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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
12
A brief classified line notes a dial all departments contact at El 30620 and identifies the listing as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
National criticism of private contractor equipment quality in the early manned space program prompts Vice Admiral Rickover to cite submarine construction delays due to bad workmanship. House Appropriations cuts follow, blamed on failures to detect defects and inform Congress.
The proposal by Most Rev Francis Frank, Bishop of Split, to create a Vatican bureau on contemporary atheism signals growing secularism. Vatican experts offered little comment, noting such an office would be unprecedented, while observers warn atheism spreads beyond communist states to industrial nations.
Senator Jacob Javitts urges amplification for all 100 desks and the rostrum to carry debates clearly to galleries and among Senators. Support grows across parties as better coverage aids reporters and spectators who struggle with low voices amid the chamber's debates.
Admiral James R. Reidy USN reports South polar flight from Washington to Antarctica increased travel time by five hours over the usual Pacific route. He confirms feasibility of South Polar paths from New Zealand and Australia to Africa and Europe despite hazardous oceans.
The passage notes that summer job withdrawals by teachers and students reduced unemployment by 341,000, producing a current jobless total of 3,516,000. Overall employed figures show a decline of 1,015,000 to 69,546,000 as schools resumed.
August exports rose by 1.896 million dollars, lifting the year’s pace to 21.6 billion. Officials say the balance of payments could be favorable if not for large outlays on foreign aid and global military patrols, which are deemed necessary for prosperity and continued export growth.
Washington report notes Commerce Secretary Hodges published a pamphlet explaining Gross National Product and the economy. It urges Americans to gain basic economics literacy to understand growth, tariffs, unemployment, and personal finances.
Clove buds are picked as the calyxes turn pink then separated from stems. They are dried on open concrete platforms to seal in the fragrant oil.
Andrew Tully argues for a congressional watchdog committee to oversee the CIA, urging mandatory oversight by Congress to curb covert policy influence. The piece cites past critiques of CIA relations with Ngo Dinh Nhu, budgets, and the need for transparency amid vast, secret operations.
The 1963 tax bill would let employees deduct moving costs for starting new jobs and raise child care deductions. It would extend eligibility to moves for personal convenience, new employers, or multiple children, with higher deduction limits and a broadened age range for dependents starting in 1964. The article also notes changes for married men with incapacitated wives and previews further tax changes in 1964.
The excerpt discusses perceived science pace as not faster than the 1700s, citing Science Digest August 1963. It notes child lying stems from fear of perfection and cites Parents Magazine August 1963. It adds a Science News Letter remark about catfish and appealing naming boosting demand with Denmark’s cutlet-fish example.
Almanac entry notes Monday October 14 1963 with 78 days total. The moon nears new phase. Morning star Jupiter. evening stars Jupiter and Saturn. Born today include former President Dwight D. Eisenhower born 1890. On this day in history 1066 Norman victory at Hastings.
Washington recalls Robert G. Baker as a consummate pro who rose from page boy to secretary of the Senate. His deft handling of voting briefings and behind-the-scenes polling made him indispensable to Lyndon Johnson and later Mike Mansfield, until his resignation and subsequent troubles darkened his legacy.
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