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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
6
The article lauds President Ford as he leaves office after thirty months, noting his modest conservatism, restored confidence in the presidency, and nationwide respect. It highlights his evaluation of a good state of the union, missed energy independence, and continued American stability.
A Globe Editorial warns that transferring medical records to computers threatens patient privacy. Birth certificates hospital records death certificates and national medical data could be accessible to insurers employers credit agencies and others without consent. It calls on Congress to pass laws to protect confidential doctor patient information.
The text details Jim Ray and family background, tracing Ray's upbringing in Quincy Illinois and Ewing Missouri, his mother's poverty driven actions, and the troubled youth of James Earl Ray amid a harsh, systemic poverty environment. It notes aliases used by Jim Ray and the influence of his father and mother on Ray's early views.
A narrative profile outlines James Earl Ray and family turmoil from a grim wartime boyhood to postwar crimes. It traces the Smiler’s military service, disciplinary failures, prison time, and few glimmers of freedom amid chaos.
A note on the commissions led by Peter Peterson argues for higher pay for top government officials and tighter ethics rules. It cites turnover data from NIH and SSA, criticizes underpaid Congress members, and warns of unethical ties between lawmakers and outside interests while stressing urgent reform.
A corp vice president dies suddenly prompting a junior executive to ask the president if he could take the VP's place. The boss replies it is fine only if the undertaker allows the change, highlighting a grim corporate humor note from The Balance Sheet.
Asst. Bishop Wetmore discusses ordaining an avowed lesbian and the growing push within California and other states for female clergy. The piece frames three revolutions in religion, sexuality, and women's social status, noting churches seek to absorb modern changes rather than sever ties with followers.
Mark Twain quips that true breeding hides how much we value ourselves and how little we value others. The remark highlights vanity and social tact in human interactions.
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