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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
1
A U S military adviser watches for rebel fighters during a rescue in Viet Cong territory near Ben Cat northwest of Saigon. A helicopter was downed due to engine failure and a large Sikorsky H37 was called in to lift the craft from a rice paddy.
Divers from Comanche County Civil Defense recovered the body of Clarence Junior Johnson 39 of Lawton from Lake Jed Johnson in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. He drowned during an overnight camping trip while swimming near a pier. Funeral services are set for Becker Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Heidebrecht officiating. Survivors include his wife two daughters a son and several stepchildren. Johnson was born May 14 1924 in Lawton and was a four year veteran of the Lawton water department.
Debris including red life jackets recovered as search for 11 men aboard two jet stratotanker aircraft continues. Coast Guard confirms debris spotted between Miami and Bermuda in two search areas 560 and 780 miles northeast of Miami. A merchant vessel retrieved debris while an HC aircraft found an oil slick and debris early today. Paramedics and more searchers joined the rescue effort.
Saigon military governor Brig. Gen Ton That Dinh signaled end to martial law once the regime’s viability is shown, seeking fewer critical foreign press stories. He cited arrests of 1 580 Buddhist followers and 825 religious adherents, with 300 to 400 monks released and a nationwide election effort continuing amid protests.
In Moab Utah rescuers suspend actions for 24 hours to create a fresh air base at the base of a 2700 foot shaft after eight bodies found and five miners believed alive behind a debris barricade. Water threats and carbon monoxide blamed. Two miners rescued earlier, two still missing.
Congress and President Kennedy avert a railroad strike by authorizing binding arbitration on firemen's jobs and train crew composition. The measure, signed 90 minutes after House approval, blocks a 37 000 job elimination and preserves free collective bargaining within arbitration for six months. Railroads hail the action. unions call it a backward step jeopardizing future labor relations.
Oklahoma City AP report says the State Board of Education will meet Friday to decide on seeking 200000 in emergency funds to build Arkoma and Tahlequah schools. Gov Bellmon vetoed the appropriation in June, provoking outcry from legislators who say he broke a promise. Dr Oliver Hodge notes a board discussion and possible recommendation.
Dr. James Reynolds, veteran Cameron consultant, lauds five years of growth at Cameron College. He highlights North Central accreditation, faculty cooperation, and staff expansion as signs of maturation toward a larger college.
Thomas Trantino a 27 year old parolee known as Rabbi Tom surrendered at a Manhattan police station after police killed a second man, Frank Falco 25, in a hotel room raid. Trantino denied shooting a detective and faced extradition to New Jersey where two officers were killed in a nightclub slaying. Prosecutors warned it could take up to a month to obtain a governor's warrant if he refuses voluntary return.
The March on Washington rally drew more than 200000 people in the capital for the jobs and freedom march. President Kennedy praised the gathering and pledged civil rights action while leaders urged nationwide follow ups including potential counter demonstrations.
Forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and cooler conditions this afternoon. Highs near 92 today, 90 Friday, and 106 Wednesday with lows around 66 tonight and 72 Wednesday. 11 am reading 78.
An official .13 inch of rain fell today with scattered thunder showers expected to continue into the evening. Cooler weather will linger through Friday with highs around 92 degrees and lows near 68 to 72. A violent thunderstorm in northeast Altus damaged property, though no injuries were reported. Overnight rainfalls included .89 inch at Altus Air Force Base and amounts at Altus, Healdton, and Fort Sill.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs the limited nuclear test ban treaty 16 to 1 with no formal reservations. Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana is the sole dissenter, citing defense concerns and a desire for more study before voting on the floor. Committee actions bar ground tests and set a floor vote start date of Sept 9, with potential further consultations and reservations noted.
Oklahoma faced a notably hot summer with July and August average highs surpassing normals. July averaged 99.6 degrees and August 100.1 through day 28, with 36 days above normal and a peak high of 108 degrees. Low temperatures stayed elevated while rainfall remained below average, totaling 1.62 inches in July and 0.61 inch in August.
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