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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1957
Page
14
A literary fragment presents a religious prayer line and two quotations. The first invokes a plea to the Lord, while the second contrasts earthly gifts with divine mercy and is attributed to James Russell Lowell.
President Eisenhower reiterates opposition to federal over centralization at a Virginia governors conference. He argues big government is bad yet demands for welfare and infrastructure require performance, so states must re-enter chosen fields and adjust the tax system to bear heavier burdens. The call is a practical test of federal downsizing.
A 1957 editorial warns drivers that wandering thoughts behind the wheel raise fatal risk amid crowded roads. University of Michigan engineers note accidents often stem from preoccupation, such as personal issues or business worries, linking emotion to danger on modern traffic.
Herbert Hoover Moover complains about red tape and the public eye after leaving the State Department. He recalls the perks, but on a scorching afternoon he cannot hail a cab near the Senate office building for 20 minutes and ends up soaked and breathless after finally grabbing a hack.
Workers at a central intelligence agency bureau adopt a gimmick to avoid questions about their roles. They tell the public they work at the brewery or simply say they work down at the brewery. The tactic aims to deflect inquiries about their true duties.
In Washington, Justices Sherman Minton and Tom Clark frequently attend Nationals games at Griffith Stadium. They are noted as loyal fans alongside Senator Bricker and Interior Secretary Seaton, with Vice President Nixon also mentioned as a recurring supporter. The piece frames their fandom amid the court’s controversial recent decisions.
The piece notes Governor Stassen faces a thin mandate in London with Administration support split and Senate aloof. It argues a limited, enforceable armament pause may be pursued but faces two major objections: sacrificed advantage and broader geopolitical impact. The author warns public debate should precede any further moves and reflects on risks of inaction versus venture.
A column praises summer church camps for teens like Lois, arguing away from home fosters maturity and a strong sense of purpose. It cites benefits from living away from family, religious leadership on site, and opportunities to form dedicated aims while noting parental steps to ease homesickness.
The National Health Education Committee sent a fact book explaining hardening of the arteries or arteriosclerosis. It notes this thickening and narrowing causes various symptoms including heart attacks and strokes.
Edwin P. Jordan discusses how hardening of the arteries damages heart kidneys and brains and causes disability and economic loss. He cites only 42,351,000 spent on related research versus 1.21 billion on agricultural work and notes large spending on consumer goods alcohol and tobacco.
Marquis Childs surveys a sweeping debate over Supreme Court civil liberties rulings. He likens current criticism to 1930s fights with the New Deal and notes opposition from right wing critics, concerns of overreach, court packing talk, and implications for internal security and SACB regulations.
Washington lawmakers plan swift action on key bills before a possible civil rights filibuster. Senate aims to advance military aid, defense report limits, and routine measures while Civil Rights combat looms. House may stay in session or recess until the rights fight ends. Network monopoly probe draws Senate and House scrutiny. Governors back federal aid partnership. Trade view predicts rapid fall of Red China if West withholds trade. Brownell named to block security data disclosure.
Across clues list math and word items such as Combine numbers, Function of trigonometry, Seaport abbr, Garden tool, and other definitions. Down clues include Vipers, Song for two, Unemployed, Crane terms and various abbreviations. The grid blends arithmetic, language, and trivia with standard crossword style hints.
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