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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1974
Page
6
The listing shows Shirley Shepler Bentley and Donald S Bentley along with Stephen F Bentley in key positions. Ted Ralston Wm H Sullivan W.D Hargraves Alfred Wallace are named as President Treasurer Secretary and editorial and advertising leads. Managing Editor and Mechanical Superintendent oversee operations with a Circulation Manager.
Washington column argues the New South myth persists in modern politics with elites in the North shaping racial policy. It contrasts 19th century and 20th century shifts, notes ongoing racial cleavages, and cites Lamarr and Busbee as examples within national versus regional power dynamics.
Buckley argues the auto downturn stems from collusion of intellectuals and politicians promoting economic ignorance. He notes layoffs at Christmas and Ford raising prices despite falling demand, condemning the system and calling for real cost reductions.
An editor's note frames a Christmas tale set in Kennoth Palestine. Simon hurries home through a cold December night as a strange star lights the village. At home his wife mourns their troubled infant Judas Iscariot who cries in his sleep despite no fever.
A reflective piece links the Christmas infant to divine salvation and universal longing, praising the Christ Light as a healing force. It notes U Thant's death, Kissinger’s China banquet, Nixon’s role, and speculates Royko may run against Daley.
The aged David steps down and names Solomon as Israel’s king. A census of Levi priests aged thirty and over records 38 000. Of these, 24 000 supervise Temple work, 6 000 serve as bailiffs and judges, 4 000 are temple guards, and 4 000 praise the Lord with music.
A 1974 King Features Syndicate column muses on whether a happy honeymoon predicts lasting marriage and notes that working through issues can improve chances. It also debates eliminating automobile horns to force safer behavior and argues belated birthday or anniversary cards can still please some recipients depending on personality.
A series recalling past holiday events with local residents serving Santa at Memorial Hospital and visiting relatives. The items span ten to thirty years ago, noting parties, gift exchanges, and travels by townspeople such as FraNa Jones Alfred Ashton Kitty Utt Jo Ionne Howenstine Elmer Baughman J F McElwaine B K Fowler W H Fiske Killeen Leister C A Cope.
Daily readings for each sign offer advice on decisions, competition, focus and confidence. Notable born today include historical figures, scientists and writers, with guidance toward ambition, planning and steady push for achievement.
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