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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1972
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as editor and publisher with staff roles, notes publishing daily evenings Monday through Friday, and cites affiliations with press associations. The notice outlines policy on advertising, corrections, and Associated Press rights.
The Mont Pelerin Society debated the Republic of Minerva a planned taxless island nation, while a Munich hostage crisis provoked calls for broader compassion. Tensions rose over Irish, Ugandan, Chilean, and Tunisian violence as the world’s civility frayed.
The pulp and paper sector, once infamous for foul odors and sludge discharges, has made major cleanup strides. With estimated costs around 840 million, firms report cleaner plants and reputations, and the Council on Economic Priorities projects near universal pollution control by 1975 if current progress continues.
A semiannual survey by Advance Mortgage Corp. finds 70 percent of 1972 first half housing starts and 66 percent of new jobs occurred in the South and West, where less than half the population resides. Florida leads housing permits driven by Disney World, while some East and Midwest centers lag in employment and housing.
The Colorado Labor Council backs McGovern challenging AFL-CIO President Meany. Western members refuse withdrawal and face possible disciplinary action. The text notes that laws do not guarantee obedience.
The Rural Development Act of 1972 signed by President Nixon authorizes new loans for commercial and industrial development in towns under 10,000. It expands Farmers Home Administration grants to support rural improvements, aiding small communities nationwide.
A brief excerpt presents a devotional reflection on prayer and guidance from Psalm 119 and a Balzac quote. It emphasizes learning God’s statutes, seeking understanding, and adhering to permanent ideals to stay patient amid praise.
The piece notes rising McGovern aligned defeats from New York to California and down to the South. It cites incumbents such as John McMillan and George Miller toppled by McGovern challengers and analyzes a shift of conservative Democrats toward the Republican Party, signaling possible congressional takeovers.
Special to The Times analyzes Vietnam prospects before the election. It notes no decisive military victory is in sight, but outlines possible moves like a Nixon pause of bombing in exchange for prisoners and a cease-fire, while Hanoi could push a war crimes trial or a cease-fire with conditions.
An examination of marital security and parental pride contrasted with competitive business relationships. It notes that wives seek reassurance from husbands and children and that new parents face intrusive social comments about their babies. It ends by considering rivalries turning into friendships among business colleagues.
Jerry Kinzer is elected president of the Lawton High School Distributive Education Chapter. Gene Brooks Charlotte Lam and Woody Hawkins serve as judges for the annual Lawton High School talent show. George Sellers, full back, supplies running power for Eisenhower Eagles.
Daily reading lists sun signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. It notes personal traits and guidance for each sign and mentions birthdate of David McCallum.
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