US pressed for Middle East peace talks amid Egypt Israel moves
In Washington Foreign Minister Yigal Allen met President Ford and Henry Kissinger to push for negotiated Middle East progress. In Cairo Ismael Fahmy urged simultaneous Soviet and US support for Egypt, noting Soviet arms supply and Arab alignment while questioning US cooperation at Geneva. Fahmy asked what force could compel Israel to withdraw.
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Yigal Allen
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Henry Kissinger
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Anwar al Sadat
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NATO members plan arms growth to match Warsaw Pact
Rise in arms builds by ten European NATO members including Belgium Britain Denmark Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway West Germany and Turkey to bolster defense amid Warsaw Pact threat. Defense Secretary Schiesinger outlines next year’s budget near 90 billion with 12 percent inflation allowances. NATO meets in Brussels as France withdraws. 15 nations seek political coordination.
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Canada
Atlantic
Something Big Could Be Brewing
Washington observers discuss forming alliances with George Wallace as conservatives realign. The piece argues populist conservatives gain ground, shifts in voter bases, and the strain on traditional anti oil industry positions amid profits and liberal funding.
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Lawton Constitution staff and editorial leadership
The Lawton Constitution lists staff roles including Editor and Publisher Bill F. Bentley and managing editor Shirley Shepler Bentley along with Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley Ted Ralston and W. D. Hargraves in various positions and W. H. Sullivan Alfred Wallace as officers. The paper publishes evenings Monday through Friday.
Thoughtful Biblical Dream on Jacob At Bethel
Thought for Today reports Jacob leaving Beer-sheba traveling toward Haran at sundown he rests on a rock dreams of a heaven reaching staircase angels ascending and descending the Lord at its top declares the land to him and his descendants promising numerous offspring Genesis 28 10 14
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Joe Alsop to retire as Grechko watch ends before SALT shift
John Chamberlain notes Joe Alsop’s retirement after decades of columns on Cold War dangers. He details Alsop’s focus on Grechko and Soviet strength, including nuclear submarines and military moves from Cuba to the Horn of Africa, and warns of a perilous post SALT period.
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United Nations under strain from Western bloc over UN budget
Andrew Tully II notes a Western coalition led by the United States, the European Common Market, and Sweden opposing the new UN majority. They fault the majority for excluding South Africa and curbing Israel, while warning that withholding funds endangers the world body. UNESCO actions against Israel trigger Western outcry as U.S. funding remains pivotal. The piece argues the UN’s power lies in collective financial support and adherence to the Charter.
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Palestine
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Do Owners Boss Their Pets Or Do Pets Boss Them
The piece argues owners are not merely bosses of pets yet caring owners learn their animals' needs and respond with timely feeding walks and veterinary care. It also contrasts marriage as hedge against loneliness and suggests parents may need to change for a child's development with therapy if needed.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Quotations on Truth Trust and Memory
A collection of lines attributed to Einstein Jefferson Mary Austin Irvin S Cobb and James M Barrie. The ideas span truth accuracy public trust memory prayer storytelling and the impact of the printing press.
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Albert Einstein
Thomas Jefferson
James M Barrie
Oklahoma Ed Edmondson Faces Challenge From Henry Bellman
The report notes Ed Edmondson's political challenge to Henry Bellman and implications of vote counting. Bud Wilkinson criticizes President Ford campaigning in Oklahoma, signaling GOP tensions. It mentions Wilbur Wright resuming state travel claim filings in January, affecting Oklahomans.
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Ed Edmondson
Henry Bellman
Bud Wilkinson
Ford
Oklahoma
Wilbur Wright
Eddie C. Sims named field rep for polled Hereford group
Yesteryears notes recall Eddie C. Sims a former Lawton resident named field representative for the American Polled Hereford Association. Other items include Oklahoma Baptist University's hanging of the greens ceremony and Eagle Scout award for John Jarouski.
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Eddie C. Sims
Lawton
American Polled
Horoscope for Tuesday December 17 1974
The outlook for each zodiac sign suggests practical steps and caution. Aries should augment routines with something special while Taurus handles delicate matters. Gemini may invent new solutions and Cancer can cut red tape. Leo consider timing, Virgo stays alert, Libra reassesses plans, Scorpio demands discipline, Sagittarius relies on Jupiter, Capricorn ties up loose ends, Aquarius guards temper, Pisces balance effort with prudence. Birthdate notes highlight John Greenleaf Whittier and other notable figures.
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