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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
2
Oklahoma City AP reports a Tulsa liquor dealer hearing was postponed as Senate records and vouchers are in Senate hands. Liquor Director Parham warned the case could continue without needed documents, while Jack Sussman faces a 10 day suspension starting March 11 after alleged illegal sales.
Oklahoma City AP. The Mental Health Department chief warned of doctors leaving state mental institutions if nonmedical lay administrators run the program. Rep Harold Morgan proposes replacing the director with a lay administrator who would name assistants. Williams, a long‑time psychiatrist, said the idea would cause utter confusion and loss of professional direction. A Senate hearing was canceled on McCarty's suggestion. Morgan defends efficiency gains but criticizes Vinita’s operation. Mrs Hall is linked to current law authors.
President Kennedy warned that sharing command decisions on nuclear weapons would be hard to negotiate and may require quick action. He defended alliance unity if a Berlin crisis resurfaces and expressed doubts about resuming talks on a Berlin settlement while backing Roosevelt Jr. for commerce undersecretary and urging youth employment legislation.
CWO Frank H. Johnston of the 5th Missile Battalion, 73rd Artillery, was named honor graduate of the Sergeant Missile Battery class at the Artillery and Missile School. Johnston posted a 97.7 percent average over six weeks as Lt. Col. Walter M. Drozd led most course enlistees.
Venezuelan hijackers seize the freighter Anzoategui en route to Houston and New Orleans. They demand the captain and crew of 35 be exchanged for pardons for imprisoned terrorists. A radio report says the crew is safe and under arrest. Carakas papers name Wilmer Medina Rojas as leader. Government officials warn of threats against schools and churches amid ongoing city violence.
Lawton police detained two 14 year olds Thursday for investigation of a Sunday burglary at Pecan Grove school. They were released to parents pending county juvenile court hearing. Other burglaries investigated include thefts from St Elmo Baptist church, a garage tool set, a juke box at the VFW club, and cash missing from a beauty college.
Trooper Scott denies charges and seeks a full hearing before the state personnel board. Albert Stone a Marlow rancher accuses politics of influencing the case tied to Gov. Henry Bellmon's 1962 campaign. About 45 witnesses, including fellow troopers, testify as the hearing proceeds with defense claiming the woman's account is untrue and detailing alleged inconsistencies.
CAPE CANAVERAL UPI Americas new Syncom satellite is missing after orbiting Thursday. Tracking stations search the skies as 36 hours pass with no sign. Scientists are baffled and downhearted. officials say the first job is to locate it, then assess damage.
Services for Mrs Maggie Landrum 70 who died Wednesday in a Vinita hospital were set for 2 p m Saturday at the Becker Memorial chapel Burkburnett Texas with Rev Travis McMinn of Jan Lee Baptist Church officiating Burial followed at Highland cemetery She was born April 23 1892 in Utopia Texas married Aubrey Landrum July 31 1911 and lived in Lawton before moving to Burkburnett Survivors include seven sons three daughters a brother and 19 grandchildren
Mrs Opal A Dixon 33 of 1301 H moved from Munday Texas to Elmore City Abilene and Lawton died after extended illness Funeral 10 a m Saturday Rev Joe Gomez burial Elmore City cemetery Surviving husband two sons a daughter a stepson sister brothers niece and seven grandchildren
Rush Springs Jaycees will name their outstanding area citizen tonight at the gymnasium. Harold Murray, project chairman, says 12 people from the Rush Springs area have been nominated to receive the honor. Ted Cline, Jaycee president, will present the award about 6 p.m.
W P Bill Atkinson of Midwest City denounces Democrats who joined Governor Bellmon’s Republican administration. He cites Dobson’s acceptance of an insurance counselor post with the Grand River Dam Authority as proof of broken party trust and calls for punishment to preserve Democratic integrity.
Graduation exercises were held Thursday for enlisted men completing an Artillery track vehicle maintenance course at Fort Sill. Lt. Col. Ralph E. Means was guest speaker.
Senator Mike Monroney joined the attack on proposals to remove interest rate ceilings for FHA and VA home mortgages. He warned removal would slow new home construction and raise unemployment, saying rate cuts historically reduced housing starts.
Partly cloudy through Saturday with a warming trend. Today’s high 53 and tonight’s low 32. Tomorrow’s high 60 followed by a high of 51 Thursday. Last night’s low 27 and 11 a.m. reading 42.
A 70-year-old Lawton woman, Florence D. Wicker, was injured when her 1961 Chevrolet struck two parked cars on Ash Street in front of 1706. The crash involved a 1962 Ford owned by Jean R. Miller and a 1962 Buick owned by James B. Johns. Police reported the injuries and listed the owners and addresses.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Campho Phenique at the first sign of a fever blister or cold sore. It touts local anesthesia to stop pain, antiseptic action to prevent infection, and says it does not stain skin while promoting rapid healing. It advises keeping a bottle ready for instant use and to obtain Campho Phenique today.
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