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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1964
Page
12
Washington Report notes Esther Peterson's appointment as consumer affairs adviser and recounts anecdotes about government aid and historical references. It covers Johnson administration plans to cut White House light costs, a Postmaster General anecdote, and Kino statue dedication delays in Arizona and Texas.
The base faces a Cuban water cutoff tied to fishermen arrests, not a show of force. Authorities prepared with 12 days of emergency supply and Florida shipments, with no Marines needed, relying on patient, principled U.S. stance and world support.
The president presents a 10 bill package to curb deception and unsafe products and calls for prioritizing full disclosure in packaging. He notes consumer groups lack organization while urging Congress to act before wind‑up, highlighting education efforts led by Esther Peterson and tying consumer protection to poverty programs.
The article discusses how juvenile courts balance understanding and punishment to salvage youths. It notes a shift from informal settings with the judge at a table to more formal courts with a robed judge, solemn swearing, and witnesses. It argues dignity for the court and participants may aid youths.
A devotional note quotes Proverbs stating kindness to the poor earns repayment and cites Queen Victoria urging mercy for the dumb and defenseless as essential to civilization.
Almanac entry for Wednesday February 12 1964 notes the 43rd day of the year with 323 to follow, the moon approaching new phase, Venus and Jupiter visible, and birthdays including Abraham Lincoln born in 1809. It recalls 1918 New York theaters closing to save coal and 1924 Paul Whiteman conducting a program of symphonic jazz in New York City amid diplomatic tensions with Israel after a Russian legation bombing in Tel Aviv.
An English bishop Nicholas Breakspear became pope in 1154, taking the name Hadrian IV. The Q and A cover papal history, sea cucumber senses, and the origin of the grandfather clock.
Roscoe Drummond argues for resuming televised debates in the 1960 campaign. He notes Congress has not enacted time equalization and urges President Johnson to participate, citing past debates as boosting voter engagement and turnout. He critiques the delay as political liability and urges clearer debate formats.
The text argues that many women are unsuited for marriage due to past trauma and social pressure. It also notes that patient optimism can influence recovery with home remedies like vinegar and honey, and reports a Baylor study finding no link between moon phases and death by action or homicide based on 91 crisis reports and 400 attempts.
Yesteryears report notes Donald Bowles assuming mayoral duties while David Vogle becomes police chief and Kenneth Brown Frank Meier and Raymond Bell lead the fire department during Boy Scout Day. Winston Churchill proclaims Rome battle won as Allied forces push Nazis south of the city. Ralph Deeds added to police force. Willie’s Men store sold to Henry Futor and A. B. Cohn. Asbury Autry chairs Dry Cleaners area six. W H Clift resigns as county CWA administrator. Ron Stephens appointed.
The article notes Walter Reuther plans to push a large wage package in late 1964 as the auto industry reports record profits, with deferred pay rises modest in 1964. It highlights declining automatic wage adjustments since 1957, the Teamsters settlement, and favorable timing due to tax cuts and pre election dynamics.
The piece argues that a Castro Cuban and Panamanian crisis are staged tests of President Lyndon Johnson. It claims the goal is to push the U S toward water, to gain UN judgment against America, and to prompt possible military action. It urges patience and strength to defend Guantanamo and the Canal Zone.
In Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson seeks to change party and much else as voters favor Republican senate hopefuls who presented cheerful campaigns. Wilkinson touts common sense in foreign affairs but cannot run on it. Fred Harris led the effort. The state insurance board disputes stationery while Democrat Joe Hunt cares only that his name appears atop the ballot.
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