Lawton Constitution History and Ownership Notes
The Lawton Constitution details publication history from 1919 to 1967 with Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill F. Bentley as editor and publisher May B. Shepler as vice president and Shirley Shepler Bentley as secretary. It lists staff roles, associations, and the AP’s exclusive rights to local news and dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Shepler
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley
Donald S. Bent
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
McGovern not favored in Oklahoma Democratic poll
A United Press International straw poll in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and 26 towns shows George McGovern as a poor third in the Democratic race with 13 percent while George Wallace leads with 32.4 percent. Hubert Humphrey follows, with 16.5 percent, and many voters remain undecided, fearing a Nixon landslide if McGovern wins the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
Oklahoma
United Press International
South Dakota
George Wallace
Alabama
Hubert Humphrey
McGovern
Sen. Kennedy
Sen. Muskie
Sen. Jackson
Miami
Sen. Goldwater
Johnson
Congress
United Press
New Laws Tighten Drunk Driving Rules In New York
Governor Rockefeller signs measures lowering permissible blood alcohol to 0.10 percent and uses 0.07 to 0.10 percent as prima facie evidence of impairment. Police must notify the DMV if a breath test is refused, potentially revoking licenses. Also notes three views on the vice presidency as Nixon, Agnew, Connally, and Mitchell weigh future roles.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Nixon
Agnew
John B. Connally
John N. Mitchell
America
U S Living Off Its Fat The Pardridge Debt Analysis
Washington Report reviews William D. Pardridge a Stanardsville economist who traces U S debt growth from 1967 to 1971. He notes the debt production ratio rising above gains in production and argues inflation stems from private and public borrowing outpacing output.
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William D. Pardridge
Washington
Stanardsville
U.S. Department of Commerce
Pardridge
U.S
McGovern Wallace duel reshapes battle for Democratic convention
Washington reports McGovern leads with 200 votes to reach first ballot. Wallace Neared 400, with California and New York largely in his corner. Big labor mistrusts McGovern and a split remains with Kennedy as a possible alternative. The piece calls the race a deadly duel over party machinery and power.
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Washington
George McGovern
Miami Beach
George Wallace
California
New York
McGovern
Senator McGovern
Edward M. Kennedy
Big Labor
Senator Kennedy
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Mason-Dixon Line
House of Lords
Henry Wallace
South
Center
Senate
House
Nixon
White House
Miami
Fulbright weighs retirement after fifth term in 1975
At 67 and in his fifth six year Senate term Sen J W Fulbright has faced administration isolation and missed influence. He notes in private talks that if Nixon wins reelection and he cannot lead the Foreign Relations Committee he may retire at the end of his term in 1975. His exit would ease administration friction.
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Senate
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Nixon
Foreign Relations Committee
Thoughts For Today Quotes on Change and Faith
The message cites Daniel 7 25 about opposition to gods and time changes. It adds a quote from Charles Kettering noting the world hates change yet progress comes from it. The pairing links faith with progress and warns of resistance to transformation.
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Daniel
Charles Kettering
Industrialist
Hospitals Adopt Water Beds for Burn Patients
Some hospitals are using water beds to care for burn patients, aiming to reduce pressure on injuries and improve comfort during treatment. This practice reflects ongoing exploration of supportive methods in burn care settings.
Mirror of the Mind by John Conwell
The piece explores sleep as a universal pleasure and fear of losing consciousness. It discusses trouble prone children and the role of therapy to help families address underlying behavioral issues. It also examines stubbornness in marriage, noting conflict arises from one partner clinging to final say.
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John Conwell
Alexander Lowen
Coward-McCann
Say
Realignment forecast for 1972 as Nixon leads McGovern
This excerpt argues McGovern's California and New Jersey wins signal a Democratic shift left under McGovern and a consolidating Republican majority. It cites The Emerging Republican Majority and cyclical political theory, predicting a possible GOP landslide in 1972 and noting mixed responses after the 1970 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
KFL
George McGovern
California
New Jersey
South
John Mitchell
Newsweek
Senate
Hugh Scott
Baloney
George Wallace
Dixie
Richard Nixon
Middle Atlantic
Pa. N. J
Del
Upper Mississippi Valley
Wisc
Iowa
Minn
Ohio- Mississippi Valley
W.va
Ohio
Ind
Ill
U.S
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
GOP
Nixon
Alabama
Dick Scammon
Peace Corps Volunteers Sail From Lawton to Chile
Ten year ago Mr and Mrs Don Boucher joined a 45 man Peace Corps group bound for Olume Chile. Other notes: Mrs Tommy Perkins elected secretary treasurer of the Women s auxiliary of the Oklahoma State Firemen s association. John Sadberry installs Dr E A Owens as president of the local NAACP chapter. John Looney of the state employment service reports urgent need for male bookkeepers stenographers salespeople and more. Elmer Gore succeeds J C Kennedy as Grand Knight of Lawton Knights of Columbus. Minnie Tomlinson visits brother Oliver Templeton in Seminole.
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Don Boucher
Olume
Chile
Peace Corps
Tommy Perkins
Oklahoma State Firemen’s Association
John Sadberry
E. A. Owens
NAACP
John Looney
State Employment Office
C. E. Sanders
Lawton
Gideon Camp City
Duncan
Oscar L. Hurst
Lawton Baker
Elmer Gore
J. C. Kennedy
The
Lawton Knights of Columbus
Minnie Tomlinson
Oliver Templeton
Seminole
Aries to Pisces Horoscope Briefs and Birthnote
Daily zodiac guidance gives each sign cautious advice on behavior and choices. The page notes personality traits for YOU BORN TODAY including intellect, artistry, and versatility, and lists birthdates of Genl Winfield Scott and poet Yeats.
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U.S
Winfield Scott
Wm. Butler Yeats
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