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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
6
Regardless of the election outcome at least 17 new faces will sit in the House next January. Several incumbents retire or seek other offices while others consider statewide runs and a few veteran leaders step aside.
The article notes that postwar aid totals exceed 110 billion dollars from haves to have-nots, with the United States and Western nations shaping a new era of economic transfers. It highlights Marshall Plan funding, Western loan activity, and the growing role of nontraditional donors, while stressing mutual dependency and self interest in aid dynamics.
Stratford Fairfield CT considers progressive tax relief for longtime residents aged 50 or older who own homes 20 years or more. The plan offers an exemption starting at 3 percent of assessed value in year one, increasing 1 percent annually for 10 years, up to a $2400 maximum, with residency duration as a qualifier.
Merchants in Los Angeles say young men are spending money from their fathers' clothing budgets and will dominate fashion as the 24.5 million age group grows to 36 million in six years. Tailors expect a youth ful look for all ages, guiding trends and supply.
A $135 million fund for library services will aid small towns and rural areas. Allocation uses per capita income to determine matching funds, with poorer areas contributing less. The program aims to spread books and ideas to combat ignorance and benefit the nation.
A devotional snippet cites II Samuel 19 27 praising King David as an angel of God and urging action based on truth. It follows with a Fosdick quote on wise ambition starting from self acceptance and making the most of one’s own abilities.
Washington dispatch notes Richard Nixon shifts strategy to tie President Johnson to civil rights extremism. He targets the South, Border States, and suburbs, appealing to rural and small town voters while courting backlash from Northern white factions.
Marquis Childs profiles Margaret Chase Smith as she campaigns in New Hampshire. The 66 year old Maine senator appears modest, shuns fanfare, and aims to show neither Goldwater nor Rockefeller is sure to win the Republican nomination. Smith hopes a strong primary showing could position her for impact at the convention.
Mirror Of The Mind argues wives should manage the home for family comfort, while Susan Black and other sources question social effects. A parenting voice warns against pressuring children to grow up, noting adults may remain immature if forced to act beyond their age.
In Oklahoma Gene McGill the state Democrat chairman urges party members to speak out. State Sen. Tom Tipps of Ardmore assigns the incoming Lake Murray State Lodge manager a 90 day term in his new post. The most enthusiastic about a rousing primary fight are often not the ones who must do the fighting.
Sylvia Porter outlines a bleak 1964 summer for teens with few paid positions. She urges early job hunting, use of placement services, and volunteering to gain skills, plus learning via courses to boost future prospects.
In District 3 the race features Democrat Billy Hewes facing opponent Eugene Hill. The contest centers on local governance priorities and representation. Both candidates promote community development and public service commitments.
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