Lawton Constitution Masthead 1973 Publication Info
The snippet shows the Lawton Constitution masthead date August 7 1973 with publisher Ned Shepler and officers listed including Bill Bentley Shirley Bentley May Shepler Donald S Bentley Stephen F Bentley Ted Ralston and W H Sullivan along with editor and staff roles. It notes AP affiliation, advertising rules and correction policy.
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Bill F. Bentley
Shirley Shepler
Bentley May B. Shepler
Donald S. Bentley
Stephen F. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Haldeman Claims Nixon Had No Watergate Involvement
Former White House chief H. R. Haldeman testifies that Nixon did not know of or participate in Watergate or the cover-up. He cites secret tapes contradicting John Dean’s account and says Dean refused to provide a written report. calls for public tape access.
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Committee
Nixon in Watergate discussed by Theodore White in 1972 book
Theodore White, author of the Making of the President series, says Watergate likely narrowed Nixon's 1972 landslide but might not have doomed his election. He questions whether Nixon could be deemed merely negligent or criminal and whether history will label him as President of peace or Watergate. He notes Nixon can alter history by his demeanor in office.
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White
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
White House
Peace
Watergate
Friends of Free Enterprise
Free Enterprise
Congress
Bourguiba Criticizes Jordan and Calls for Hussein Resignation
Tunis leader Habib Bourguiba labels Jordan an artificial state and urges King Hussein to resign to permit an Arab Palestinian republic. Diplomatic ties are severed as the proposal gains discussion in Arab countries.
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Habib Bourguiba
Tunis
Jordan
Hussein
World telephone reach grows as calls surge
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reports 291 million global telephones and 98 percent reachability for callers. U S call traffic rises 20 to 25 percent annually, with last year’s 39 million calls projected to hit 200 million by 1980.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States
Thoughts For Today on Self Improvement and Perception
A collection of sayings on self awareness and personal growth. The first quotes remark on noticing others' faults while ignoring one’s own flaws. The second asserts that true change begins within oneself before addressing others.
Election Fund Slash Would Spawn Woes
George Will argues limiting campaign money would curb TV time costs but trigger new media events. He warns politicians would inflate spectacle to gain coverage, raising madcap stunts and dramatic moments as the price of exposure. He cites Lawton Chiles and Sen. Rockefeller as examples and notes McGovern's post presidency fundraising need.
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Washington
Lawton Chiles
D-Fla
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Sargeant Shriver
Pittsburgh
George McGovern
Senate
Jackass of the Year finalists crown three education bafflers
The columnist lists 1972-73 Jackass of the Year finalists across three categories including university professors and progressive educators. Names include Robert Fulton, Leo Busgalia, Wendy Berlowitz, Richard Nelson, Douglas Wallace, Anita Montague, Ivy Mooring, Lola May, J. Ferrell Drummond, and Richard Marriotti. A tie for the education prize is declared with hypnotist Dr. William Bryan named Grand Sweepstakes winner.
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J.O.Y
University of Minnesota
Robert Fulton
Oklahoma University
Wendy Berlowitz
Northern Illinois University
Richard Nelson
Sterling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Douglas Wallace
Maxies
William Bryan
Too many voices chase adult themes and busy talk
A collage of quips and quotes from papers across states notes frustration with adult content, cumbersome car dashboards and a nagging feeling while daily life includes jokes about spouses and moving stools.
Mirror Mind Facts on Marriage and Ambition in Women
The piece argues women rely on marriage as a fallback for career failure but inwardly fear failure may affect love. It notes cool dispute tactics require real knowledge to win. It adds parents rely on books for new parenting ideas but doubt books alone solve childrearing challenges.
Beef price freeze must stay amid inflation fight, Nixon essay
William S White argues the administration should refuse to end the beef price freeze before September. He warns that pressuring the government could invite wider anti inflation abuse and harm consumers, urging orderly, rational actions over threats or shortages.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Pioneer grocer Fends off robber with thrown phone
Yesteryears recalls a Pioneer grocer R F Neeley who, when faced by a gunman, hurled a telephone at the would be robber and both fled in opposite directions. The item appears in a local memory column with other archival notes from years past.
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R. F. Neeley
Neeley
Mike Berkowisk
Gene Cagle
Oklahoma Association of Student Councils
Edmond
Oklahoma Governor Voting Guess and Military Court Talk
In Oklahoma David Boren is described as a captain in the national guard and questions arise about potential court martial for attempting to oust his commander in chief. The piece weaves in political and sports riffs from New England Patriots to Oklahoma politics and Watergate rumors.
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David Boren
National Guard
Quotes on jealousy, judgment, and politics in daily life
A collection of brief sayings and author names. Notable lines discuss jealousy as destructive, daily self judgment, and tips for gaining visibility in politics through church attendance, attributed to William Ross Roy L. Smith Mark Twain and Charles Vincent Mathis.
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Charles Vincent Mathis
Your Horoscope for Wednesday August 8 1973
Aries to Pisces horoscope outlines daily guidance with emphasis on balance and initiative. Born today analysis highlights leadership, versatility, and potential in acting writing education or business, advising self discipline and avoiding arrogance.
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Aries
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