The text discusses the Ponca City News newspaper, its history, and its staff. It also includes an editorial by the editor Gareth B. Muchmore criticizing Senator Teddy Kennedy's political tour in Alaska, which is seen as a publicity stunt that misuses minority groups for political gain. Senator Henry Bellmon is praised for calling attention to this issue. The editorial questions the motives behind the tour and criticizes the biased and non-representative nature of the subcommittee hearings organized by Kennedy. Bellmon's actions are commended for exposing the political tactics involved in the tour.