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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

2

Sill Man Draws Fine Jail Term Faces New Count

Fort Sillman Elgie Owen Simmons aged 50 pleaded guilty in Special Sessions to driving while intoxicated receiving a 150 fine and 10 days in jail and was ordered to a preliminary hearing on a felony count of leaving the scene of a personal injury crash. He was scheduled for overseas duty April 20.

Fort Sillman Elgie Owen Simmons Fort Sill Special Sessions Simmons

Kennedy Hesitates on Punitive Steel Price Move

The administration weighs opposing a broad steel price rise linked to a wider inflation fight. Meetings with top officials, cautious industry reaction, and doubts about stickiness amid slack demand shape the debate over modernizing and competing costs.

Thresher Loss Confirmed Admiral Says No Radiation Threat

Admiral Anderson announced the Thresher is lost with no radiation danger to shipping lanes. A naval court will probe for sabotage or possible Russian involvement while Trieste may be used to aid deep-water search. Nine officers and 16 enlisted plus 17 civilians were aboard. the sub was built for deep dives near 8400 feet.

Anderson Portsmouth Naval Atlantic Massachusetts Air National Guard Navy Seawolf Thresher Skylark Naval Court of New London Conn Pentagon Portsmouth Navy Yard Cmdr John W. Harvey Waterford Neptune New Hampshire North Atlantic Pearl Harbor Port Canaveral Fla Groton

Old Bari custom strange ritual over aging ox

In Bari practice a man must kill his favorite ox when old. Friends eat the flesh and the owner grieves in his hut. Meanwhile many buildings at the American Museum of Natural History in New York obscure the original cornerstone laid by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874.

Sudan American Museum of Natural History New York Ulysses S. Grant

Lawton High Names April Students of the Month

Three seniors and a junior at Lawton High were named Students of the Month for April. Gloria Gould leads Latin and NHS among others and will speak at commencement. Erica Bjugstad serves as Spanish Honor Society president and will attend St Olaf College. Bob Stephens presides Hi Y and plans OU study in journalism and business. Jerry Porter, a junior, was honored as a stalwart Hi Y leader and delegate to state conventions.

Lawton School Gloria Gould Emma Gould Lake National Honor Society National Forensic League National Thespian Society Oklahoma City University Erica Bjugstad St. Olaf College Minnesota W. G. Bjugstad Fort Sill Bob Stephens Ned Hawkins Hi-Y Yearbook Tatler University of Oklahoma Business Jerry Porter The William J. Porter Gore Blvd

Planning Meeting On Courthouse Lawn Tonight

Opponents and supporters of county planning gather for a public meeting at 7 30 p m on the courthouse lawn. The event involves the county board of commissioners the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the city council as invited attendees.

Northeast County Board of County Commissioners Metropolitan Area Planning Commission City Council Planning Commission

Deep Submarine Drill Below Tested Hull Depth

The crew drills in waters deeper than the hull was tested for while the captain orders quiet patrol and ultraquiet postures. The submarine endures extreme pressure causing rapid influx through valves and fittings as compartments flood and the vessel sinks to the ocean bottom.

Sergeant Rites Set Saturday for New Army Battalion

The 5th Missile Battalion of the 73rd Artillery will be organized as the Army’s fourth Sergeant battalion at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Field. Brig. Gen. Robert H. Safford and Col. Joel F. Thomason will review officers and Gen. Safford will present colors to Col. Thomason, who will pass them to Col. Drozd. The unit joins the 9th Field Artillery Missile Group, birthplace of all Army Sergeant units.

73Rd Artillery Walter M. Drozd Army Lucas Field Fort Sill Robert H. Safford T Field Artillery Joel F. Thomason Mander 9Th Field Artillery Missile Group Safford Col Thomason Col. Drozd

Eight Individuals Charged With Traffic Offenses

The county attorney filed traffic charges against eight persons at the request of highway patrol. Ram sey and Alison face reckless driving charges. Alison allegedly drove a vehicle on a county road that overturned twice. Other defendants include Camp for improperly registered vehicle and Adams and Petty for speeding at night. Hill, Roberts, and Everhart charged with operating an overweight vehicle despite a special permit.

Robert Eugene Ramsey S. Sixth Ray Omar Alison Rt. 2 Lawton Alison Calvin Lee Camp Oklahoma James Sherman Adams Billie Jo Petty Joe Hill Oklahoma City Herbert F. Roberts Jesse C. Everhart Tulsa Hill

Maundy Thursday Pageant Set by United Scottish Rite

The United Scottish Rite society presents its second annual Maundy Thursday pageant at 8 p.m. in McMahon auditorium. The public performance features a "Breaking of the Bread" ceremony and three tableaus. All Masons are asked to wear Scottish Rite caps.

United Scottish Rite Society McMahon Auditorium

Contamination Assessment Of Deep Ocean Nuclear Reactor

An expert outlines that if a reactor remains intact at ocean depth the surrounding high pressure would cool the core and limit melting. Leakage would be diluted by seawater. a broken submarine would pose even less hazard as chunks dilute radioactivity. Automatic shutdown features likely prevented further fission after trouble.

Costa Rica Compared to Switzerland of the Americas

Costa Rica has been described as the Switzerland of the Americas reflecting its mountainous landscape and peaceful traditions in regional commentary.

Costa Rica Switzerland Americas

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