Lawton Constitution Publisher and staff directory 1919 to 1967
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill F. Bentley as editor and publisher with Shirley Shepler Bentley May B. Shepler Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley Ted Ralston and others. It notes memberships in major press associations and the AP rights to local news. Advertising requires advance payment or written guarantee of payment.
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Bill F. Bentley
Shirley Shepler Bentley
May B. Shepler
Donald S. Bentley
Stephen F. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Associated Press
Gains From Watergate: National Unity and Policy Shifts
Joseph C. Harsch argues in the Christian Science Monitor that Watergate yields tangible gains. Embassies are no longer handed to contributors while assignments go to career diplomats boosting foreign service morale. Congress and White House relations improve and cooperation grows, despite higher spending. the dollar’s decline is easing and Nixon’s foreign policy gains broad support.
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Joseph C. Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
Foreign Service
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Laos
G. McMurtie Godley
White House
Congress
Nixon
China
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
Soviets
Tanaka
Japan
Executive Branch
Ervin Committee
Batista dies in exile as Castro rises in Cuba
The obituary notes Fulgencio Batista died aged 72 in Spain after a heart attack, recounting his brutal rule and failed return attempts, and describing Castro's rise to power and the emigration of Cubans seeking democracy. It contrasts Batista's repression with Castro's Marxist regime and notes mixed nostalgia among some Cubans and Americans.
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Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cuba
Batista
Spain
Bastista
Frederick Accum and the rise of consumer protection
Frederick Accum published A Treatise on the Adulterations of Food in 1826, exposing methods like red lead in cheese and sulfuric acid in vinegar. His reveal of faulty food practices harmed manufacturers, cost him his business, and forced him to leave London.
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Frederick Accum
Chemistry
Accum
London
Thoughts For Today and Moses Quote
A reader shares two quotations on clear speech and leadership. The first cites Numbers 12 7 8 about Moses as trusted by God and speaking plainly. The second, by Oliver Wendell Holmes, urges speaking clearly and choosing words carefully.
Senate Elections Bill Loopholes Tarn Sham Reform Effort
The Senate passed an 82 to 8 bill aimed at limiting large contributions and creating a bi partisan election commission. Yet critics warn sector loopholes allow indirect funding via organizations and unregulated donors, risking continued influence by wealthy interests and weak enforcement of ceilings. The piece notes future House action and cites the American Airlines merger case as a cautionary example.
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Senate
Federal Election Commission
American Airlines
American
Western Airlines
Nixon
Herbert Klambach
Agnew Resignation Debate Deepens Amid Watergate Fallout
Across a charged public dialogue John Chamberlain critiques Nixon and Agnew while Agnew faces renewed questions from a press conference and federal probes. The piece questions Senate leadership by Mike Mansfield, Cambodia’s fate, and potential Southeast Asia consequences amid the Nixon era crisis.
Mirror of the Mind on marriage and effort in learning
The piece weighs marriage as a binding yet beneficial partnership, noting its balance of drag and care. It also argues true skill comes from confidence, not display, and discusses homework attitudes among students, praising parental involvement over punishment.
Teaching Dilemmas From a Veteran Educator
Dr Max Rafferty answers readers concerns about teacher pupil dynamics and fears of new teachers. He notes adults often adopt classroom habits, recalls a first grade car wreck anecdote, and describes his own early teaching doubts and practice teaching strategy with eighth graders.
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T. S
Passaic
Yesteryears and Local Tales Tap Through Time
The clippings recall food specials from a decade ago, staff mentions from Geronimo schools, and a Sunbeam day camp director. It also revisits two decades of gatherings at Lake Jed Johnson, a family reunion, and local farm notes with anecdotes about teaching experiences and classroom challenges.
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Teresa Cox
Zelma Gallaway
Geronimo
Alex Richardson
Faxon
Comanche-Cotton Baptist Association
Sunbeam
Lake Jed Johnson
Wichita Mountains
Shasta Daisy Club
Henry Brewer
Pecan Springs Grove
Tom Armstrong
Ryan
Oklahoma Fans Seek Exit From Big Eight
Oklahoma sports fans push to leave the Big Eight for the Little Seven amid football doubt without their starting quarterback. McAlester riot coverage criticized as errorful by Hall administration. governor’s press secretary counters. Newsroom disputes extend to truth of stories allegedly farther from the governor’s own statements.
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Sooners
Southern California
McAlester
Horoscope for Friday August 17 1973 Aries to Pisces
Friday August 17 1973 horoscope notes advise Aries to cooperate for better teamwork, Taurus to launch new projects with go ahead, Gemini to curb unconventionality, Cancer to trust future productivity, Leo to temper impulsiveness, Virgo to trust a known- source, Libra to discuss family issues openly, Scorpio to be prudent, Sagittarius to avoid forcing personal relations, Capricorn to study new fields, Aquarius to avoid mixing business with pleasure, Pisces to guard generosity. Birthdate of David Crockett Maureen O Hara Moe West noted alongside analysis of leadership potential for Leos.
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Anther
David Crockett
Amer
Maureen O'Hara
Moe West
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Fulgecio Batista
Moses
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Washington
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Elks
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John Chamberlain
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Watergate
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U.S. Senate
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Saigon
Norodom Sihanouk
Peking
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St. Louis
Jane
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Constitution
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Fred Dove
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Security Bank and Trust Company
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Oklahoma
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