Lawton Constitution Publisher and staff listing 1919 1967
The Lawton Constitution announces editions published evenings Monday through Friday at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. It lists Ned Shepler publisher Bill Bentley May Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm H. Sullivan Tommy Bateman and W D Hargraves as staff and mechanical superintendent.
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Fricay
Third and A Avenue
Lawton, Oklahoms
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Tommy Bateman
W. D. Hargraves
Court Rules Cities Liable For Police Misconduct
The U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejects sovereign immunity, holding Washington and other cities liable under civil rights laws when police violate rights. Chief Judge Bazelon says cities may be sued for damages even if officers aren’t identified, with training quality a factor. The ruling, if not reversed, could affect many cases and police accountability.
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U.S. Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Washington
David L. Bazelon
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Nixon China Visit Seen Grounding Public Opinion Trend
Washington analyst notes the Nixon China visit plan elicited little public discussion despite extensive publicity. Gallup results show no shift in popularity, and observers doubt a political motive beyond measuring public reaction. If the trip happens, Nixon could become a national hero. if not, he risks deep trouble for the nation.
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Nixon
China
Europe
Richard Nixon
Charlie Chan the house dog and the war against mail and mice
Jim Bishop recalls his dog Charlie Chan a three year old German shepherd with a temper and bravado. The piece wryly notes his barking loyalty fear of strangers and odd quirks from adoring his owner to guarding the lawn while revealing the house’s quirky dynamics and the family’s affection.
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Charlie Chan
Watt's China venture warns U S engineers on Mao era risks
British engineer George Watt, jailed in Red China for three years, details confiscation of a Landow fiber plant, hefty in absentia fines, and harsh treatment. He urges American civil engineers to secure cash before working for Mao Tse-tung, noting dangers of doing business in Communist markets.
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Washington
George Watt
U.S
China
Red China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nils Bohr
Sen. Fulbright
Mao
Chou En-lai
Mr. Watt
Lanchow
Mao Tse-tung
Watt
Fidel Castro
Vickers-Zimmer Company
Red Chinese
Red Chinese Atomic Development Center
Vickers-Zimmer
Chernivog
Ukraine
Landow
Peking
von Xylander
Westions
Marx
Red
Oklahoma items highlight community notices and memberships
Yesteryears Mrs. Robert E. Martin is publicity chairman of the Ladies auxiliary to Gen. Leslie McNair VFW post No. 5263. The Methodist Women’s Circle of Indahoma meets at Mrs. Jewel Bussanmas’ home with Mrs. Libby Stout leading Esther study. George Hewes joins the American Hereford Association. Mrs. Pauline Simpson loans a 1901 American flag for Lawton’s Birthday parade. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hudson of Chattanooga visit Oklahoma City.
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Robert E. Martin
Leslie McNair
Methodist Women’s Circle of
Indahoma
Jewel Bussanmas
Libby Stout
Pauline Simpson
Lawton
Simpson
Stanley Hudson
Chattanooga
Oklahoma City
Boxing Day customs and snowflake facts and Velazquez price
The text recalls Boxing Day as a British custom of giving gifts to servants on December 26. It notes snowflakes form in tiny six sided crystals with unique patterns and states the record portrait price as 5.544 million dollars for Velazquez's painting of Juan de Paraja, his mulatto assistant.
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Diego Velazquez
Juan de Paraja
Soviet Naval Power Threatens NATO Flanks
The article warns that Soviet naval strength could outflank NATO at both ends of Europe. Iceland plans to close Keflavik base within four years, shifting surveillance to Scotland. Malta’s Mintoff ousts NATO commander, blocks Sixth Fleet, seeks neutrality, raising stakes for Atlantic defense.
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NATO
Europe
Atlantic
Iceland
Olaf Johannesson
Keflavik
United States
North Atlantic
Scotland
Malta
Dom Mintoff
U.S
Britain
Mediterranean
Morocco
Spain
Evers Defies Black Separatists In Fayette Town Hall Fight
In Fayette Mississippi mayor Charles Evers a Black candidate for governor denounces the Republic of New Africa militants who seized a Black farmer’s property. He condemns black brutality by “do-nothing blacks” and calls for justice across races.
Stonewall Jackson remembered for integrity and strength
The piece weighs the Civil War hero Thomas J. Jackson known for standing like a stone wall against Union forces. It reflects on enduring admiration amid shifting opinions of war leaders and asks whether integrity and moral strength remain the essential virtues today.
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Thomas Johannes Jackson
Thoughts for Today in Isaiah and Richter
A brief devotional quotes Isaiah 60 19 about Gods everlasting light and a note on the idea of finding God both within and outside us as an outer light as described by Jean Paul Richter a German novelist
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Jean Paul Richter
Mirror of the Mind on rap with kids and experts
The piece discusses whether parents should freely rap with their children. It argues for open dialogue but warns against assuming monotony in marriages. It also questions universal expertise while noting benefits of genuine, skilled experts guiding complex tasks.
Oklahoma politics and policy notes from state leaders
Governor Hall pushes cloud seeding to flood Oklahoma, a maneuver tied to funding from the last legislative session. Dewey Bartlett pitches Democrats with no vote promises while awaiting the Republican nomination. Fred Harris earns praise from supporters for backing liberal stances. The Court of Criminal Appeals rules loitering not a crime, raising questions about future legislative steps.
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Hall
Dewey Bartlett
Court of Criminal Appeals
Oklahoma
Horoscope for Leo born readers in 1971 section
The column outlines astrological guidance by sun sign for late July to August 5 1971 readers. It highlights Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces with cautions on instincts and planning and notes Leo born today are versatile with high potential in writing acting law or public service.
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Leoites
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