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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
8
Lawton Oklahoma based newspaper Lawton Constitution operated by Ned Shepler from 1919 to 1967 printed evening editions Monday through Friday each week at its Lawton office.
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The piece critiques Senate opposition to a spaceplane program seen as vital to U.S. prestige. It argues a conservative bloc and Nixon allies oppose spending, labeling pollution claims as phony and noting Democratic candidates push cutbacks. It speculates on future Senate reconsideration amid Cold War tensions.
The new ruling reinstates the 1834 act allowing tribes to govern their reservations. The Zuni Nation in New Mexico is the first major tribe to obtain home rule under the measure. The Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet to the crown with the torch 305 feet above its pedestal.
Senator John C. Stennis proposes a wartime restraint: a declared war within 30 days for any emergency deployment of U S troops, with no emergency in non battle countries. The aim is to place war decisions in Congress while preserving presidential actions in urgent cases.
Senators Humphrey Muskie and Jackson met with AFL-CIO allies in Miami to form a unified anti Nixon bloc. Labor cites rising unemployment to press a stronger coalition while Jackson edging ahead on domestic issues and labor support.
Senator Hugh Scott challenged Gallup results showing 68 percent favored ending U S withdrawal this year by citing 72 percent backing Nixon’s plan. He noted ORC polls with qualifiers shifted opinions, with 55 percent opposed to withdrawal if it risks a Communist South Vietnam takeover and 75 percent opposed if it endangers POWs.
A brief quotation reflects on service in a just cause. It contrasts inner satisfaction from meaningful work with worldly rewards, citing Carrie Chapman Catt, a noted woman suffrage leader, and a biblical reference from Revelation.
William F Buckley Jr discusses the acquittal of 13 Black Panthers as not constituting vindication for all parties and defends the jury system. He notes the acquittal challenges prosecutor claims and questions whether the verdict signals fairness or frames a broader racial bias in New York prosecutions. The interview touches on innocence presumption, frame-up theories, and public reaction.
The column argues the state must keep the peace and prevent riots with full powers, including calling up able-bodied citizens to arm and deputize. It cites Riot Act and posse authority, criticizing delays in suppressing violent demonstrations and urging decisive government action.
Yesteryears events include Mrs. Lee Pursley directing a Chatter Club session at Mrs. Alice McCants home and Alyne Greene hosting a covered-dish luncheon for Americas War Dads Paul Waddle Chapter 55 and auxiliary. Delegates from a state Jaycee convention are welcomed at the Midland Hotel.
The piece asks if happiness comes from affording a car and notes ego needs can outweigh modest means. It discusses pregnancy’s impact on a woman’s outlook, citing a psychologist while contrasting childish carefree memories with adult doubts and fears.
Aries to Pisces outlines changes and opportunities for the day and coming weeks. It notes Taurus minds, vocal talents, and potential careers in music, law, education, publishing, and more, with Nellie Melba as a referenced birthdate example.
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