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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1963
Page
12
Governor Henry Bellman makes his first Oklahoma visit since taking office to Lawton and Fort Sill for four days of town meetings. He plans candid discussions on his program including state aid to federally impacted schools while addressing welfare revenue use and inter party tensions.
With half a mile of water to Malaysia, Singapore’s city council rounds up a hundred communists to prevent a Cuba like takeover. Sukarno in Indonesia fights anti communist federation plans for Malaya Singapore and Borneo. The crackdown aims to keep bloodshed out while war could loosen Sukarno’s grip.
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller defends a proposed auto registration fee increase aimed to generate 48 million dollars annually for state highway upgrades. He argues government actions are paid for by the public and warned against relying on federal handouts. He criticizes persistent freeloading as an exception.
Delegates from all 50 states at the National Young Republican convention in Philadelphia hear Governor William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania push an honorable compromise uniting humanity and dynamism. He says enthusiasm must attract both youth and maturity and align them to the same team, requiring extraordinary candidates and platform planks.
Senate Majority Whip Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota urges expanded housing and urban renewal aid to education and other neglected domestic responsibilities. He calls for fiscally restraint to balance the budget until new tax proposals boost revenue and reduce the deficit.
Britons drank a million more barrels of beer last year giving 24 gallons per person while spending 257.88 million dollars on pools gambling. The figures mark the lowest five year total for the gambling and beer indulgences with about 50 dollars per capita. Authorities note controls on gambling and Customs and Excise oversight.
A compact inspirational note blending a Job verse about wisdom above pearls with Reinhold Niebuhr’s serenity prayer. The card ties themes of acceptance courage and discernment in a brief, devotional form.
The Washington report details rising public pressure over sweeping strikes and the push for a Court of Labor-Management Relations to resolve disputes after Taft-Hartley processes fail. Wirtz warns the public may demand action as production losses mount across industries and regions.
A roundup of items includes 601 D. Richard P. Chambers opening an occupational testing center, Ward 5 councilman candidate Waldo Ward and Ron Wheatley in a police race, and N. B. Smith resigning as Grandfield school superintendent. Also briefs on Cameron college plans, aviation cadet training, air raids on Naples and Rangoon, and local school and PTA activities.
Britain shifts strategy after France blocks entry to the Common Market. Prime Minister Macmillan seeks closer informal ties with Italy Germany Belgium Holland Luxembourg to keep the bloc united. Britain fears de Gaulle’s potential dominance and a Soviet shift, aiming to preserve Western unity and avoid rupture.
The piece discusses how good neighbors aid child development and how hostile atmospheres harm it. It notes witnesses often report perceived truth while may mislead. trained officers are more reliable. It explains negative practice as a method to curb bad habits like stammering, nail biting, and certain voluntary behaviours.
Almanac entry for Friday February 1963 notes a full moon and evening planets Mars and Jupiter with Venus in the morning sky. It lists notable historical events on this date including Mary Stuart's execution in 1587 and other 20th century milestones.
The USSR declared war on Japan on August 8 1945 seven days before Japan surrendered. The blitz was part of wartime agreements and accelerated the final defeat of Japan.
Sylvia Porter outlines 1962 tax law changes affecting medical expense deductions. It covers higher deduction limits, home improvements for medical reasons, travel costs to medical resorts, insurance premium portions, salt free meals, and caregiver payments, with notes on court decisions and potential audit risks.
Henry J. Taylor argues Kennedy actions on Cuba provoked de Gaulle’s anger by implying a secret deal with the Soviet leader to withdraw missiles from Turkey. The piece lists Soviet commanders, troop and tank counts near Havana, and criticizes Washington for withholding critical information and manipulating the news.
Oklahoma figure Max Genet states his debts climbed from 2400 to 15000 while employed by the state. The Sooner Cynic argues Genet belongs in federal service and claims the Commerce and Industry Department erred by not locating an industry in Gore Senate candidate Ray Fine's hometown.
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