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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1972
Page
6
Notices detail publication schedule and contact options for the Lawton Constitution in Lawton Oklahoma. It lists staff roles including Ned Shepler as publisher and names departments and associations. It also notes advertising policies requiring advance payment and written authorization and promises corrections on misstatements brought to management.
An inter agency committee led by the Office of Emergency Preparedness urges widespread changes in American habits to curb energy demand. Measures include car pool expansion, biking and walking facilities, fewer short air trips, rail freight, higher parking fees, bus lanes, and local leisure activities. If adopted, these could cut 1980 energy needs by 7.3 million barrels per day from 45.4 million, with 9.2 to 11.6 million imported. The report notes some measures may not be acceptable and calls for incentives and education.
A National Cancer Institute survey of whites diagnosed 1940 to 1969 across 100 hospitals shows rising three year survival for childhood and other leukemias and multiple cancers including bladder brain breast cervix uterus larynx thyroid and prostate. Among children with lymphocytic leukemia survival rose to 67 percent by 1969. Notable limits include little improvement for lung and pancreatic cancers. Smoking and smog exposure remain critical risk factors.
Seventy seven people from diverse backgrounds earned New York State degrees at Albany, many without full campus study. The piece notes nontraditional students such as workers and housewives take part in lectures and proficiency exams as academia expands access. It also covers USDA wheat crop estimates, with winter wheat hit by severe weather down to about half of 1971 levels while spring wheat harvests may lift output to about 75 percent.
A reflective excerpt pairs a biblical moment from Luke 11 1 with Johann Goethe’s plea for divine light and clarity. It urges continued prayer and deliberate daily action from morning to night, highlighting conscience and consequences in human conduct.
The piece argues Nixon expanded DALE and funding to fight drug trafficking while criticizing McGovern’s stalemate on drug policy. It contrasts Nixon's actions with Kennedy and Johnson and notes Ambrose questions McGovern’s current stance on legalization. The column cites Ambrose, Finlater, and past administrations to frame enforcement efforts and political positioning.
The Q asks which of the 12 Apostles died a natural death and answers St. John the Evangelist.
The author weighs two voter impulses the sympathy vote and the bandwagon effect in the Nixon McGovern contest. He argues sympathy rarely sways outcomes while bandwagon dynamics—desire to support a likely winner—shape undecided voters and campaign momentum. The piece cites Humphrey vs McGovern as a cautionary tale.
More than 40,000 children attend elementary schools in San Francisco highlighting the scale of the district. The figure underscores enrollment trends across city campuses and reflects the breadth of public education.
The article traces the Philippines from Spanish to American rule, noting Aguinaldo's revolts and U S governance leading to literacy gains and limited self-rule by 1934. It warns that with US withdrawal the country faces potential threats from Red China or Japan and questions defenses.
A. J. Mietchen leads a National Association of Retired Civil Service Workers meeting. Mrs. Wilfred Oelrich conducts a Dorcas guild lesson at St. John's Lutheran Church. Frank Houston and Ceil Bower host visitors. Tom Ford wins OU Phi Delta pledge class presidency. Hazel Sexton teaches sixth graders at home to view the World Series and calls it educational. Carl Turner named world fellowship chairman and Mary Kellogg worship chair for First Methodist Church Youth Fellowship. Stella Morrison of Faxon wins best wool dress. Evelyn Morrison places second in pillow case judging at the Oklahoma State Fair.
The piece argues disciplined creativity differs by role and person. It notes dancers accept steps before originality, authors follow self imposed rules, and nagging a child or spouse harms relations. It urges open communication to align expectations and motives within couples.
Horoscope for Wednesday October 4 1972 highlights advised actions for each sign from Aries to Pisces focusing on clear decisions, steady progress, and prudent risk taking. It notes born today Rutherford B. Hayes and offers guidance on personal talents, integrity, and artistic leanings.
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