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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1963

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Marines Run 50 Mile Hike Tests Fitness of 34 Marines

Lt. Marty Shimek led 34 Marines under Brig Gen Tompkins in a damp 50 mile hike near Washington D C. Shimek finished 12.1 miles in 1 45 with a blister but strong pace. Gen Tompkins and Maj George Fox supervised with Maj Gen Wieseman watching. The event drew two wives and one child among spectators as President Kennedy’s era fitness comparisons sparked extensive coverage.

East Reseune Marty Shimek R. McC. Tompkins Shimek Hazen, Ark State University Gen. Tompkins George Fox Frederick L. Wieseman 2Nd Marine Division Tompkins Carma Hume David Hume London Ohio David Scott Hume Jane Williams Ben Williams Oklahoma City Oklo David Hume Robert F. Kennedy David M. Shoup Teddy Roosevelt Shoup Kennedy Marine Corps R. Mc Tompkins Theodore Roosevelt

Senate probes shift after Genet questioning in Edmondson era

Oklahoma City AP The Senate Investigating Committee moved to other areas of the Edmondson administration after three hours with Max Genet Jr. Oklahoma County Attorney James H. Harrod said he will file criminal charges next week against Genet, former director of the Department of Commerce and Industry. Genet admitted poor handling of funds but denied personal use and praised the department's work. Committee chair Ray Fine said they are through with the department and will probe other agencies including the Insurance Fund and area redevelopment, with former fund head J Leland Gourley welcoming scrutiny to inform the public of accomplishments.

Oklahoma City Senate J. Howard Edmondson Max Genet Jr Oklahoma County Atty James H. Harrod Genet Department of Commerce and Industry Ray Fine Gore

Soviets Open Talks With Blockbuster Test Ban Proposal

In Geneva the 17 nation disarmament conference resumed as Kennedy urged a safeguarded test ban. Kuznetsov offered a plan to bar foreign bases for nuclear forces and allow two to three inspections a year, while Western negotiators pressed for eight to ten inspections and seven to ten black boxes. Godber tied concessions to Soviet safeguards and on site inspections.

Geneva Kennedy Soviet Union Vasily V. Kuznetsov United States Kuznetsov U.S William C. Foster Foster Britain Joseph Godber Godber

NBC Program Triggers Moscow Closure Of NBC Bureau

Moscow orders NBC to close its Moscow bureau over a program about Premier Khrushchev. Tass accuses NBC of anti-Soviet broadcasts meant to stir hostility in the U S. Correspondent Russell Jones is expelled while Frank Bourgholtzer may return to wind up duties.

Moscow National Broadcasting Co Khrush Foreign Ministry NBC Russell Jones Leonid Zamoyatin Jones Mr. Khrushchev Tass U.S Soviet Union Frank Bourgholtzer Bourgholitzer Spain New York William McAndrew NBC News Bourgholtzer Zamyatin U.S. Broadcasting Company United States Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Stalin Khrushchev

City OKs Contracts For Tires Gasoline And Hydrants

City officials awarded tires to Goodyear Service Stores and gasoline to Saveway Oil Co. with low bids reflected in the contracts. Darling Valve and Pump Co. won 15 fire hydrants for 1 940 dollars. Health department bids for insecticides and chemicals were approved.

City Oks Goodyear Service Stores Saveway Oil Co Darling Valve . and Pump Co

Dutch to Form Volunteer Peace Corps Style Corps

The Netherlands will establish a volunteer corps modeled after the Peace Corps. Foreign Minister Joseph Luns announced at a news conference that the initial group of 50 volunteers will be sent to Africa.

the Hague America Peace Corps Joseph Luns Africa

Dad Kills 5 Kids, Himself in Tennessee Plant Tragedy

In Kingsport Tennessee police report D C Pierson a 34 year old guard at the Eastman plant killed his five children aged 2 to 13 and then shot himself. Pierson was on vacation after starting a week off last Sunday and his wife was reportedly out of state. Supervisors called him a good worker with no prior signs of disturbance.

Kingsport. Tenn Upt Tennessee Eastman D. C. Pierson Pierson

Alamo Brings Marines and Helicopters to Aid Mindanao Flood Victims

The U S landing ship Alamo arrived at Mindanao delivering six Marine Corps helicopters to assist flood victims and support relief operations.

Manila U.S Mindanao Marine Corps

County Slayer Due Parole Hearing

AGENE Yates a 48 year old former Lawton plumber serving two prison terms for murder and manslaughter will be considered for parole at the February 25 26 meeting of the state pardon and parole board at McAlester. The docket includes 10 cases with other inmates facing sentences from 2 years to life for crimes in Oklahoma counties.

Agene Yates Lawton State Pardon and Parole Board McAlester Yates Cache Hugh Pebeahsy Pebeahsy Margaret Pebeahsy Pardon and Parole Board Richard G. Davis Oklahoma County Charles R. Hayes Lincoln County Robert Hurt Jim Inge Coal County Virginia McKee Tulsa County Charles K. Roe Creek County James V. Vassar Louise Young Howard R. Simpson

Warren Says Law Must Guide Space Age Discoveries

Chief Justice Earl Warren told a Georgia Tech crowd that science outpaces law and must be guided by constitutional principles. He warned a lawless world risks destruction, praising the U.S. Constitution as timeless while noting tight security as he visited Atlanta amid protest signs.

Atlanta UPN Earl Warren Lincoln Georgia Tech Warren Supreme Court Ivan Allen Jr

Key Program Of Governor Is Due Today

Oklahoma City report says House Speaker McCart predicts passage of the free textbook appropriation bill as Gov. Bellman plans four reform bills. McCart cites $4 per child as a likely figure. some favor $3, others $4. Bellman opposes free textbooks, proposing a welfare commission and tax changes. The general revenue estimate rose to $251 million, with debates over funding and long term implications.

Oklahoma J. D. McCart House Henry Bellman MecCarty Bellman McCarty State Equalization Board House Appropriations Committee Bill Shipley

Weather Turnaround in Southwest Oklahoma Warms Up

The U S Weather Bureau reports temperatures rising from near freezing after a cold spell. Highs today reach near 38 with 44 expected by Wednesday and lows around the mid twenties, but another Canadian air surge could bring cold weather by Wednesday night and into the weekend.

Oklahoma U. S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau McAlester Altus Guymon

Miami man dies from injuries after two car crash

Ervin L. Odle, 68, of Miami, died Monday from injuries from Sunday’s two car collision near Commerce. His death raised the 1963 state traffic toll to 70, compared with 79 the previous year.

Associated Press Ervin L. Odle Miami Commerce

Generals Enroll in Refresher Course at Artillery School

A class of 55 student officers including five brigadier generals began a refresher course at the Artillery and Missile School today. Lt. Col. Stuart F. Brady welcomed them at the post. Generals Harold R. Bauer Charles L. Davis Howard S. McGee Raymond E. Mason Jr. and Max H. Stecht are in the class. The one week instruction targets division artillery group commanders and selected staff officers.

Artillery and Missile School Stuart F. Brady Harold R. Bauer Charles L. Davis Howard S. McGee Raymond E. Mason Jr Max H. Stecht

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