Lawton Constitution Leadership and policy notes
The Lawton Constitution lists staff roles including Shirley Shepler Bentley as President, Donald S. Bentley as Treasurer, and Ted Ralston as Secretary. It notes affiliations with Oklahoma Press Association and national press groups and states corrections policy for any errors brought to management.
Supreme Court Rules Widowers Entitled to Social Security Benefits
The 8-0 decision strikes down gender based limits on survivors benefits. Widowers with custody of children qualify for full benefits if annual earnings stay under 2520 dollars, with benefits reduced on higher earnings. Justice Brennan notes the child’s welfare favors a male surviving parent.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan Jr
Dollar's Future Bright Questioned by Congressional Critique
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon argued for a strong US economy over chasing exchange rates as the dollar faltered since September. He cited planned Treasury borrowing and potential tax cuts as risks, but remained hopeful due to expected economic improvements and investment from oil producers. Henry Reuss backed avoiding pegged rates, urging no government market intervention.
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Treasury
William E. Simon
United States Econome
Simon
United States
Henry S. Reuss
Wisconsin
Nice Work If You Can Get It At Federal Overtime Exploits
A GAO report reveals inspectors at U S airports earning 16 hours pay for 1 3 4 hours work. Bangor Maine and Logan Boston cases show large overtime and salary figures for brief shifts. Critics call 16 hours pay for under two hours work wasteful and unreasonable.
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U.S
General Accounting Office
Bangor
Maine
Boston
Logan
Customs Service
Federal Treasury
Thoughts For Today From Hebrews 3 5 8
From The Living Bible reflection notes Moses as a servant in God’s house while Christ is in complete charge. Christians are God’s house since the Spirit urges us to heed Jesus today and not harden our hearts. Stay courageous, joyful, and trusting in the Lord.
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Moses
Christ
God
New Deal Ritualism Won't Work in Modern Economy
John Chamberlain argues against New Deal style public service jobs and ritualism to revive the economy. He highlights small business tax credits as a path to create about 500,000 jobs, cites a National Federation of Independent Business survey, and notes heavy paperwork costs amounting to about $18 billion.
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John Chamberlain
Franklin Roosevelt
Milton Stewart
National
Congress
Stewart
Averell Harriman
New York State
America
National Small Business Association
National Federation of Independent Business, Inc
Washington
San Mateo
Calif
Federation
Mountain States
New England
Upper Middle West
Federal Reserve Board
Thomas McIntyre
New Hampshire
They Say Don’t Be Afraid of Opposition
Motivational quote about facing resistance. It compares rising like a kite against the wind and credits author Hamilton Mabie for the idea.
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H. Mabie
Will Spain Follow Portugal Into Leftist Tide?
In Washington Ernest Cuneo analyzes the Portugal seizure by a Kremlin‑oriented army and its NATO implications. He argues the United States will not intervene and Spain’s role is uncertain as Madrid may fall to communism with Franco aging.
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Washington
NATO
Portugal
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Azores
Kremlin
Czechoslovakia
Castro
Cuba
United States
Spain
Poland
Hungary
Our Lady of Fatima
Jerusalem
Temple Wall
France
Germany
Italy
Middle Europe
Scandinavia
Stockholm
Russia
Moscow
Norway
London
Madrid
Franco
Spanish Guardian
Iberian Peninsula
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
CIA
Senate
Shriver Could Seek Democratic Nomination Amid Kennedy Ties
Andrew Tully reports on Sargent Shriver's potential bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Shriver’s Russia trip and foreign policy stance boost recognition, while his Kennedy connections complicate the race. Daley aides say Shriver privately intends to run, with support from blacks and blue collar voters, though clan ties may hurt.
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Shriver
Russia
Jackson
Kennedy
Eunice Kennedy
Teddy Kennedy
Teddy
Richard Daley
Chicago
Daley
George Gallup
Gallup
Scoop Jackson
Democratic National
Sarge
Bobby
Ben Bradiee
Washington Post
Chee of Your Mind by John Conwell
An essay discusses how people escape present life by imagining past or future times and the relief it provides. It notes some prefer easygoing natures over aggressiveness and observes that modern specialists often overemphasize their niche, unlike earlier eras when multiple trades were common.
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John Conwell
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Only In Oklahoma: Parimutuel Betting, Liquor by the Drink Soon
Oklahoma court fund relies on fines and fees from counties and judges urge swift guilty pleas. Parimutuel betting and liquor by the drink advance, promising perks for churchgoers. Dealers hire small salesmen to move surplus cars. Fourteen seek state corrections director post, attracted by salary. OK abbreviation jokes fade as calls grow for bolder steps.
Yesteryears Highlights From The Constitution Files
A collage of past local happenings shows Mrs. Alfred Hill teaching rug wool and satin coat hanger covers at Triangle Home Demonstration Club. Sweet Pea Garden Club hosts a flower show at Mrs. Raymond Smothers home. 20 years ago Miss Maerita Riddle and Miss Sue Riddle visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil E. Riddle while Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fox vacation in Santa Fe New Mexico. 360 years ago William R Bob Smith patents a device to clean engines. R F Hayes buys Hamilton Laundry in Apache. Betty Gilmer crowned Rainbow Queen at Lawton Assembly No 55.
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Alfred Hill
Triangle Home Demonstration Club
Sweet Pea Garden Club
Raymond Smothers
Maud Smith
Bert Blasengame
Maerita Riddle
Sue Riddle
Virgil E. Riddle
Jim Fox
Santa Fe
N. Mex
William R
Bob) Smith
R F. Hayes
Hamilton
Apache
Betty Gilmer
Lawton Assembly
Horoscope for Tuesday April 8 1975
Daily astrology for all signs with end commentary on born today. Aries through Pisces receive guidance on reflection, restraint, initiative, and leadership, noting leadership gifts and cautions about aggression and emotion in business and law.
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Rura
Ernest Cuneo
North Sea
By Andrew Tully
Duke Zeibert
Henry Jackson
Sargent Shriver
Soviet Union
Peace Corps
Antipoverty Office of Economic Opportunity
State Department
Merchandise Mart
Oklahoma
Yesteryears
Constitution
Aries
Taurus
Leo
Scorpio
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