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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1963

Page

4

Thieves Damage Vault At School Reported Early Morning Break-in

Thieves damaged a school vault when burglars pried at the vault door discovered around 7 30 a m. Detectives Misel and Williams described the entry as a forced break in at the structure alongside a burglary at First Church of Nazarene on Arlington Avenue where few items were claimed.

Dosser Deloy Misel Frank Williams Carl B Summers First Church of Nazarene Arlington Essie Thompson Mee S. Ninth

Limousines Cut as Budget Bureau Targets Status Symbols

The Budget Bureau says a cutback will reduce the number of official limousines worldwide from about 491 to 13 percent of that total. Congress and White House vehicles remain exempt, while Pentagon cars stay assigned to top defense officials and Joint Chiefs members.

Congress White House Budget Bureau Pentagon Secretary of Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff

State Roads Collision Involving Patrol Car

A patrol officer said he did not believe he had hit a car before pulling onto the shoulder. As the officer and a truck driver inspected a nearby ditching vehicle, a fourth semi jackknifed toward them. One truck spun and crashed into another, sending the police car off balance. The skid ended with a wreck along the highway. U. S. Route 103 formerly SH 103.

Cooper Cle U. S

Children's Christmas Party at Diana Theater

The Elks lodge announces its annual Children's Christmas party from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Diana theater. Harold P. serves as chairman and leads the event planning.

Elks Diana Theater Harold Pe

Romney to greet shoppers with Christmas wishes in Detroit

Gov. George Romney plans to surprise hundreds of Christmas shoppers in Detroit by stepping up on the street to wish them Merry Christmas. The event targets busy corners Griswold and Fort and Woodward and State as crowds pass by, with Romney and his wife participating.

Lansing Mich Detroit George Romney Griswold and Fort Woodward and State Will

Tamed Eagle Too Civilized To Fly Free

A once mighty golden eagle, captured after wing feathers iced, adapts to civil life and may go to a sanctuary. Experts worry domestication makes hunting harder and reduces fear of humans, risking unsafe proximity to people if released.

Wagoner UPI Lancaster Bill Frazer U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Larceny Charges Filed Against Two Kiowa County Men

A joint grand larceny case was filed in Special Sessions court Thursday against two Kiowa County men accused of a till tapping at a Cache tavern, involving $35 in missing cash.

Special Sessions Kiowa County

Welfare aid rises in December across Oklahoma cases

Welfare aid climbed in December as unemployment rose, Director Lloyd E. Rader reported. Total payments reached 9,705,000 dollars for 114,675 cases covering 175,598 people, up 106 cases and 438 individuals.

Oklahoma City UPI Lloyd E. Rader

Donations Reach 707 For Paralyzed City

Donations totaling 707 pour into a university in Lawton after a patient, 17 year old Carolyn Trotter’s husband is paralyzed. Doctors say he can sit up and the family declines free ambulance service, planning to return home by 7 33 pm.

Trotter Lawton University Hospital Carolyn Trotter Law

Trial highlights settlements among civilian defendants

Most of the 22 defendants had settled in civilian life, leaving a majority not in active military or government service. The proceedings indicate broad civilian reintegration and reduced collaboration with the authorities.

East Berlin visits begin as West Berliners gather

About 100 West Berliners obtained permits and crossed into East Berlin on Thursday marking the start of mass visits. They returned by nightfall the same day, with many describing the surprise arrivals at neighbors’ doors and the initial difficulties in obtaining access.

Holiday Hazards Rally After Lawton Publishing Accident

Two Lawton Publishing Co. employees suffer broken limbs as they brace for holiday festivities. The incident raises safety questions amid ongoing company safety reviews and a cautious return-to-work plan.

Two Lawton Publishing Co

Cubs Present Yule Program With Local Notables

Community page notes a Yule program featuring Cubs figures age and Joe Assery plus individuals Joe John Hinson and Gary Arrington. Names indicate local participants and a small ceremony or performance.

Cubs Age Joe Assery Joe John Hinson Gary Arrington Gold Arrow Point

Senate confirms Cahora postmaster nominees

The Senate confirmed postmaster nominations for Cahora in a government slate including L. Bond of Madill B Sasakwa Betty Lozane Wann and Charles M. Horner. The action was announced from Washington and reflects routine confirmation of appointments to lead local postal offices.

Washington Senate L. Bond Madill Sasakwa Betty Our Lozane Wann Charles M. Horner Weich

Readers speak on Turnpike toll and taxpaying burden

The article quotes critics and supporters debating Oklahoma Turnpike tolls. Speakers call the toll a violation of state law and a tax on taxpayers while urging proceed with the project and warning opponents seek legislative changes.

Toll Ham Oklahoma

Soviet Visitors Begin Ohio River City Tour

The Viktor Pozdneyev family from Moscow arrived as part of an international goodwill project funded by a local Junior Chamber of Commerce to underwrite the People to People program. They flew from Moscow to the city via stops in London New York and Washington in about two hours of air time. The Russians are staying with Mr and Mrs James C McKenzie and their five children in an 11 room red brick house.

Viktor Pozdneyev Junior Chamber of Commerce Moscow Ohio River London New York Washington James C. McKenzie

Christmas Star Satellite Story Reveals Air Density Explorer

STAR Project officers described similar uncertainty after the 1961 Explorer IV launch. An inflated sphere was located the next day by an optical tracking station, and its holiday timing earned the nickname Christmas Star, though its official name was Air Density Explorer IV.

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