Lawton Constitution Names of Current Editorial Staff
The Lawton Constitution lists key staff including Bill F. Bentley as Editor and Publisher Ned Shepler as Publisher Shirley Shepler Bentley May B Shepler Donald S Bentley Stephen F Bentley Ted Ralston Wm H Sullivan W D Hargraves Alfred Wallace in roles such as President Vice President Treasurer Secretary with managing editor advertising director and circulation manager.
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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
December Jobless Rate Rises as Labor Force Expands
The Labor Department reports 4.9 percent unemployment in December with 85.6 million employed, reflecting a slower end to 1973 boom. Unemployment rose mainly among younger women, while black rates dropped to 8.7 percent and whites to 4.4 percent.
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Labor Department
Fewer Farms and Land Dominate US Agriculture
The United States leads global farm output with fewer farms and less land. Farm numbers fell 18 percent to 2,844,000 while tilled acres dropped to 1,087,000,000. remaining farms grew larger from 332 to 383 acres as production rose.
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Reduced Driving Premiums Offered for Car Pooling
A policyholder can save from 10 to 35 percent on liability coverage by reducing driving through car pools or public transit. The lower premiums are offered by at least two national insurers, with savings tied to the amount of driving reduced.
Nixon's 1974 European Tour Faces Domestic Base Clash
A Nixon plan for a late April European tour amid impeachment talk highlights a persistent belief that foreign policy can compensate for a weak domestic base. The piece argues historic presidents balanced domestic coalition building with foreign success, warning Watergate and public doubt undermine any foreign strategy.
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Kevin P. Phillips
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Teddy White
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France
le Grand
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de Gaulle
U. S
Hides and Leather Lead December Wholesale Price Decline
Economists trumpet any good news as wholesale prices for hides skins and leather fall in December while the broader index rises 2.2 percent. The yearly gain hits 18.2 percent, the largest since 1946, with energy costs driving much of the increase and food prices edging up.
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Washington
Herbie Stein
Ol Herbie
Council of Economic Advisers
Art Teachers Deserve Sympathy Over Shrinking Role
Dr. Max Rafferty laments how art education loses time and meaning as periods shorten and subject matter fades. He contrasts ancient communal art with modern private hoarding by a diminished audience, urging support for teachers and the public value of shared creativity.
Oklahoma Legislature Spars for Quarrels and Ambition
A column contrasts quick legislative quarrels in Oklahoma with David Boren nearing the best part of his career amid a Democratic governor race and Clem McSpadden weighing Washington life against a gubernatorial bid. It also rails at modern art being labeled masterpieces while junk and drips fetch fortunes and puzzle teachers about art's meaning.
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David Boren
Hall
Clem McSpadden
Washington
Energy Policy Debate From MIT and Minneapolis Think Tank
Dr Walter McClure of Inter study Minneapolis opposes government regulation of health services and predicts changes in energy conservation expertise. Professor Carroll L Wilson of MIT cites constitutional capacity to solve long range energy problems and the need for new ingenuity.
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Walter McClure
Interstudy
Minneapolis
Carroll L. Wilson
M.I.T
America
Editors Speak A Little Sympathy For Mothers
A Chicago Tribune quote notes mothers who vaccinated daughters twenty years ago in places they trusted. The saying reflects on life as a do it yourself project and the enduring impact of early choices.
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Chicago Tribune
Phil News
Reading or TV for bright kids a tough choice
Parents must foster a love of reading early and model book use at home. Even with high or low IQ, children lean toward screens unless adults set positive reading habits and read aloud to them, especially in early years.
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Mom
Pop
Yesteryears Highlights and Local Events Recap
Ten years ago grocery specials featured Red Potatoes in 20 lb bags for 59 cents and Fryers at 25 cents per pound. Rex the German Shepherd joined the local police patrol to track and disarm criminals and aid building searches. Don Ellegood discussed Threat of So viet Imperialism on radio and TV. Grandfield boys and Geronimo girls won Big Pasture basketball titles in Walters. Miss Mary Angus was installed as worthy advisor of the local Rainbow Girls.
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Nixon
Agriculture Department
Herbie Stein
Stein
Rex
Clarence Hill
Lawton
Don Ellegood
Grandfield Boys
Geronimo Girls
Big Pasture
Walters
Horoscope for Friday January 18 1974
The zodiac outlines Jupiter aligned insights for Aries through Pisces with guidance on mood, actions, and practical steps. It highlights personal potential, cautious decisions, and notable note on Daniel Webster as a birthdate reference.
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Aries
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