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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
6
The piece argues that automatic escalation of costs, seen in both federal and state budgets, enlarges governments through built in increases. It notes debates over how much such escalations drive spending and calls for deeper reporting to measure their true impact.
A 1960s perspective notes federal budgets rising from 1.9 billion in 1917 to billions, while New York City's 1960 budget exceeds 3 billion. The piece traces WWI, WWII, New Deal, and Kennedy era spending, arguing welfare-state demands have driven municipal costs higher, pushing costs onto the non-warded population.
Daniel P. Loomis, head of the Association of American Railroads, urged Congress to make Presidential emergency board recommendations final and binding. He said railroads often must accept nonconsensus boards, while unions use the reports to press new demands. The issue centers on preserving transportation and communication services while protecting workers and management rights.
The piece argues that Uncle Sam spends huge sums abroad while New York City bore nearly 3 million dollars for extra police protection during the 1960 UN General Assembly for Khrushchev, Castro, and other leaders, and the city has not been reimbursed.
Reflective lines contrast biblical and aphoristic views on fault. The verses urge readers to focus on personal shortcomings before judging others, emphasizing humility and self examination.
The Birmingham protest wave expands with lunch counter sit ins and prayer marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. About 250 participants have been arrested on parade and assembly charges as federal officials weigh limited intervention while city leadership changes.
The entry marks Monday April 22 1963 as day 112 of the year with 253 remaining and notes lunar phase nearing new. It lists celestial stars Venus Saturn in morning and Mercury Mars in evening and recalls 1864 Congress authorized the motto In God We Trust on U S coins and 1915 Germany began using poison gas in World War I in violation of the rules.
A critique of a White House proposal claiming taxes will rise in 1964 with rhetoric likened to a curve ball. The piece argues that spending and taxation are misrepresented, urging straightforward dealing and moral governance amid economic strain and rising social costs.
The piece argues honesty in marriage can prevent breakups, noting love can silence disagreements and tensions grow until violence erupts. It discusses coaching in IQ tests in Britain improving scores modestly, mainly by understanding instructions, and debates youth trade training vs social and emotional learning for wiser living.
Oklahoma Governor Bellman congratulates Democratic legislative leaders on their welfare transfer bill support. He notes Kerr’s senate withdrawal boosts other candidates and hints at potential Kerr Jr. candidacy. Leo Winters eyes U S Senate, prompting wary reactions from Kerr supporters.
Sylvia Porter lays out how U.S. private investment in France and the Common Market stands at risk from De Gaulle's policy shifts. She details 1961-62 figures, reasons for U.S. appetite, and potential French moves that could chill Western economic integration.
Washington launches the Juvenile Delinquency Planning Board under federal auspices led by Jack Goldberg to create job opportunities and training for Black youths in the District of Columbia. The initiative seeks broad community involvement across business labor church and youth groups to curb crime and race tensions.
Yesteryears notes show Mrs. Julia B. Russell chosen as president of the Centenary Methodist Wesleyan Service guild with other local milestones including Beatrice Marshall earning a state 4-H berth and Hastings graduates Loretta Beebe and Sarah Woolley noted as top students.
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