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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
8
The paper states exclusive rights to use AP news and local content and prohibits unsigned transient ads unless prepaid or authorized. It commits to correcting any misstatements on request and urges prompt notification to management.
John L. Lewis steps down as head of the national coal policy conference which he helped found five years ago. He warns the nation that 6 million unemployed could erupt if patience wears thin, urging revival plans that involve coal industry, miners union, railroads, utilities, and machinery makers to restore jobs and prevent labor strife.
Six point seven million Americans were on five Federally aided relief programs in December 1962 per the Health, Education and Welfare Department. The piece notes state participation shortfalls, with only 28 states in medical aid for the aged, and calls the economy a twilight zone needing a hardheaded solution.
President Kennedy names a 10 member non partisan commission led by Richard M Scammon to study why fewer than 65 percent of voting age people cast ballots in 1960. The panel will examine registration rules economic status and other barriers to turnout.
About 46 000 people lost homes last year by defaulting on FHA mortgages though forbearance provisions existed three years. Only 800 used them. all retain ownership. When behind on payments, borrowers can negotiate with lenders to pause payments and resume later with higher monthly sums. If the lender balks, FHA can assume the mortgage and arrange a workable plan.
Reflecting on work and labor as a divine calling, the piece links toil to spiritual vitality. It cites Psalms and Thomas Carlyle as sources for labor’s sacred energy guiding daily effort and purpose.
The May 21 national wheat referendum tests whether quotas will curb surpluses and affect Uncle Sam's budget. A yes vote preserves high price supports around 2 per bushel, while a no lowers parity to 1.25. Farm groups split, with emphasis on income, stocks, and global impact.
Oklahoma old age pensioners are asked to contribute $5 to the Welfare Federation, a program already financed by sales tax. Legislative discussions shift as the attorney general questions adherence to the 1961 adjournment schedule. The House halves the governor's proposed emergency fund, prompting worry over funding an upcoming emergency.
Marquis Childs reports in Washington that three months after France vetoed Britain's entry to the European Common Market, European diplomats fear a Franco German alliance dominance. The piece describes U S quiet diplomacy with Germany and Italy, NATO deterrence, and President Kennedy's planned mid June trip to Italy and Germany to spur action.
Studies from Boston's Children's Hospital show home accidents among children peak in the hour before meals. Maternal illness, parental strain, routine changes, and unfamiliar caregivers raise risk. Intuition can guide yet is not infallible and derives from unconscious processing of others' experiences. An air hostess notes she serves as nurse and companion during flights and marries after 18 months with low divorce rates due to hostess schooling.
A reading of disjointed QA pairs reveals questions about the alpha test from WWI, Cabinet tenure under Franklin Pierce, Thackeray pseudonyms, the mercurial barometer, and the first foreign wild animal exhibit in the U.S. an African lion in 1720 at Boston.
The Michigan Employment Security Commission opens with 30 cadet trainees under the 1962 Manpower Development and Training Act but shelves the project after two dozen unsuitable applicants. It cites facilities, instructors, and literacy barriers, noting a broader national slow start and the need for educational reform before retraining workers can meet job openings.
Washington battles Michigan Governor George Romney over eligibility for federal relief to children of unemployed residents. The dispute centers on state versus federal power to set criteria, with Romney arguing for states rights and Congress hearing the case.
A wry remark on a gossiping woman named Little Liz who doubts others' capacity for the terrible deeds she claims. The line lampoons rumor and self interest in social chatter.
Yesteryears items include State Sen. Bill Logan as principal speaker at Lawton Chamber of Commerce. Lawton high student Paul Grose wins top scoring prize in a large driving training contest with 244 points. Also noted are sorority leadership elections, club endorsements, and student government posts in Lawton area.
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