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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution appears as a Monday through Friday edition from Lawton Oklahoma. It notes the phone number for all departments and states AP content rights and correction policy for public notice accuracy.
The United States and China reach a first grain sale of 15 million bushels amid broader Soviet lend lease debt talks. Officials say the China deal, worth about a tenth of the Soviet grain sale, signals a thaw in trade and may lead to larger exports and MFN considerations.
Sargent Shriver attacked Vice President Agnew urging exile to Greece, claiming he dislikes American youth and that exile is punishment. George Christopher demanded an apology on behalf of Greek Americans. The remark sparked cultural backlash and drew sharp criticism from Shriver’s comments about Jackie Onassis and a “Greek brother-in law.”
Massachusetts faced an unusual rule on admissibility of post charging conduct as evidence of guilt. The piece mocks the Republican National Committee for alleged Watergate links, labels the conduct as consciousness of guilt, and urges transparency and accountability from both parties. It also offers brief science notes on Amphioxus, wood loss in forests, Edward Teller, lunar weight, and Marie Curie’s polonium.
The piece outlines how McGovern allies Kennedy Humphrey and Muskie push to salvage the national ticket and protect congressional control. It notes losses of Democratic committee chairmen, potential Republican gains, Kennedy's nationwide stops to aid lawmakers, and Henry Jackson's appeals for unity as Daley signals coattail tactics.
Tex Hill, WWII hero and chairman of the American Fighter Aces Association, will host six former Japanese fighter pilots at the annual San Antonio reunion. Hill commented that they shared a reluctance to be in combat.
A compact excerpt presents a biblical homage to the apostle Paul and a Roosevelt maxim on civic duty. The two lines juxtapose religious identity with public responsibility, urging personal effort and weight-bearing in society.
The column notes that while Nixon leads in polls, some doubt his candor and suspect his handling of sensitive issues. A lieutenant’s letter questions why General Lavelle faced lenient treatment for disobeying orders, while troops’ families received less support.
The author notes Nixon’s reprieve of James Hoffa followed by the Teamsters’ endorsement of Nixon’s re election. He observes public suspicion that Nixon's administration protects the powerful or wealthy, suggesting a social dynamic that could boost Nixon’s support while risking criticism from rivals.
In a pivotal shift the United States and the Soviet Union pursue a multi billion dollar general trade agreement as wheat sales to Red China announce an opening. The column argues this economic approach could surpass political clash, reshaping policy beyond election year concerns. It criticizes Sen. Javits for opposing the trade deals over Moscow’s treatment of Russian Jews, urging U S leverage to aid Soviet Jews and avoid harm to American interests.
Yesteryears recaps note Ralph Whiteley presiding at an Oklahoma Education Association meeting at Cameron College and Hugh Payne Jr judging commercial gardening exhibits at the State Fair. Tony W. Ramirez joins the Army Reserves and 1952-53 Lawton High cheerleaders and other students appear in annual wrap. Thirty years ago field labor shortages spur U S Employment Service appeals as cotton drives worker enlistment and college enrollments at Texas A and M.
A set of quick Q and A pairs covering topics from first president candidate to railroad names to naturalization laws and animal facts. Entries include John C. Fremont, 1852 1856 elections, Pacific planets, Saratoga potato chips origin, and wild horses.
The piece argues homework is pressured by TV but still motivates children to learn after school. It links personal change to love and goals, noting how relationships reshape values. It also reflects on how driving transforms a person, especially when lacking car knowledge.
A scrambled weekly horoscope outlines Zodiac signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Aquarius and Pisces. It notes varied influences from favorable lunar and planetary aspects to caution on budgets, focus, and energy use, with emphasis on perseverance and learning. It positions born individuals as versatile with strong curiosity and potential for education or teaching.
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