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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1963
Page
12
Congress nears a critical decision as railroads threaten mass lay offs and a possible strike by Aug. 29. Bills to authorize ICC arbitration or create a 60 day bargaining panel stall, while calls to curb featherbedding gain support.
A column argues that belt use rises in accidents yet fatal crashes continue. It cites headlines about belt wearers killed and warns drivers neglect or ignore this safety measure. Expert William W. Harper likens belts to armor absorbing crash energy, urging universal buckle use.
A three year survey of 7,000 postal trucks compared 849 accidents for olive drab vehicles with 652 for red white and blue ones. Rear impacts dropped from fifty to twenty four for the patriotic color scheme, suggesting visibility improves highway safety.
The piece reflects on Stan Musial’s 22 year major league career and his shift from pitcher to outfielder after arm trouble early in his career. His persistence through disappointment led to fame and record achievements, teaching young players to persevere.
The Vatican's Institute for the Scientific Restoration of Books, led by Dom Mario Pinzuti, reports B vitamins restore parchment and vitamin C aids aged paper. Old sheets regain life by gelatin dipping and injections, with equal care given to heretical and orthodox volumes.
A devotional reflection cites James 5 16 urging confession and mutual prayer for healing. It notes the power of prayer as a mighty instrument and quotes Hugh Miller on the vast range of prayers and divine goodness.
Rep. Phil Landrum introduces legislation to remove NLRB from fairness and impartiality concerns, transferring all unfair labor practice cases to federal court. He cites decades of controversial board decisions, calls for equal justice, and details alleged abuses including secondary boycotts and mistaken producer rulings.
Alf Landon and Charles Taft announce the Republican Legislative Research Association to finance staff help for GOP lawmakers. They urge donors to support a national appeal for research experts and staff, arguing Republicans must bolster congressional performance to win next year.
A collage of observations on church attendance influence on interest in religion notes clerical motives and merchandising aims. It discusses children’s mistakes and self confidence, handedness in animals, and the push by Gov. Landon and Taft for a Republican Legislative Research Association to aid GOP lawmakers.
Sylvia Porter warns that dollar devaluation would devastate U S power and trigger international financial chaos. She notes Kennedy and others reject devaluation, but explains how a rise in gold price to 70 dollars an ounce would halve the dollar’s value abroad and affect exports and imports.
Albert Jacobi claims landmark as producer of Comanche county's first cotton bale for the 1953-54 season. Apache high school honors seniors with chosen sponsors Mrs Radleigh Bailey and Mrs Dan Simmons. Military and political notes include wartime air actions and local civic events in Lawton and surrounding areas.
Oklahoma City will display Gordon Cooper's Faith 7 capsule next month with flight traces showing possible annexed territory. Gordo's space suit will also be shown, as Tulsa plans a lesser exhibit perhaps of shoes once worn by B Crawford.
The article discusses the U.S. stance toward South Viet Nam and Ngo Dinh Diem amid Buddhist protests and Communist threats. It explores the risk of undermining Diem while preserving military aid, and notes Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge's role shaping policy as Washington seeks a balance between support and denouncement.
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