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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution gives a notice of publication schedule and contact details for Okishor Ned Shepler, publisher, plus statements on AP republication rights and advertising policy. It asserts AP exclusive rights to local news and requires advance payment or written authorization for ads, with corrections on request.
Washington observers warn that South Vietnamese civilians flee south under heavy bombardment from North Vietnamese forces aided by Russian artillery. The piece cites George Aiken and Jacob Javits, notes U.S. troops and casualties, and questions Nixon’s handling as the war deepens.
Henry Kissinger outlined pre cease fire demands from North Vietnam via Paris talks with Le Duc Tho. The list included South Vietnam’s president resigning, abolition of pacification and Vietnamization, release of political prisoners, and a government including Communists.
Sindlinger & Company found 76.1 percent favorable to the President and 49 percent likely to vote for Nixon re election in a businessmen sample. A strong majority approved the hard line toward the Soviet Union and a majority favored escalation for a total victory.
The 680 foot Tour Maine Montparnasse reaches topping out amid fanfare marking a milestone in European skyscraper history. The project hailed as a symbol of modern Paris and tall-building ambition, closing a period of construction excitement.
Reflective note asserting freedom as every person's birthright and a reasonable claim tied to humanity. It emphasizes rights rooted in humane conduct toward others and the balance required to coexist with neighbors.
William F Buckley Jr argues against Senator George McGovern’s defense cuts and MAD theory. He warns large cuts would undercut U.S. deterrence, leaving the nation vulnerable as Soviets advance missile defense and targeting, while urging defense research and anti ballistics reliance.
The piece discusses if a child should choose their own career with parent guidance and uses poet James Dickey as a case study. It notes his mother and father influence, his marriage as pivotal to his work, and how writing can feel both demanding and absorbing when truly in focus.
The profile credits George Wallace with a sweeping 1972 impact across U.S. politics, noting his primary results in Pennsylvania Wisconsin Indiana and Florida Tennessee North Carolina Alabama Maryland Michigan as well as his influence on the Nixon Administration and the realignment of parties. It highlights his defiant campaign and enduring appeal among working people, despite assassination injuries.
Arthur Bonner screened a film titled 24 Hours In Tyrant Land at the Lawton Rotary Club noon meeting. Mrs Al Terrill named president of the newly formed Opti Mrs Club. Bobby Myers hosted a covered dish luncheon for the Highland Baptist Woman Missionary Society.
Horoscope for Wednesday May 2 1972 covers Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Libra Sagittarius and Pisces. It highlights strengths such as humor intuition artistry and prudence while warning of misdirections and the need to scrutinize offerings and past achievements.
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