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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
6
The piece argues that 40 percent joblessness among black teens is a crisis, noting systemic barriers and the need for government programs like CETA. It urges shared responsibility among federal, state, and local governments, businesses, unions, and communities to create productive work opportunities and reduce social harms.
President Carter urges Congress to approve the Alcan pipeline with Canada, arguing it minimizes environmental damage and lowers long term costs versus a LNG tanker option. The plan includes a western California serving segment and aims to strengthen US Canada relations despite political opposition over a tanker alternative.
The article argues Carter's policies will tilt the Triad toward one strong leg and two weakened ones. It notes ICBMs rose to 1,054 in 1968 versus the Soviet 500, SALT I changes, and Russia's Delta submarines raising the threat while the aging B-52 bomber remains the third pillar.
The piece questions the reliability of a deterrent system against Soviet subs and bombers. It argues the triad risks rely on technologies like submarine defenses and the B-1 bomber to counter Soviet Backfire and long-range missiles. It warns Carter’s plan hinges on a fragile balance amid SALT I fallout.
A humorous missive discusses German language quirks and humorously claims German defeats many linguists. It cites Mark Twain's struggle with German words and the stubborn complexity of compounds and genders. The piece extols German marching bands and plays on cultural stereotypes.
Two men escaped a western Oklahoma county jail and robbed a store before being quickly recaptured. The incident is cited as an exemplary jail break adding to bragging rights.
Washington analyzes the Panama Canal treaties as a gamble with long term occupancy. The piece critiques the deals as ambiguous and warns that ratification may not settle the canal question, suggesting possible future actions including repatriation or political fallout.
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