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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1957
Page
4
The text contrasts Micah and Washington Gladden on truth and deceit. It cites use of lying as a vice and notes flattery as its opposite. It frames lying as a distinct vice requiring careful restraint within moral discourse.
The piece argues US and Britain must back Arab states against Soviet Syria and its arms buildup. It asserts Syria faces internal subversion and relies on Soviet aid, while Eisenhower Doctrine justification for US arms support to Jordan and regional allies aims to deter communism and preserve independence.
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson retires leaving a void of blunt earthy humor that flavored Washington. Known for candid talk and self ridicule he balanced missteps with humor and restraint, shaping a Pentagon culture that will be quieter yet less entertaining without him.
Private Peter Gannon recalls leaping into the River Thames to save a mariner while his girlfriend Pat thoughts were interrupted. A quip about lazy parents and babysitters follows, attributed to an unnamed speaker. Former President Truman criticizes executives under new management. Job counselor Lan Barton of Chicago comments on management dangers.
Questions cover ratification of the Constitution by unanimous vote naming New Jersey as the second state and the date December 15 1737. A discussion notes no official emblem for the United States though proposals exist for the rose as national flower. Clavichord described as a keyboard instrument ancestral to the piano. England’s history notes it was a kingdom except 1459 to 1660 when the Commonwealth period placed Cromwell in power.
In Warsaw the capital shows two faces under Gomulka and Stalin era relics. The Palace of Culture dominates a city scarred by war while new rebuilding hints at Renaissance Poland. Everyday life remains harsh for workers, with housing scarce and taxes rising. The regime struggles with censorship and economic policy as Poles seize fresh freedoms, creating a tense co existence of communism and liberty.
Searchers yesterday recovered the body of Alvie Tucker 70 from Salt Creek near Fairfax Police Chief Lee Reddick said Tucker was reported missing Sunday night when he failed to return from a fishing trip.
The column tackles whether Social Security is a free ride and explains tax rules for a domestic employee earning up to 50 a week. It clarifies eligibility, legal status, and payroll tax requirements, noting Social Security tax applies to earnings up to 1200 yearly with half paid by the employer and employee.
The text argues that an employer may withhold coverage from weekly wages and neglect Social Security tax. It claims this violates law and fairness since workers pay into Social Security yet receive benefits differently, shifting tax responsibility to others and depriving workers of their rightful coverage. The piece highlights moral concerns about unequal benefits.
In a real life advice column reader KD asks if her mother is fair after she falls ill while hosting a boy named Joe who spent the night. The advisor questions the honesty of KD's account and suggests the situation may reflect a desire for adventure rather than impropriety.
In San Francisco Washington Square a dome shaped packaged build it yourself house designed by R Buckminster Fuller will be erected today. The plastic faced plywood panels form a 25 foot diameter structure with about 500 square feet of living space including a kitchen and bath separated by screens. The structure will join the city art festival opening Thursday.
Norman residents approve a 265000 dollar bond issue to fund a new junior high school and remodel an existing elementary school. The vote confirms the plan and directs construction and upgrades in the city.
Washington grapples with post Suez tensions as old antagonisms resurface at the United Nations. The article notes Western cracks, Soviet maneuvering, and UNEF's fragile peace role amid funding and manpower uncertainties.
Announcement of Army personnel promotions and duty reassignment across commands including brigadier to major general and colonel to brigadier general, with transfers to Fort Leavenworth Fort Bliss Fort Hamilton and other posts. Also notes resignations, reversion to CWO, and disability retirement actions affecting multiple officers with formation dates and locations.
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