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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
9
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Washington debate centers on Capitol transformation costs and design. Proponents cite safety and longevity of marble fronts while critics argue the West Front move distorts the national monument and its famed dome. Debates target Architect J George Stewart and the expanded Capitol complex plans.
Two Wheeling radiologists Dr. J. L. Curry and Dr. W. J. Howland observed white spots on X rays of pupils and traced them to eraser nibbling. The doctors even swallowed erasers to confirm the harmless cause and report eraserophagia as a common habit among schoolchildren.
Dr. Lester Adelson told the AMA's 112th annual meeting that violent deaths, especially poisonings and mercy killings, are hard to prove and often misreported as natural deaths. He warned many cases go undetected in cities and rural areas, with physicians key to uncovering motives and causes.
The article argues a shift from pauper intellect to affluence for educated professionals. Engineers scientists physicians and lawyers now form the prosperous leadership, aided by automation that prioritizes knowledge. It praises doctors of the modern world as pivotal creators and operators of contemporary technology.
Uruguay the first state in this hemisphere to adopt a welfare state runs beyond its means. With a population near 3 million and a payroll funded by workers employers and government the funds were drained by long borrowing and delayed contributions. To save the system the country cut subsidies devalued the peso and tightened government economy warning that overtaxing social security funds jeopardizes millions.
John W. Macy, chairman of the Civil Service Commission, faces criticism for an accelerated catch-up in opening government jobs to Negroes. He insists the plan is an affirmative program to place more qualified Negroes in government positions at all levels.
A reflection quotes Psalms and a Rev William Sewell line urging accountability before heaven and earth. The message emphasizes living by present deeds rather than potential, urging readers to examine their conduct and beliefs.
Roscoe Drummond warns that Cuba’s model could spread to Venezuela and British Guiana. He cites the Freedom House report urging stronger action to prevent a second Castro satellite and to protect the Western Hemisphere from Communist expansion.
The piece asks if political jokes are popular and notes people dislike jokes about names and beliefs. It discusses animal boredom in captivity and cites Konrad Lorenz. It also surveys gender differences in suicide risk with age, suggesting women adjust after midlife.
The entry notes July 8, 1963 as the 189th day of the year with 176 remaining and lists notable events: 1776 Declaration read in Philadelphia, 1822 Shelley drowned in the Gulf of Spezzia, 1896 Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech in Chicago, and 1951 Paris marked its 2000th anniversary.
In Oklahoma the hot dry weather boosts demand for water while interest in politics wanes. The U S Senate campaign remains the sole item not heated up, and in Caddo County a man is accused of cutting fences with possible links to Congressman Victor Wicker.
Washington watchers compare Harold Macmillan to a veteran boxer facing Harold Wilson as Labor challenges his government. The piece surveys Macmillan’s resilience, Wilson’s missteps, and the personalities shaping a tense British political fight, with mixed signals from critics on both sides.
Sylvia Porter argues the 1961-? upturn persists into mid 1963 but faces July to September slowness. She cites steel inventory drawdowns and potential tax-cut reform as the two big unknowns shaping growth this summer and beyond.
Lawton Municipal Band debuts under James Matthews and Lee Ly barger. Hardy Watson of Lawton speaks at Fletcher Lions installation. Mayor Joe McCain leads a Lawton delegation urging urban and access road construction. U S Warships win major naval battle in Kula gulf. Calvin Hor n to organize Southwest Hereford Cattlemen. Lawton musicians perform in OU massed band concert. Mavis Williams presides over Lawton BPW club.
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