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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
3
A wind of change in London fashion sees British men adopting American styles. The Ivy League look and crew cuts gain traction among younger men, seen as symbols of success. Savile Row editor says U S influence appeals to youth, aided by costly ad campaigns.
A London salesman notes half of shirts sold are button-down or tab collar, with a rise in tall crowned hats dubbed The Atlantic Look. Editor Taylor says American fashion borrows from Britain, with Americans turning sober and embracing English styles over overt American trends. He prefers unadulterated British fashions and observes New York’s best dressed Americans favor the English look.
London UPI reports ballerina Na dia Nerina bought four hats during a New York shopping spree. She described them as fabulous but added she does not wear hats and could not explain the impulse.
United Press International reports worsening drought threatening wheat and farm crops in the Midwest. A U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster committee will meet in Washington to consider Wisconsin's request to designate 20 counties as disaster areas. Oklahoma Panhandle requests were rejected by Gov. Bellman, while parts of Kansas have drought declarations and Iowa Missouri farmers revive a cloud seeding program. Farther issues include limited rainfall across Indiana and scattered rain totals nationally, with record cool temperatures in several cities.
New York AP column chronicles diet fad absurdity and social pressure to diet. The humorist recalls awkward observations from strangers and friends as he contends weight loss theories and fat molecule myths amid repeated dieting attempts.
Fidel Castro spoke at Havana University in a informal chat and charged that Havana is teeming with government parasites and chow hounds. He criticized chicken farmers for selling at three pesos a pound privately and buying meat at government butcher shops for 45 cents, calling Havana a parasitic city. He urged a student who faced a faulty sewing machine to protest to the store and the Interior Commerce Ministry.
In San Diego police arrested 19 year old Lawrence J Banks on suspicion of unauthorized entry after he told officers organ music helped him relax and prompted by an unscheduled church recital. Reverend Dan J Griffith had called police to report the pre-dawn noise.
Arkansas attorney general clarified the law on underage marriage a ruling that Act 32 1941 permits marriages if not voided by court. The state Supreme Court previously held such unions are void only from the date a court declares them invalid. Officials assess Social Security and benefits implications for wives or widows.
Lawton Little Theatre will elect a new slate of officers for 1963-64 at a general membership meeting at 7 30 p m today. The meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office 607 C will discuss plans for the upcoming season and consider a name change for the community theatre group. Fred Stegin president says the session is open to all patrons and anyone interested in community theatre work.
A concise note urges readers to save money when they have funds available. The message emphasizes prudent budgeting and planning for future use rather than immediate spend. It appeals to households prioritizing financial security and frugal habits.
Advertisement claims feet housing 32 bones 66 joints and ligaments suffer aches, swelling and itching. It touts twice daily treatment with a selution 1-4-1, promising relief within one hour and refunds 42 cents at drug stores if not pleased.
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