Lawton Constitution staff and editorial names
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as publisher with staff including Bill Bentley May Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm H. Sullivan Alfred Wallace W D Hargraves as editor and publisher and other roles. It notes affiliations with Oklahoma Press Association and Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
Power shortages spark profitable emergency lighting boom
Washington argues that blackout and brownout woes stem from rapid demand growth and regulatory battles over new plants. A new standby power industry, led by SoundScriber and Dual-Lite, has emerged to supply emergency lighting and life support backups, spurred by OSHA rules and private ingenuity amid environmental debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound- Scriber Corporation
Dual-Lite
OSHA
Little Fellows” SoundScriber
E.S.B., Inc
Exide Co
Teledyne
Big Boys
General Electric
Johns Manville
National Service
Shriver and Agnew redefine the vice presidency in campaign
Washington observers note that Spiro Agnew and Sargent Shriver will run as individuals with independent profiles. Agnew builds a personal constituency while Shriver’s nomination reflects McGovern’s party disarray and the need for a bridge to reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
George McGovern
Throttlebottom
Spiro Agnew
Sargent Shriver
Agnew
Shriver
Democratic Party
McGovern
Sen
Thomas Eagleton
Ramsey Clark North Vietnam trip questioned by critic
The piece argues Ramsey Clark's North Vietnam visit as part of an antiwar commission was biased and uncritical. It questions Clark's reporting on damaged sites, cites lack of evidence of military targets, and contrasts coverage with Times editorials on Binhdinh amid broader protest opinions.
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Washington
George McGovern
Ramsey Clark
Supreme Court
George
Clark
North Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson
International Commission For Investigation
U.S
Indochina
Paris
International Commission For
The
New York Times
Binhdinh
Binhdinh Province
Times
South Vietnam
Ramsey Clarks
Hanoi
St. Francis of Assisi
Oklahoma Campaign Sparks Mixed Reactions in 1960s Debate
Oklahoma lawmakers respond to threats and gun control talk as liquor leaders push dry laws and the Peace and Freedom Party vows a hard push to place radicals on the ballot. Voters show early skeptical support while dogcatcher candidates discuss school busing and handgun confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace and Freedom Party
Fre quently used letters and long reef in early US songs
A Q and A style excerpt notes the letter e as most used in English, and lists the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland as the world’s longest reef at about 1 260 geographical miles. It also cites The Minstrel's Return from the War (1827) by John Hill Hewitt as an early American song hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
Australia
John Hill Hewitt
Coalition dynamics in the 1972 election race
The piece argues the general election will hinge on a broad, overlapping coalition beyond youth voters. It cites women at 51 percent of the electorate, Blacks and Jews in concentrated cities, a sizable farm vote, and a large elderly bloc, with organized labor neutral and Nixon aiming to win across groups. It notes youth alone cannot decide, despite McGovern’s youth appeal.
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George McGovern
South Dakota
McGovern
Gallup
Nixon
New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Labor split likely in Nixon McGovern race says labor aides
Political aides forecast that millions of unionists will back Nixon in the fall while AFL-CIO and Teamster supporters push McGovern. Analysts note labor votes may split more than ever, with union members voting privately and not as a bloc despite large union memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
McGovern
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
White House
George Meany
Auto Workers
Sadat Eyes Libyan Union Amid Arabism and Peace Hope
Under Nasser Egypt pursued unions with Syria and Yemen and failed. Sadat backs a Libya union amid oil wealth and a $65 million subsidy, though diplomats expect a short-lived merger. A referendum is 13 months away, with anti communist Libya and anti Israel aims shaping the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasser
Egypt
Syria
Yemen
Anwar Sadat
Libya
Sadat
Thoughtful quotes and reflections from historical figures
A collection of dramatic quotes from Job and Oliver Goldsmith about silence risk and life as a journey. It juxtaposes endurance in facing fate with the human longing for meaning and courage amid uncertain roads.
Mirror of the Mind on Teaching Smart and Slow Learners
The piece reflects on teaching smart children and slow learners with equal care. It notes the satisfying moments when students grasp concepts and questions whether humor can soften insults. It discusses interpersonal tensions involving mother in law dynamics and family conflict.
Yesteryear Notices Show Local Civic and Events
Yesteryears recounts George Barber and Bill Bent ley as United Fund committee chairs approving Goodwill Industries membership. Mrs. Shubert Lewis sells Barry Goldwater breakfast tickets in Clinton. Judy Livingston and Kathy Dossey present a Business and Professional Women’s Club program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barber
Bill Bentley
United Fund Committee
Okay Goodwill Industries
Shubert Lewis
Barry Goldwater
Clinton
Judy Livingston
Kathy Dossey
Business and
Professional Women's Club
Horoscope for Thursday August 17 1972
The page outlines daily star forecasts for Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. It notes planetary influences, warnings to restrain impulse, and calls for preparation, as well as guidance on communication, tempo, and balancing ambition with practicality.
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Lawton
Third and A Avenue
Okiohome
Ned Shepler
Oklahoma Press Association
Southern
Associated Press
Washington Report
John Chamberlain
William S. White
Miami Beach
Richard Daley
Chicago
Andrew Tully
Jane Fonda
Oklahoma
Dogcatcher
Labor
Job
John Conwell
Dennis the Menace
Yesteryears
Constitution
A. T. Howell
B. C. Swinney
Tommy Barnhill
Ft. Leonard Wood
Stanley Cahn
Farm Bureau
Lake Quanah Parker
E. F. St. Clair
Summit
Burl W. Wilson
Decatur
Tex
F. E. Weller
USC- Ymca
Newcomers Club
By Frances Drake
ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Capricorn
Aquarius
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