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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1976

Page

6

Ford Clarifies Policy On Soviet Influence In Eastern Europe

President Ford sought to clarify U S foreign policy amid controversy sparked by Ronald Reagan. Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the State Department urged a more autonomous Eastern Europe within Soviet dominance, a stance that could undermine U S hopes for independence in the region.

Europe Ford U.S Ronald Reagan Kissinger Wisconsin State Department United States Helmut Sonnenfeldt London Soviet Union Sonnenfeldt Eastern

Lawyers Wreck No Fault Legislation Debate

The Albuquerque Journal laments the failure to pass national no fault auto insurance reform, blaming a well-funded lobby of American trial lawyers that wielded a $400,000 war chest to stall the bill. It calls for a public-spirited pursuit of reform through steady legislative work and notes broad popular demand for change.

Senate Albuquerque Journal

Redford and energy politics spark a candlelit future

The piece attacks Robert Redford and Proposition 15, arguing against anti nuclear and anti coal stances. It cites Dr. Petr Beckmann to claim replacing nuclear with oil or coal would raise costs and deaths, predicts Californians may face candles if solar and wind lag, and warns of lost energy independence.

Robert Redford Hollywood Petr Beckmann University of Colorado Redford Utah San Diego Gas and Electric Company Southern California Edison Company California Indonesia Alaska Nigeria Saudi Arabia San Andreas Beckmann San Onofre Israel Iran Redford-Gatsby

Hunt for Legendary Gold Turns to Wash Tub Legend

Shafer and partner Humphry chase gold in the Black Hills after long trek from Oklahoma Territory. They strike a 17 pound nugget and daily gold from a wash tub buried near Newton Fork, while Frank James and gang chase a rock marked for fortune. The tale ends with Shafer’s death and the myth persisting that a million in gold remains hidden.

Shafer Humphry Black Hills South Dakota Oklahoma Territory Jesse Frank James Texas Oklahoma Jesse James Wichita Mountains Lawton Tigreville Frank James Ohio Newton Fork

Interference In Rhodesia Affairs Feels Hypocritical

Washington editorials attack the Byrd Amendment repeals as hypocritical and harmful. They fault U S sanctions on Rhodesia, defend the white minority regime, and mock UN diplomacy while urging Congress to resist repeal despite administration support. The piece warns against letting principle become money.

Washington Congress U.S United Nations Soviet Union Rhodesia Gerald Ford Liberation Washington, Jefferson & Co George III France England Lafayette Sweden George McGovern White House Dean Acheson Russia

Notable Quips On Change And Postal Increases

A concise collection of editorial quips on postal hikes and change. The saying from Changing Times notes assurances aren’t enough, while Arnold Glasow’s line adds a dollar to a hat check gesture. The quotes illustrate ongoing public sentiment about price shifts.

Arnold Glasow Chicago Tribune

Only In Oklahoma as Reagan Trials and Delegates

Ronald Reagan lost several states Tuesday yet finds relief by calling Oklahoma Republicans. Paula Unruh, Oklahoma GOP chair, remained neutral as the position was abolished after Reagan’s announcement. If Ford runs the national convention, Oklahoma delegates will be housed near Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Ronald Reagan Oklahoma Paula Unruh GOP Reagan Ford Kansas City Sheboygan Wisconsin

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