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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1963

Page

2

Coins Reported Stolen From Bus Firm Terminal

Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co terminal on Second and C reported a weekend burglary with coin vaults stolen. owner I A Mortis said the vaults contained about 1910 dollars. Police noted multiple vehicle and property thefts across Lawton including car trunks, tools, clothing, and a damaged plate glass window from a BB gun incident.

Lawton-Fort Sill I. 8S Mortis Pelice Geald O Riemann Haney Cache Road Jesse F. Taylor Lincoln Viewum Par Spencer Frank White Construction Co Garland Ae Roy V. Kitchens Joe N. Fletcher Fort Sill Windford Marney Elmer Thomas Park Ferris and Fort Sill Blvd Boyd Hoskins Laird Nell Peard Rr. H. Watkins Beta Bruce W. Bott East Lawton Arlie Bell Smitherman

Infants Understudy Debuts in Lawton Miracle Worker

A five month old Lawton infant, Lori Long, debuted on the high school stage as the understudy in The Miracle Worker after illness forced the original Baby Mildred to withdraw. Lori, carried on stage by her father Capt. Keller actor Mike Quinn Bill Crawford, ad libbed a couple of lines and delighted audiences as her mother, teacher Miss Jerry Long, coordinated the show.

Lawton Lawton High School the Miracle Worker Lori Long Leisha Rene Tradal Dan Tradal Mildred Helen Keller Opal Ford Darrell Woolwine Lori Jerry Long Eisenhower LHS Miss Long Capt. Keller Mike

Soviet China clash over talks pace as Yugoslavia libre

Soviet Communist party calls for bilateral talks with China before any world conference on the split. Beijing denounces Yugoslavia as the barrier and insists on Moscow declaration adherence. Khrushchev and Mao are portrayed as arch rivals within the communist bloc while Pravda contemplates talks to clear away differences.

Tokyo Red China Soviet Union Kremlin Yugoslavia Peking People’s Daily Voice Chinese Communist Party Peking Radio Soviet Communist Party Khrushchev Mao Tze-tung Peking People’s Daily Moscow Tito Mao Communist Party Pravda Communist Party of the Soviet Union Roy H. Thomson Thomson

Tycoon Expected to Shun Hearing

Howard Hughes, elusive billionaire industrialist, was expected to skip a pre trial deposition in the $115 million TWA damages suit against Hughes Toolco. Judge Metzner in New York ruled he need not appear. Toolco plans appeal. Hughes has a $566 million countersuit against TWA, and little is known of his whereabouts.

Los Angeles UPI Howard Tlughes Trans World Airlines Charles M. Metzner New York Chester C. Davis Hughes Toolco Hughes Metzner TWA Toolco Davis Toole Tool Company Republic Jane Russell

City Hall furniture bids opened in Lawton trust action

Lawton Post Office City Hall Trust Authority reviewed bids for office furniture for the new city hall at Fourth and A. Two local firms submitted proposals totaling 12 306.15 and 12 866.71 for desks chairs and filing systems. A carpet bid of 1 291.59 covered about 159 square yards. Funds come from revenue bonds tied to the post office lease as Emerson school building is remodeled for city hall use under trust control.

City Hall Lawton Post Office City Hall Trust Authority Southwestern Stationery and Bank Supply McCord Fowler Emerson School Trust Authority

Oklahoma teachers average 5175 annual pay ranking 30th

The Oklahoma Education Association reports Oklahoma classroom teachers earn an average 5175 yearly, ranking 30th nationwide. The state instructional salary, including principals and supervisors, is 32nd. only Arkansas pays less among nearby states. A House bill would raise starting teachers from 3600 to 4400 and add 100 annually for the first 15 years.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Education Association Oklahoma OEA Arkansas

Genet Testimony Expected In Oklahoma Funds Probe

Genet faces questioning by committee after a televised interview in which he admitted poor judgment and naivete but denied wrongdoing. The probe centers on department funds and authority given to Tulsa liquor dealer Dan Savage to sign warrants and divert money to a travel and entertainment fund. Savage testified he received a portion of the warrants and Genet reimbursed 2160 for personal calls after resigning December 14.

Genet Oklahoma City Fine Tulsa Dan Savage Savage

Fourth Robbery Suspect Seized In Oklahoma City Case

Oklahoma City police report the arrest of Lawrence Lee Halford the fourth suspect in the $34 000 robbery of 81 year old widow Daisie Wood. Earlier arrests included Harry Kenneth Whitlock Vernon James Whitlock and a juvenile girl. Evidence recovered includes about $10 000 in cash and jewelry and five cars.

Oklahoma City D. C. Mosshart Lawrence Lee Halford Tahlequah Harry Kenneth Whitlock Vernon James Whitlock Daisie Wood Mosshart

One More To Go For Camden Skiing Milestone

Os car Grinnell 55 goes water skiing in Camden Harbor despite 32 degree cold. He aims to complete twelve consecutive Maine month long ski runs with next month's trip to finish the challenge.

Camden, Maine UPI Oscar Grinnell Camden Harbor Grinnell Maine

Burial Insurance Sald by Mail From Central Security Life

Old line legal reserve life insurance offers a $1000 policy by mail with no medical exam. Suitable for ages 40 to 30, no agent calls, free information. Tear out and mail name, address, birth year to Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept C-369 1418 West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas.

Legal Reserve Life Insurance Central Security Life Insurance Co West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas

WAC Veteran Marion Griffith Seeks Commission

Marion Griffith, a former WAC member and Oklahoma State student, earned GI Bill educational aid after Korea era active duty. She taught at Lawton High School and plans to obtain a commission, noting no officer openings despite two approved applications.

Binghamton N. Y Wacs Fort Lee United States Wac Rosalind Russell Paul Douglas New York Oklahoma State Stillwater Marion Griffith Lawston High School

Lieutenant Redeker Promoted to First Lieutenant at Tar Get

Lt. Gary M. Redeker received the silver bars of a first lieutenant and a new assignment at the Target Acquisition Department. He now serves as Division Lesson Plans Officer of the Meteorology Division after previously teaching in the Artillery Ballistic Meteorology Course.

Gary M. Redeker Redeker Artillery

Window Display Winners Named

Cub Scout Pack 101 sponsored by Eisenhower school PTA won the second annual Boy Scout Window Display contest during National Boy Scout Week February 7 13. Pack 101’s Townes Men’s Store window display earned 15 dollars first prize with Pack 177 receiving 10 dollars second prize and Troop 143 a two canteens third prize.

Eisenhower School Parent- Teachers Association Lawton Townes Men's Store Hoover- Westwood Schools Parent-Teachers Association St. Barbara’s Catholic Church Hunting Horse District

Shoplifters Caught and Returned to City

Three Lawton View residents were arrested in Altus last weekend and returned to Lawton for investigation. Detectives allege two men aged 52 and 38 and a 27 year old woman were involved in taking a carton of cigarettes from Trade Mart and shirts from the Dixie store. A .38 caliber pistol was found in their car.

Lawton View Altus Lawton Trade-Mart Discount Dixie

Grand Overture for Vacuum Cleaners at Albert Hall

A Sunday concert in London's Royal Albert Hall featured Malcolm Arnold's Grand Overture for Three Vacuum Cleaners a Floor Polisher Three Rifles and a Fog Horn as a centerpiece, delivered with novelty and orchestral heft.

London UPI Albert Hall Malcolm Arnold

Asthma Formula: Doctor Favorite Now Sold Without Prescription

New York special report says the asthma formula most prescribed by doctors for private patients is now available without prescription. Tests show it stops attacks in minutes and provides hours of relief from spasms. described as safe when used as directed and widely sold with prescription exemptions in many states.

New York N. Y

Primatene Tablets Claim Nightly Breath Relief

Ad touts Primatene tablets as a noninjection asthma aid that opens bronchial tubes loosens congestion and eases nervous tension. It emphasizes a three medicine combination for distress and promotes better sleep with asthma relief priced at 98 cents in drugstores.

Bellmon Looks to Build Support Around Oklahoma Tours

Bellmon said he expects resistance but finds broad support for his aims. He plans a weekend trip with stops in Wagoner, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Madill and Ada after speaking to the Wagoner Chamber of Commerce and visiting Okmulgee Tech. Senator Tom Payne invited him to the area.

Tom Payne Okmulgee Wagoner Chamber of Commerce Western Hills Lodge Okmulgee Tech Muskogee

Sill Man Injured In City Accident

One car crash on Fort Sill Blvd near Cache Road left Sfc. Coley J. Davis 33 Fort Sill injured and taken to Fort Sill Army hospital. A 1959 Chevrolet traveling south lost control struck a curb crossed the road and struck a steel light pole.

Fort Sill Blvd Cache Road U. S. Army Hospital Fort Sill Sfc Coley J. Davis

Fort Sill Drama Opens Tonight in A Sleep of Prisoners

Fort Sill presents A Sleep of Prisoners at Red Barn Theatre for a two night run. Curtain is 815 p.m. The play is part of the Fourth Army drama contest presented by Special Services with director Eric Morgan and producer Miss Arla Guild. Free to military personnel dependents and guests.

Fort Sill Red Barn Theatre Special Services Entertainment Division Christopher Fry Eric Morgan Miss

Glandular Inflammation Affects Men Past Forty

The ad warns men over forty that glandular inflammation is a constitutional disease and temporary relief medicines do not cure it. It claims neglect leads to premature senility and incurable conditions and北 cites 1000 communities treated at Excelsior Springs with soothing relief and improved health.

Excelsior Springs

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