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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1977
Page
6
Editorial notes a Oct 1 pay raise of 7.05 percent, the largest since 1969, covering federal workers and military personnel plus 360000 Washington area employees. It cautions reform faces inertia, red tape, and questions of efficiency and overpayment while praising many workers' service.
The Concorde faces a New York ban despite federal authorization. A three judge federal appeals court preserved the ban as illegal, while the Port Authority presses the Supreme Court to rule. Elsewhere, Dallas Philadelphia Miami and 13 other cities show interest in enhanced service.
Ralph Nader launches F.A.N.S. to reform sports by defending fans from monopolies and high costs. The piece questions whether tickets hot dogs and beer are truly affordable as major league attendance nears 38 million.
The piece criticizes President Carter for diffuse messaging on energy policy, arguing his stance blames others and shifts to international concerns. It questions his prior honesty emphasis, analyzes oil industry blame, price controls, and the potential political backlash from raising energy costs.
A columnist argues that public schools must set standards for teachers and that handling matters of sexuality is a private issue. He cites Supreme Court decisions and cites cases of two homosexual teachers in Tacoma and Paramus, asserting schools may choose teachers in funded positions and should keep sexuality out of the curriculum.
A Supreme Court debate features Archibald Cox arguing that a quota is a quota only if it carries stigma. The Allan Bakke case questions whether race based admissions create merit disparities or entrench racial categories. Cox warns against entitlements while highlighting the danger of rigid social thinking. The piece weighs implications for higher education and equality.
The quote attributes to Samuel Butler the idea that brevity is the soul of wit and essential for being agreeable, getting along with others, and enjoying life. It frames conciseness as core to communication and relationships.
The piece notes an eclipse public reaction across Oklahoma and comments on political stances. It juxtaposes reactions of oilmen and politicians with President Carter's energy policy, referencing David Boren and Sen. Dewey Bartlett. It highlights Republican backing for Carter era positions and prepared responses in Bartlett’s desk top drawer.
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