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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1973
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution operates evenings Monday through Friday from Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma with publisher Ned Shepler and executive staff listed. The paper notes AP membership and bureau affiliations and restricts advertising from promotion men or transients.
The piece honors economist Ludwig von Mises at age 92 amid illness, praising his critique of socialist planning and inflationary policy. It notes his 1940 move to the U S and his book Socialism, and cites examples from Communist states showing market elements within socialism. It links his ideas to monetarist concerns and Sumner's view on money supply.
The Soviet Union signed two United Nations covenants on civil political and economic social rights but then asserted limits on rights citing national security and public order. The piece notes only 19 states have signed and argues Moscow should honor the covenants rather than reinterpret them to fit its regime.
Farm prices fell in September with a 14 percent drop in meat animals, signaling possible retail relief. Meanwhile gasoline stations gained 1 to 2.5 cents per gallon and heating oil rose, under a new ceiling price plan. The Cost of Living Council seeks to curb inflation while avoiding shortages, amid mixed signals for fall and winter.
Skylab 1 and 2 prove manned space stations as viable laboratories benefiting Earth with mineral discovery storm warnings and turbulence prediction. With Skylab 3 planned, experts anticipate more projects and international participation while cautioning against militarizing space.
Washington Post findings show enrollments in black history courses dwindling at George Washington American Georgetown and Howard Universities from 1969 to 1971 72 with critics arguing these programs fostered segregation and failed to deliver broad education.
A discussion on expectations of women before and after motherhood. It argues that contented wives balance love with personal growth and warns that inner fear can surface despite outward calm. The piece explores fear hiding in men and in relationships.
The passage notes Venus, the planet closest to Earth in size and mass, is sometimes described as Earths twin sister due to these similarities.
Quote from the Quanah Texas Tribune Chief notes that a starving dog won’t bite the hand that feeds it, highlighting a key distinction between humans and animals.
The commentary argues that Libya oil must not be shut off and critiques calls to colonize Libya. It discusses American influence in the Middle East, oil leverage, and the balance of Mediterranean power amid Arab pressure. It contrasts altruistic Christian ethics with realpolitik, noting potential abuses of aid and the dangers of starvation.
Yesteryears notes report Ward McCracken succeeding Mrs G G Goodier as Comanche County Mental Health Association president. Other items mention Kiwanis and library activities, airman first class promotion, local social events, and a long opinion piece defending moral oil acquisition and payment in Middle East policy with calls for civility and diplomacy.
The Sooners secure top ranking avoidance by defeating Southern Cal and Oklahoma State proves the new No 1 would not be Southern Illinois. The Cynic notes a season where high-ranking political names may seek the presidency, and warns country songwriters that Oklahoma is no place for an autumn lament about dandelions.
The column outlines daily outlooks for Aries through Pisces for October 10 1973. It cautions Aries to use delicacy, Taurus to double check, Gemini to leverage resources, Cancer to seize practical project advantages, Virgo to rely on others, Libra to check feasibility, Scorpio to temper optimism, Sagittarius to rely on logic, Aquarius to handle solo effort, and Pisces to explore carefully as trends shift.
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