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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1972
Page
5
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. posts a big loss as rivals like Safeway push profits higher and volume gains, while A&P expands low-price WEO outlets to attract customers. Bohack accuses A&P of unfair cut throat practices as the industry fights rising consumer costs.
The U S Agriculture Department reports Australian beef output rose over 10 percent to a record 1 145 000 tons as herds shift from sheep to cattle. Australia also posted a record feed grain crop, with barley up 32 percent and sorghum down, signaling greater U S competition in beef and grain markets.
Eric Jenner presents a straightforward hand from Ston’s bridge book. South holds a five club contract where success hinges on dropping the ace of clubs and picking up West’s singleton king.
In a 13 percent versus 50 percent scenario the commentators analyze the play of a bridge hand. They deduce East cannot hold the king of clubs and discuss finesses including hearts and diamonds, noting West has king of spades and the need for a diamond finesse to succeed.
Frederick reports the World Mission Conference began at the First Baptist Church with foreign missionary Roger W. Brubeck opening the event. Home Missionary Thomas J. Brannon from South Carolina spoke in the evening, and Robert Lovejoy of the national Baptist organization was slated for today. Other speakers include James Philpot of Mexico and Fermin A. Whittaker of Pico Rivera California as the program continues through Wednesday night.
An Eagle Court of Honor was held Sunday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Altus for Mark Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Paul Crawford. A Altus High sophomore he has four years in scouting and served as a camp counselor this summer.
Medical authorities report that about fifty percent of American men aged 65 and above are overweight. The finding highlights health risks for seniors and potential need for nutrition and exercise programs.
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