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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
2
Keating and Kennedy spar over Cuba in a wide ranging interview. They discuss a Cuban buildup, potential military threats, and the possibility of using executive orders to restrict goods. Keating offers to share information with the President while protecting sources.
County attorney filed charges including first degree burglary against Douglas Earl Price 24 of Lawton View for unlawful entry at night. Price jailed after a prowler call and radio serial matched with one found in his car. Other arrests include Wayne Metcalf 22 charged with second degree burglary and two OKC residents Robert Barnett 24 and Doris Philpott 18 charged with second degree and attempted forgery.
Governor Bellmon discusses a projected revenue drop from a September board estimate and a later rise in tax collections, noting a 13.27 percent increase since last July. He hints at possible highway funding if surplus grows and brushes off Horton's criticisms while outlining budget talks with legislators. The board of equalization includes top state officials.
A U S Air Force B 26 fighter bomber with two officers and a Vietnamese observer crashed during a raiding mission in Communist territory northeast of Saigon. An engine trouble report followed by jungle terrain delaying rescue attempts.
Instruction began today for 31 enlisted men in the Field Artillery Operations and Intelligence NCO course at the I S Army Artillery and Missile School. Col James J. Gibbons welcomed the class and praised their leadership potential. The 11 week program trains personnel to assist command officers in intelligence appraisal and fire direction knowledge.
The Civil Service Commission will accept applications for the Lawton postmaster vacancy at an $8 840 annual salary. applications must be filed or postmarked by March 5. Charlie D Payne acting postmaster says he will apply, having assumed duties July 26 1952 after Bennie Stephens retired on disability.
The commissioners discussed appointing an excise board member with city influence sought by the Oklahoma Municipal League. They reviewed a Dunbar request to designate 2 12 miles of Gore Blvd for farm to market status to access federal funds, noting funds and timing constraints.
A Texas man, Clyde Lacrone 28 of Grand Prairie, died in a crash on Interstate 35 in Norman when a semi trailer struck a gravel dump truck. Lacrone suffered third degree burns over his body as flames engulfed the vehicles. Driver Leroy Nuckolls 30 of Dallas was hospitalized in serious condition. Harold Pate 52 of Del City escaped uninjured.
John C. Cable, 27, son of Orville C. Cable Fletcher, promoted to sergeant first class in Germany with the 42d Artillery at Aschaffenburg. He entered the Army in 1953, previously at Fort Leavenworth, and went overseas in March 1960. A Fletcher High School 1952 graduate, his wife Irma accompanies him in Germany. Clifford L. Riddles, 24, son of Mr and Mrs W L Riddles Comanche, qualified as expert with the M 14 rifle in Germany. He is a vehicle mechanic in the 29th Transportation Company at Eichertingen and entered the Army in 1951.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Terry Lutheran church for Ronda Lee Koppenstein two month old daughter of Sps and Mrs Alfred Koppenstein of Fort Sill born December 6 1962. Burial follows at Terry cemetery with Ritter Dalton Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include the parents a sister Florine two maternal grandparents Leo Donlin Mildred Montana and paternal grandparents Reinhold Koppenstein Fallon Montana.
The 61st Ordnance Detachment plans Dynamite II in May or June and renames Operation Round-up as Dynamite III. The program allows people with dangerous explosives to have them removed and destroyed by the unit with help from post safety workers and Lawton police and firemen.
Pvt. Frederic S. Griste of Battery C 7th Battalion USATC FA graduated from an eight week fire direction course with a 99 percent average, a course record. A Philadelphia native and Penn State math major, he previously completed basic training at Fort Knox and was named outstanding trainee of his cycle.
Patty Lynn Hennessee three year old daughter of Claude and Pansy Hennessee was moved to an Oklahoma City hospital for further burn treatment after a Tuesday morning incident at her grandparents home. The girl sustained serious burns to her back and legs and investigators said her dress caught fire from an open flame heater at 702 South 12th Street.
Al Duplantis, manager of Montgomery Ward, was elected president of Downtown Lawton Inc. Other new officers include Bill Johnson as vice president and H B Hulett J E Harwell Ted Steincamp Mrs George Fordacey and Ted Kincannon as directors Col Ret Neal W Harper was reelected secretary manager. Directors named include Jack Raulston Joe B Dutener R V Scott Mrs Lottie Friedman Sam Ard T P Brammer Mrs Ouida Dickens Johnson Harold Herskowitz Ed Hamra Dave Zorbis Tom Saffa and Charles Emold.
Morris described an armed robbery at the Airway motel in Oklahoma City. He said the man tied him to a bed with towels and sheets, threatened to kill if he did not comply, and forced him to help obtain a room before fleeing. Morris freed himself in about 30 minutes and notified staff. He described the suspect as about 5 feet 8 inches, olive complexioned, wearing dark glasses and an overcoat, about 30 years old.
Maj. Clarence H. Welkener former S-3 of the 3d Missile Battalion 38th Artillery is named S-3 of the 9th Field Artillery Missile Group. He succeeds Capt. William J. Sutton who remains as operations officer. A San Antonio native, Welkener earned his commission in 1950 after Texas A&M graduation and served in Korea earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Lawton Oklahoma January employment figures show 796 new applicants added to the Oklahoma State Employment Service listing, bringing active files to 1767. Non farm placements reached 97 with 1043 openings, and Nurse Professional Registry filled 104 jobs. Weather may delay outside activity for 45 days but a summer pickup is expected.
McNamara was to testify this afternoon in a closed Senate Armed Services subcommittee session. McCone’s appearance was reportedly arranged by President Kennedy. Unconfirmed reports said the testimony could be made public later as the White House seeks to quiet partisan debate over Soviet arms buildup in Cuba. Senator John Stennis heads the subcommittee with members including Symington Bartlett Jackson Saltonstall Smith and Goldwater. Kennedy said U S intelligence found no evidence of a large buildup, noting 17 000 to 18 000 Soviet troops in Cuba and limited arrivals since the blockade lift in October. He cited Cuban Soviet activity and warned of growing power in the Caribbean. Some Republicans, including Dirksen and Keating, pushed for public hearings, while Humphrey urged opening the inquiry for public testimony from officials like McCone. Stennis declined comment. Dirksen noted information aligning with Bruce’s claim that several offensive missiles remained after 42 were removed during the October crisis.
Clear to partly cloudy skies blanket southwest Oklahoma as mild spring like warmth continues for the third straight day. Lawton may reach 73 today with 74 expected Thursday and a low of 38 tonight. Temperatures stay above normal through Monday with little precipitation anticipated.
Clear to partly cloudy conditions continue with mild temperatures. Today’s high near 73 with a low around 38, tomorrow’s high near 74, and Tuesday’s high about 76. Overnight low last night was 36 and 11 am reading stood at 60.
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