Lawton Evening News Masthead and policy notes 1919 1967
Publishes Evenings Monday Through Friday of Each Week at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma Ned Shepler Publisher 1919 to 1967 names Bill Bentley May Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald Bentley Ted Ralston W H Sullivan Alfred Wallace W D Hargraves Editor and Publisher Vice President Secretary Treasurer Managing Editor Advertising Director Circulation Manager Mechanical Superintendent Oklahoma press association audit bureau member Associated Press policy on re publication and corrections policy note
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Third and A Avenue
Lawton, Okichome
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
Back To The Soil As Gardens Return To Aid Growing Costs
The piece notes a renewed interest in home and community gardens amid rising fruit and vegetable prices. Penn State offers 360 plots on campus for 3.25 dollars a summer, catering to graduate students and families seeking fresh produce and cost savings. Extension services nationwide can help newcomers with planting and canning techniques.
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University Park
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
Graduate Students Association
Penn
Take Rich Off Welfare Button Highlights Democratic Tactics
A Fred Harris designed campaign button reading Take the Rich off Welfare circulated at the Democratic National Convention. Harris, a Senate floor manager and early McGovern aspirant, argues for tax reform and breaking up large industries while predicting job losses if wealth redistribution plans pass.
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Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Harris
George McGovern
McGovern
South Dakota
Meyner Named Democratic Candidate for Congress in NJ District
Mrs Helen Stevenson Meyner wife of Gov Robert B Meyner of New Jersey is chosen as Democratic candidate in a normally Republican district She highlights women voters who comprise 53 percent of the electorate and cites 12 Congresswomen to argue for representation She aims to appeal to women and says she might win
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Helen Stevenson Meyner
Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Congress
Adlai E. Stevenson
Meyner
Democratic Party Faces Shortfall On Convention Funds
The party expected to raise 100000 dollars from a one dollar per room kickback for 10000 hotel rooms but settled for half. Robert Strauss must cover cash for the 25 million event and has lined up deals to raise funds, but the party still owes 9.3 million from the 1968 campaign.
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Democratic Party
Robert Strauss
Principles Endure Beyond Individual Life
The quote contrasts transitory human life with enduring principles. It cites James 1 6 8 about faith and doubt and adds William Jennings Bryan’s remark that individuals are atomic yet principles remain eternal.
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William Jennings Bryan
Washington Report on Modest Newspapers and TV Ratings
Aeditorial lament about television networks overstating lead stories and the modest role of newspapers in national events. The piece mocks rating systems and anchor men, predicts a future ESP network, and recalls classic TV figures while noting audience impact and industry excess.
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New York
Daily Bugle
Morning
Elmer Zilch
G. Goodworthy Wentworth
Irving T. Quackenbush
Updike
Hardy Elderberry
G. Forsythe Bodkins
Gen
David Sarnoff
Milton Berle
Wally Cox
Mr. Peepers
Nat King Cole
Alistair Cooke
Middle West
Election integrity and the Lowenstein contest in New York
The piece argues for fair elections, noting 1967 South Vietnam monitoring parallels and alleged irregularities in Allard Lowenstein's primary against an incumbent. It cites misregistered voters and polling delays, suggesting courts may decide the outcome. It reflects on political machines and calls for honest, lawful voting.
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Allard Lowenstein
Americans For Democratic Action
Lowenstein
Congress
Eugene McCarthy
Lyndon Johnson
America
New York
Cadman Plaza
Henry Street
Barry Goldwater
Oklahoma Democrats mobilize voter registration drive
Oklahoma Democrats launch a campaign to register new voters while Republicans note the influence of parents on young voters. They warn not all young Oklahomans will vote for McGovern and many may be unaware an election is occurring.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Oklahoma
McGovern
Mirror of the Mind on TV bets and parental decisions
The piece argues parents should deny a child for health and safety and avoid teasing. It notes husbands often win on sports nights while wives decide other viewing, and suggests a second TV as a compromise. It ends with observations on friendship when shared ideals diverge and bonds weaken.
The Assault on Class by Brigitte and Peter Berger
The Bergers argue liberalism’s push for school busing lower-income housing and racial quotas threatens the middle class. They say opposition stems from protecting social position, not only race, and warn that government power would overstep liberal traditions.
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Washington
Brigitte
Peter Berger
America
Texas
Philadelphia
General Motors
Pentagon
Bergers
From Yesteryears a decade and beyond in society opinion
A column recounts past local events and opinions on race and liberalism with references to court rulings and social policy. It cites 1954 school desegregation and warns of a shift toward collectivist governance and illiberal policies. The piece critiques racial balance mandates and Federal authority.
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Supreme Court
First U.S. magazine for women Godey's Lady's Book
The quiz answer identifies Godey's Lady's Book as the first U.S. magazine aimed at women, founded in 1830. It notes the publication's early role in women's literary culture and fashion from the period.
Horoscope for Friday July 21 1972 Aries through Pisces
Daily predictions cite notable luck for Aries and a focus on status before new ventures. Taurus should seek help at work, Gemini to use foresight, Cancer complete routines, Leo pursue discretion for new prizes, Virgo dig deep with belief, Libra optimize talents, Scorpio push new ideas, Sagittarius stay confident with romance, Capricorn advance steadily, Aquarius balance plans with others, Pisces proceed with prepared fresh ventures. Birthdate notes Ernest Hemingway and St Philip Neri.
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Aries
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Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
DIAL
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Associated Press
THE
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Women For Congress
James
Washington Report
Cronkites
Brinkleys
Smiths
William F. Buckleuckley Jr
U.S
Boston
South Vietnam
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Cognoscenti
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Tion
Eda
Fay
Ligeca Holdoverf
Dennis the Menace
Kevin P. Phillips
Yesteryears
Constitution Files
Young Christian Students
St. Barbara Catholic Church
Joe Richard
Robert H. Wallace
Oklahoma State Tech
Okmulgee
Jimmy Huddieston
Cache
Verna Colyer
V. E. Adams
Royal Neighbors Sewing Club
V. G. Managram
Nancy
Orville Managram
Pete Fuller
Jack Vance
Dorothy Jack
Comanche County
Eugene Potts
Good Cheer
Oklahoma Farm
Stillwater
John Bates
Cyril
Apache
East Germany
United States
Leo
Scorpio
Influ
Aquarius
Ernest Hemingway
Amer
St. Philip Neri
Oratorians
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