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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as editor and publisher and Bill F. Bentley as business manager. It covers editorial leadership, publication schedule, and association memberships, noting AP affiliation and advertising policies.
Historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. argues the presidency should embody vitality and disciplined intellect. He outlines liberal Hamiltonian energy versus skeptical Painean limits and notes JFK and Johnson as future subjects for his forthcoming book.
The February nonfarm payroll gain was 80 000 lifting total employment to 56 949 000. Labor Secretary Wirtz warns about an outlaw pack of idle youths and 750 000 more job seekers aged 14 to 24 unable to find work. He urges raising compulsory schooling to 18 to fix education and manpower for future opportunities.
The California Republican Assembly backs Barry Goldwater for President, a first step toward winning the state's delegation. He must defeat Nelson A. Rockefeller in the primary, who opposed endorsements. The split could tilt California's electoral votes to the primary winner.
The shift to digit dialing sweeps the nation and threatens traditional exchange names. Operators must adapt to name or digit calls until subscribers forget names as new telephone books take their place. The transition is framed as inevitable and unsettling to some.
A short reflection cites Mark 15 29 about deriders at the crucifixion and Ralph W Sockman noting Christ's lasting influence beyond empires and current dictators. The message asserts Christ's resilience through nineteen centuries.
Washington reports say President Johnson prefers facing Richard Nixon in the 1964 campaign. Johnson is believed to think Nixon would be easiest to beat, with California and New York pivotal as demographic and electoral factors shape the GOP nomination and battlegrounds nationwide.
Republican Claud Martin for County Judge and Democrat John P. Fullerton for State Representative lead a slate of local political notices. Also listed are John B McTaggart for Sheriff and Forest McClung in announcements reflecting district 3 campaigns.
In a defense of academic freedom, the University of Illinois trustees rebuke Revilo P. Oliver for an attack on President Kennedy and uphold his right to hold and express controversial views. Trustee Irving Dilliard criticizes the university’s stance, urging factual backing for conclusions, while Oliver faces academic isolation.
The piece argues professional gamblers are generally honest and back their judgments with money, unlike touts and card sharps. It likens them to business, finance, and professional people who risk money or reputation. It also notes high IQ does not guarantee top medical grades and discusses double standards in manners between men and women.
Lawton students Johnny Bullard Bobby Drake Jimmy Moore Colleen Callaway Billie Jean Slv Richard L Lassetter Gary Cooper and Ethel Schmehling performed with the Southwest Honor Band at Weatherford. Mrs Leslie Brauer elected first vice president of the Lawton branch AAUW. W A Wolverton to star in The Adding Machine at University of Oklahoma. Mrs Frank N Van Zandt elected president of Scottish Rite auxiliary. W H McKenzie seeks re election as justice of peace No 1 Lawton. Fresh German reinforcements move toward Cassino as Nazi garrison regains a foothold.
Lawton and Comanche County voters face key dates including a special general election April 7 to fill a county commissioner district seat and a Lawton Ward 5 council term, a May 5 primary, a May 26 runoff if needed, and a November 3 general election.
A guide warns elderly Social Security beneficiaries about three main scam categories the impersonator the claims helper and the unscrupulous insurance promoter It urges verification of identity seeking help only from legitimate offices and keeping checks secure while outlining steps to protect benefits and report suspicious activity.
In conservative Ohio the Goldwater movement waned as the state leans toward Gov. James A. Rhodes. Ray Bliss, Republican chairman, advises waiting to see how San Francisco balloting unfolds, with pros favoring Nixon if uncommitted delegations shift. The era's tension centers on pro and anti-Goldwater factions and strategic fundraising dynamics.
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