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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1963
Page
10
The piece condemns borrowing without permission as theft and targets souvenir collecting from public places. It argues that individuals stealing lamps, TVs, or books deprive honest users and raise prices, reflecting a broader "something for nothing" mindset.
John A. O'Keefe at Goddard Space Flight Center argues lunar volcanic ash would settle into plains, making moon landing safer. He notes Earth's Palouse loess shows dust can settle and form stable surfaces, supporting his conclusion.
Two British doctors report in Lancet that Marezine and Imipramine can cause foetal abnormalities when taken by prospective mothers. Guy's Hospital Medical School researchers observed high rates of birth defects in rabbit studies with human-dose proportional exposure. FDA says no current suspicion but will review the Lancet article.
The proposal by Ben F Jensen to build dams and reservoirs in Canada aims to ensure duck nesting for hunters in his district. Critics note Jensen also leads a budget-cutting push seeking $10 billion in cuts, raising concerns about national spending. Duck hunting supports Iowa's economy but critics call for curbs on duck slaughter and depletion.
Florida's State Attorney General Richard Ervin states voters must cast ballots in the precinct where they sleep. The rule creates practical problems for couples with different party allegiances who may attempt to sleep separately to affect the other's vote.
A compact reflection quotes Ecclesiastes on dust returning to earth and the spirit to God. It frames the body as dust and the soul as a bud of eternity, citing Nathaniel Culverwell to underscore eternal beginnings.
Washington report notes that after Baker v Carr and the Georgia unit voting case, the Supreme Court faces a major decision on legislative apportionment. The articles discuss whether both houses must be population based, the possibility of a little federal system, and how districts have spurred reapportionment across 36 states with 25 decisions finding unconstitutionality and 15 states redistricting.
A retrospective notes Oklahoma marking its 10th year as a hit show. Boundary ward lines are redrawn to balance city voting strength. Dunbar School principal Lemuel Harkey elected president of the Western district Oklahoma Association of Negro Teachers.
In Oklahoma the state Democrats push a show of unity at their Jefferson Jackson Day dinner while hints of internal rifts arise over fundraising and naming, with talk that Gary Democrats may rename the event Jefferson Jackson Bellmon Dinner.
Washington observers warn of a recess within a recess as education is squeezed by jurisdictional fights over aid to medical education and a stalled push for federal support. A new national committee led by Agnes Meyer mobilizes 500 members in 45 states to focus public opinion on reviving a deteriorating system.
The piece discusses whether portrait artists flatter sitters with top artists rarely flattering and suggests middle aged subjects may be helped by a middle aged painter to look younger. It cites William Draper noting age peers influence vitality in portraits.
President Kennedy appoints 16 members to the Clay commission to investigate foreign aid. The group includes Robert A. Lovett and Robert B. Anderson, with others like Eugene R. Black L. F. McCollum Herman Phleger and Howard A. Rusk. The panel reviews a $4.9 billion appropriation, conducts hearings and on site checks, and aims to become a standing watchdog over foreign aid.
Sylvia Porter notes Chrysler president Lynn Townsend forecasts higher capital spending in 1963 than 1962. The piece cites GM and Ford plans, 1962–63 spending trends, depreciation credits, and potential tax cuts to spur investment and consumer demand, signaling possible economic acceleration.
Almanac entry for Monday April 1 1963 notes first quarter moon with Venus Saturn morning and Mars evening. It lists births including Otto von Bismarck and marks historical events from 1853 Cincinnati fire department pay scales 1931 Jackie Mitchell joining a team and 1939 Franco’s Spain. It also mentions a Plainview Texas flame cultivator weed killer trial.
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