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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1972
Page
6
A recap of the Lawton Constitution issues from Monday September 4 1972 detailing publication practices and staff notes including the publisher and editorial standards. The paper notes AP affiliation and correction policy for any misstatements or erroneous reflections upon request.
The Private debt of the U.S. stood at two trillion dollars at 1971 end, noted in Pardridge’s debt analysis. He argues debt outpacing production risks inflation and bankruptcies, urging debate while economists question his figures. The piece compares Pardridge's views to Irving Fisher and calls for reconsidering the balance of debt and production.
Ernest Cuneo argues Senator McGovern charges both the United States and President Nixon with war crimes over Indochina bombing. The piece rebuts claims as unfounded, noting Hitler’s Holocaust as a contrast and questioning McGovern’s legal basis and motives. It cites McGovern's past support of Johnson and suggests a political motive to unseat Nixon.
In his Miami Beach remarks President Nixon vows never to abandon war aims in Indochina yet offers no plan for repatriating U S POWs. The piece notes 1086 MIAs and 518 POWs as of 1972 with many held over four years and discusses potential readjustment needs and policy options.
The piece contrasts Labor Day’s origins honoring blue collar workers with modern trends toward automation and higher skill needs. It notes rising demand for workers with technological competence while nonspecialized labor declines, and cites aerospace industry layoffs as an example of progress producing unemployment for skilled technicians. The American experience on labor and change remains paradoxical yet intriguing.
In the August 22 Oklahoma primary Jed Johnson Jr. placed fourth with 6 percent of 443 109 votes as youth and campus liberal support did not help him gain a runoff. Ed Edmondson won the Democratic nomination without a runoff while distancing from McGovern, boosting his November odds.
With summer fading and the water supply strained citywide, officials weigh halting lawn irrigation while permitting trees and shrubs. The writer notes low reservoir levels in Ellsworth and Lawtonka and urges conservation until runoff improves.
A concise meditation contrasts Romans 2 12 about sin and judgment with Clarence Darrows view that laws should fit the people they serve. The quotes link moral accountability and practical law making in a compact, era style reflection.
A reminiscence on how people react to fluster and discipline. It notes that some resent a teacher who can discipline a child without harming them, while others worry nagging a meek husband may erode his personality and reveal weaker mental health.
John Rogers says he returned 135000 in Senate contributions and had not spent them in the primary. Ed Edmondson names George Nigh campaign director. Clarence Warner urges Nigh to surrender salary car and expense account while serving Edmondson, prompting questions about who pays for campaigns.
A roundup of past items notes 6000+ visitors at two Labor Day rest stops run by the Lawton Jaycees over a weekend. Editor appointment at Cameron College yearbook The Wichita and local club luncheons and honors across decades reference community figures and events from 10 to 30 years ago.
Tuesday September 5 1972 horoscope highlights action and advice for each sign.Mars in fine aspect boosts Aries talents while Taurus leans on warmth and creativity. Gemini warned against procrastination and Cancer urged progressive moves with new ideas. Leo urges alertness and Virgo promises mental stimulation and accomplishment. Libra stresses efficient use of time and Scorpio favors confident attitudes. Capricorn notes personal progress and Aquarius cautions action over dreams. Pisces suggests studying past successes and minor changes to improve progress. Born today described as idealistic, dependable, quietly deep, with slight need for more expressed affection.
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