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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
1
The Defense Department is developing a rifle firing inch long pencil lead darts with stabilizing fins. SPIW aims to boost infantry effectiveness without replacing standard rifles and could be tested as early as February next year.
A winter storm loosens grip on Oklahoma but brings more cold air and blowing snow. Temperatures hover near freezing with lows from one to 18 degrees and highs 25 to 42. Icy roads cause hundreds of accidents, several deaths, and delays at Will Rogers World Airport as another round of snow and freezing rain moves east.
President Johnson’s budget cuts draw praise from Edwin Neilan of the U S Chamber of Commerce who urged local business leaders to adapt abandoned installations for private use and support economy closures. Neilan suggested cutting 25 000 government jobs rather than defense outlays and said he may vote for Johnson next year. He spoke as Pentagon plans to detail further base closures face protests from congressmen and as Johnson meets Guinea ministers and a civil program with leaders who trust him.
President Johnson directs all federal departments and agencies to review budgets for possible cuts in appropriations and personnel for the new fiscal year. Heads must refine tentative proposals and outline tightening steps to save money amid the directive issued last night following a cabinet meeting.
McNamara announces closing of 33 military installations reducing 16 300 personnel saving 106 million a year. Nearly 80 percent of displaced civilians stay on payroll with new jobs offered and retraining programs planned across 14 states and three foreign countries.
About 400 first edition copies of Four Days The Historical Record of the Death of President Kennedy have been ordered by Constitution Press readers. A second printing is planned for mid January and first copies will ship early January. United Press International and American Heritage Publishing Co publish the work at $2 through newspaper clients.
A bright sun briefed Lawton today with a slight warm-up but forecasters warn of more snow tonight. Temperatures near 28 degrees are expected as arctic air pushes south, keeping travel cautious through Friday with chances of snow showers.
Partly cloudy and not so cold this afternoon with a mild, comfortable feel. The forecast suggests lighter winds and a gradual warming trend into the evening.
Christmas programs unfold in Lawton with plays, operetta, and pantomimes. Eleven schools host shows this week with 150 participants in one production. Geronimo Eisenhower and others present solos and group scenes led by Mrs. Vita Arndt and Mrs. Fay Glick along with several first grade teachers.
Detective Capt. Cleo Stout says a man arrested Wednesday at a local variety store faced charges for taking a transistor radio and other items. Off duty guard Tommy Britt witnessed the incident. pawn tickets indicate multiple items including clocks, radios, binoculars, a wristwatch, tape recorder, movie camera, and more.
A second earth movement in Quebec swept two houses into the St Lawrence River, demolished a bridge, and carried four more homes away. Affected residents evacuated as a pit opened in Tourelle Creek Valley. six people were rescued from the swept homes while others may be unaccounted.
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