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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1964
Page
16
The piece recalls the 1961 creation of the United States Peace Corps by John F. Kennedy. It notes initial doubts about feasibility and cost, then describes widespread support from diverse volunteers who found meaning in service and impact overseas. It credits Kennedy's executive order as perhaps his greatest achievement.
After three months and extensive evidence the Federal Trade Commission finishes hearings on a bubble gum company accused of monopolizing the baseball card market. The commission will deliberate and announce its July decision with the public watching. The outcome could affect trading values for stars like Koufax and Maris, as judged by fans and younger collectors.
A New York West Side teen used her separate Princess phone line to call police while her mother, alone at home, held an intruder on the main line for 90 minutes until authorities traced the number and detained the man. The episode prompts families to consider supervised teen lines to prevent private phone dangers.
A compact reflection blends a Job 19:7 lament with a Walter P. Chrysler quip about missed opportunities. The note juxtaposes seeking justice and the stubborn search for luck when chances arise, urging proactive effort.
The piece notes New Hampshire and 15 other states hold preferential primaries on March 10 to choose delegates amid Rockefeller versus Goldwater clash. It recalls 1960 outcomes, write-ins like Fisher and Lodge, and warns that unknown candidates can gain votes before delegate allocations.
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Roscoe Drummond reports mounting troubles in North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh. Fears over food shortages and stalled industry collide with Sino-Soviet feuding, as Hanoi leans toward Maoist policy while seeking Soviet aid. The Thai-Nguyen iron and steel project stalls, drought and typhoons worsen crops, and famine risk climbs despite limited starvation.
The piece discusses dreams and memory noting most sleepers recall three to five dreams nightly while dream recall is hindered by reduced brain activity. It examines how utilities and devices affect family cohesion with isolated play spaces and shared chores. It also warns that pep pills can cause hallucinations in some users and may disrupt sleep and appetite.
Yesteryears note recalls Lawton High School key club with Eugene Zwick as interim president and Tommy Burroughs as interim secretary. Woody Wolverton joins OU Cadet Advisory Council. American troops enter Burma on Asiatic continent. Clifton W. Simpson resigns as Lawton city clerk. Gen George C Marshall inspects Fort Sill. Lawton schools enroll 3,374 students. Comanche County forms Welfare Adjuster relief setup with Miss Sarah Graham heading CWA adjusters.
The article outlines how the 1964 tax cuts reduce withholding from paychecks starting this week, raising take home pay. It details how final tax due may differ from withholding, with options to adjust withholding or claim fewer exemptions to avoid underpayment penalties.
Washington congressman Otto Passman opposes an extra 312 million for IDA loans to needy nations citing unfair burdens by Britain Germany France and Japan. The piece praises his hard questions and warns foreign aid risks unless he is kept in check, noting his influence in budget cuts and scrutiny of aid waste.
Calendar lists key votes in Lawton and Comanche County including March 17 city council primary, March 24 school board elections, April 7 county commissioner district 3 special general and city council if needed, and May 5 regular primary with right to work referendum and regular general election.
Oklahoma Senator J Howard Edmondson backs Almighty God while Raymond Gary laments missing financial backers. The piece notes sympathy, jeers, and possible federal aid for a distressed area. Oklahoma City sees a push to sustain the sonic boom program led by window glass repair men.
Political notices declare Democrat Lester McKenzie running for City Council in Ward II and Ertle W Kirkpatrick seeking Ward III seats. Voters receive statements outlining candidacies and party affiliations in the upcoming election.
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