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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1977
Page
8
A devotional note reflects on Hebrews 13:28 stating we receive an unshakable kingdom and should respond with reverence joy and praise as we serve God with grace. It emphasizes God’s steadfast foundation and inspiring believers to worship.
A city panel argues against privatizing garbage pickup noting private bids in Oklahoma City match current costs plus billing and would sacrifice service quality and public accountability. Lawton’s efficient system and concerns about truck fleets, worker benefits, and return costs reinforce keeping waste collection city run.
President-elect Carter intends Vice President-elect Walter Mondale to be his principal staff adviser and wants staff to call him Boss. The piece notes the vice presidency has long been ill defined and Carter aims to give it real influence, potentially shaping his historical standing.
Analyzing the long history of U S government reorganizations from 1893 to 1936 and beyond. Presidents Roosevelt Hoover and others advocated sweeping reforms to consolidate agencies by function, with debates on efficiency and the best organizational approach.
Nicholas Von Hoffman argues the 1970s push for a mega department structure may not improve efficiency. He notes the VA and HEW as entrenched power centers and questions pay-led reforms. Carter’s plan echoes Rooseveltian reform, but congressional support remains uncertain.
The piece analyzes U.S. politics under Carter facing postwar fiscal strain, noting heavy Democratic majorities and pressure from labor allies to expand public works and social programs. It contrasts Germany's Schmidt resolve to cut deficits with potential American drift toward fiscal conservatism or continued spendthrift, risking inflation.
Andrew Tully cites Dr. Michael Lindsay arguing that praise for Communist China reflects racism and paternalism. The piece condemns Western experts for assuming Chinese are content under totalitarian rule and urges caution in normalizing relations due to state control of information and fear of genuine goodwill between nations.
Carl Albert misses the Speaker’s office amid criticism and Naval Carter inauguration invites reach several in the same boat. New Oklahoma congressmen reassure districts with no shapely secretary hires. Retired lawmakers adjust to stamps and replacements arrive for retiring members as icy highways enforce the 55 mile per hour limit.
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