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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1973
Page
4
Lawton Constitution published evenings Monday through Friday at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. This item records staff names and, in brief, notes Associated Press affiliation and circulation policy. The fragment ends with a disclaimer about advertising and payment.
A political analysis asserts White House adjutants influence on Watergate probes. It questions Nixon's self justification, Cambodia decision, and the risk to the presidency. It notes Democratic leaders' restraint and worries over a prolonged investigation and recovery paths.
Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi warned in a lengthy news conference that Arab nations have a sacred right to nationalize oil and could use oil as a defense weapon. He cited Israeli infiltration of American oil staff and left open whether Oasis Oil would be nationalized, while urging rapid development of new energy sources as warned by Edward Teller.
The Civil Aeronautics Board orders discontinuance of youth and family plan fares, with phase increases leading to full fare by June 1 1974. About 10 million young travelers and as many family passengers are affected as airlines expect higher revenue.
About 300 faculty and students at Tufts University in Medford Mass hear anthropologist Ashley Montagu argue that females are superior to males in every respect. He claims women better withstand stress and strain including the hardest test of all endurance.
A meditation arguing manual labor is noble and beneficial to health. It contrasts common notions, quotes Psalms 128 2 and Jawaharlal Nehru, urging respect for labor and its rewards. The message emphasizes happiness and well being from the fruit of one's hands.
The Washington State Supreme Court, six to two with the chief judge dissenting, reversed a lower court and held that race-based admission policies may be feasible to improve representation at the bar. The editorial calls the ruling wretched for sacrificing individual excellence to quotas, arguing the only fair standard is merit and condemning favoritism in admissions.
The piece argues that love failure can spur success in work or career for some, while advising parents to create a calm mealtime atmosphere for a picky eater. It suggests shyness stems from fear of rejection and can be overcome by building self confidence rather than ego.
The columnist argues President Nixon plans a heavy counterattack in the Watergate saga. He notes a small, secret White House group called Cossack, compares it to wartime Overlord planning, and suggests the administration may rely on national security excuses while maintaining silence to fortify its position.
The governor acknowledges school demands weren’t fully met and leaves room for promises in the 1974 campaign. Turner Turnpike turns 20, with old critics now admitting error though not pleased about reminders. Oklahoma’s first turnpike has met most optimistic forecasts except toll-free status. At times Oklahoma politics seems to progress while the Sooner Cynic jokes about lingering backdated ideas.
Yesteryears recalls the 46th Kiwanis convention at Lake Murray Lodge with Jay Erwin welcomed as a new member. Other notes include Ram ming earning a fellowship, Ginger Rogers headlining Dreamboat at the Vaska Theater, and Rock Hudson in Sem inole downtown.
A horoscope page outlines daily guidance for each sign with notes on judgment, business caution, self mastery, and careful planning. It highlights born today individuals as versatile with high memory and potential for success in fields like engineering agriculture science or law.
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