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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
10
A Copley Editorial thanks Americans for a peaceful Fourth of July, notes the Bicentennial ending but calls the century ahead a challenge. It praises mature restraint, mutual respect, and politeness as essential values, urging a century defined by responsible civic qualities rather than alarm.
Washington Star One hundred eleven years after Lincoln and 113 years after Kennedy, Americans still doubt all facts of the assassinations. Sen Richard Schweiker has accused the CIA and FBI of a coverup, and implicated the White House during a TV appearance. The Jackson Citizen Patriot notes the Supreme Court ruling that firing public employees for political beliefs is illegal, calling it a timely reminder near the nation's 200th birthday.
Carter hints at a platform caveat about minimizing abortion within the Supreme Court ruling while introducing Mondale as his vice president pick. The piece weighs potential political zigzags as Carter faces Southern sensitivity and possible shifts away from conservative image, with commentary on Humphrey Hawkins and the broader campaign path.
The old man known as Big John hosts a birthday gathering surrounded by great grandchildren. He entertains with humor and wisdom about parenting while describing his own strict childhood memories and indulgent grandfather role.
Jim Bishop recalls family discipline and parental doubt as he pursued writing. His mother failed reading, his father praised a finished work, and years later both parents celebrated his success with words of faith and a guarded pride.
David Boren stays modest about potentially endorsing Carter, signaling calm on the Carter front. He expects the five day special legislative session to complete its work, noting a regular session would take lawmakers longer to settle in.
LOS ANGELES TIMES surveys the Democratic convention’s focal question what manner of man Jimmy Carter is comparing him to past nominees while weighing his political instincts policies decision making and inner essence. The piece notes Carter’s potential alignment with Roosevelt and Willkie, his center leaning policies, and a leadership style rooted in moral aims and shepherding the people.
The quotes present a mix of wit about circuses and solitary reflection. Fred Allen suggests a circus is great if it smells half as good as it sounds, while Tom Masson notes that true greatness often requires personal solitude. These lines pair humor with introspection from two notable figures.
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