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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1954
Page
14
The Lawton Constitution lists Bill F. Bentley as business manager and Ted Ralston as managing editor in an Associated Press credited segment. The item identifies the staff roles within the paper’s masthead.
A compact quotation contrasts Christian exhortation to heal and aid with Emersons view that we should treat people with generous consideration, similar to offering a fair light to a picture. It frames charity as a consistent, thoughtful practice.
The 1954 off year battle for Congress opens with 35 Senate seats at stake. Democrats hold 22 and Republicans 13, with 11 Democratic and six Republican targets likely. Morse may shift to back the Democrats, potentially giving them control if no seats flip. Republicans must net at least one seat to retain the majority.
Mrs James Roosevelt won a temporary $3500 monthly settlement from James Roosevelt for infidelity. Now James Roosevelts asks the voters in California's 26th district to judge him in a bid for Congress. The campaign may reveal how the court ruling plays in politics.
The article outlines the 875 page Internal Revenue Code of 1954, its 3000 changes, and the expert task-force drafting behind it. It notes Senate hearings will start soon, aims to remove tax inequities, and explains the administration’s stance on revenue, tax cuts, and corporate rates amid broader fiscal goals.
In Italy the intervals between confidence votes shrink as Premier Scelba, in office only a month, narrowly survives a parliamentary test. He spends more time marshaling support for votes than pushing the program his colleagues back at him for.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan notes a medical journal debate about premenstrual distress. He cites contributors agreeing that about one third of women experience noticeable symptoms in the four to seven days before menstruation.
Physicians describe interference with work and a range of symptoms including irritability insomnia dizziness fatigue backache and breast fullness. The plan calls for dietary adjustments vitamins and a chemical supplement as potential relief.
The article argues there is no fixed age and emphasizes individual maturity. It urges early group activities, gradual progression to couple dating, parental guidance, and open communication. It notes growth differences, social pressures, and the need for sex education taught gradually in schools and at home.
Industry observers note NBC Film Division rapid expansion led by Carl Stanton amid rising film notes at CBS reporting a 300 percent increase. Casting shifts hit Big Town with Pat McVey and Beverly Tyler exiting, while Marjorie Lord pivots to telefilm leads after earlier movie fame.
A brief science note reports onion vapors fail to reliably induce tears in most people. Researchers explain tear production varies with individual physiology and exposure levels.
In a Washington piece by Thomas L. Stokes, the author notes the politeness of political language contrasts with blunt barbs in headlines. He cites Senator Flanders as breaking evasion by naming figures, shaping press framing of presidential statements and injuries.
Fragmentary questions and answers discuss birth rates in the United States library names in Washington and radio broadcasting needs. It mentions the Library of Congress and cites the Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers Union as the largest union, but the text is incomplete and garbled.
Readable clues include across and down hints such as Cripples, Underworld, Fish, Region, Exit, Marries, French friends, Scottish court, Accomplisher, Wounds, Bread and more. Entries appear jumbled with partial phrases and quotation marks.
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