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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution printed evenings Monday through Friday at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma 1919 1967 shows staff names and departments. The note states the paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press and invites corrections of any errors or misstatements upon notification to management.
On hilltops war seems distant yet in city streets it becomes real. Memorial Day honors those who sacrificed and Taps echoes in remembrance as the world remains troubled and calls for strength of spirit and arms.
Herman Kahn of the Hudson Institute notes a counter reformation among youth taking shape. The movement opposes the counter culture and drug culture of the last decade, focusing on work, success, and achievement while remaining charitable.
The court ruled 8 to 1 that female service members receive the same dependency benefits for a husband as servicemen receive for a wife. It split 4 to 4 on whether sex discrimination is as offensive as race or national origin discrimination. With ERA state decisions pending, the court postponed a broader ruling.
The 1973 Ladies Home Journal awards celebrated notable women but excluded relatives of the President, seen as an unkind cut to the White House family. The lineup favored liberal activists and political figures over a broader balance.
A National Conference on Amnesty in Washington plans to push for amnesty with honor for those who deserted, resisted, fled, or were court martialed over the Vietnam war. Organizers acknowledge the country is not ready and the task will be difficult.
With gold above 100 dollars an ounce and the dollar slipping against foreign currencies, the piece notes a growing chatter about mining gold and even dental tools being used for a rush to riches.
A concise reflective note presents two quotes. Philippians 2 3 4 urges humility by considering others before self. James Barrie asserts happiness comes from liking duties rather than pursuing personal preferences.
In a national voice from New Hampshire, Governor Meldrim Thomson advocates rapid nuclear plant action and refinery development with offshore facilities to import Middle East fuel. He calls for deep-water tanker use to cut costs and reduce hazards, warning of looming energy scarcities and policy stalemates.
A New Hampshire fall test of school reform aims to introduce voucher plans from Friedman and Jencks. The debate pits liberty against equality with ties to HEW and OEO, while Governor Thomson endorses the Alum Rock model as a possible trial for privatization in education.
A critical view of Watergate pins the scandal on amateurs rather than seasoned professionals. It likens Ehrlichman and others to naive figures who trusted a few confederates, and describes the operation as a self-destructive, bungled enterprise directed by unseasoned actors.
The column discusses extrovert marriage dynamics with a built in social assistant for the husband and a wife who entertains to ease social mixing. It also debates job titles and prestige names and notes children tease to probe family love and acceptance.
Oklahoma readers hear Henry Hall discuss a potential second term and misperceptions about national leaders. Dewey Bartlett positions school prayers as central to his program while the Turner Turnpike debate lingers in public sight. A federal grand jury subpoenas critics of Leo Winters's probe, prompting questions about testimony and influence.
A nostalgia column lists milestones from 10, 2, and 30 years ago. It notes officers at the Breakfast Opti-Mrs Club Mrs. Bob Parr president Mrs. Buddy Garber secretary and Mrs. Sam Massad treasurer, a spring piano recital by Mrs. Vernon Howeth pupils, and other community events including a Theta Rho Girls Club session led by Barbara Barclay.
Tuesday May 2 1973 horoscope highlights career moves and personal traits for twelve signs. Highlights urge new contacts, diplomacy in conflict, and appreciation of beauty, with emphasis on adaptability, generosity, and creative talent.
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