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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1975

Page

6

Local newspaper staff and associations listed

The document lists staff and officers including Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Stephen F. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivan W. D. Hargraves Alfred Wallace with roles such as President Treasurer Secretary Managing Editor Advertising Director Mechanical Superintendent Circulation Manager and notes membership in the Oklahoma Press Association the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association and the American Newspaper Publishers Association.

The Oklahoma Press Association Southern Newspaper Publishers Association American Newspaper Publishers Association

A Courageous Danville Saves Industry Amid Fuel Shortage

Danville Virginia faced a 55.5 percent gas cut on January 1 and mobilized to protect 9,800 jobs plus related employment. The city urged conservation via heating reductions, banners, posters, and media, while firms sought emergency relief from the Federal Power Commission. Dan River Fabrics supplied 1.4 million gallons of propane, converted to gas for distribution, and Transco secured more gas under pressure. Danville’s effort shows how voluntary cutbacks can blunt prices and preserve industry.

Ford Danville Virginia Federal Power Commission Dan River Fabrics Transco F.P.C

FBI Agnew Probe and Civic Reform Calls

A Cartha D. DeLoach claim says Johnson ordered an FBI probe of Spiro Agnew before 1968, with no incriminating findings. The piece urges Congress to let CIA and FBI work and to focus on inflation, recession, taxes, and energy. It notes a Fontana High student charity car wash lawsuit for 6 million dollars by a California car wash owner. The writer supports youth projects and goodwill from community efforts.

Cartha D. DeLoach Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnson FBI Spiro T. Agnew DeLoach White House Bureau United States Congress CIA California Fontana High School

Speaking in Tongues and Prophecy from I Corinthians

A biblical reflection compares speaking in tongues with prophesying and preaching God’s messages. It argues that prophetic speech is more useful when listeners can understand and profit from the message, even if the speaker uses an unfamiliar language.

Rallies for 76 Race For President

The piece surveys Democratic and Republican fundraising as of early 1975. It notes Hillary-style excitement, lists leading money raisers such as George Wallace Henry Jackson Lloyd Bentsen and references Ford and Rockefeller. It mentions potential candidates, governors and senators eyeing the 1976 nomination.

Henry Jackson Washington Lloyd Bentsen Texas Jackson Bentsen Wallace George Jackson, Bentsen and Wallace George McGovern

Ford Faces Hostile Congress in 1975 76 Era

The piece argues President Ford will likely confront Congress more than compromise as a pattern. It cites rising legislative staff, special interests, and criticism from Barry Goldwater plus concerns about budget deficits and a hostile 94th Congress. It highlights two new lawmakers Downey and Moffett and notes severe partisan strain.

Washington Gerald Ford Congress Maine California U.S Dan Rather CBS Nors Tom Downey New York Toby Moffett Connecticut Downey F. Edward Hebert House Armed Services Committee Cambodia SDS Students For A Democratic Society

Platonic friendship and hands-on guidance in modern life

A 1975 King Features Syndicate column discusses platonic relationships and the clash between sexiness and spirituality in the era, argues for a hands-on parenting philosophy with clear boundaries, and contrasts sun seekers with ski lovers amid recession, noting a new snowbound homebodies trend.

Florida Vermont King Features Syndicate, Inc

Quotations on Opinion, Fact, and Native American Crime

A trio of quotes: Bernard Baruch argues every man has an opinion but not wrong facts. Mark Twain suggests no native American criminal class beyond Congress. Josh Billings calls advice a market drug with supply exceeding demand.

Bernard Baruch Congress Mark Twain Josh Billings

Reagan weighs 1976 run amid new party talk

Ronald Reagan eyes a potential 1976 bid and whether to run as a Republican or head a new conservative third party. The ACU polls show strong support for a Reagan led party, while insiders discuss a possible Buckley ticket and a March meeting on third‑party options.

Washington Ronald Reagan American Conservative Union Battle Line ACU Reagan Ford Alabama George Wallace Rockefeller New York James Buckley Buckley Meldrim Thomson New Hampshire David Keene F. Clifton White

Oklahoma Gubernatorial Tenure and State Officials Scrutiny

Oklahoma Governor Boren faces several state officials appointed during the Hall era who resist resigning. The Sooner Cynic questions if Oklahoma has all its planes. A bill seeks to limit smoking in public places, not tobacco chewing. The Maine governor promised a single term, while Boren seeks a four year term. An income tax cut is due, with minimal relief. Ed Edmondson promotes Arab investors and Tulsa County voting machines.

Boren Hall Oklahoma Ed Edmondson Tulsa County

Yesteryears Highlights From The Constitution Files

Ten 10 years ago Mrs Nelvin Brown with Douglass High vocal department attended an all day music festival at Langston University. Keith Reichert led a Northside Baptist Church boys class up Elk Mountain then a Wiener roast at Treasure Lake in the Wichitas.

Nelvin Brown Douglass High School Langston University Keith Reichert Northside Baptist Church Elk Mountain Treasure Lake Wichitas Everard Carter Floyd Porter Milton Simpson Ronnie Webb Mama Douglas E. Wilson Lawton Charles S. Gray Bill

Your Friday Horoscope for February 14, 1975

The reading covers all signs with daily guidance from Aries to Pisces. Highlights include Aries pursuing steady effort, Gemini ready for big preparatory gains, and Aquarius caution against repeated errors. The piece notes personalities born today like John Barrymore and Jack Benny, and praises versatility and detail orientation.

John Barrymore Jack Benny

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