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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
8
Walter Gropius at Williams College argues the century of science overemphasizes function and neglects beauty. He urges better education to unleash creative potential and revalue form giving artists and designers for a balanced environment. He notes zoning and codes often outrun aesthetic design.
The article warns that autumn leaf piles near curbs pose fatal dangers to children who play in them and dash into streets. It urges parents to supervise burning leaves and keep piles away from roads while drivers slow down and stay vigilant for small children.
The article describes autumn colors as a result of chlorophyll loss revealing carotenoids and anthocyanins. It explains carotenes and xanthophylls produce orange and yellow tones while anthocyanins form red and purple hues, varying by plant and ripening.
A compact meditation contrasts wealth and generosity with poverty and flattery. It cites Proverbs 19 6 about seeking favor from a generous man and Dryden’s warning that gifts can reveal true friendship. The piece invites readers to ponder sincerity over aid.
Members face growing travel and living expenses as Congress drags on. Some notes show a representative with 2700 airline costs, plus overrun stationery and telecom allowances. Many fear a pay raise, while others seek outside work or lectures to cover deficits.
California Republican leaders back Barry Goldwater with William Knowland as Goldwater California Advisory Committee chair. He coordinates county committees ahead of potential presidential bid, expecting a first ballot nomination after California’s 86 votes for Goldwater. Plan aims for June 1964 California primary participation.
The Population Reference Bureau cited by Parents Magazine shows spinsterhood dropping in the United States from 15 percent of women never married in 1940 to seven percent in 1960. About two thirds of young women marry by eligibility to vote, with an average of 3.1 children per family.
Roscoe Drummond argues the urgent civil rights bill is endangered not by its merits but by a House Judiciary Committee draft that overreaches. He urges bipartisan crafting with Robert Kennedy’s push for moderation to avoid a deadlocked Congress and a combustible partisan fight.
Almanac notes October 21 1963 marks 294th day of year with Jupiter as morning star and Jupiter Saturn as evening stars. History events include Nelson’s fleet victory at Trafalgar 1805 ending Napoleon’s power at sea and Alfred Nobel’s 1833 birth shaping the Nobel Prizes. Edison’s 1879 incandescent lamp breakthrough is noted.
Sylvia Porter argues increased trade with the Soviet bloc would create jobs and paychecks, cut farm price support costs, reduce the federal deficit, and bolster the dollar by drawing dollars from Soviet purchases. She notes Western Europe dominates Soviet trade while the United States lags, and warns continued embargoes risk harming U.S. business.
In Oklahoma the Sooner Cynic notes Bud Wilkinson may run for U S senator and Joe Don Looney is cited as a contender. A Life Magazine editor is invited to Arkansas River rally and Tulsa locals seek music on Main Street with a song about the Sweet Buy and Buy. Joe B Hunt, state insurance commissioner, receives a $3000 annual boost for extra duties and pressure to collect the raise continues.
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