Lawton Constitution Staff and Publishing Details
The Lawton Constitution dated January 3 1974 lists editors publishers and staff including Bill F Bentley Ned Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley May B Shepler Donald S Bentley Stephen F Bentley Ted Ralston W H Sullivan and W D Hargraves. It notes association memberships and AP affiliation and states correction policy for erroneous reflections or misstatements.
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Shirley Shepler Bentley
May B. Shepler
Donald S. Bentley
Stephen F. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
W.D. Hargraves
Alfred Wallace
Who Makes Foreign Policy Now Nixon and Kissinger
The piece argues Kissinger, as Secretary of State, wields substantial influence after his Nixon-era rise. It notes Kissinger reports directly to Nixon and supports the view that policy is run by the president with advisers, not a supreme Secretary of State. It contrasts Eisenhower and Truman eras, concluding Nixon retains final say under a combined role.
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Henry Kissinger
Nixon
State Department
Kissinger
Europe
Middle East
Geneva
White House
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Truman
Dulles
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Marshall
Senate
Mao at eighty still leads China with enduring charisma
At age 80 Mao Tse tung remains a powerful political force, meeting 12 heads of state and twice hosting Henry Kissinger. His influence persists despite past upheavals, with no clear successor and continued leadership of China’s path through the Great Leap Forward era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mao Tse-tung
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Mao
Hong Kong
Moscow
Lin Pao
Schlesinger on detente and Kremlin attitudes
Inside the Pentagon James R. Schlesinger argues detente is a limited concept guiding calm analysis of Soviet actions. He cites Berlin blockade reactions and Soviet missile progress, urging balance between American and Soviet power while stressing alliance duties and practical restraint. He notes labor leaders may grasp detente better than some intellectuals.
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Washington
James R. Schlesinger
Cromwell
England
Kremlin
Atomic Energy
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense
Soviet Union
Schlesinger
Russia
U.S
Moscow
Berlin
Welfare disaster sparks call for MAI remedy
President Nixon and Senator Ribicoff condemn the welfare system as unworkable and wasteful. HEW estimates 1.7 billion in 7.5 billion AFDC spending in erroneous payments, with 41.1 percent of recipients affected. New York and DC show high overpayments, while costs have risen to 101.7 billion, a share of federal outlays. Support grows for a MAI plan to fix the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Health, Education, and Welfare Department
Aid To Families With Dependent Children
AFDC
HEW
Republic
New York State
New Hampshire
New York City
John Lindsay
District of Columbia
White House
Capitol Hill
The Allure of Violence and Bedtime Routines
A discussion on film violence and viewer reactions contrasts with the idea that violence is only entertainment. It argues that while fans understand fiction, real life impact remains complex, and bedtime discipline helps reduce child tension. It also touches on love, personal conflicts, and selfish wants.
Oklahoma Drivers Balk at 50 mph Speed Limit Change
Column notes drivers refuse to slow as the proposed 50 mph limit faces habit and enforcement challenges. The piece jokes about OU football and a hypothetical UFO sighting while musing on Larry Derryberry’s 1974 gubernatorial run decision.
Horoscope Birthday Guide Highlights Artful and Pragmatic Traits
Aries through Pisces give daily outlooks with cautions and advice. A brief note honors Gen. Joseph J. Joffre as a birthday mention, highlighting Capricorn traits and the creative yet practical path for those born today.
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Aquarius
Capricornian
Nixon Should Have A Fair Shake Too
Ernest Cuneo argues that impeachment requires a defined crime and that ex post facto or vague charges do not warrant removing a president. He criticizes motions by the House Judiciary Committee, defends alleged presidential actions as not bribes, and urges a fair, thorough trial with attention to due process and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
FBI
Ellsberg
Archibald Cox
Shirley Chisholm
Richard Nixon
Lawton Club Notes and Local Happenings
Yesteryears recalls a Noon Optimist Club meeting with Bill Burns presiding and Ray Shackelford as program chairman. Aliens in the U S were asked to report addresses to the immigration service. Fred Attaway Jr. visits before reporting to Barin Field. DeMolay installs Charles Wilkerson as Master Counselor. John Wayne stars in Hondo at the Lawton Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Burns
Ray Shackelford
Noon Optimist Club
Charlie Payne
Lawton
United States
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Fred Attaway Jr
Naval Air Station
Barin Field
Ala
Charles Wilkerson
Order of DeMolay
John Wayne
Lawton Theater
It's A Fact The cheetah differs from all other cats in having non retractile claws
The fact notes that the cheetah stands apart from other felines by possessing non retractile claws, a distinctive physical trait highlighted in this simple informational item.
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