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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1963

Page

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Johnson urges end to cold war at UN address

President Johnson told 113 UN members in New York that the cold war must end and pledged U.S. support for the United Nations as he outlined aims to end hunger, disease, and ignorance. He called for arms control and world peace, noting a universal effort to elevate human welfare. Mrs. Johnson attended in the front row.

United Nations N.Y Johnson U.S General Assembly John F. Kennedy United States Tian U.N Mana Aspnd

District 114 improvements bid opening set

City council orders bids opened Jan 7 for District 114 street improvements. Hendrick and Hendrick estimate cost at 156,962.50 after eliminating two street portions. Remaining segments include 15th Lincoln to 21st and Garfield to Bishop, with other streets cut from the plan.

Hendrick and Hendrick 20Th Bell Euclid Lincoln Lee Washington Monroe Garfield Bishop

Area Boy Dies Of Car Injury

The 6 year old son of an Atus Air Force Base airman died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Main Street in Snyder. The incident occurred as the boy received care at Sheppard AFB hospital in Wichita Falls Texas.

Associated Press Altus Air Force Base Pushmataha County Oklahoma Roger Keith Krone A. J.C Roger Krone Moses Wade Main Street Snyder Sheppard Afb Wichita Falls Tex Wade

Widow testifies in Baker stock profit case in Senate probe

Gertrude Novak, widow of an investor, tells Senate Rules Committee that she and her late husband split profits from Mortgage Guaranty Insurance stock with former aide G Baker. She says $12,000 was provided to buy 3,000 shares later sold for about $66,890 profit, Baker receiving $27,445 in three installments.

Washington Senate G. Baker Gertrude C Trudy) Novak Senate Rules Committee Baker Novak Mortgage Guard Insurance Co Milwall

New Cold Spell Brings Snow to Oklahoma

Forecasters warn of a sharp temperature drop as a new cold front moves through the state. Snow and light drizzle spread across northern Oklahoma with the front expected to reach most areas by late tonight or early Wednesday. Highs range from 30 to 45 as readings fall to near 2 degrees overnight.

Oklahoma

Suspect Delayed For Trial In Grand Larceny Case

A 27-year-old Oklahoma City man identified as Bob Battle was late by 50 minutes and $4000 to his trial for grand larceny of a mink collared coat and other items stolen from C. R. Anthony at Cache Road Square. Local officers chased him to reach the courthouse where he appeared after the jury panel was excused. Judge Eubanks noted the common practice of delaying trials after panel exemptions.

Oklahoma City Bobby Battle C. R. Anthony Cache Road Square Battle District Court Eubanks Robert See

Four Americans freed by Bolivian miners return to La Paz

Four U.S. Peace Corps volunteers held for 10 days by tin miners at Catavi arrived in La Paz aboard a Bolivian military plane. Ambassador Henderson welcomed them at Oruro and reported a joyful reunion with families at the airport.

LA Paz Bolivia U.S

Oklahoma Supreme Court backs petition for right to work vote

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the right to work petition is valid in form and with enough valid signatures to merit a vote. Labor groups may seek rehearing within 15 days and could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

State Supreme Court Oklahoma City UPI Henry Bellman Organized Labor U. S. Supreme Court Oklahoma Labor Gr Mg

Sterling Couple Robbed of $400

Mr and Mrs Buck Smith operators of an APCO Service station in Sterling reported a robbery of 400 dollars. They described two youths aged 18 to 20 as the assailants. A patrol officer led the investigation into the incident.

Buck Smith APCO Sterli

Heads Replaced SAIGON Viet Nam Military Shakeup

In Saigon South Vietnam announces changes in senior leadership as the military reshuffles key command posts including marine units and regional defense chiefs. Officials said the moves aim to streamline operations amid ongoing security challenges and regional tensions.

Saigon Viet Nam South Viet Nam

West Berlin Opens Door for Christmas Visits to East Berlin

The Berlin wall will open for West Berliners with relatives in the East as a Christmas season gesture. About 400,000 eligible West Berliners may cross to East Berlin for six days of family visits under an agreement signed by West Berlin and East German officials amid political caution.

Potsdamer Platz West Berlin East Berlin Horse Korber Erich Wendt Willy Brandt Kerber

Nesbitt seeks redistrict plan shift in Oklahoma

Nesbitt asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to redraw the legislature by court order proposing a 90 member House and 60 member Senate. Mrs Latting said the plan is not new and referenced a federal court rejection and county representation figures for Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.

Oklahoma County Tulsa County Nesbitt State Supreme Court

McNamara Urges NATO to Share Defense Burden

UPI report from Paris notes Defense Secretary McNamara requesting NATO members to match US forces in Europe with stronger allied contingents. He backs a strategic pause against Soviet attack and seeks talks with French and West German ministers to resolve rifts over nuclear policy and defense posture.

Robert S. McNamara Johnson Europe Atlantic Alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO NATO Alliance McNamara Western United States West Charles de Gaulle Pierre Messmer Kai-Uwe von Hassel

Castro Imports Christmas Foods For Holiday Stock

Fidel Castro's government began its annual Christmas food import. The first shipment arrived from Spain and Algeria, including olive oil candy wine grapes and dates among other items for holiday use.

Havana Fidel Castro Spain Algeria

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