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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1964
Page
5
The Senate judiciary subcommittee unanimously finds Section 3 of the Administrative Procedure Act shields government withholdings. An amendment backed by 15 Democrats and 5 Republicans aims to force public release of nonessential secrets under legal costs against agencies. The chairman warns the fight will be uphill.
The SOS distress signal, once exclusive to maritime distress, is now used for varied campaigns like Save Our Schools and Save Our Shoreline. Officials warn ships may need new wireless call signs to avoid confusion with fundraising efforts, noting most modern distress alerts occur without the SOS abbreviation.
The Netherlands ambassador to Washington Dr Jan Herman van Roijen leaves after 13 years of service amid warm regrets. He is praised for honesty and gracious conduct, and for making friends and influencing people through intellectual candor rather than social flair.
The National Catholic Welfare Conference decries the phrase of 35 million Americans in poverty amid plenty. It calls poverty reduction a matter of personal concern, urging churches to act with intelligent planning through job training education and home industry to build capable human beings. All faiths should unite on this issue.
Actor Ronald Reagan defends a return to America’s founding ideals and challenges critics who label such views as extremist. He quotes the McKinley era, arguing the nation had courage then to free Cuba and urging stronger government action to confront current dangers.
The government considers disposing of 93 surplus materials totaling 8.6 billion dollars if Congress approves the sale. The aim is a thorough review to ensure none could aid enemies, as surplus goods sometimes reappear in unexpected places.
A brief meditation cites 1 Timothy 4 12 urging youth to set believers an example in speech conduct love faith and purity The note adds a Churchill view that stronger more rigorous world institutions must be created to preserve peace and forestall future wars
Washington report outlines that despite a U S military plane exceeding 2000 mph, civilian SSTs face staggering engine costs and market barriers. Airlines favor slower 300 passenger jets with affordable transatlantic fares, while British French Concorde funding and Russian options pose risks to U S plans. The Black panel warns 90 percent federal funding would be required and a Concorde success could bring large gold outflows if orders hold.
Oklahoma report notes Fred Harris faced a press coherence issue during an emergency landing on a turnpike yet took pride in voting for toll road legislation. Howard Cowan of Tulsa adds Perle Mesta’s return to political life as context.
Inez Robb describes the Dallas courtroom scene as Jack Ruby stands trial for Lee Harvey Oswalds murder. She notes the crowded benches and 11 ceiling fans, usable at recess, offering brief relief from the oppressive air and courtroom tension.
The piece describes a courthouse lobby where reporters and spectators seek refreshments, a mural of Judge Roy Bean, and a judge named Joe B. Brown hearing a case. It notes the architecture as cookie cutter and the pale green interior nicknamed off bilious, with daily 3 p.m. recesses and a Coke nearby.
The Delmarva Peninsula is the land area between the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay. It is the geographic region named for Delaware Maryland and Virginia.
Sylvia Porter explains how the 1964 tax law slashes corporate taxes for small and mid sized firms. The first 25 000 of income is taxed at 22 percent, while higher brackets rise to 28 and 50 percent in some arrangements, with rules designed to curb splitting into multiple corporations.
The piece argues infants recognize familiar vs new faces by two to three months and notes early face preference. It then asserts some people seek gloom to cope with disappointment and that high IQ alone does not guarantee good teaching, with passion and dedication being essential.
Political announcements show Lester McKenzie seeking Ward II seat as Democrat and Ertle W Kirkpatrick running for Ward III. Campaign notices list candidacies and party labels, urging voter awareness ahead of local elections.
The piece condemns Nasser Egypt’s expanded drone of troops in Yemen, citing UN observers who report 1,000 to 2,000 more soldiers and 38,000 Egyptian troops in Yemen. It argues Western recognition of Yemen’s revolution was misguided and questions U.S. policy toward Nasser and the Y eme n royal regime. It recalls 1956 Suez confrontations and suggests American stance shifted under Moscow’s influence.
Calendar of important election dates for Lawton and Comanche County residents includes March 17 city council primary, March 24 school board elections, April 7 County Commissioner District No. 3 special general and potential city council election, and May 5 regular primary with right-to-work referendum and regular general election.
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