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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1963

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Governor Bellmon Demands FBI Report On Oklahoma Guard

Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon says he is insulted and outraged by the FBI report refusal and renews his demand to receive the National Guard Bureau file. He accuses a cover up and calls for full public disclosure to lift suspicion over the Oklahoma National Guard and its officers.

Klahoma City Henry Bellmon Federal Bureau of Investigation Oklahoma Air National Guard U. S. Atty Robert Kennedy Bellman Asst. Atty Herbert J. Miller Jr FBI Bellmon Kennedy Miller National Guard Bureau Washington State of Oklahoma Oklahoma National Guard Justice Department Guard Tinker Air Force Base U.S U. S

Sheriff Probes Trash Dumping After Dairyman's Heifer Dies

Forest D. McClung opened an investigation into a trash dumping incident south west of Lawton that broke a fence and let a herd of 20 young heifers graze on Johnson grass. A two year old heifer died from hydrocyanic poisoning and six others were seriously ill. Mrs. Sharp urged using the city dump ground to prevent such losses.

Forest D. McClung Jack Sharp Lawton Sharp Johnson Grass Lee Blvd Sharp Farm Rt. 2 Johnson Sheriff's Department

Former City Men To Face Death Count

A 31 year old bricklayer, Clarence Richard Marble, was charged with manslaughter in the death of Claude Johnson, 44, whose body was found in Sunset Lake. Marble’s partner Lyle L Whatley, 26, and employee Roy James Phillips, 19, were held as witnesses. Authorities say Marble and Whatley moved here from Lawton. Sheriff R L Shepherd reports a park fight over wages preceded the fatality and an Enid doctor ordered autopsy.

UYMON UPI Sunset Lake Clarence Richard Marble Marble Brick Saying Lyle L. Whatley Roy James Phillips Whatley Lawton Claude Johnson Johnson Sax R. L. Shepherd

Court Won't Order Prince Edward County Schools Reopen

A federal appeals court refused to require Prince Edward County Virginia to reopen its public schools. The 4th Circuit said Virginia state courts must rule first on state law questions, with a Virginia Supreme Court hearing planned later this year. The decision follows a 1962 ruling that kept county schools closed to avoid desegregation. Difficult constitutional questions remain unresolved.

Richmond Oren Lewis Prince Edward County Federal Appeals Court J. Spencer Bell Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia

Senators Adjourn To Honor Kefauver

The Senate adjourned in sorrow over the death of Sen. Estes Kefauver D Tenn and paid tribute to his 24 years in Congress. Kefauver died of a ruptured aorta after a mild heart attack and will be buried in Madisonville Tennessee with services at the family home. President Kennedy called him a public servant.

Washington Senate Eister Kefauver D-Tenn Albert Gore Tennessee Kefauver Congress Madisonville Tenn First Baptist Church Tennessean Adlai F. Stevenson Bethesda Naval Hospital Cape Cod Kennedy Kepalver

British To Bury Sergeant At Sill

A British Army sergeant will be buried with full military honors at Fort Sill in the New Post Cemetery. Sgt. James Higginbotham, 34, died in a room fire on a Saturday. He served 15 years with the Royal Artillery and had a Malaya campaign medal. Becker Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Post Fort Sill James Higginbotham John C. Ruback Higginbotham Sili 79Th Kirkee Commando Royal Artillery Malaya England G.eeteton Manchester Eng Becker Funeral Home

Civic Leaders To Tour Fort Sill Under Understanding Program

Civic leaders from the Washington Baltimore area will tour Fort Sill on Tuesday at 8 am as part of Operation Understanding a program to acquaint participants with Armed Forces. The group includes Congressman Richard E Lankford Judge William J Story Edward T Conrey Brig Gen (Ret) James F Ammerman Charles P Crane John T Menzies Milton L Elsberg B J Ramsey James M Beggs John P Sippel and John F Loome. Maj Gen L S Griffing Center commander will host and brief on artillery and missile center activities.

Washington-Baltimore Area Fort Sill L. S. Griffing Richard E Lankford Fifth District Maryland William J. Story Secretary of the Army Delaware Edward T. Conrey House of Delegates Upper Marlboro James F. Ammerman Westinghouse Electronic Corporation Baltimore Charles P. Crane Baltimore Gas and Electric Co John T. Menzies Crosse and Blackwill Co Milton L. Elsberg Alexandria B. J. Ramsey Western Electric James M. Beggs Systems Management Dept Westinghouse Elec- Plains John P. Sippel Citizens’ National Bank Laurel John F. Loome Eines Saofnshereto Agricultural

Hood Career As Alabama Student Ended

The withdrawal of Negro student James A Hood from the University of Alabama may end his brief enrollment two months after he entered. His attorney said Hood dropped out due to physical and mental condition. The university confirmed the withdrawal and a board meeting to consider charges was canceled. Hood faced charges of conspiring with a news conference to break a student rule and claims against officials and a dormitory incident. The case could bar fall admission. Hood remains subject to a hearing before any decision. Malone remains the only Negro student on campus. Lucy had been expelled earlier. Hood’s attorney urged rest and advised him not to speak to newsmen.

Tuscaloosa, Ala James A. Hood University of Alabama Hood Gadsden University Board of Trustees University 6 Pam University City Vivian J. Malone Hied Autherine Lucy Miss Malone Mobile Ala Dave M. MecGlathery Huntsville Arthur Shores Birmingham Shores

British Train Loot Believed Still Close By

Scotland Yard officers hunt for the $7.1 million Traveling Post Office haul near the Cheddington ambush site. Detective Superintendent Gerald McArthur says the loot may lie within 30 miles, with a truck found abandoned at Retford adding focus. Unconfirmed reports link four to five suspects involved in the Glasgow to London robbery.

London UPS Scotland Yard Gerald McArthur Cheddington McArthur Aylesbury Retford Wuter Daily Express The Daily Mail

Test Ban Treaty No Security Risk, Rusk Tells Senate

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Senate approval of the limited nuclear test ban treaty saying it would slow the arms race without harming U S security He testified before the Foreign Relations Committee as lead witness in Kennedy administration efforts to outlaw most nuclear explosions Rusk argued any sneaked tests would be detected and testing could resume in all environments If realized the treaty could deter atomic weapon spread and reduce planetary radioactivity He warned East German signing would not imply U S recognition of the regime and noted Moscow would handle notification while the U S was under no obligation to accept it

Washington Dean Rusk Senate United States Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kennedy Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Joint Chiefs of Staff Atomic Energy Commission Central Intelligence Agency Republican Committee Rourke B. Hickenlooper Lown East Germany Moscow Soviet Union White House McNamara Tretity Chencillea Tachorrette

Missing Danish Plane Hunted Near Greenland

An international armada of eight planes and 18 ships resumed the search at dawn for a missing Danish plane carrying 12 persons, now 40 hours overdue near Greenland's southern tip. Gale winds whipped the seas off south Greenland, and hope of locating the craft waned.

Copenhagen Denmark Greenland Narssarssuaq Groennedal

FBI probes Oklahoma City homebuilders over FHA foreclosures

FBI agents questioned several Oklahoma City homebuilders amid rising FHA mortgage foreclosures. Officials noted increased investigations and possible false statements in applications while agencies consider progress and routine checks. Foreclosure figures in western Oklahoma show higher levels but below national averages.

Oklahoma City UPI Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Housing Administration United Press International FBI FHA Parr W. M. Bell Oklahoma Bell

Ex-Venezuela Chief Perez Jimenez to be Extradited

The United States agrees to extradite former Venezuelan President Perez Jimenez to face trial in Venezuela for alleged embezzlement exceeding 13 million dollars. He has been jailed in Miami since December 12, 1962, while Venezuela seeks his return amid claims of embezzlement and four political murders.

Washington United States Perez Jimenez U. S Deanee A A Reed Venezuela State Department Perez Miami Rusk Romulo Betancourt

Showers Expected in Southwest Oklahoma Tonight Through Tuesday

Forecasters predict scattered thundershowers in Southwest Oklahoma tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures will peak around 102 with clear to partly cloudy skies, and lows from 67 to 77.

Oklahoma Guymon Tulsa Sill and Altus

Korean opposition attacks arrest of Song Yo chang

In Seoul the opposition charged the arrest of former Premier Song Yo chang was politically motivated. Song, criticized of Gen. Chung Hee Park, was seized after a letter urging Park to quit the 1960 uprising era killings. Huh Chung questioned the timing ahead of the October election and U.S. stance on military involvement.

Seoul South Korea Song Yochang Chung Hee Park Song Park Syngman Rhee Huh Chung Huh U.S United States

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Cee Ania Lawa Roy W. Kenny Air Force Dairyman Enid Tack Sill Alabama Europe Asst Jack Parr District Attorney's Office
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