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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1964

Page

6

Goldwater Aims to Carry California for Nomination

In California Goldwater pledges to win the June 2 primary and the general election, telling a Sacramento audience he will carry the state. He avoids disavowing Birch Society support despite denouncing its attacks on Kennedy.

Washington Barry Goldwater California Arizona Goldwater Sacramento San Francisco John Birch Society John F. Kennedy Americans For Democratic Action United Auto Workers Union Walter Reuther New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Margaret Chase Smith Maine New Hampshire Rockefeller Johnson Granite State Richard M. Nixon Nixon Cincinnati United States

Court Martial Proceedings Continue With Open Session

The trial continues from page one with Col. John F. Taylor as law officer and Col. David E. Foster as court-martial president. The board, including Lt. Col. William M. Hon and Maj. Paul E. Morton, will deliberate after final arguments. Potential sentence ranges up to life imprisonment and total forfeiture. The case, moved from Comanche county, is open to the public for proceedings.

John F. Taylor David E. Foster William C. Loftus Jimmie D. Sickal Pat Roberts Comanche County Colonel Foster William M. Hon Frank M. Edgar Paul E. Morton Hni Donal R. Miller Ose L. Rodriguez Frank G. Regan

LHS Graduates Participate in College Assembly

Three Lawton high school graduates appeared at a special Southwestern State College assembly on campus. Charles Rightmer was featured vocalist with the college band, Steve Thomas performed a jazz dance, and Jerry Kinz er served as master of ceremonies. W. C. Burris, former LHS usher and now Southwestern's dean of students, also spoke at the program.

Lawton High School Southwestern State College Charles Rightmer Steve Thomas Jerry Kinzer LHS W. C. Burris LHS Uselor Southwestern

Blonde Divorcee Behind End To Ford Marriage

The 20 minute Idaho divorce of Henry Ford II and Anne Ford ends their 23 year marriage on grounds of mental cruelty. Custody of Edsel Ford Jr. is awarded to Mrs. Ford with paternal visitation. Ford, 45, is in Detroit for Ford Motor Co. board duties. no comment.

Ford Fairfield Idaho Henry Ford II Anne Charles S$in Margaretta Fitler Murphy New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Sun Valley Henry Ford Detroit Ford Motor Co. Board of Maria Christina Vettore Austin Austin

Young Sinatra To Take Stand In Kidnap Trial

Frank Sinatra Jr the 19 year old singer testifies in a kidnapping case at U S Court as prosecutors seek to prove a staged crime by Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler and John Irwin and as defense claims publicity stunt. Witnesses placed the defendants near Harrah's Lodge on the California Nevada border the night of December 8 after a ransom was paid.

Los Angeles U.S Frank Sinatra Jr Tommy Dorsey Sinatra Jr Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler John Irwin Young Sinatra Harrah California- Nevada Frank Sinatra Amster and Keenan Harrah's Vera Petrinovich Harvey's Wagon Wheel Pauline Ceppenall Robert FE. Moore Moore John Foss Foss Dorsey Band FBI Nevada California

Meeting Places Changed For Democratic Precincts

Comanche county Democrats will elect precinct officers and organize to support nominees at 7 30 p m Friday meetings. Changes include residence venues forprecincts Ward 1 10 Ward 2 7 Ward 3 6 and Lake No 1 under new lists and postings to follow. A precinct lineup will elect officers and delegates to the county convention this summer.

Comanche County Ray Shackelford Democratic Central Committee Charles Jennings Central Committee Lawton Constitution Morning Press J. K. Oliver Jack Smith Irwin Elmo Richardson Rex Mills Sheridan Fletcher Rural Jim Weaver Fred Burch Lake No. 1 Shackelford Jennings

Suspect Held For Burglary In Lawton Store

A 32-year-old Lawton man was arrested at Windshield Glass & Mirror at Seventh and D after a burglary Wednesday night. He admitted the crime. no charges filed yet. Officers found a cash box empty and $94.60 on the suspect.

Lawton Windshield Glass & Mirror Seventh Richard White White

13 Week Paid Vacations Hit Steelworkers Nationwide

Pittsburgh AP reports 13 week paid vacations granted in the current Steel labor contract are energizing workers. Many plan long trips or stay home with family and hobbies as 450000 basic steel workers become eligible every five years based on seniority.

Pittsburgh James L. Parker US. Steel Corp Clairton Coking Parker Harry McKee McKee Florida Miami McKeesport Basic Steel United Steelworkers Union

Lawton Students Win ROTC Promotions At OU

Two Lawton youths receive ROTC promotions at the University of Oklahoma. John W. Mehew of 1619 N. 27th is promoted to cadet first lieutenant and is a junior majoring in industrial management engineering. William R. Beach Jr. of 1442 N. 40th is promoted to airman third class and is a freshman majoring in engineering.

Lawton Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps University of Oklahoma John W. Mehew Ed Mehew William R. Beach Jr William R. Beuch Beuch Mehen University

Furs Unclaimed from Storage to Be Sold

Sanders Cleaners offers unclaimed furs from Stein Fur Mfgs and new stock at low prices in Lawton Fort Sill area. One hundred percent labeled second-hand goods include coats jackets scarfs and stoles. Sale runs 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM with bargains starting at 15 dollars plus tax and accessories 1 to 10 dollars.

Sanders Cleaners Stein Fur Mfgs Lawton-Ft. Sill

Six Drivers Face Traffic Charges Filed by County Attorney

Six traffic charges were filed today by the county attorney's office. Three motorists Ronald J. Rogers 15 Midwest City Frank W McGee 17 Duncan and G Bryan Davenport 17 Stratford Conn were charged with speeding at nighttime. Other charges include Frank W Langford 25 Gore running a stop sign Charles D Thompson 22 Elm with no driver's license and James Erie King 39 Fort Sill for failure to dim lights.

Ronald J. Rogers Midwest City Frank W. McGee Duncan G. Bryan Davenport Stratford Conn Frank W. Langford Gore Charles D. Thompson Elm James Erie King Fort Sill

Woman Receives Minor Injuries After U S 277 Crash

A 45 year old Lawton woman Catherine Maranto received minor injuries in a two car crash on U S 277 at its intersection with S 11th in Lawton. Her husband Joseph F Maranto was driving one of the vehicles. He attempted to cross when he collided with a southbound 1958 Pontiac driven by James C Brady of Abbottstown Pa.

Lawton U.S. 277 S. 11Th Southside Catherine Maranto Lincoln Joseph F. Maranto Maranto U.S Soulth James C. Brady Abbottstown

Candidate To Lecture In Class At Cameron

Republican candidate for Congress from the Sixth District B. C. Auchincloss of Chickasha will lecture to Cameron College government students tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. in room 37 Administration building. Instructor is Dr. John Batrus.

Congress Cameron College B. C. Auchincloss Chickasha John Batrus

Chamber votes on holidays and billboards plan

Rainy Mountain and Sugar Creek areas receive the observed official holidays for New Year Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. The tourism committee backs two lighted billboard signs on the Southwestern Turnpike plus 20 5 by 10 billboards for Lawton promotion. The chamber accepts Martha Saffit's resignation as office manager. Members Bentley Bill Johnson Jack Raulston George Barber Dale Thompson and Lt Col Allen Myers will represent the chamber at a U S Chamber of Commerce Academy.

Tourist and Recreation Committee Southwestern Turnpike Lawton Martha Saffit

Lawton Officials Attend Oklahoma City Meeting on Vocational Ed Bill

John Shoemaker superintendent Hugh Bish assistant superintendent and Donald O Dell head of the Lawton High business education department attended a meeting in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to learn more about a proposed new federal vocational education bill.

Lawton Oklahoma City John Shoemaker Hugh Bish Donald O'Dell Lawton High School

Police Court Disposes Of Municipal Court Cases

Police court actions under Judge J Merle Oaks list defendants and fines for disturbances speeding running red lights stopping signs and related offenses. Notable names include Otis Smith Fred Jones Quentin Whitaker Jackie Whiteman James Thompson Dean Latham William Hutchins and others with fines bonds and suspensions noted.

J. Merle Oaks Otis O. Smith Lake Fred Jones Garfield Quentin Whitaker Petty Farceny Robert W Gustafson Meadowbrook Richard V. Souders Gore Thomas A. Sydes Baldwin Benson H. Turnbull Elgin Horace O. Phillips Lee Darreill Speakman Lindy Michael D Robert J. Shaivey Ash

Sea Otters Use Fur Air Pockets for Warmth

Sea otters rely on air pockets trapped in their dense fur to insulate against the North Pacific cold, as they lack a thick blubber layer like whales. The fur keeps water away, creating a protective layer that maintains body heat during chilly ocean swimming.

North Pacific

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