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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1972

Page

6

Lawton Oklahoma Daily Paper Contact and Policies

Published evenings Monsey through Friday at Third and A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma. Ned Shepler publisher 1919 1967 with staff including Bill Bentley May Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S Bentley Ted Ralston and others. Editor and Publisher Vice President Treasurer Secretary Managing Editor Advertising Director Circulation Manager details on associations and AP exclusive rights and correction policy.

Monsey Third and A Avenue Lawton, Oklahome

National primary proposed to replace state contests

Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and George Aiken propose a constitutional amendment to replace 24 state primaries with a nationwide August primary every presidential election year. They argue uniform, costly, often inconclusive state contests distort the process and that a national primary would clearly decide nominees and engage more voters.

New Hampshire Florida Senate Mike Mansfield Montana George D. Aiken Vermont Mansfield Richard Daley George Meany

Mid-Decade Census Compromise Advances in Congress

A mini census proposal would sample 25 percent of households every five years to fund federal allocations, replacing a full mid-decade count. The plan costs about 170 million dollars per five years, avoids reapportionment, and could begin sample counts in 1975 if Congress approves.

Nixon House Post Office Committee Charles H. Wilson California Wilson Census Bureau Congress

Laird Denies Planned RNC Campaign Appearances

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird does not plan specific partisan appearances this campaign year. His office said an earlier report that he would be a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Wisconsin is contradicted, noting his 16 years in Congress representing Wisconsin.

Melvin R. Laird Wisconsin Congress

Thoughts for Today Motto Paragraph

A compact devotional excerpt quotes II Thessalonians about honorable labor and not burdening others. It notes the value of hard toil to set an example for others to imitate. It also cites Oliver Goldsmith praising life as a better sermon than words.

Oliver Goldsmith

Wallace Could Reshape Wisconsin Primary Prospects

A key Democratic aide notes George Wallace could disrupt Wisconsin's April 4 primary by leveraging populist themes and inflation concerns. Wallace may remain a national candidate despite limited Wisconsin backing, with party tensions rising over busing, Catholic votes, and overall strategy against Nixon.

Washington George Wallace Larry O’brien Alabama Wisconsin

Jackson Emerges As Pragmatic Hope In Florida Primary

The New York Times survey places economy on par with school busing among top contenders in Florida. Senator Jackson, ahead of Muskie, builds on an economic policy likened to C. D. Howe, advocating job creation, regional research hubs, tax facts, and space research, while linking pollution control to jobs and a broad youth program.

Washington New York Times Florida Wallace Humphrey Jackson Sunshine Muskie C. D. Howe Canada Howe Columbus Gaileo Civilian Conservation Corps North

Communists Far Apart As China and Soviet Union Clash

The piece contrasts China and the Soviet Union from a visiting writer's view. It covers Moscow and Peking security fears, Sino Soviet relations, diplomacy with the United States, and both nations' aims and internal dynamics. The analysis notes China’s internal struggles and Maoist emphasis versus Soviet centralized rule and material growth.

Washington Peking Moscow China United States Asia Soviet Union Mongolia Kremlin Europe Czechoslovakia John Foster Dulles Lenin Mao Marx

Local social notes highlight births and honors

Yesteryears records show Don Smith of Apache seeking more baby items for newborn triplets while Mrs. Smith considers names. Circle K International earns a service medal announced by Charles Beavers, Cameron Chapter. Mrs. Jennie Ridling hosts a Elgin birthday party. Oklahoma University Mor tar Board awards scholarship caps to Jane Acker Jo Ann Evans and Jeneanne Johnstone. Mrs. James P. Wade chairs a Junior Service League spring show. Laman T. Cockrill reviews The Skinny Angel for Carolyn Hunt Club. Joie Johnson hosts a Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority meeting. Mrs. J T Morris returns from Olney Texas to see sister Mrs. Sarah Hardy. Anna McTaggart visits Walters with Anna M Veeto.

Don Smith Apache Jane Acker Jo Ann Evans Jeneanne Johnstone Mortar Board University of Oklahoma James P. Wade Junior Service League Laman T. Cockrill Skinny Angel Carolyn Hunt Club Joie Johnson Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority J. T. Morris Sarah Hardy Olney Tex Anna McTaggart Walters Anna M. Veteto

WIRROR OF THE MIND on marriage fear of flying and teen views

The piece argues marriage can ease fear of flying by encouraging travel and cooperation. It notes teens blame older generations while urging professional help for those who overshare and struggle with self knowledge.

Horoscope for Friday March 24 1977 Aries to Pisces

Friday zodiac forecast lists signs from Aries to Pisces with outlooks on gains, opposition, expansion, study of successful methods, plan revisions, schedule steadiness, focus on trends, and mood awareness. Notable birthdate notes include William Morris and Thomas E. Dewey contexts.

William Morris Thomas E. Dewey Amer

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Ned Shepler Bill F. Bentley May B. Shepler Shirley Shepler Bentley Donald S. Bentley Ted Ralston Wm. H. Sullivan Alfred Wallace W. D. Hargraves Wales The Oklahoma Press Association Southern Newspaper Publishers Association American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press Laird Washington Report Demos By Andrew Tuly O’brien Donnybrook Minneapollis Richard Nixon Ed Muskie Ernest Cuneo Mark Clark Royal Canadian Navy U.S Park Avenue America Sierra Club Senator Jackson Fdr Shakespeare LA Times Washington Post Service Los Angeles Times Mediterranean Indian Indian Ocean Eastern Middle East Chinese Communist Party Yesteryears Constitution Party O Unity John Conwell Aries Taurus Gemini Capricorn Aquarius Leo Virgo
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