Lawton Constitution Publishing Details and Policies
The Lawton Constitution issues evenings from Third and A Avenue with Bill F. Bentley as publisher and D Hargraves as bank editor. It is a member of major press associations and reserves AP republication rights. Advertising requires prepayment or local business guaranty. Corrections offered on request.
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Public Opinion Survey Shows Misinformation on City Finances
A Mayor's Committee on Public Information poll of 830 residents reveals 15 percent wrongly say property taxes fund most city income while 60 percent think more industry could boost revenue. Water fees and sales tax actually dominate funding. 56 percent say residents are not well informed about local government spending.
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Lawton
Nixon Urges Faith in America to Shore Up Nation
President Nixon addressed Midwest editors urging Americans to have faith in the country amid division and alienation. He warned against defeatism and decadence echoing ancient Greece and Rome, but expressed confidence in U S vitality and moral strength to lead for world peace in the coming era. He cited five global power centers and stressed the need for a healthy environment to sustain U S leadership.
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Nixon orders broad review of security clearances
President Nixon directs government agencies to list all holders of top secret clearances and to audit outside individuals and groups with access to classified material. The aim is to drastically reduce nongovernment holdings while noting the system’s role in the Vietnam era exposure.
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National Safety Council cites safer driving with more cars
The National Safety Council reports 20,330 traffic deaths through June as driving becomes safer per mile due to four million more cars and three million more licensed drivers. City rankings show Chicago with the lowest mileage death rate, while Baltimore and Pittsburgh follow in their size brackets.
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England
Kay Halle
Thoughts For Today Beecher Quote on Influence
A Beecher quotation notes the blossom cannot reveal its odor and a man cannot know the outcome of his influence. The aphorism speaks to unseen impact and spiritual reflection.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Million Dollar Highway Earned Name From Gold Gravel Mistake
U S 550 near Ouray Colorado gained the nickname the Million Dollar highway after a mistaken gold bearing gravel surface once used during construction.
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Colo
Nixon Faces Decline in Influence Over Intelligence Sources
The report argues that Ernest Cuneo Nixon lacks jurisdiction and Congress over his intelligence command. It claims evidence shows Nixon enjoying a calm joy as two major opponents clash, with The New York Times and The Washington Post unable to push their agenda.
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Nixon faces uphill battle with Supreme Court clash and press foes
The commentary notes public doubt of the Supreme Court with about 60 percent losing confidence. It cites Mr Nixon’s challenge from Democrats and a political contest with The Times and The Post, highlighting Kirk Sulzberger’s limited regional strength outside New York and Washington.
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Mirror of the Mind on selfishness and charity
The piece argues that many individuals suppress self centered thoughts about material things. It notes people often show charity to seem generous while still being selfish. It gives a workplace example where one employee demands immediate help without considering others' tasks.
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Paris
Serge Sikorsky
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Barry Goldwater
Transportation
U.S
Kerry dodges face to face debates over Vietnam War stance
John Kerry of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War repeatedly avoided in person debates offered by CBS Face the Nation and Dick Cavett in a protest against televised discourse. Kerry’s refusals and conditions kept him from direct confrontation with VVJP critics, prompting broader questions about media balance and antiwar arguments.
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Flower names and political quiz clash in 1970s debate saga
The text lists trivia on flowers and foggiest place, then recounts a prolonged series of debates involving presidential candidate Kerry, media outlets, and attempts to stage confrontations. It ends with a critical question about immediate withdrawal and its meaning.
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Spiro Agnew
United States
Cape Disappointment
Columbia River
Washington
Johnny Dossey Wins First Year Boys in 4-H Contest
Angela Benke tops first year girls in the 4-H record book contest. Rev Weldon Rightmer speaks at the Northwest Kiwanis Club luncheon. Maureen Baker and daughter Carolyn visit CWO and Mrs Chris Larsen. Merle Gilliland hosts a meet
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Angela Benke
Weldon Rightmer
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Maureen Baker
Carolyn
Your Daily Horoscope for July 2 197
Individuals born under diverse signs show focus on ambition and planning this day. Aries should map a week ahead. Taurus should pursue new records. Gemini faces minor obstacles. Cancer needs rest. Leo inspires others. Virgo should focus thoughts. Libra balances. Scorpio stays optimistic. Sagittarius faces crosswinds. Capricorn sees bright side. Aquarius explores new activities. Pisces avoids radical ideas and gathers listening.
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