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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1975
Page
6
A debate in the courts considers whether a child born out of wedlock and later adopted has the right to learn its natural parents on maturity. The article argues the public policy favors sealing adoption records while acknowledging the child's possible need for heritage, religion, and future environment planning.
The Lawton Constitution identifies Bill F. Bentley as Editor and Publisher with Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley and Ted Ralston among listed staff. W H Sullivan W D Hargraves Alfred Wallace serve as president treasurer secretary managing editor advertising director and mechanical superintendent with circulation manager noted.
The piece criticizes Congress for withholding gasoline and grounding planes, claiming it aided the fall of South Vietnam's Central Highlands. It links liberal actions to refugee suffering, massacres, and Montagnard Christian communities eroded by North Vietnam and Hanoi influence.
Three congressional panels plan hearings on the CIA led salvage of a Soviet submarine last year. Senators and representatives call the project costly and risky for U.S. Soviet relations, while some praise the recovery of the sub and its contents, and others urge tighter congressional supervision. Europeans and Americans alike fear broad exposure of intelligence files.
NYC Mayor Beame threatens firing 535 rookie officers to balance the budget. PBA members respond by voting to work five days without pay to preserve the jobs. Separate notes discuss the Bengal tiger as an endangered species and India's efforts to save it.
Jealousy and selfish ambition breed disorder and evil while heavenly wisdom is pure gentle and peace loving. Peacemakers sow mercy and good deeds and reap a harvest of goodness as described in James 3 15 to 18.
In a column recalling Kennedy's vow to bear any burden for liberty, the author argues that U S aid to South Vietnam and allies remains essential despite public recession concerns. Congress cut funds, risking credibility and Western unity as Hanoi advances and Middle East peace efforts hinge on American leadership.
Andrew Tully notes liberal Democrats led by Bella Abzug push for bold platforms while polls show shifting views on prostitution and civil rights. He cites Harris and Caddell polls to suggest voters seek nonpolitician leaders, not radical change, as Udall and Harris remain centrist options.
An essay advises that few reach full cognitive effort, urging self assurance to reduce anxiety. It contrasts doing one’s best with chasing unrealistically high goals and notes readers often criticize others less fortunate while idolizing leaders. Admiration can mask envy.
Yesteryears recall Sgt 1C Phoebe Ann Rumsey a native Lawtonian who retires after 29 years in the Women’s Army Corps at Fort Sill. The piece also mentions Kiwanis Pan cake Festival plans and Good Cheer club devotion, plus 20 years ago activities with Carrie Fisher Leslie Pain and local community notices.
Republicans in Oklahoma faced a weak start in electing a new state chairman without a governor’s guidance. Governor Boren proposes efficiency experts to cut state employee numbers. An anti smoking push vows to extend influence, potentially affecting Rock Island Railroad operations. Lester Maddox was chosen to portray Oklahoma's governor in a film.
The column offers sun sign guidance with Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. It notes personal traits and suggested actions, plus a birthdate list including W. K Roentgen, Gloria Swanson, and a noted physicist and film star.
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