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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1976
Page
6
James T. Gentry and Alfred Wallace are appointed as circulation managers for the newspaper. Gentry brings analysis and distribution expertise while Wallace focuses on reader outreach and market expansion.
Ken Culver outlines a long overdue shift back to basics in Oklahoma state textbooks focusing on mathematics English reading and science. He warns against obsequious modern slang and argues for responsible material that educates without gutter language or excessive obscenity while preserving redeeming social value.
An Oklahoma official reports about 500 recipients in the previous year improperly working while collecting unemployment benefits, costing the state roughly 250000. The DA filed charges against seven individuals, with restitution funds and deductions from future checks used to recover money. This action aims to protect funds and fairness for legitimate claimants.
The piece discusses religion's influence on US politics, noting Kennedy's 1960 campaign and Carter’s image in relation to Protestant and Jewish groups. It cites Leslie Wheeler and Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum, arguing against voting prejudice and urging voters to do homework rather than rely on myths.
The piece portrays President Carter as deeply religious and committed, noting his daily prayer, Sunday school teaching, and genuine social work in places like a Puerto Rico slum and Atlanta mission. It contrasts this with criticism from some quarters and cites support from diverse faiths, including the Southern Baptist Convention and Hyman Rickover’s influence.
A reader asks about correct grammar usage including overmuch as an adverb and the phrase as much as. The columnist explains overmuch and cites punctuation issues, then discusses English usage in media and a proposal to Anglicize French loanwords amid Bicentennial era debates. The exchange features readers E P M and P F K Jr, plus Mrs J B and Madame Secretary with examples of misused terms and collective noun agreement.
Betty Ford rose at Kemper Arena to Tie a Yellow Ribbon stirring the Republican faithful. Her spontaneous gesture signals a shift toward middle class vitality, challenging critics and hinting the party needs more initiative to stay alive.
Oklahoma politics churns with chatter about scandals and campaigns. Preachers deny street money from the Carter effort while supporters fear a James Buckley nomination could disrupt the political ecology. A corporation commissioner race seeks attention by targeting utilities and Southwestern Bell.
A collection of quotes from Brooks Hays George Jessel Bernard Baruch Marcel Archard Rosalind Russell Harry S. Truman Napoleon Bonaparte and Fort Moore on success humor and friendship. The lines span remarks on spouses oil digging wisdom and rivalry.
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