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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1963

Page

2

Air Guard plane use denied for Oklahoma delegation

Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellman announced the Air National Guard refused to permit an Oklahoma delegation to fly to New York in an Air Guard C97 for the World's Fair exhibit ground breaking. The ground breaking ceremony was postponed. plans to travel by private or chartered plane were mentioned.

Oklahoma City Bellman Oklahoma National Guard Bureau Washington Air Guard New York

Goldwater urges Republicans to attack Democrats

Sen. Barry Goldwater told rival Republicans to stop attacking each other and focus on the Democrats. He said Rockefeller would not back him yet and challenged Rockefeller to define the radical right while avoiding denouncing John Birch leader Robert Welch.

Washington Barry Goldwater Arizona Republican New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Albany Goldwater Rockefeller Kennedy Gov. Rockefeller Arizona John Birch Society Robert H. W. Welch Jr

Mississippi Gubernatorial Primary Draws Four Segregationists

Mississippi voters chose among four segregationist candidates to succeed Gov. Ross Barnett, with attorneys and a retired welder in the field. About 450000 expected to vote as polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Hand counting slows results. runoff likely between J. P. Coleman and Paul B. Johnson, while Sullivan trails. Democratic nomination viewed as de facto election in a year that pits the winner against Republican Ruble Phillips in November.

Jackson, Miss UPI Ross Barnett Mississippi Wil Ruble Philips

Power Lines Pact Awarded for 1.3 Million Contract

WINITA AP Electric Properties Co of Lincoln Nebraska won a 1.3 million contract to build a 16 kilovolt transmission line from Markham Ferry Reservoir to Catoosa. The bid came in at 1,320,112 below the engineer estimate of 1,542,630 with completion due by next May 1. Delays may arise from easement disputes with the Grand River Dam Authority and the Ordnance Works Authority over crossing and road closures connected to the line.

Winita Electric Properties Co Lincoln Neb Markham Ferry Reservoir Catoosa Electric Properties Commonwealth Electric Co Grand River Dam Ordnance Works Ordnance Works Authority GRDA

County redistricting urged after court signals change

The Oklahoma case reviews three-member Comanche county board districts to equalize population. Judge Marmaduke comments that commissioners should redistrict, noting a century without action. The central district has grown far larger than eastern or western ones, prompting petitions and possible appeals.

Arthur Cavanagh Githen K. Rhoads Jim Ash Western R. F. Myers Robert Ebish Lawton W. F. Parrish Ard Supreme Courts of Kansas Florida Minnesota Nebraska Parrish Comanche County Election Board Marmaduke

Shawnee Editor N. B. Musselman Dies at 66

Shawnee News Star editor and general manager N. B. Beachy Musselman, 66, died at home of a cerebral hemorrhage. A Nebraska native and WWII pilot, he served on the Regents for Higher Education and led multiple Oklahoma press associations. Funeral plans pending. buried in Falls City, Nebraska.

Shawnee N. B Beachy) Musselman The Shawnee News Star Musselman Regents For Higher Education J. Howard Edmondson Henry Belmon News Star Oklahoma Associated Press Editors Association Oklahoma Press Association Falls City Neb University of Nebraska American Legion

Stranger Shot in Dallas Alley After Halt Challenge

In Dallas a man identified as H. L. Bogan, 23, was shot with buckshot when a stranger approached in an alley and demanded, Halt. Bogan reportedly replied that the figure was a stranger and was later treated in a Dallas hospital for injuries from the attack.

Dallas UPI H. L. Bogan Bogan Aditton

Meany Supports AFL CIO Photo Engravers Union Merger

AFL CIO President George Meany endorses merging the AFLCIO International Photo Engravers Union with the Independent Amalgamated Lithographers of America Union. He will ask the executive council to approve the plan at its August 12 meeting.

Meany Washington UPI Aflcio George Meany Aflcio International Photo Engravers Union Amalgamated Lithographers of America Union Executive Council

Haitian Exiles Land in North Haiti Amid Duvalier Crisis

Reports say up to 500 well armed Haitian exiles landed at Fort Liberte near Cap Haitien and seized Liberte Derac Troy and Limonade as Cap Haitien goes on war footing. Cantave leads the National Democratic Union in a bid to oust Duvalier with a provisional north Haiti government amid regional fear.

Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Fort Liberte Cap Heitien Ickly Liberte Derac Troy Limonade Haiti Verna Cantave Paul F. Magloire Duvalier Clement Harry Barbot Duvalier TonTon Macoute U.S United States Kennedy Port Au Prince

New Jersey Invites Delaware Indians to 300th Birthday

The Delaware Indian Tribal Council of Anadarko, Oklahoma, was invited by Paul L. Troast, head of New Jersey’s Tercentenary Commission, to return for a few days next year to help celebrate New Jersey’s 300th birthday. The Delawares left New Jersey in 1757, moving to New York then Oklahoma Territory.

Trenton N. J Anadarko Okla New Jersey Paul L. Troast Troast New York Oklahoma Territory

Oklahoma Wildlife Chief Firing Rumors Surface

A Wildlife Conservation Commission member hinted it is only a matter of time before Roy Stafford is fired as director. The commission may hold an executive session to discuss vacancies while awaiting a public firing decision if warranted.

Oklahoma City Wildlife Conservation Commission Roy Stafford Commission Stafford Reno Oklahoma Outdoor Council Leon Field Texhoma Senate Roy Beecher Kingfisher

Worker Shocked On Road Project

A 28 year old Walters man Johnny H Clark Jr was injured by an electric shock while operating a concrete vibrator on the Pioneer Expressway atop a 15 foot bridge south east of Lawton he was taken to a local hospital in satisfactory condition.

Walters Johnny H. Clark Jr Kiewit Construction Co Omaha Neb Clark Lawton Henry Smith C. C. Pitts Smith

Jaycees President Urges Local Fight On Discrimination

Richard Headlee of Bountiful Utah, president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce, urged Jaycee chapters nationwide to combat local discrimination. He opposed a planned Washington march by Negroes and planned to visit Washington with a tentative meeting set with President Kennedy.

Tulsa Richard Headlee Bountiful Utah U. S

Beauty queen Cheryl Ann balances 4-H duties and Miss Oklahoma bid

Cheryl Ann, secretary of a 15 county 4-H district, prepares for the Miss America pageant itinerary visiting Anadarko Indian City Fort Chaffee and Vance Air Force Base Enid. She plans to teach English, attends Oklahoma State University, holds the title of Okeene Rattlesnake Queen, and discusses hobbies and favorite entertainers.

Cheryl Ann Seabord Lawton Anadarko U.S.A Fort Chaffee Vance Air Force Base Enid Oklahoma State University Waukomis Chery Ann OSA Miss Oklahoma Liz Taylor Marion Brando

Duke student earns award at FFA cooperative institute

Tom Proctor of Duke Oklahoma received an award for cooperative activity at the Future Farmers of America institute in Lincoln Nebraska during the American Institute of Cooperation annual gathering.

Lincoln, Neb Tom Proctor Duke, Okla Future Farmers of America American Institution of Cooperation Annual Institute

United Airlines, IMA Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

United Airlines and the International M a chinists Association reach a tentative deal covering 12 000 employees including mechanics ramp agents and dining service workers. The accord ends the strike threat against the carrier.

Washington UPI United Airlines International Machinists Association IMA

U S Forces Set Ambushes In DMZ Korea

In the Korean DMZ 1st Cavalry Division troops laid three ambush traps against North Korean patrols and withdrew at dawn without contact. The force, larger than typical patrols, held fire until targets approached as armored units stood by near Panmunjom area.

U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Korea Demilitarized Zone United Nations U.S

Committee OKs Foreign Aid Bill

The House Foreign Affairs Committee gave final approval to Kennedy's foreign aid bill by a 23 to 7 vote. The panel cut Kennedy's request from 4.5 billion to 4.0625 billion and endorsed authorization of 4.0875 billion, with plans to bring the bill to the House floor the week after next.

Washington UPI House Foreign Affairs Committee Kennedy House Thomas F. Morgan D - Pa Morgan

Old at 40 50 602 Man Get Wise Pop Up

An advertisement urges readers to combat aging feelings with Ostres Tomic Tablets and Ostrex tea peppy formulas. It claims fatigue stems from iron deficiency and promises renewed energy and vitality for men over 40. All druggists carry the products.

Coxtile

Celebration marks Lawton historical day with parade and rodeo

District Judge Luther Fu banks Marvin Tong and Hugh Corwin join a commemorative event honoring county history read from a memorial list kept by Mrs. Cc C. Clements. The 4:30 p.m. parade along D to Sixth and C features floats including an Oklahoma Historical Day entry with a Chouteau trading post replica. Four Pioneer Woman club trophies honor antique car, covered wagon, oldest couple square dancers, and best modern float. Col. Auguste Chouteau descendants ride on the historical committee float, with Col. Chouteau’s 70 year old kin and Mrs Abe March leading the parade dressed as the Pioneer Woman statue.

Luther Fubanks Marvin Tong Museum of the Great Plains Hugh Corwin Lawton High School Cc. C. Clements Oklahoma Historical Day Committee Lawton Trading Post Pioneer Women’s Club Ri. the Historical Committee Auguste Chouteau Post Field Gate 2 Fort Sill C. EF. Chouteau Muskogee Col. Chouteau Jean Pierre Chouteau

Marble toadstools stolen from Denver yard

Police seek thieves who took two marble toadstools from Ed win J. Miller's Denver home Monday. The two foot tall sculptures are worth 250 dollars each, according to Miller.

Denver Edwin J. Miller Miller

Forest Fire Fights Raging Near Soviet Border in Poland

More than 1,000 firefighters battled a forest blaze in northeastern Poland near the Soviet border. The fire remained out of control with over 500 acres of valuable timber burned, officials reported Monday night.

Warsaw UPI Poland

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