Lawton Constitution masthead and policy notes
The 1972 Lawton Constitution masthead lists Ned Shepler as publisher and Bill F. Bentley as editor and publisher with May B. Shepler, Shirley Shepler Bentley, Donald S. Bentley, and others in senior staff roles. A statement of AP content rights and correction policy is included along with advertising payment rules and the stance on misstatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler
Bentley
Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
Alfred Wallace
W. D. Hargraves
Washington Report: McGovern Not A Goldwater
Washington Report compares McGovern to Goldwater, noting campaign style and strategy differences. It argues Democrats could repeat 1964 dynamics as White House strategists weigh calls to “stop McGovern” while McGovern tries broadening support and unifying the party.
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Washington
McGovern
Barry Goldwater
Clif
Goldwater
Sen. McGovern
Kennedy
Frank Mankiewicz
Frederick Dutton
Patrick Cadell
California
Clif White
Nixon
White House
George
Spiro Agnew
Nelson Rockefeller
Bill Scranton
George Romney
Hubert Humphrey
George McGovern
George Wallace
Miami Beach
Senate
Afl-Cio
George Meany
North Vietnam
U.S
No Fault Auto Insurance Cuts Debut in Massachusetts
Massachusetts slashed compulsory auto insurance rates by 70.2 percent since no fault adoption. Court upholds cuts totaling 59.2 percent after 1971, reducing yearly costs from 117 to 47 dollars. Insurance officials, lawmakers, and motorists see big savings despite industry pushback and legal challenges.
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Massachusetts
Supreme Court
John G. Ryan
Ryan
U. S. Supreme Court
Nixon
New ABA Code Proposes Ethics Rules for Judges
A three year effort by an American Bar Association committee proposes a broad ethics code for judges from the Supreme Court to local justices. Prompted by the Abe Fortas affair, it requires public reporting of consulting fees and discourages government commissions unless strictly ceremonial or law improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
American Bar Association
Abe Fortas
Fortas
Lewis E. Wolfson
Earl Warren
Warren
Kennedy
L.T.T. Sells Avis Shares in Settlement With Justice Dept
L T T begins divestiture of Avis Inc selling 1.4 million shares now and must unload the remaining 4.6 million by September 24 1974 under a settlement with the Justice Department over a monopoly suit.
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L.T.T
Avis, Inc
Justice Department
Cooperation program to exchange cancer research materials
The first fruit of the agreement to cooperate in medicine and health research will be a consignment of 100 cancer viruses discovered and studied in this country during the last 60 years. Dr. Frank J. Rau scher Jr., director of the National Cancer Institute, said there would also be exchanges of some promising anticancer drugs and journals devoted to cancer. Both countries will benefit from the exchange.
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Frank J. Rauscher Jr
National Cancer Institute
Thoughts For Today From Faith And Philosophy
A brief devotional collage presents quotes on foundation and personal worth. The piece juxtaposes a Bible verse from I Corintians and a line from Henri Frederic Amiel, emphasizing character over wealth or deeds and inviting reflection on moral building.
Greenland Largest Landmass Claim Questioned
A terse note asserts Greenland is the largest land area and New Guinea the second largest, but the statement lacks formal verification and may reflect a common misconception about world geography.
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Greenland
New Guinea
Krakow Camelot of Medieval Poland and Its University
Krakow Poland described as a crown jewel of Western civilization with its ancient university and Wawel Cathedral. The piece contrasts Krakow’s medieval beauty with industrial growth in Silesia and notes the university’s five thousand undergraduates and humanities focus. It also highlights Copernicus evidence and the church’s historical role in learning.
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Krakow
Poland
Florence
Bologna
Padau
Salamanca
Leyden
Paris
Oxford
Silesia
Europe
St. Mark’s
Venice
Ukraine
Asia Minor
Wawel
University of
Nicholas Copernicus
Mirror of the Mind: praise versus raises in motivation
The piece argues sincere praise can boost self esteem and potentially lead to higher salaries, while affection and politics influence marriage but not wages. It notes praise works when genuine and not aimed at increasing production and adds a line on mother daughter chores and shared family help.
Army morale debate eyed media influence and subversion
Brig Gen S L A Marshall, Bruce C Clarke, and Larry Greene testified before the House Internal Security Committee on Army morale. They argued the national press is often irresponsible and harming morale, while noting real command problems are downplayed. They cited fragging figures and discussed free speech limits and military pay.
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Internal Security Committee
House of Representatives
Bruce C. Clarke
Larry Greene
Clarke
Europe
Continental Army Command
Army
W. C. Westmoreland
Greene
Creighton Abrams
American National Press
Schard
Vietnam
Taiwan
Stecker elephant topic fills Lawton meeting
Ten years ago Adrian Anderson discusses the Stecker elephant at a Lawton Anthropological Society gathering. Moments from local clubs include O L Parsons as Breakfast Kiwanis president and Kay Ferrill as Opti-Mrs president at an installation banquet.
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Adrian Anderson
Lawton Athropological Society
O. L. Parsons
Breakfast Kiwanis Club
Kay Ferrill
Horoscope for Tuesday June 20 1972 Aries to Pisces
Your stars favor finishing old tasks and starting new projects. Don’t rush decisions under stress. maintain balance, study all sides, and pursue your strongest talents in writing music science or exploration while avoiding scattered efforts.
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Aries
Gemini
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The
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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John Chamberlain
Democratic Goldwater
New York
Unifer
Abe Ribicoff
U.S. Senate
Barry
Asia
Avis
Soviet
Henri Frederic Amiel
Ernest Cuneo
Camelot
Copernicus
John Conwell
Dennis the Menace
Joey
Keke
Richard H. Ichord
D-Mo
Coffee House
General Abrams
Rep. Schard
Defense Department
ACLU
Congress
Yesteryears
C. A. Wokins
Pearl Cook
Friendship Club
Furman Lowry
C. C. Craig
Esther
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. P. Hantz
W. T. Sparks
Charles Darling
Carolyn Hunt Club
Billy Pierce
William Chambers
Lintz
By Frances Drake
Leo
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