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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
11
A Labor Department report shows 9.2 million workers in 1962 across federal state and local government. One in eight of 72 million in the labor force, with numbers and pay rising, as efficiency and cost concerns echo in public service.
Nutritionists urge golden agers living alone to add spice to meals by trying new foods and seasonings, brightening colors, and pairing meals with light activity. A pleasant setting and appealing presentation can revive appetite, improve health, and encourage regular, proper fueling in later life.
FDA demands proof of effectiveness for about 30 less used antibiotics sold without prescription in lozenges and sprays or remove them by Sept 6. It also plans to ban combination products with antimicrobial agents and other drugs, arguing antibiotics do not prevent viral colds and overuse risks resistance.
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at Thule established a Thule National Forest after two months of infra red research. They planted a fir tree with sod at headquarters to symbolize forest protection. The antifire campaign has prevented any forest fires to date.
Ten white postal employees in Dallas Texas filed suit claiming they were passed over for promotion due to race. They allege three supervisory openings went to Black coworkers below them on the merit list and seek promotions based on merit without regard to color.
A compact reflection weaving biblical and literary counsel on obedience to parents, keeping promises, and living with integrity. It urges filial duty and truthful conduct drawn from Proverbs 6 20 and a Shakespearean maxim.
Brief anecdotes from Washington include FCC chair William Henry's plane chat with a lawyer audience, a Tax Court critique of a dancing studio romance loss, a $1000 plus $1900 publicity bid for the National Cultural Center, a featherbedding note by Len Harrison Williams, and Sen. E L Bartlett’s open office stance toward sit ins and office workflow.
Washington reports a 5.6 percent July jobless rate with no reforms yet reducing unemployment and warns of a possible rise above six percent in early 1964. Discussion centers on a pending tax cut, retraining programs, and a broader plan to address structural unemployment among high school dropouts and African Americans.
Yesteryears items recall the McKenzies at Texas Western College commencement for daughter Lois Godfrey a former Lawton teacher. Lawton women visit Nebraska and Minnesota before returning home. Pacific hints of bloodless conquest of Kiska reshape Tokyo route. Lawton High School homemaking staff attend a Chickasha conference with Andy Wolverton chairing the unfair trade practices board.
A recent FDA study found no significant pesticide residue in growing children's foods and ample vitamin content in supermarket items. The article also notes opinions on social warmth and the link between athletic and intellectual ability.
The Almanac notes Friday August 23 1963 as day 235 of the year with 130 to follow. The moon’s phase begins its first phase. Morning stars Jupiter and Saturn visible. evening stars Mars. In 1630 America sees its first labor legislation passed in Massachusetts.
In Washington the Senate debates the partial nuclear test ban with the Soviet Union while also pressing for a formal written pledge from the Administration. Armed Services members demand a bill of particulars showing steps to maintain instant readiness if the Soviets break their word. Senator Jackson gains attention as a skeptical but influential voice in a bipartisan risk assessment.
Columbus named Cuba Juana in honor of the Spanish royal daughters. The text notes Cuba as its Indian name. The Senate cautions on nuclear testing, tightening executive leeway, and freeing the president from a too optimistic palace guard while ensuring readiness against Russian provocation.
Sylvia Porter argues that by summer 1963 the United States has enjoyed a full quarter century without a depression. She contrasts the 1938 crash and 1929 33 downturn with milder postwar recessions and credits stabilizers, unemployment insurance, pensions, bank deposit insurance, and government spending for maintaining growth and avoiding severe declines.
In Oklahoma Leo Winters says he won’t seek U S Senate due to lack of funds. He argues campaign money buys influence and that candidates need money to advance. Henry Bellman stands as the lone Republican at the Southern Governors Conference amid Capitol-like scenes. The state crime bureau notes a rise in hot checks, with critics blaming the legislature for the trend.
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