Lawton Constitution Local History and Editorial Notices
The Lawton Constitution is a daily paper printed Monday through Friday with staff including Ned Shepler, Bill Bentley, Shirley Bentley, May Shepler, Donald Bentley, Stephen Bentley, Ted Ralston, and W D Hargraves. It lists editors, officers and association memberships and notes AP use and correction policies.
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Bill F. Bentley
Shirley Shepier Bentley May B. Shepler Donald S. Bentley
Stephen F. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
W.D. Hargraves
Alfred Wallace
Southern Republican Conference Spurs Prospective Candidates
The Southern Republican Conference in Atlanta drew three potential presidential contenders Reagan Rockefeller Connally while downplaying Watergate. Percy was absent. Southern Republicans eye shifting loyalties and a possible realignment as Connally and Reagan gain early traction in the region.
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Atlanta
Ronald Reagan
California
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
John B. Connally
Texas
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Connally
Reagan
Rockefeller
South
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Nixon Tax Deductions Reach Joint Committee for Decision
The president selects the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation to decide if about 300000 in deductions were legally taken. Two key items cover the National Archives gift worth 235000 and a San Clemente property sale with capital gains questions. The full assets and liabilities are disclosed, with debate among Republicans and Democrats over hearings versus swift staff review.
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Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Nixon
National Archives
San Clemente
Joint Committee
Thoughts For Today Faith and works quoted by Goethals
A compact reflection cites James 2:15 on faith and works and adds a note that faith in a leader’s ability is weak without faith in his justice. Attributed quote to George W. Goethals, American engineer, echoes leadership integrity.
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James
George W. Goethals
Idiotic Whims Of Extremists Threaten Nation
The writer argues that immoderate extremists drive global instability and counterproductive terror. He cites Ireland and Middle East tensions, warns of oil embargos and sabotage, and predicts energy shifts while noting unpredictable short term risks from extremists and the futility of trying to coerce history.
Enduring Hope Through Two Dark Eras 1943 and 1973
William S. White reflects on 1943 D-Day optimism and 1973 political distrust. He contrasts London’s wartime blackout, the Nazi threat, and Allied invasion with 1973 fears over Western values, order, and civility. He cites Churchill’s exhortation to never give up and foresees a rough return to stability in 1974.
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England
Winston Churchill
Facing Boys Attitudes to Girls and Emotional Expression
The piece discusses how men and boys show emotion and avoid vulnerability, noting wives push routines and boys aged nine view girls with hostility. It cites Drs Frances Slig Ames and Louise Bates Ames and a boy's remark that peers pledge to hate girls now but may like them later.
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Frances Slig
Louise Bates Ames
Perennial Library
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Oklahoma farmers seek cotton crop luck this year
Farmers in Oklahoma hope for a fine cotton crop that could boost the local economy, while Watergate publicity may challenge Oklahoma candidates in 1974. Incumbents could be affected by President Nixon's troubles, though many in Oklahoma are not of his party. The Sooner Cynic jokes that state agencies would soon find they asked for more money if they received all they requested.
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Henry Kissinger
Northern Ireland
IRA
Israel
Samson
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Japan
Denmark
France
Golda Meir
Moshe Dayan
United States
Alaska
Atlantic
Oklahoma
Watergate
Nixon
Great White Fathers bash Washington over truck driver ties
John Welcher of Bennett Iowa condemns the 50 mile per hour gas saving limit as a blow to drivers and the economy. Former energy chief John Love says rationing gasoline is needed, voiced at a Denver news conference after resigning.
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Washington
John Welcher
Bennett
Iowa
John Love
Denver
Philip of
Macedon
Olympia
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Nile
Euphrates
James Watt
Corporations as Modern Diplomats Shape Global Power
Ernest Cuneo argues that multinational corporations have surpassed traditional states in influence. He traces power from empires to industrial giants, noting global finance and production networks create an informal world governance. The piece frames U N limitations and calls for cautious, not hostile, corporate engagement.
Yesteryears In Brief From Constitution Files
Ten year notes feature Bernice Wallace guiding Mothers Club party for Douglass School football players. J R Dawes hosts an open house west of the city. Roscoe Dudley leads Central Junior High scoring in basketball. Twenty six years ago a Christmas bootleg party leads Deputy Roberson to arrest with illegal possession. Thirty years ago Marine Sgt Edward L Clark stationed in Australia. Plymouth Guild at Congregational Church hosts a party. Margery Russell visits parents Reece and Mrs Russell.
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Constitution
Bernice Wallace
Mothers Club
Douglass
J. R. Dawes
Roscoe Dudley
Central Junior High School
Elgin
Arvil Roberson
Edward L. Clark
Quanah Parker
Australia
Plymouth Guild of the
Congregational Church
Florence Weatherford
Margery Russell
Reece Russell
Your Horoscope for Thursday December 27 1973
Aries to Pisces predictions for the day highlight financial gains, caution on risky ventures, and advice to seek others’ viewpoints. Notable lines emphasize intellectual strength and talents in science, music, writing, education, and law with mentions of Johann Kepler and Louis Pasteur.
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Aries
Johann Kepler
Louis Posteur
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