozen city night around the Plaza and Reuben's on Fifth Avenue. The recount contrasts bustling nights with quieter decades, noting changing norms, crime anxiety, and a lonely street scene. A waiter and the narrator discuss law, safety, and aging urban life amid scarce patrons.
The piece argues snobs are never happy despite status. It notes a snob cannot compare himself to others or enjoy life, while snob parents limit social life to adulthood. It hints children seek belonging beyond sustenance.
John Chamberlain argues that tax funded aid to private and church connected schools should be allowed under the Second Amendment protection and equity. He endorses educational vouchers as a means to end debates over religious affiliation in schooling and advocates pluralism with public private and religious options.
In Oklahoma Dewey Bartlett accuses David Hall of errors while liquor by the drink boosters fight drys with a new petition requiring a drink to sign. State senators object to Gene Rainbolt as highway commissioner prompting a political principal show of who is boss as Rainbolt’s name appears unexpectedly in the Senate.
A look back at notes from 16 20 and 30 years ago mentions Susan Banta elected president of the state's Sodalities organization cornet solo by Larry Damas at Tomlinson Junior High School Cindy Wilkerson and Hans Giroux named students of the month at Lawton High 20 years ago Webb of Cyril pledged to Alpha Pi Sigma at Southwestern State College Pauline Durham elected president of the Young People's class at the Pentecostal Holiness Church 30 years ago Tommy Ashmore announced plans for a brick building in Lawton business district The Crow grocery in Chattanooga opened a cream station with Nellie Ward noted in the Lawton chapter of DeMolay.
Aries to Pisces sections provide dated guidance. The text notes choose wisely between actions, focus on worthwhile goals, avoid extravagance, and stay logical. It praises versatility and vitality but warns against self doubt without encouragement from others.
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