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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1973
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution is published weekday evenings by Ned Shepler Lawton Oklahoma 1919 1967. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
A U.S. Appeals Court panel delays the trial of former Attorney General John Mitchell and former Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans by about a month. The decision, split two to one, emphasizes that justice must seem to be done even as it allows time for the defendants to organize defense due to Senate Watergate hearings. Judge Lee P. Gagliardi sets new trial date, calling the postponement a small price to ensure a fair opportunity to prepare.
The Department of Agriculture reports corn at 5.77 billion bushels up 4 percent and wheat at 1.73 billion, with other grains needed to replenish reserves. Export demand faces limits as domestic needs rise, prompting calls to share harvest fairly without harming farmers.
Shortages in gasoline paper meat and heating fuel force districts to curtail field trips busing and classroom activities. Parents told to prepare warmer clothing as fall and winter approach while enrollment drops 300000 to 45.4 million creating teacher surplus.
A brief devotional notes the Bible verse from Matthew 7 21 and quotes Josiah G Holland on building a ladder to heaven step by step. It frames faith as the will of God and steady moral ascent.
The column argues the United States faces a dire energy outlook with rising foreign oil dependence, warns against ecologist vetoes, and urges expanding domestic resources from Alaska, offshore oil to low-sulfur coal, while noting Saudi policy risks and the need to avoid a large trade deficit.
A brief aphorism column quotes the saying The greatest of all faults is to hang onto happiness and hints at virtue in generosity with a Waterloo Courtier style quip about happiness and selflessness.
The piece weighs chances of Vice President Agnew resigning and explores Nixon’s political leverage. It recalls Nixon’s rise after the Checkers speech and Eisenhower’s uneasy support, noting Agnew’s institutional and personal strengths. The author analyzes impeachment risks and the potential fallout for Nixon if Agnew is indicted or resigns.
In a column on national figures, Teddy Kennedy calls for impeachment if tapes are withheld, while Nixon’s stance is cast as moralizing toward Agnew. The piece also touches on Frank Sinatra’s support for Agnew, Julie Stanek’s illness, Black Liberation Army suspects, Buckley versus Alarcón, Elliott Roosevelt’s denial, and C. R. Smith’s bold airline comeback tale.
Ten years ago Diane Freeman of Fletcher began her year long reign as sweetheart of Oklahoma Future Farmers of America. Paul White named president of the Lawton Fort Sill Citizens Band Radio Club. Twenty years ago Home Demonstration clubs at the county fair included Meers Rose land Pleasant Valley and Geronimo. Sergeant Viron J Warren airmen return after Korea duty and note changes. Mrs Alice Blunt Cache visits Lawton with daughter Mrs Dora Lutz. Drug store ads urge Keep Their Insides Earning vitamin milk. Eight Lawton Gold Star mothers honored by the Lowry Post American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs Schubert M Lewis home.
The piece contrasts carefree childhood with adult doubt about personal security. It discusses how insecure people struggle with decisions and the value of honest communication in love, noting that truth prevents self deception and easing hurt.
In Oklahoma reformers face resource limits as enthusiasm for funding politics shifts. The piece notes moderate donors and big-tipped contributors power politics while playfully linking plumbers to Watergate era publicity and naming Rex Brinlee as an associated figure.
Tuesday horoscope section outlines daily traits for each zodiac sign with guidance on handling details, inspiration, and relationships. It notes potential career paths in art, design, teaching, and medicine and warns of deceptive influences for Pisces. It emphasizes analytical thinking and artistic talent across signs.
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