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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
6
Lawton Constitution details its publishing schedule and staff roles including Ned Shepler publisher and various editors and officers. It notes association memberships and AP rights and includes a policy on advertising payments and corrections.
Washington columnist recalls Lyndon B Johnson using the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner to signal support for ending racial discrimination while debate swirls over George McGovern's visit to the LBJ ranch and his later praise of Johnson. The piece notes irony in McGovern’s shifting stance and suggests LBJ likely laughed at the luncheon episode.
William F Buckley Jr reflects on Attica as the first anniversary of the uprising nears. He notes a changed administration and segregated troublemakers, a more relaxed community spirit, and new policies such as unscreened visiting rooms. He recalls the riot’s destruction, hostages, and the scars left behind.
In At tica residents fear Albany amnesty schemes behind the Fischer investigation delays. Leaders of the prison insurrection remain elusive while debate over max security options and legal constraints heightens tension as September 13 marks an anniversary.
The piece argues John Connally, a former Texas governor and secretary of the navy, served under Democrats but backs President Nixon. It contrasts Connally with McGovernites and cites Truman, Stimson, Knox, and Ike era loyalties to frame Connally as a Democrat who chose country over party.
Voters may split the vote with 61 percent turnout in 1968 matching the 85 million total votes if the same proportion vote. The stay at home 39 percent could sway the result, with 55 million not voting, while 25 million first time voters reach voting age this November.
Police Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy explained spillback as gridlock in which blocked intersections trap entering vehicles. The crackdown warns illegal entry into crowded intersections and blocking crosswalks, urging motorists to stop behind crosswalks and avoid parking near corners to reduce contagious jams.
The text praises Governor Kenneth M. Curtis for a plan to fly the prisoners of war flag from the Maine state house each Monday until release. It argues such displays belong in state houses, courthouses and city halls nationwide to honor fallen and missing servicemen.
The Pathet Lao and Lao government leaders Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvong negotiate a possible first Southeast Asia cease-fire in Laos. The piece wishes success and wider spread of the idea.
Gallup poll conducted August 4 to 6 places McGovern at 31 percent, Nixon at 57 percent, a one point drop for McGovern and a 26 point Nixon edge. The shift follows Sargent Shriver becoming vice presidential candidate.
A brief devotional note presents John 13 verses 34 and 35 urging love among followers. It contrasts this with Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s view that only through love can we reach communion with God.
Q and A style item notes St Peter the Apostle as the first pope and states his reign began in AD 42. It then answers that baseball is Japan's most popular spectator sport and lists Abraham Lincoln and James Madison as the tallest and shortest presidents at 6 4 and 5 4.
The piece argues that fathers often glimpse their sons’ thoughts and regrets past reactions. It notes women may dislike a future spouse before loving him, and that anger can arise involuntarily from unresolved unconscious triggers rather than the present incident.
Yesteryears notes cover Noon Optimist speaker Jim Phillips and Drizzle fog and light rain across Lawton and much of the state for a third day. Other items include Mrs. Cliff Amero named Goodwill Rebekah Lodge 83 first year trustee. A-2C Leroy Bennet receives Bronze Star at Vance AFB Enid. Fort Sill Indian School reports bumper feed crop harvest despite drought. Ed ward E. Cook enlists in the Army. Elgin school faculty now complete under superintendent Guy Ward. Charles T. Cameron advises farmers to fatten hogs on home grown feed.
Readers see a Friday horoscope with daily guidance for each sign from Aries to Pisces. It highlights imagination, calm thinking, decisive action, versatility, and patience, plus a note on those born today likely pursuing literature, teaching, law, theater, or music careers.
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