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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1973
Page
4
The Lawton Constitution lists staff roles including Ned Shepler publisher and Bill F. Bentley editor with offices on Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. It notes association memberships and AP usage rights with standards for advertising payment and corrections policy.
The article describes US and Soviet influence shaping Lebanon's conflict with Palestinian guerrillas, risking a broader Middle East war. Cease-fires failed, 60 killed and 200+ wounded in two days, with 300,000 refugees isolated from 18,000 militants and Syria withdrawing after Moscow contact. Camille Chamoun calls for Lebanon’s neutrality and noninvolvement unless attacked.
A national board reports 2.7 million families earn more than 25 000 annually with a group average of about 35 000. The elite control 15 percent of all income and 60 percent of discretionary spending while half of affluents have a college degree. Families tend to have multiple adults and several members. Affluence typically comes from hard work of more than one earn er in the household.
In Berkeley California moderates gain a 5 to 4 council majority after three of four moderate slate members win seats and two holdovers return. radicals fail to seize control though they elect a woman Ying Lee Kelley whose name aids ethnic balance in the community.
The Office of Revenue Sharing seeks a June 20 report on how its $3 billion distributed to 38 000 local and state governments in early 1973 is being used. For the first time reports must include minority and bilingual media publicity alongside general circulation newspapers.
A collection of aphorisms notes divine warning from Hosea 4 6 about knowledge and faith paired with a Benjamin Franklin quip on learning and wealth. The mix contrasts moral admonition with secular wisdom in concise maxims.
The piece argues voters will blame President Nixon's inflation, but Democrats in Congress share responsibility for high prices. It criticizes Democratic reluctance to push stricter controls, cites failed price rollback efforts, and warns Congress lacks reform leadership amid inflation and the Watergate era.
William F Buckley Jr argues Fulbright’s critique of presidential power is unconvincing. He warns against stripping executive authority over military action and budget rules while urging Republicans to propose measured reductions to preserve national security and fiscal stability.
The piece argues superstition stems from childhood behavior and fears of growing up. Adults rarely adopt new beliefs, yet cling to old ones when avoiding commitment. Suppressing ambitions can harm emotional stability more than pursuing misdirected goals.
A columnist urges President Nixon to appoint a high national commission to investigate and prosecute Watergate. The piece argues for a public moral inquest rather than narrow prosecution, comparing Dallas 1963 to Watergate and criticizing reliance on special prosecutors. It notes Warren Commission as precedent and questions Ervin Senate inquiries due to political entanglements.
Yesteryears James Marvel and Sally Williams named top graduating sophomores at Cameron College. Lawton Wolverines win Boomer All Sports trophy with four championships in six sports. Fort Gordon training for Pvt Frankie McCaig. Hobart Community Chest meeting with principal speaker Mrs Letha H Prosser. Zeta Tau sorority meets at Mrs Harold Short’s home. Mayor Everett Glenn opens Lake Lawtonka fishing spot at Schoolhouse Slough. Martha Circle Beal Heights Presbyterians study led by Mrs O D Gelvin at Mrs Gene Snider’s home. Mrs Harry W Swanson recalls Waco tornado experience as terrifying.
Oklahoma lawmakers push for legal bingo under strict rules to avoid harm or sin while Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts gains attention. If fuel remains tight, oil firms may ration supplies and several intersections could drop to three service stations.
The text playfully notes April 15 becoming April Fool’s Day and jokes about optimism seeing one living on Social Security. It also wryly observes aging and the practical concern of brakes during a downgrade.
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