The Lawton Constitution Staff and Details
The Lawton Constitution, an evening paper published five days a week in Lawton Oklahoma, lists Ned Shepler as publisher along with Bill F Bentley editor and publisher May B Shepler vice president Shirley Shepler Bentley treasurer Donald S Bentley secretary Ted Ralston managing editor Wm H Sullivan advertising director W D Hargraves mechanical superintendent. It notes affiliations with Oklahoma Press Association Southerns Newspaper Publishers Association American Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Bill F. Bentley
May B. Shepler
Shirley Shepler Bentley
Donald S. Bentley
Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
W. D. Hargraves
San Francisco Election Returns Highlight Reformist Tilt
Washington Report notes Mayor Joseph Alioto's re election despite indictment and the surprising sheriff pick Richard Hongisto who campaigns on reform of marijuana laws and nonvictim crimes. The piece recalls a city crime committee urged marijuana legalization with safeguards and broader police practice changes while voters reject a statewide prohibition measure.
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Marquis Childs
San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Richard D. Hongisto
University of California
Berkeley
Matthew Carberry
Hongisto
Police Department
Hunter’s Point
Police
Reuben Greenberg
Richard Zevitz
Alioto
William H. Orrick Jr
Moses Lasky
Nonvictim
Mariner 9 Enters Mars Orbit in Historic Space Mission
As Mariner 9 begins a close study of Mars, Soviet craft race to land. American scientists expect a three month picture stream and a year of data. Launched May 30 from Cape Kennedy, it will map 70 percent of Mars from 800 to 10 700 miles away and search for future landing sites.
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Mariner 9
Earth
Mars
Mariner
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena
Calif
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
California Institute of Technology
West Virginia Gov Mediates Soft Coal Mine Settlement
Gov Arch A Moore announces a 44 day soft coal miners settlement ending a walkout that idled 100,000 workers in 25 states. The pact raises daily wages to 46 for average miners and 50 for skilled workers, expands welfare contributions, and costs about 1.2 billion dollars over three years.
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Arch A. Moore
West Virginia
Eleven suitors in race for Democratic presidential nod
The article tracks a shrinking field of Democratic hopefuls. Senator Fred Harris of Oklahoma quits the race after a $250,000 spend and $40,000 debt, leaving seven remaining candidates led by Muskie and Kennedy while other possible entrants like Yorty and Shirley Chisholm are discussed. Harris exits with a Senate term ending in 1973.
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Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Hughes
Iowa
Bayh
Indiana
Proxmire
Wisconsin
Muskie
McGuire
Humphrey
Kennedy
Jackson
Lindsay
Mills
Yorty
Los Angeles
Shirley Chisholm
Brooklyn
Harris
First Lady Nixon Designated Africa Inauguration Representative
Mrs. Richard M. Nixon is named the President's special representative for the inauguration of Liberia's President William Tobert from January 2 to 4. She previously led a June 1970 relief mission to Peru. This marks the first official visit by a U.S. First Lady to Africa.
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Richard M. Nixon
William Tobert
Liberia
Peru
United States
Africa
Thoughts For Today Reflections And Quotes
A compact collection of quotes on wisdom and experience. The lines juxtapose biblical reflection with Aldous Huxley’s view that experience is defined by action.
Buckley on experts and Safeguard controversy sparks debate
William F. Buckley Jr criticizes expert polarization over the Safeguard program. He recounts Albert Wohlstetter and ORSA investigations, notes disputed judgments by Rathjens and Wiesner, and warns against politicizing scientific analysis while praising disciplined inquiry and verification.
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Amchitka
Hawaii
Polynesia
Alaska
Hell's Angels
Albert Wohlstetter
Rand Foundation
University of Chicago
Mirror of the Mind and Modern Family Strains
The piece argues forgiveness can restore trust after a reforming spouse and urges maintaining affection to rebuild jealousy free love. It notes children’s independence strains parental ties yet remains hopeful that older parents should adapt. It cautions against bottling daily stress and suggests safe venting to prevent collapse under pressure.
Harvard, oldest U S college in history
Harvard is cited as the oldest college in the United States in historical summaries. Sir Walter Scott is identified as the author of The Waverley Novels, noting his literary prominence.
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Harvard
United States
Sir Walter Scott
Kennedy Ethics Revisited in Morrissey Nomination Clash
The piece recalls Ted Kennedy’s 1965 push to appoint Francis Morrissey to the federal bench, a nomination derailed amid ABA criticism and political backlash. It contrasts that episode with current opposition to William Rehnquist and notes Kennedy’s long history in Massachusetts politics.
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Morrissey
Kennedy
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Teddy
Ted Sorensen
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
LBJ
Senate
ABA
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kennedys
Charles Wyzansky
Federal District Court
James M. Curley
New York Times
Edward Kennedy
Victor Navasky
Oklahoma Turkeys, Hall Nixon, and a Homecoming For Carl Albert
In Oklahoma a lighthearted look at football and politics. Oklahoma ranks No 3 on Thanksgiving Day as humor mingles with state pride. Governor Hall does not invite Nixon as guest but Carl Albert could be a better bargain.
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Oklahoma Turkeys
Governor Hall
President Nixon
Carl Albert
Carl
Ruth hits final career home run at Forbes Field in 1935
On May 25, 1935 Babe Ruth homered at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh as his Boston Braves faced the Pirates. Pepper variety question explains black and white pepper come from the same vine but processed differently.
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Babe Ruth
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Ruth
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Deer Kills Lead 1961 Opening Season at Meers Station
Bruce Knowles reports the first deer kill of the 1961 season at Meers station. Firemen douse a mattress fire in Ray's Tire Shop living quarters. Mrs. Tom David Ashmore presides at a Jaycee Jones meeting. Mrs. Walter Lilliard and Mrs. Maria Porter are initiated into Rebekah Lodge 83. Icebox weather with rain turning to snow haunts Southwest Oklahoma. Miss Jo Freida Stribling plays organ solos at Oklahoma College for Women. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Busby host out of town guests for Thanksgiving. Dr. H. M. Evans opens an office in Lawton after moving from Rush Springs. Mayor Everett Glenn returns from Texas with two deer and two turkeys. Loy Cook teaches an advanced Red Cross first aid class.
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Bruce Knowles
Meers Station
Ray
Tom David Ashmore
Jaycee Jones
Walter Lilliard
Maria Porter
Rebekah Lodge
Oklahoma
Jo Freida Stribling
Oklahoma College For Women
Paul Busby
H. M. Evans
Rush Springs
Lawton
Everett Glenn
Texas
Loy Cook
Horoscope Sparks for Wednesday November 24 1971 Arien to Pisces
The column outlines Aries to Pisces guidance for the day stressing precision initiative and steady effort. It notes caution against overwork and highlights opportunities for innovation, practicality, and improved judgment. it also lists notable birth figures and career talents.
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Aries
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Ned Shepler
The
Oklahoma Press Association
Southers Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publiishers Association
Washington
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Jerusalem
William F. Buckley Jr
L'Waddle
Operations Research Society of America
OASA
Safeguard
ORSA
George Rathjens
MIT
Jerome Wiesner
Department of Defense
Ralph Lapp
Rathjens
Red China
Felix Green
Third Reich
Joseph Goebbels
John Conwell
Dennis the Menace
Jeffrey Hart
William H. Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Teddy Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Rehnquist
Judiciary Committee
Boston
Francis X. Morrissey
U.S
G. Harrold Carswell
Lycurgus
Solomon
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Georgia Bar
O. U
Yesteryears
Constitution
Taurus
Leo
Sagittarius
Spinoza
William Buckley Jr
John V. Lindsay
New York
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