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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
1
Jesus came in the fullness of time to bring timeless meaning. He created space for living and is remembered as Prince of Peace. He fosters redeemed relations and nurtures love in our midst, meant for our time. Ralph W. Loew, D.D.
A headon crash west of Paden Oklahoma killed a California mother Dora Mae Brown 16 Finley and raised the state's 1963 traffic toll to 740. Other fatalities were reported delayed with details. The crash involved Melba Splawn 18 Finley and factors include injuries to Bright family and Creighton Tulsa bound drivers.
The forecast calls for a warm Christmas with Lawton and southwest Oklahoma seeing 54 today and 60 on Christmas Day under clear skies. Tonight’s low about 34 degrees follows Monday’s 38, while state readings range from 8 at McAlester to 33 at Guymon with highs from 44 at Guymon to 22 at Tulsa.
President Johnson said the Joint Chiefs of Staff will visit his Texas ranch on December 30 to discuss a $9 billion increase the military services seek in the new budget. The meeting signals high level review of defense funding.
E Battery of Field Artillery Missile Training Command adopted a Lawton family for Christmas. Capt. Peter Nachreiner and Maj. Davis organized gifts including furniture, food, clothing, and rent for six months. Soldiers sourced donations from friends and their own closets, delivering coats and outfits to five children and parents after a fire left them homeless.
Survivors arriving in Funchal accuse the Greek Line crew of panic and disorganization as lifeboats were manned. The Salta arrives with 475 survivors, while 24 are dead and 135 are missing. The Lakonia remains burning north of Madeira as rescue efforts continue.
T. E. Lauderdale, superintendent, announced that an independent school in Cache has been certified for 15390 in federal aid under Public Law 874. The grant, certified by the Department of Health Education and Welfare, aids schools in federally affected areas including Indian lands military installations and Bureau of Reclamation projects.
Washington report notes the House opened at 7 a.m. EST with about 100 members present. Some lawmakers appeared alert while others showed the dazed look from an early rise as they began work before Christmas. Oath takers counted separately at 7 15 a.m.
The House passed a foreign aid bill by 189 to 158 in a pre Christmas session, giving President Johnson power to guarantee credit for private wheat sales to Russia. The measure, a $3 billion package, now moves to the Senate for action.
President Johnson enroute to Texas stopped in Philadelphia to pay last respects to Rep. William J. Green Jr., a longtime ally. He flew from Washington after backing the foreign aid bill and wheat credit amendment, calling the move in the public interest. He was accompanied by daughters Lynda and Lucy and several Southwest lawmakers during the 24 minute flight.
Gen. Griffing, Fort Sill commander, will retire next March after a 37 year career. Maj. Gen. Harry H. Critz, 51, commander of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., will succeed him and assume duties at Fort Sill.
City officials set bids to open at 10 a.m. January 21 for $2 million of waterworks improvement bonds. The bonds fund plans to double Lake Lawtonka filter capacity, lay new lines, and expand water delivery in Lawton. The larger $7 million program aims to finance major system upgrades while keeping tax impact low.
City council approves declaration of trust for the McMahon Auditorium Authority after months of study by the auditorium board of governors city attorney Manville Redman and city clerk Reg Dodson. Trustee names include Key Hurt Jones Cottingham and King with ex officio member Jer ry Brandon. Authority to lease the facility runs through June 30 and funds will be kept in a separate city auditor account for bookings and improvements.
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