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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
6
An analysis notes Uganda hovers on the brink with half the armed forces in insurrection against Gen. Idi Amin. The army's defiance helps explain his aborted invasion threat against Kenya and a shift toward possible removal by the people.
Congress restores the FEA and shifts toward conservation while preparing to curb heating and lighting, limit private car parking, and push efficiency. Oil price signals from OPEC prompt price controls relief for small wells, with incentives to use marginal wells, yet consumer groups fear higher gas prices and taxpayer costs.
Better Late Marilyn Topp, 55, began study at Rockford College before her son’s birth, took two courses at a time, paused for nine years for more children, and finally earned her bachelor of science degree in a testament to determination and perseverance.
In a portrait of John Barrymore, the star's brilliance masked tragedy and self destruction. He rose from Broadway to Hollywood, earned glory with Hamlet and stagecraft, then battled liquor as his charm and wit persisted, ending with a reverent aloofness at The Lambs club.
The Lambs actors witness John Barrymore’s drunken outburst ending in him smashing drinks with his walking stick. Trustees exile him for a year, then he exits regally amid cheers. Policeman jokes as Barrymore taunts the mounted officer before returning to the street.
A satirical sketch portrays Washington residents living in secrecy during the tourist season. Citizens dodge visitors and intrusive relatives while maintaining wary routines and curtained windows as strangers arrive from across the country to stay with kin. The piece emphasizes the crowded, claustrophobic city life and intrusions that follow.
Andrew Tully reports a recurring spectacle as daylight guides courtly visitors through the capital. The entourage seeks access to the President and cabinet, while troubling incidents at home draw public scorn. A frightened neighbor posts a sign reading SMALLPOX.
A collage of quotes discusses optimism in language, space exploration, security steps for the President, Mars comparisons to Los Angeles and New York, and voting day timing with questions about moving Election Day to Saturday.
A National Opinion poll shows 94 percent of Americans believe in God as revivalism reappears in cycles. The piece analyzes evangelical fervor's social role, its political implications, and fears of religious tests shaping public office while noting history, psychology, and public reception.
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