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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1975
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists editors and officers including Bill F Bentley editor and publisher Shirley Bentley and Donald S Bentley as staff with Ted Ralston and W H Sullivan in senior roles. It notes memberships in press associations and a correction policy for misstatements or misstatements of character.
The article notes President Ford’s push to raise crude oil import fees to 2 and then 3 dollars a barrel and to ease price controls, aiming to boost domestic energy production and conservation. It mentions a windfall profits tax on oil producers and forecasts higher gas prices, urging public support for energy independence.
The piece argues the federal war on cancer, funded since 1971, faces opposition from scientists officials and politicians alike. It notes progress in treatment and prevention despite rising deaths and warns against undermining funds through politics.
New York State Commissioner Ewald B. Nyquist argues longer school time boosts learning as boards consider cutting days to save money. Teachers warn three and four day weekends reduce retention and leave students distracted and fatigued.
The piece reviews the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center, noting media attention on Kennedy family figures and the roles of Harry Golden and recipients Mike Masterson Loretta Schwartz Geraldo Rivera and Terence Gurley. It contrasts Post and Star coverage with reader interest and criticizes space given to awardees.
The article notes Jack Nicklaus emerging as a formidable figure in golf, with widespread agreement that he will be difficult to surpass. The piece reflects on the competitive landscape and the challenges ahead for rivals.
John Chamberlain analyzes William Rushers The Making of the New Majority Party. He argues conservatives outnumber liberals yet lack a unifying issue and institutional power by 1975. He cites Eisenhower Nixon Goldwater and the Southern Strategy while weighing Populists Wallace and Reagan joining in one party or a new path.
A reflections on how calm, pleasant people react when things go wrong, blaming only the irritant rather than all others. The piece notes irony in people with desirable traits ending up in roles they may not love, such as ushers or groundskeepers, and gives a sports field example of envy over a team’s access.
Senator John Glenn says he will not be a serious candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination though he may stand as an Ohio favorite-son. The Dayton Daily News notes the nation could use a frivolous candidate. A gardener advises weed identification by pulling up everything and noting regrowth.
Column analyzes expected Congress action on primaries national reform and voter registration. Predictions include regional primaries, abolition of the Electoral College, and federal registration for all states with a push toward a federal voter census similar to Canada. The author argues sweeping reform is needed to fix the electoral system.
Aries to Taurus through Pisces outlines daily guidance with emphasis on moderation, creativity, perseverance, and practical planning. Notable hints include Pisces diversity with purpose and Gemini traits of imagination plus business acumen and the birthdate note of Igor Stravinsky and Adam Smith.
A local Oklahoma City couple claims a 19 gun salute at Boren's inauguration damaged their home. They question the use of cannons and note concerns about safety and the city’s mood during the event.
Ten years ago Pauline Carnell named principal for Southside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Andrea Aycock and horses To Sawana Patty Dawes and Jay Bert prepared for Wichita Mountains Horse Show at Comanche County fairgrounds. Twenty years ago John Landrum notes worst grasshopper infestation in Western Oklahoma since 1924 Farmers and ranchers prepared to spray crops and pastures Bob Dudley opened Lawton Braves at Ponca City Jets Dee Dee pool project by Ben Hutchins opens for Lawton youth Marine Pfc Levi L Burk home on furlough after 28 months in the Pacific.
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