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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill F. Bentley as editor and publisher with May B. Shepler as vice president and other staff names. It notes its 1919 1967 run, association memberships, and AP republication rights details.
Indiana University surveys show 31,000 students in Bloomington, about 10,000 registered, 5,000 voted with Francis X. McCloskey defeating a citywide slate. Analysts warn student turnout signals future political influence and the need for outreach to young voters to counter apathy and mobilize opposition to Nixon.
Sen Hubert Humphrey announces a frontal bid for the Democratic nomination starting with Florida on March 14 and Wisconsin on April 4. He argues a two man race with Muskie will emerge, aiming to defeat Jackson in Florida and McGovern in Wisconsin. Humphrey recalls prior presidential runs and asserts strong fundraising as he positions for a contest against Nixon in 1972.
Unclear religious reflection notes a liberal gift to shape honest work. The quote cites II Corintians about integrity before God and men and endorses human creative effort and the engines of the soul in productive work.
The memoir account details Khrushchev delaying a U2 pilot exchange and a spy swap until after the 1960 election to prevent Nixon from defining a deal with the Soviets. The Soviets misread LBJ and Thieu’s responses, while Saigon’s stance and a pre election Manila conference influenced the outcome.
General Sir Walter Walker warned that Norway and Denmark face overwhelming Soviet naval and military pressure. He argued the Red Baltic and Arctic Fleets threaten Western Europe, with the United States unable to sustain commitments in Scandinavia or Israel amid rapid Soviet build-up.
Marquis Childs reports rising tensions in the Middle East as Egyptian forces stay on alert and Israel faces renewed war threats. Sadat weighs extending 1971 while Israel stocks readiness, with regional volatility affecting deterrence, diplomacy, and regional alliances.
A collection of Q and A items covering presidential aircraft names, the Stanley Cup sport, limerick lines, judges in Israel, sap tapping age, pledge wording, Dow Jones calculation, meaning of Daniel, a Senate first and presidential offspring facts.
It states that about 35 million tons of coal annually are needed to fuel TVA steam electric plants. It notes open hearth furnaces, dominant since 1908, are yielding to the basic oxygen steel process.
The piece discusses how couples adjust after marriage and whether romance survives the honeymoon. It argues bullying is never justified and urges professional help for parenting. It also explains alcoholism can develop gradually despite denial, warning of underlying personal inadequacy.
Rev. Mark Standing announces a revival at Kiowa Indian Pentecostal Church as part of the Yesteryears note from ten years ago. The item also notes honors for Nyle H. Miller and Dr. W Eugene Hollon joining the Great Plains Historical Association advisory council. Robert Gilliam receives a 25 pound watermelon gift for Christmas.
The column offers zodiac notes from ARIES to AQUARIUS with themes of self-control, planning, and practical steps. It urges Taurus calm, Gemini insight, Cancer patience, Libra tact, Scorpio openness, Sagittarius optimism, Capricorn careful facts, Aquarius clear standings, and a born today profile encouraging outward development and creative outlets. It concludes by citing Matthew Arnold as a referenced figure.
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