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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1972

Page

10

Lawton Oklahoma Daily Publisher and policies listing

Published Evenings Monday Through Friday Each Week at Third and A Avenue. Lawton. Okehome Ned Shepler, Publisher 1919-1967 Bill F. Bentley May B. Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivar W. D. Hargrave Editor and Publisher Vice President Treasurer Secretary Managing Editor Advertising Director Mechanical Superintendent Member of the Oklahoma Press Association, Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, American Newspaper Publishers Association DIAL (all departments) 353-0620 Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to 'the use for re publication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches. No advertising will be accepted from promotion men or transients through local firms or independently unless it 's paid for in advance or is accompanied by written authori zation of local business men guaranteeing payment. Any erroneous reflection on the character of any person, firm or corporation and any misstatement of fact which may appear in this newspaper will be gladly corrected upon its being brought to the i tention of the management.

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Fireworks Ordinance Tightens City Firework Control

City Council approves a measure to restrict sales and shooting of fireworks and consider banning non licensed displays. The ordinance limits stands to agricultural or city designated areas and prohibits sales to under 16, with a $100 fine for using fireworks outside allowed zones. Lawton property damage from skyrocket fires cited to justify tougher enforcement.

Lawton Oklahoma

State tax burden varies by state and local contributions

Census Bureau figures show per capita state and local taxes vary widely with Vermont New York and Wisconsin leaders in overall tax burden per $1 000 of personal income. When local taxes are included New York tops at 652 32 per capita while Hawaii and Alaska lead in spending per person. federal grants cover part of the gap with the rest funded by borrowing.

Vermont New York Wisconsin Census Bureau Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Commission Oklahoma Minnesota Hawaii Alaska

Social status and heart health linked by long study in Georgia

Dr Curtis M Hames and researchers from US Public Health Service and universities in the US Sweden and Britain report a ten year study of 3102 Evans County residents. Higher social achievement correlates with greater stress and different stress response while lower income workers show less coronary disease despite hypertension and stroke risk. Humility and lifestyle emerge as factors.

Curtis M. Hames Evans County Georgia United States Public Health Service Hames

Thoughts For Today Rosy Sunset Quote From George Macdonald

A reflective aphorism attributes a wish to touch lives with a hint of beauty. The note credits George Macdonald as the author and presents a gentle, uplifting sentiment about influencing others for good.

George Macdonald

Stanford fires Maoist-leaning instructor over campus violence

Washington Report notes H Bruce Franklin of Stanford was dismissed by the board of trustees for leading a sit-in at the computer center and urging a night rally to provoke violence. The piece frames academic freedom as protecting truth, not political agitation, citing critics from Harvard and Brandeis and warning against colleges becoming social agencies.

Andrew Tully Washington Stanford University H. Bruce Franklin Stanford Richard Lyman Franklin Lyman Lenins Hitlers Democratic Party Harvard Teddy Kennedy Hitler Lenin

Wallace targets church tax exemption in 1972 bid

In a critique of George Wallace, the piece notes his plan to attack the $180 billion church and foundation tax exemption as a key electoral weapon. It cites church wealth, conservative backlash, and examples from Gulf Oil, sanctuaries for deserters, and the Ford Foundation to illustrate potential Democratic vulnerabilities.

Wallace Wall Street Journal United Presbyterian Church Gulf Oil Corp Angela Davis California Gulf

Ashbrook Conservatives Press Three-Fourths Leaf in New Hampshire

Representative John Ashbrook challenges Nixon from the right during the New Hampshire campaign. Conservatives press four points including defense buildup, Agnew on the ticket, veto of the Child Development bill, and opposition to the Family Assistance Plan. Nixon nods to Agnew, with no vow to scrap Moynihan’s plan.

John Ashbrook New Hampshire Richard Nixon State of the Union Ashbrook Nixon Florida White House U S Spiro Agnew Pat Moynihan Pat Buchanan Addi Pete McCloskey

Early tree lineage and 1960s U S budget debate

The text notes the maidenhair tree known as ginkgo as the oldest living species, and cites Nixon era budget talk with Ashbrook about defense spending and the Family Assistance Plan. It discusses potential shifts toward pilot projects and workfare in New Hampshire campaign context.

Yesteryears Local Highlights From Sterling to Lawton

Loretta Mancino wins grand champion ribbon in 4 H Club Speech senior girls division. Kuntry Kuzins Square Dance Club welcomes Mr and Mrs Dewey Venable. Cache couple Charlie and Mrs Sanders host post nuptial shower. Geronimo High School basketball queen hopefuls named Bertha Devine Pat Galloway Otha Jean Ray Frances Hall. Lawton selects Charles Wilkerson mayor as Boy Scouts run city for a day. Carter Waid elected chair of Sixth District Democratic Central Committee at Anadarko meeting. John Japp accompanies Pack 7 cubs on Wolf Creek cookout. Alvin Paynter of Walters enrolls at University of Oklahoma.

Loretta Mancino Sterling Dewey Venable Kuntry Kuzins Square Charlie Sanders Cache Bertha Devine Pat Galloway Otha Jean Ray Frances Hall Charles Wilkerson Lawton Carter Waid Sixth District Democratic Central Committee Anadarko John Japp Cubs den No Wolf Creek Alvin Paynter Walters University of Oklahoma

Mirror of the Mind and Marriage as Motivation in Youth and Adults

The passage discusses how a music loving listener values sound quality over gear, and whether marriage can spur ambition. It also notes fear of rejection pushing youths to join groups, with club rules giving them confidence from collective approval.

Aries to Pisces Horoscope for Tuesday February 1 1972

The column previews daily outlooks by sign with advice to apply best effort, patience and adaptability. It highlights favorable and challenging themes, notes romance for Gemini, and ends with a birthday profile for a genial, intuitive Aquarius born today. It mentions Victor Herbert as birthdate example.

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Third and A Avenue Lawton. Okehome Ned Shepler Bill F. Bentley May B. Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivar W. D. Hargrave The Oklahoma Press Association Southern Newspaper Publishers Association American Newspaper Publishers Association Washington Report Boo Lamone H. Stuart Hughes Hughes U.S. Senate John Roche Brandeis University Kevin P. Phillips Washington George Wallace Alabama Alamogordo N. M Archie Bunker America National Council of Churches Paul Moore Ford Foundation John Chamberlain China Jesus Cana U.S Senate Richard Mentor Johnson Defense Miltary Science FAP Yesteryears Constitution John Conwell Dennis the Menace By Frances Drake Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Aquarius Conny Victor Herbert
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