Lawton Constitution Staff and Policies Card
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as publisher and Wm. H. Sullivan as advertising director with May B. Shepler and Shirley Shepler Bentley in upper management roles. It notes AP membership and disclosure policies including advance payment rules and correction commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley
Donald S. Bentle
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
Washington Report Phase Two Is A Flop
Washington phase II of Nixon’s war on inflation is faltering due to soft on crime policing and weak enforcement. Costs rise as exemptions flourish and small retailers and landlords dodge controls while wage demands surge. The piece questions faith in the honor system and predicts political pressures may force a broad price rollback.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Nixon
OPA
Internal Revenue Service
China
Soviet Union
Peking
Moscow
Main Street
Muskie Stumbles as Iowa Caucus Yields Split Vote
In Iowa precinct caucuses Muskie won 35.5 percent with Hughes backing, while 35.8 percent were uncommitted and George McGovern took 22.6 percent. The result reshapes expected delegation makeup and boosts McGovern ahead of New Hampshire and Florida primaries. Gary Hart calls McGovern’s showing a moral victory. The outcome signals a fragmented field and potential shifts as counties, districts, and state meetings proceed.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Muskie
George McGovern
South Dakota
Gary Hart
South Dakotan
Edward M. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Florida
Antibusing Amendment Gains Signatures for House Vote
The petition to force a House vote on a busing ban gains nearly two thirds of required signatures. Gerald Ford signed the discharge petition, signaling urgency and possible party influence. The move faces a long legal path, needing two thirds in both houses and three fourths state ratification.
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Gerald R. Ford
Republican House
Norman F. Lent
New York
Emanuel Celler
House Judiciary Committee
Ford
Michigan
Celler
NY prosecutors weigh legalizing gambling to drain underworld funds
The New York State District Attorneys Association backed a tentative 12 to 11 vote to legalize many forms of gambling to divert illicit earnings into the public treasury. Full endorsement awaits action by all 62 district attorneys in the state. Some see potential for reduced gambling by curbing the poor’s fantasy urge. Woodcock writes off seven Democratic presidential aspirants. He favors Muskie but could back Humphrey or McGovern. others he dismisses.
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New York State District Attorneys Association
Leonard Woodcock
The
Auto Workers
Muskie
Humphrey
McGovern
Thoughts For Today On Speech And Conduct
The excerpt reflects on wise conduct toward outsiders and gracious speech. It cites Colossians 4 5 6 urging prudent answers and Heine praising tongues to say pleasant things to others.
Oklahoma oil crew tops world depth record near Elk City
An oil drilling crew near Elk City allegedly lands a world depth record while a tongue in cheek note about a dentist signals lighthearted commentary. OSU pledges gender equity but football squads remain top heavy with men. new hearings address liquor by the drink. The legislature is urged to act on redistricting ahead of the 1980 census.
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Elk City
Synic
John Rogers
Nixon's Russia Trip Outweighs China Visit In 1972
Washington notes that while a Peking trip offers little immediate gain Nixon faces a tougher test in Moscow. The Kremlin pursues a balance of tensions to keep the US busy with brush-fire issues, potentially yielding bigger risks and rewards than China.
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Washington
Nixon
China
Soviet Union
Peking
Moscow
United States
London
Berlin
Middle East
Europe
Vietnam
Mirror of the Mind: Children as Teachers and Partners in Reading
The piece argues that dedicated trained teachers are best but children can teach peers key social lessons like sharing. It suggests couples may benefit from reading aloud together to improve communication and explore important subjects openly. It also notes the tension between pursuing personal security and manipulating others.
Mint farming dominates vast U.S. farmland use
The article notes nearly 160000 acres of U.S. farmland used for peppermint and spearmint as commercial crops. It also states Islamic law allows up to four wives but most Muslims keep only one wife.
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U.S
Opium Trade in Red China and Global Efforts Questioned
The piece argues opium production in Red China and the international drug trade require a united UN driven effort. It notes Turkey Afghanistan Iran and China as sources and urges Nixon to press Peking for a strict UN treaty timetable with monitoring along Southeast Asia.
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China
Peter Huang
Washington
Peking
State Department
David Linowes
Turkey
Greece
Pakistan
West
Trific
Marseille
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Italy
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Afghanistan
Iran
Thailand
U.S
Asia
Red
Orient
Q and A on architecture history and civics
The Q and A explain that a Caryatid is a draped female statue used as a column in classical architecture. They identify the Tree of Life as the date palm and note its role in feeding desert populations. The Census Bureau operates under the Department of Commerce and treason is the only crime defined in the Constitution.
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U.S
Valentine queen crowned at Robert E. Lee school event
Ten years ago Kimberly Cook, escorted by Tommy Todd, was crowned Val entine Queen at Robert E. Lee School. The item lists other local social happenings including Kiwanis Valentine night, Jaycee and sorority gatherings, church department parties, and civic club hosting duties.
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Constitution Files
Kimberly Cook
Tommy Todd
Valentine Queen
Robert E. Lee
James B. Edwards
Army’s Finance School
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Gilbert C. Gibson
Janes
Charles T. Waller
Thurston Nickles
Kiwanis Club
Earl Spears
Calvary Baptist Church Chapel
Tommy Rich
Alpha Pi
Beta Sigma Phi
Horoscope for February 15, 1972 Aries to Pisces
Tuesday’s zodiac outlook highlights caution with new schemes for Taurus and Pisces while emphasizing planning for Sagittarians and Leos to back ideas with action. Readers born today exhibit independence, eloquent speech, and artistic flair, with Galileo cited among notable births.
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Lawton
Third and A Avenue
Lawton, Ohlshome
Ned Shepler
Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Associated Press
AP News
Washington Report
Woodcock
Oklahoma
OSU
William S. White
Russia
Rea
Kremlin
Sadat
Egypt
Israel
Dennis the Menace
John Chamberlain
Linowes
France
U.S. Census Bureau
the Department of Commerce
Yesteryears
Arnold Overton
Bill Overton
Clayde Evans
Red River Baptist Churches Association
F. H. Mugg
Lawton Garden Club
By Frances Drake
ARIES
Taurus
Leo
Scorpio
Aquarius
Airo
Galileo
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