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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution, published weekdays at Third and A Avenue in Lawton Oklahoma, lists Ned Shepler as publisher from 1919 to 1967 and provides contact for mechanical circulation. It notes AP affiliation and correction policy for any misstatements or reflections.
Supreme Court upholds a public school teacher right to stay silent during the Pledge of Allegiance. Susan Russo, an art teacher near Rochester New York, refused the pledge claiming hypocrisy. Ohio legislator Thomas Bell also voiced opposition yet joined in recitation. The piece questions meaning of liberty and justice and reflects on ongoing conscience challenges.
The Commerce Department reports March consumer incomes reached 1.001 trillion dollars on an annual basis, up about 10 percent from a year earlier. Economists link higher demand to price rises in beef and many items, noting more jobs and rising Social Security benefits fueled spending.
A discussion of how the meaning of decimate has broadened from a tenth loss in battle to general ruin. The piece contrasts Webster’s 1934 and 1966 editions and notes modern usage in contexts like car crashes and inflation.
A compact reflection quotes Mark 9 49 50 about salt and peace and includes Gandhi on not losing faith in humanity likening it to an ocean. It emphasizes enduring optimism and moral seasoning through restraint and unity.
The essay argues Watergate era cynicism over campaign tricks is exaggerated. It notes irritations like a Muskie fund dinner pranked with liquor and pizzas, calls to African diplomats, and a Canuck Letter causing a televised tearful moment, yet asserts such stunts did not derail the democratic process.
Quote notes that if ignorance is bliss there may be more happy people than expected, reflecting a humorous column snippet from the Ottawa Journal.
In a critique of Vietnam aid, the author argues that postwar plans for Japan and West Germany succeeded because democratic reforms were enforced, while Hanoi leaders remain in power and the aid would be a dangerous bribe. The piece asserts North Vietnam seeks conquest and would not reform, making aid futile.
The piece warns that adult and child jealousy signals require early correction to prevent barriers within the family. It contrasts contented long marriages with successful leadership, noting confidence and cooperation as keys, while insecurity can hinder a leader’s gentle approach to employees.
A satirical quip mocks a promoter dubbing his dwellings condomaximums. The remark blends a modern promo gag with a hint of historical reference, while a separate birthday nod to George Washington in 1732 adds a playful twist about modern doctors and long weekends.
Daily astrology brief for Saturday May 5 1973 highlights Aries through Pisces with guidance on balance patience and focus. It notes personal strengths and cautions across signs and profiles notable traits and pursuits for born today seekers.
Essay argues college newspapers do not share full freedom with commercial papers urging responsibility and oversight. It cites Samford University’s Crimson staff resigning over a correction dispute and notes risks to university funding and reputation when lies appear in campus press.
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