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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution issues and contact details for May 25 1972. Information shows publication is an evening paper with standard AP and local news use rights and correction policy.
Essay discusses the New York Legislature repeal of a liberal abortion law and the political and moral implications. It cites Nixon's letter to Cardinal Cooke and contrasts religious views among Jews Protestants and Catholics. It weighs fetus as a separate entity and notes risks of illegal abortions while acknowledging valid antiabortion arguments.
The piece argues intolerance drives Wallace objections to desegregation and links left liberal leaders and radicals to campus protests. It cites Edward Kennedy and George McGovern urging forceful action, warns radicals influence youths, and calls for addressing root causes of political violence.
Acting Director L Patrick Gray announces a policy change allowing women to become FBI special agents for the first time. The move follows a Nixon executive order on non discrimination and the 1972 EEOC act, with 15 aides approving the plan during a staff meeting.
The Weather Bureau installs an automatic flood alert system in eight United States areas labeled chronic threat. It provides interval warnings for rising waters to prompt evacuations, aiming to prevent disasters like the Logan Valley flood in West Virginia with heavy loss of life.
Baron Zuckerman, former British chief scientific adviser, delivered the Compton Lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology urging the use of education and technology to reduce squalor for about 2 billion people living in poverty.
The adage cautions against speaking evil of a man without certainty. If belief exists, it should be measured and restrained to avoid injustice and harm.
A fact note states that in 1971 Japan consumed about 235.8 billion cigarettes. It also mentions peaches being about 87 percent water per Britannica.
The column argues that if Milwaukeean Arthur Bremer had been convicted on a concealed weapons charge last November the Wallace assassination attempt might not have occurred. It cites law enforcement fear of tough cases and a shift toward lesser pleas as weakening prosecution. It notes Bremer later bought another snubnosed revolver and connects this to gun control discussions by Congress.
A reflective column argues sports should be fun to encourage participation for both boys and girls rather than parental pressure. It weighs the impact of striving for athletic success on father son dynamics and notes how modern marriage equality shapes partnership. It also discusses misread judgments based on demeanor and appearances.
After precinct and county meetings Oklahoma Democrats still face district and state conventions. Party regulars hope by that time the McGovern kids will have moved on to some other fad.
Senate critics from both parties consider a tacit cease fire to give Nixon room for the Moscow summit. Democrats cool and Republicans hopeful, the move aims to keep the path open for possible cold war negotiations and a favorable outcome in talks with the Soviet Union.
The snippet recalls anniversaries and past events from Lawton areas and Cameron College ceremonies. It also notes figures like Joe M Harbour and Glenn Webb receiving honors, plus a retrospective on the Vietnam War era and U S political tensions following the George Wallace shooting.
The Paris name derives from the Parisii Gauls who lived on the Seine island where Notre Dame stands. Hickory serves as top wood for tool handles. The North Star is not visible from the southern hemisphere. The highest and lowest U S points are 85 miles apart between Mount Whitney and Death Valley. Most earthquakes occur in the Pacific and Mediterranean belts. Oaks are typically last to shed leaves in autumn.
The page delivers a dated zodiac guide with advice for each sign. It highlights cautious effort for Taurus and Virgo, reconnoitering for Gemini, dignified handling for Libra, and steady progress for Scorpio and Aquarius. It also notes discretion for Pisces and prudent conduct across all signs.
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