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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1974
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists staff roles including Bill Bentley editor and publisher Shirley Bentley executive staff Donald Bentley Mephen Bentley Ted Ralston and W H Sullivan with Alfred Wallace treasurer and circulation manager. It notes association memberships and phone line Dial 353-0620 for all departments.
The article reviews Fogel and Engerman’s Time on the Cross which uses vast data and computing to challenge the classic view of slavery. It argues slaves were harder workers with stable families and better material conditions than often assumed, while acknowledging no moral justification.
Bob Considine profiles James Braddock aka Cinderella Man. He recalls Braddock’s rise to heavyweight champion on June 13 1935 and the tangled NY boxing power politics including Joe Gould Runyon and Madison Square Garden. The piece contrasts Braddock’s gentle nature with the era’s seamy backers and Schmeling fight setup.
Alan Greenspan argues for tax cuts over bigger government spending to combat rising unemployment. He cautions unemployment may exceed 7 percent in six months while inflation abates, and notes possible 7 to 8 percent price rise by spring. He also cites broader hardships offset by greater unemployment compensation.
Verse excerpt emphasizes Moses as a servant and Christ as the head of God's house. Christians are God's house if they remain steadfast in courage joy and faith. The Holy Spirit urges listeners to heed Christ and keep their hearts open today. Hebrews 3 5 8.
John Chamberlain argues that Soviet pressure grows despite detente. He catalogs U S and British voices urging stronger Western unity led by Rostow Jackson Kissinger and Schlesinger to forge a coordinated energy defence budget and naval power while warning that removing Israel or appeasing the Arabs risks a second Munich and expanded Soviet control.
A reflective piece discusses party energy and social dynamics. It argues shrillness is a voice mechanism trait not an emotional trait and cites cultural attitudes. It also questions how college pressures affect student confidence and performance.
A compilation of brief items recalling events from ten, thirty years ago. Mrs Kendrick Lane knits a poodle sweater from dog hair. George V Stein advances in a national lumber association. Veterans and officials, theater, and charity events fill a slice of local memory.
The page offers daily forecasts for each sun sign with guidance on new projects realism and focus. It notes optimistic prospects for Aries Gemini Aquarius and potential snags for Cancer Leo and Sagittarius as well as birthday attributions to Thomas Gallaudet Cesar Franck Emily Dickinson and Chet Huntley.
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