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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1973
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution notes its AP affiliation granting exclusive rights to local news and dispatches. It lists publishers editors and staff, and acknowledges the protection of local business interests and payment guarantees.
A reader condemns Swanberg for Luce and His Empire, arguing the award was a biased misstep. The piece defends Luce as complex, balanced, and journalistically guarded, noting Swanberg’s one sided portrait ignores Time Inc. rival voices and influential editors.
Washington senator Henry Jackson asks Judiciary Committee chair to investigate the handling of Donald Segretti’s indictment over forged Muskie stationery used to attack Humphrey and Jackson. He cites FBI findings, grand jury actions, and a pending civil suit amid the Watergate era probes.
Fifteen months before the California primary ten candidates from both parties campaign for the nomination after Gov Ronald Reagan declines a third term. Key figures include Lt Gov Ed Reinecke and Attorney General Evelle Younger in the GOP, and Secretary of State Edmund G Brown Jr Mayor Joseph Alioto and George Moscone among Democrats. Speculation links Reagan to a possible presidential bid while Cranston seeks re election.
The Manned Space Laboratory mission on May 14 aims to guide NASA in designing a future earth monitoring system after the success of ERTS 1. The satellite inventories crops forests cities minerals and water while detecting some pollution trends. Skylab offers more sensors channels and data to survey large areas for growing needs and resource planning.
The Air Force trains dogs for all federal agencies and has about 3000 dogs worldwide, with 1300 to be trained in the new fiscal year starting July 1. German Shepherds 1–3 years old, about 60 pounds, at least 23 inches tall, are needed. A dog is worth 150 dollars unless donated to the government. Accepted dogs receive 14 weeks of patrol duty training, with seven extra weeks for drug or bomb detection.
A note quoting Isaiah 56 1 and urging enduring ethics and equity. Attributed to David Lawrence American newspaper correspondent, reflecting on timeless justice beyond calendars.
The column weighs in on a mother-in-law meddling in a son's marriage and a wife’s scope to resist. It considers a child's right to speak and the limits of shushing a youngster. It concludes that personal crises reveal broader forces shaping personality.
An old quotation notes that civilization advances through new war methods, stating in effect that even conflicts produce innovations. The line reflects historical humor about progress during wartime.
Washington recalls a major constitutional clash 22 years ago between General MacArthur and President Truman. The piece frames Senator William S. White Ervin as a guiding figure in examining civilian supremacy, noting MacArthur's return and the public reaction amid a broader national debate on war policy and civilian authority.
The article recalls Pat McBride and Marc Crawford starting their first day interviewing youths for the new Youth Employment Service while Charles R. Lewis and Jimmy Gray assist with Gordon Cooper’s orbital flight. It also mentions Edna Mae Pendergraft demonstrating aluminum tray making and a piano recital by 22 students.
Governor Hall calls the group a Republican front while Sen. Al Terrill of Lawton hints at a gubernatorial bid in 1974 to offer Democrats an alternative to Hall and Derryberry. Henry Bellman and other incumbents seek re election amid party contrasts.
A Rough Notes line suggests traveling to a quiet, remote place with the wife keeping the road map, emphasizing solitude and navigation.
Horoscope notes daily guidance for each sun sign with cautions about obstacles and decisions. It highlights Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Aquarius Pisces and ends noting birthdates and Jenner the physician who discovered vaccination.
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