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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1971

Page

8

Lewton Oklahoma Newspaper Staff Credits 1919 1967

Publication notice lists Ned Bill F Bentley May B Shepler Shirley Shepler B Donald S Bentley Ted Ralston Wm H Sullivan Tommy Batemai and W D Hargraves as staff. Includes roles editor publisher vice president managing editor advertising director circulation manager and mechanical superintendent. References Oklahoma Press Association and Associated Press affiliations.

Bill F. Bentley May B. Shepler Shirley Shepler B Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivan Tommy Batemai Oklahoma Press Association

Waterborne viral disease warning and research appeal

Dr. Gerald Beg of the EPA warns water supplies can carry intestinal viruses from inadequately treated sewage. He calls for a five year, multone million dollar study testing thousands to determine the scope of water borne viral illnesses and urges increased funding for research beyond current EPA efforts. Chlorine kills bacteria but little virus, highlighting ongoing scientific work and concern.

Gerald Beg U.S Environmental Protection Agency Water Treatment Research Laboratory EPA Berg

GOP Proposes Four Person Delegate Representation Plan

The GOP Representation The Republican Operation Committee proposes that each state select four delegates from its delegation to represent the committee: one man, one woman, and one member from a minority and ethnic group. Anne Armstrong notes the shift toward parity and inclusion aligning with party reform.

Republican Operation Committee Anne Armstrong Republican National Committee

Courts curb undue concentration in merger rules

Courts may bar ITT and other large firms from buying any domestic company where four firms control half of all sales. The rule narrows merger options, pushing giants toward smaller firms in other industries where capabilities and capital could strengthen them, benefiting stockholders and the merging firms.

ITT

Thoughts For Today Inspiration From Ecclesiastes And Marshall

A compact reflection quotes Eccl. 1 9 about nothing new under the sun and Gen George C Marshall urging forward focus. It frames persistence and forward planning with concise guidance for personal goals.

Gen George C. Marshall

Welfare checks unclaimed as governor cites missing recipients

The piece notes 18 percent failed to pick up welfare checks, with concerns rising that many did not receive funds to stave off hunger. The governor questions recipients’ locations while officials debate eligibility and accuracy of aid rolls, underscoring urgency for a clear, fair fact finding before solutions.

Tule Welfare Department Washington, D.C Senate

William S. White on Democratic indifference and division

William S. White argues that the Democratic Party is bored and quarrelsome, with some members rejecting power as evil. He asserts that even McGovern cannot rally them, describing 1972 as a contest weakened by a fragmented opposition led by critics like Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana.

McGovern Nixon Sen Vance Hartke Indiana

Defense Secretary outlines troop cuts and pay concerns

In a year end address Secretary of Defense announced a planned one million reduction across the Army Navy Air Force and Marine Corps by January 1969 and continued withdrawals through July 1 1973 to meet a Vietnam strength target. He urged Congress for pay raises and pledged progress toward peace while defending the value and dignity of service members and their families.

Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Secretary of Defense Washington Vietnam U.S Department of Defense Nixon Congress

Cub Scout Pack 144 honors at Woodrow meeting

Yesteryears notes show Cubmaster C L Vance presenting awards to Pack 144 with Earl Phillips and James Riley of Marlow receiving birthday fish fry honors. Also listed are housewarming compliments for Mr and Mrs Eugene Goodin and a reunion picnic at the Quanah Parker home north of Cache hosted by A C Birdsong for Bob Schuyler and old timers. George Cease of Texarkana visits his grandparents E J Cease. James True Jr and wife return from Kansas. A note on Hebrew as the oldest living language and its unique alphabet.

C. L. Vance Cub Scout Pack Woodrow Earl Phillips James Riley Marlow Eugene Goodin State Board of Regents For Higher Education E. J. Cease George Cease Texarkana Tex A. C. Birdsong Quanah Parker Cache Bob Schuyler James True Jr Kansas

Mirror of the Mind Flop Reflects Troubled Marriage

A fragment notes a failed effort in a marriage labeled as a mirror of the mind. The husband is described as lacking in business and domestic skills, motivating a desire to compensate or improve through action.

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association American Newspaper Publishers Association DIAL Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press AP News

Rainmaking sour notes in Oklahoma politics and weather

In southwestern Oklahoma a cloud seeding program faces doubt from locals. In liquor policy news supporters push for a new whisky deal. A woman born in El Reno stands as the Socialist Workers Party nominee for President aiming to beat the Vegetarian ticket candidate.

Oklahoma el Reno Socialist Workers Party

Horoscope by Zodiac Signs and Personal Traits

A messy horoscope piece outlines several sun signs from Taurus to Aquarius with date ranges and advice. It notes Venus in Gemini, cautions about decision making, and highlights Libra and Capricorn insights. It praises leadership potential for Leo and Aquarius readers born today.

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