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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1964

Page

2

Russians Hoist Hands Off Line In Cyprus Fuss

UNITED NATIONS diplomats report Moscow will urge the Security Council to guarantee Cyprus independence and territorial integrity while leaving Greek and Turkish Cypriots to settle their feud. Feedorenko and Stevenson eyed as Thant pressed a plan for an international force and impartial mediator to avert renewed fighting.

United Nations, N.Y Soviet Union U.N. Security Council Cyprus Nikolai T. Fedorenko Makarios Council Fedorenko U.S Adlai E. Stevenson U.N U Thant Britain Greece Turkey Thant Security Council British Commonwealth Commonwealth

Bomb blast damages church in Ambl er Pa

An explosion outside the Negro Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lower Gwynedd Township causes about 10000 in damage. Police say a bomb likely detonated by the front of the building and tarpaulin was placed to preserve evidence. Choir members had just left 15 minutes earlier.

Ambler Bethlehem Baptist Lower Gwynned John Smart Philadelphia Silas B. Holmes

OSU Democrats Oppose Right to Work Amendment

OSU Young Democrats approve a resolution opposing state Question 409 the right to work amendment. Leonard Gambrell president of the OSU chapter says working men and women deserve better treatment and that approval would bring labor management strife to Oklahoma. He argues Oklahoma is growing industrially under free collective bargaining and expansion would slow if it passes.

Stillwater UPT Oklahoma State University Young Democrats Leonard Gambrell OSU Oklahoma

Wilkinson Named Campaign Chairman For Bud Wilkinson

Oklahoma State Sen. Dewey F. Bartlett of Tulsa was named Tulsa County campaign chairman in Bud Wilkinson's bid for the Republican U S Senate nomination. Wilkinson plans a campaign launch February 24 in Boise City with a swing to Guymon Beaver Laverne Woodward Shattuck Arnett Cheyenne Elk City Sayre through February 28.

Oklahoma City Dewey F. Bartlett Tulsa Tulsa County Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson U. S Wilkinson Boise City Guymon Beaver Laverne Woodward Shattuck Arnett Cheyenne Elk City Sayre

Man Who Wore Guard Uniform At Trial Loses Appeal

Lawton man Franklin L. Valenti failed to overturn a four year sentence after appealing a second degree burglary conviction. The State Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the verdict noting Valenti wore a National Guard uniform in court and testified about his service. The appeal centered on prosecutorial criticism of the uniform appearance and defense claims of misconduct.

Lawton National Guard Franklin L. Valenti State Court of Criminal Superior Court Valenti Oklahoma City Chester D. Silvers Lewis Derke Silvers

Remodeling For Murray Lodge OK'd

The Planning and Resources Board authorized bids for 164000 dollars of remodeling at Lake Murray state lodge near Ardmore. Scott-Rice Co. will present furniture and work specs next week. project aims for mid May completion.

Oklahoma City Planning and Resources Board Lake Murray State Lodge Ardmore Scott-Rice Co Tulsa Charles Monroe Hudgins-Thompson-Ball Scott-Rice Ken Holderman Ted Roos Holderman Roos Tom Tipps State Senate Everett Agee

Polaris Submarine Named Resolution In Britain

Britain's first Polaris submarine will be called the Resolution. The keel is to be laid next week and the vessel is planned to enter service in 1968.

London Britain Resolution

Quake Triggers Evacuation as Azores Island Braces

Reports put the Sao Jorge quake toll near 7000 with quakes worsening as a new volcano forms offshore. Prime Minister Salazar convened a cabinet meeting while rescue ships from the Arizon, Britain, Japan and Norway converge to aid islanders amid disrupted communications and rough seas.

Teotonio Machado Pires Terceira Sao Jorge ANI Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Lisbon Arizon Sinx U.S. Air Force Lajes San Jorge Azores Islands

To Pay Share Beir ut Iraqi Govern Ear Marks Five Million

Beirut Lebanon AP reports the Iraqi government earmarks five million dollars to cover its share of anti terror measures agreed at the Cairo meeting of Arab heads of state. The move follows talks aimed at coordinating security efforts and funding regional stability initiatives.

Beirut Lebanon Cairo

Funeral Rites Planned for Walter H. White in Apache

Walter Henry White 83 former Apache resident died about 4 p m Monday in a Miami hospital He was born May 27 1880 in Charleston Illinois He lived in Apache about 30 years then moved last year to Seneca Missouri to live with his son Boyd He was a retired farmer and Baptist church member Survivors include four sons James Owen Wyandotte Carl Apache Matt Las Cruces N M and Boyd Seneca two daughters Ethel Vickers Fresno Calif and Lorene Moore Apache two brothers John Cooper ton and E E Visalia Calif 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Walter Henry White Apache Baptist Church Fairview Cemetery Apache Crews Funeral Home Mr. White Miami Hospital Charleston Ill Seneca Boyd The Baptist Church James Owen Wyandotte Carl Matt Las Cruces N. M Ethel Vickers Fresno Calif Lorene Moore John Cooperton E. E Visalia

Hot Springs Sells Odds Amid Federal Gambling Probe

In Hot Springs Arkansas authorities face a major illegal gambling operation that federal agents say dominates the nation. William Hundley questions if the scope is Arkansas confined while Mayor Wolf disputes outside interests. Oaklawn Park opens and racing season proceeds amid lax state enforcement.

Hot Springs Ark Justice Department William Hundley Department Organized Crime State of Arkansas Dan Wolf Handley Washington Joe B Pio Almunces Oym Tyor Congressional Committee Cosa Nostra Crime Chicago New York

Lawton Man Seeks House Seat in Comanche County

D. D. Raibourn of Lawton announces Democratic bid for State Representative No. 3 seat vacated by Alfred Thomas who runs for State Senate. Raibourn, 58, secretary treasurer of the Lawton Home Builders and termite control businessman, previously lost the previous Democratic primary by about 400 votes.

D. D. Raibourn Gore Raibourn Alfred Thomas Senate Thomas Lawton Home Builders Association Raibourns Walter Hutchins Don W. Beauchamp Pat Sullivan Jim Taliaferro al Terrill Charles Singleton J. B. Colwell

Ranch Director speaks to Eve ning Lions club

IOA Ranch director H F Donnelly spoke at Eve ning Lions club meeting in Enid. He was introduced by Eugene L Bowman of Noon Lions. President T R Stephens presided as Ken Brown district governor reported on last weekend’s state council meeting. The club plans to display American Flags Saturday for George Washington’s birthday. Guest Ralph Dusseau attended.

H. F. Donnelly IOA Ranch Enid Evening Lions Club Ken Brown Lions District State Council Lawtonian George Washington Ralph Dusseau

Ruby Trial Jury Selection Progress Near Oswald Case

Prospective jurors face dismissals as the prosecution gains two for cause and the defense loses two. With 14 peremptory challenges for the state and 13 for the defense, both sides move toward a Dallas venue while J. T. Richardson and Jesse R. Jones are dismissed for opposing capital punishment. Judge keeps change of venue ruling pending responses. Wade and Belli anticipate a swift jury in 10 days to two weeks.

J. T. Richardson Richardson Jesse R. Jones Jones Ruby Dallas Lee Harvey Oswald Belli Wade

Car Hits Bridge. Hominy Man Dies in One-Car Crash

An Osage County man, 43-year-old Orvie Edward Spincer of Hominy, died Tuesday night after his car struck the left hand railing at the Hominy Creek bridge on Oklahoma 99, becoming the state's 102nd traffic fatality of the year and 20 more than this time last year.

Associated Press Osage County Hominy Highway Patrol Orvie Edward Spincer Spincer Hominy Creek Bridge Oklahoma 99

Trespasser Shot South of Seoul

An American Air Force policeman wounded a South Korean trespasser at Osan Air Base about 25 miles south of Seoul. It marks the fifth shooting at a U.S. military camp in Korea this month, with three Koreans killed and three wounded overall.

Seoul, Korea U.S Osan Seoul Korea

Reds Down Two Planes in Viet Nam Sky Fight

In Saigon two Vietnamese air force T28 fighters were shot down by ground fire within 24 hours. A U S air force pilot was believed killed as the first crash near the Seven Mountains west of Saigon left one crew alive. The second crash 90 miles southwest in the Mekong delta exploded with no signs of the crew.

Saigon South Viet Nam Seven Mountains Here Mekong River Delta

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