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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1963

Page

4

Congress hears King and two governors on civil rights clash

In published remarks Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and governors Ross Barnett and George Wallace testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Kennedy's civil rights bill. Kings cites just and unjust law, while Barnett and Wallace warn of constitutional crisis and possible violence if public accommodations are mandated.

Washington Congress Martin Luther King Jr Southern Christian Leadership Conference Ross R. Barnett Mississippi George C. Wallace Alabama Kennedy Senate Commerce Committee Barnett Robert F. Kennedy King Wallace Kennedy Brothers Executive Branch Supreme Court America Martin Luther King

Goldwater Plans To Run In 1964 For Senate Seat

Sen. Barry Goldwater intends to seek re election to the Senate from Arizona in 1964. He may also pursue the presidency if nominated, with filing deadlines set for June 10 or July 10 depending on his path, and state and federal law unsure on dual candidacy.

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Higher Discount Rate Takes Effect Amid US Balance of Payments Effort

The Federal Reserve raises the discount rate from 3.0 to 3.5 percent for seven of twelve banks as part of a broader campaign to curb dollar outflows. Preliminary data show a substantial April to June payments deficit, with estimates near 3.3 billion dollars annually. Chairman Wright Patman of the House Banking Committee calls the move terrible and plans expedited hearings.

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No Proof of Death Ruling in Santa Monica Case

A 23 year old ambulance driver was cleared of stealing $200 from a dead man after Superior Judge Hector Bai da upheld the defense that the victim’s death could not be proven.

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