Lawton Constitution Publisher and staff list 1919 1967
The Lawton Constitution published weekday evenings from third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma lists Ned Shepler as publisher along with Bill Bentley May Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm H Sullivan Alfred Wallace W D Hargraves as editor and publisher plus officers and department heads with professional association memberships noted.
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Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
Local AP Notice On Press Policy And Corrections
The notice states AP news content is for local publication use only and requires advance payment or authorization for advertising. It also commits to correcting any erroneous reflections or misstatements upon management notification.
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Associated Press
Maey
Withdrawal In Vietnam: U S Forces Pull Back From Danang
The piece describes a massive North Vietnamese offensive in Vietnam with the United States Army Support Command in Danang rapidly withdrawing. It notes low American casualties on day ten, the deactivation of heavy artillery in the northern region, and the broader air and sea actions that buttress a difficult retreat as civilians suffer in outer provinces.
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Vietnam
United States
United States Army
Danang
America
Byrnes: Loyal public servant who shaped wartime policy
James F. Byrnes of South Carolina held many top roles from Representative and Senator to Associate Justice, Secretary of State, and wartime director. He helped pass New Deal laws, steered the wartime economy, and guided the early Cold War while aiding Germany's rehabilitation.
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James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nixon
Byrnes
Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Germany
Europe
Jimmy Byrnes
Nixon visit may hinge on hard barter talks for goods
The United States seeks barter deals with the Soviet union covering petroleum natural gas copper nickel chromium and heavy machinery in exchange for feed grains and durable goods. The Nixon visit could fuel tough negotiations for trades.
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United States
Nixon
Thoughts For Today Quotes by Isaiah and Lippman
A compact reflection contrasts listening with speech, citing Isaiah 42 23 on hearing the time to come. Walter Lippmann emphasizes that freedom begins with the right to speak but gains meaning through attentive listening.
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Isaiah
Walter Lippman
Nixon Faces Ultimate Test in War and Politics
The piece weighs Vietnam War outcomes against Nixon’s Moscow visit, noting Hanoi’s potential victory impact on U S public opinion and 1972 campaign dynamics with McGovern Muskie and others. It considers air power limits and the stakes for Nixon, the generation of peace, and the 1972 election.
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Nixon
Moscow
McGovern, Muskie and Company
Hanoi
Indochina
Jackson
Wallace
Yorty
California
Buckley pans The Godfather as overhyped and uneven
William F Buckley Jr ridicules the film as a major social event with long runtimes and flat acting by Marlon Brando. He criticizes Coppola’s pacing, the baptism scene, and the ending, predicting The Godfather will be quickly forgotten.
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Marlon Brando
America
Mario Puzo
Mirror of the Mind Can a traveling dad be a good dad
A discussion on parenting from a traveling father perspective, noting that separation can strengthen family ties. It asserts fights arise from quick resentments and questions whether couples can avoid conflict. It also critiques popular mind reading in modern life and cites Dr. D N Pronko on psychology and human nature.
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Pope
D. N. Pronko
Brooks-Cole
Vietnam War Strategy and Nixon Reelection in doubt
The piece analyzes whether South Vietnam can halt the communist invasion, the viability of Vietnamization, and the impact of heavy U S air power. It argues Hanoi may prefer any Democratic nominee to Nixon and weighs political risk as U S public opinion shifts with televised images of refugees and potential massacres.
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South Vietnam
Kremlin
Richard Nixon
Moscow
Giap
Vietnam
Hanoi
Kuttner
Washington
Nixon
Asia
White House
Mr. Nixon
Sen
Henry Jackson
George Wallace
Mrs Grover Thomas Plans Korea Trip To Meet Soldiers Families
Ten years ago Mrs. Grover Thomas prepared to leave for a month long trip to Korea to meet the families of Korean soldiers at Fort Sill she has entertained in her home. Ed Cagle chaired a Kiwanis meeting. Buddy Garber served on the United Cerebral Palsy board. Dr. Lewis Fouts presented a charter to Harvey House new Northwest Kiwanis Club president. Secret pal gifts exchanged at Mend It Club in L L Lewis home. James Mathews led Lawton High School band to top honors at Altus Band festival.
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Grover
Thomas
Korea
Fort Sill
Ed Cagle
Kiwanis Club
Buddy Garber
United Cerebral Palsy
Lewis Fouts
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Harvey House
L. L. Lewis
James Mathews
Lawton
Oklahoma Heat Sparks Calls to Cancel July and August
In Oklahoma heat tops 100 degrees the Weather Bureau is urged to cancel July and August. Residents joke a ten-minute shower would end the drought as Fred Harris complains about telephone service and hints at unpaid 1968 convention bills. Harris avoids pledging support for the Democratic nominee while signaling no GOP alliance.
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Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Fred Harris
Endangered Whale List Sparks U S Import Ban
The Commerce Department bans all whale product imports ending two centuries of U S commercial use. A reader quiz notes Halley’s comet return in 1986 and Sequoia seeds measure about 14 inches with around 50 000 seeds per pound.
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Commerce Department
U.S
Your Horoscope for Wednesday April Nineteen Seventy Two
The Aries through Pisces signs offer guidance for Wednesday with constructive action and cautious planning. Highlights include assessing surfaces for leads, refining business tactics, and avoiding impulsive agreements while pursuing opportunities and personal growth. You born today possess imagination, endurance, and strong sales potential.
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Puzo
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Coppola
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