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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1971
Page
12
Local newspaper note honors Ned Shepler, longtime publisher of The Lawton Constitution. Shepler, active from 1919 to 1967, served across all departments and oversaw press operations. The paper lists contact avenues and AP affiliations, acknowledging his role in the Lewton community.
A critical column argues that statements from Arab leaders and U N diplomats distort reality. It cites Mahmoud Riad and Israel’s 1967 actions, accusing the United Nations and Soviet alliance rhetoric of masking strategic aims and pressuring Israel to yield. The piece suggests widespread manipulation of language in global diplomacy.
Belva Ann Lockwood became the first woman admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court in 1879. Quartz, the most common mineral, is widely distributed and found in nearly all rock types.
The Nixon administration countenanced Nguyen Van Thieu’s second four year presidency in South Vietnam to secure peace amid concerns of internal deterioration and economic strain. Thieu’s rural popularity rests on prosperity and land reform, while urban support lags as he faces war weariness and rising opposition.
The piece laments the decline of mules on southern farms as small farms disappear and mechanization rises. It notes North Carolina's mule population dropping from over 250 000 in 1920 to about 10 000 today and argues for a state mule farm to preserve these faithful animals and attract tourists.
The Defense Department outlines a plan to cut Army manpower by 50 000 in 1972 with 10 000 draftees spread over October to December. Pay raises begin in November to boost enlistments as the goal shifts toward a zero draft by June 1973 amid winter constraints and lower replacement needs.
A local meditation on unity cites Matthew 12 25 and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It argues that no city or nation can stand divided and urges collective effort to support peace and overcome internal divisions.
John Chamberlain Byrd, an independent praised for calm demeanor, defeats Senator J William Fulbright amid scrutiny of Rhodesia and South Africa policies. The piece notes Byrd's stealthy impact and ties to the UN embargo and chrome trade, highlighting political hypocrisy and a controversial stance on race policies.
The debate centers on chrome purchases for defense amid UN embargo tensions with Rhodesia. Byrd accuses Fulbright of shifting power to the White House while Fulbright’s amendment is rejected, highlighting constitutional power issues in foreign affairs.
The piece discusses how LQ tests reveal learning ability but not marriage outcomes. It explores emotional, personal, and physical factors in relationships and how self belief or stubborn luck shapes coping and behavior. It also prompts parents to reflect on their tone with infants and gender expectations.
Testimony in a Senate session debated press duties and the handling of the Pentagon papers. Advocates warned against relying on courts alone to defend press freedoms, urging responsible restraint while defending the right to report and criticize government actions.
The page lists events and recognitions including Mrs Inez Barrett speaking at a Civil Defense home preparedness course, 1961 Lawton High School Homecoming queen Donna Rust, W J McMillian and David Duke attending a water department training in San Antonio, Miss Sandy Ferguson heading to Dallas for Miss Teen Age America, and social visits among Mrs Ella Little, Mrs Christina Swanson, and Miss Dorothea Meyer. It notes engagements and club activities with Etta Burton to Elbrege Sullivan, Entre Nous Club roll call on a Latin American country, Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club welcomes, and John Simpson elected president of Elgin 4 H Club.
The snippet lists monthly zodiac notes for Aries through Pisces with guidance on activity and caution. It includes lines about delays, discernment of rumor from fact, launching future plans, and optimistic progress. It also highlights Libra traits of generosity, creativity, and defense of others with career notes.
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