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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as publisher with Bill F. Bentley Wm. H. Sullivan Alfred Wallace and W. D. Hargraves as editors and publishers and others in leadership roles. It prints policy notes including AP affiliation and advertising payment rules.
Washington report analyzes Gallup trial-heat data, noting Nixon leading McGovern 64 to 30 with 6 undecided after the Republican convention. It compares 1960 and 1968 patterns, suggesting a November vote likely between 55 and 65 percent and likening current momentum to Lyndon Johnson’s post convention surge.
J Walter Dineen of the Environmental Services Division argues the Everglades remains a tough dynamic ecosystem. He notes that rainfall, not Lake Okeechobee diversions, largely governs its condition and that hover fires and human activity have not killed the habitat.
A group named Americans in Paris for McGovern mobilizes American tourists in France to promote the Democratic candidate. They plan roving efforts among roughly one million visitors, using luggage tags and bags bearing McGovern slogans at sites like Orly Airport and the Eiffel Tower. The group notes tourists are highly visible travelers who will carry the campaign along with them.
A group led by Mrs. Marjorie Swann and Mrs. Ruth Bruyn from the Boston area calls for up to 300 American women to live in North Vietnam for six months or the duration of hostilities to repair damage from U S bombing. They met Vietnamese representatives in Paris.
New Jersey Senator Clifford Case warns proposed legislation may cut Medicaid aid after a 20 percent Social Security increase on October 1. Chase says the Senate did not intend such cuts and notes the change does not affect elder Medicare benefits.
A devotional note cites Matthew 6 1 urging humility in acts of piety and charity. It adds Swiss physiognomist Johann Lavater’s idea that the giver's character is shown by the manner of giving, not the gift itself.
Washington analyzes Alabama Governor George Wallace as a pivotal force in the 1972 race. Polls show Nixon leading McGovern among Wallace supporters, with substantial possible shifts in the North and South. Wallace may stay neutral, aiding Nixon or McGovern, while still eyeing a 1976 run if Nixon loses.
The piece argues that most women want Women's Lib to influence marriage but many without husbands oppose it. It warns against suppressing egotists and notes hostility can grow unconsciously. It also suggests a son may show a mind of his own, disrupting parents’ idealized plans.
Washington analysis argues McGovern's campaign suffers from deep internal disorder and a drift from regular Democrats. Gary Hart defends the campaign team while the core problem is McGovern's need to reclaim disillusioned party regulars to avoid a crushing defeat by Nixon. The convention's upheaval is blamed on the McGovernite push, creating long term party turmoil.
A column notes Mrs. Howard Kemper hosting a Sweet Pea Garden Club meeting and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Simpson to Bryan Waid's home. Additional items mention Randy Snider showing grand champion barrow at Comanche County Free Fair and Dr. Barrett R. Andrews opening a pediatric dental office in Lawton. Crappie and channel cats are reported at Lake Lawtonka, and Mrs. W. J. Porter presides at the Emerson PTA.
Clarence Warner says Democrats play dirty in the George Nigh controversy and defends Henry Bellman against quitting his job for Dewey Bartlett. Rain persists in parts of Oklahoma as politicians weigh crop versus flood outcomes. A consumer deception law now in effect prompts calls for voter protection. Rex Privett and Hamp Baker identify Democrats still running for corporation commissioner.
John B. Salling lived to 112 years and 305 days, the oldest man on record in the United States at his death. A trivia note explains the crazy bone as the ulnar nerve, not a bone.
Friday’s zodiac outlook notes Mars favors Aries and advises cooperative effort toward progress. Taurus should balance ambition with tact while aiming for steady gains. Gemini may leverage a unique talent. Cancer should pace itself. Leo must curb indolence. Virgo cautions against haste and changeability. Libra and Scorpio emphasize sound thinking, preparation, and lasting returns. Sagittarius slow down to avoid errors. Capricorn reassesses fears and revisits proven moves. Aquarius warns against patience-testing personalities. Pisces urges steadiness and ripe timing. Born today include artistically inclined individuals with strong research patience, a love of home, and potential careers in writing teaching law medicine or theater.
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