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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
6
An 1876 commemorative essay reflects on America's 200 years, forecasting future challenges and the role of science, technology, and global engagement in shaping the nation. It argues for humanitarian leadership, the balance of power, and continued use of free institutions to advance the American dream.
Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey announced plans to pursue the Senate Democratic leadership amid Byrd's resistance while claiming support from a majority of Democrats. The piece notes a weight loss contest by Infermathc Inc with 104 of 137 employees shedding pounds and a $3 per pound prize for those losing 15 pounds or more.
Major labor groups plan to back Jimmy Carter with substantial funds in the fall campaign, using COPE’s $5 million war chest for voter registration and turnout. AFL-CIO aims for a veto-proof Washington with a friendly president and Democratic Congress, prioritizing national health insurance and welfare reform.
James Reston uses a New York Times column to urge Carter toward Cambridge oriented posts. The piece portrays Harvard academics as a powerful, costly bloc shaping federal welfare policy and national service, linking Cambridge's status to federal largesse and steering Carter’s team to recruit there.
In Port au Prince, Edouard notes a wind of change as uniforms mark schools and pride grows. He recalls Papa Doc and Baby Doc, then explains modern tours and reform efforts boost education, tourism, and trade. Streets fill with students in blue, orange, and white uniforms.
A narrator notes Haiti's effort to fight poverty and disease through widespread schooling. Edouard explains illiteracy drives disorder, while a boy in blue and white uniforms symbolizes progress. The piece argues education, not miracles or voodoo, shapes a prosperous future and modern lifestyle.
In Oklahoma a calm return by Rex Brinlee to McAlester is questioned while others recall a week spent in chigger infested fields. The piece hints at OSU presidential candidates pausing over football power dynamics with OU and potential job stakes.
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