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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1964
Page
14
A long jumble of crossword like clues lists ballads and phrases with varied wordplay across multiple numbered entries. It includes hints for phrases such as Do Ye Ken John and Little Brown et al and ends with references to historical and geographical terms.
Boy Scout Troop 144 held its annual banquet at First Methodist Church. Harry Nichols announced officer elections and the year’s outstanding scout Donald Moulton. Awards covered Tenderfoot to eight year stars for many scouts, with Geronimo patrol receiving the honor patrol plaque and the Order of the Golden Tent Peg.
The letter by Bertrand Russell and other luminaries condemns antisemitism in the USSR as a grave issue. It recalls historical persecution from pogroms to Stalinist purges, notes the current drive against Jews and alleged reasons, and contrasts with the state push against religious influence through campaigns like Khrushchev’s Institute for Scientific Atheism.
The House passed the largest defense authorization in history, a 16.9 billion bill. An extra 92 million for research on a manned bomber and interceptor was added on Gen. Curtis LeMay's advice, though McNamara had not requested it and the measure sets only maximum spending limits.
A scientific blurb explains that about half of tick species are parasitic targeting humans, domestic animals, or other hosts. The passage highlights varying host ranges and the potential impact of bites on health.
Superior Court lists multiple divorce petitions filed including Bolin Shelton Holloway and Killion. Granted divorces include Elmore Broadford Metzner Martinez with child custody and support details. District Court civil actions include delivery of deed and quieting title. County Court marriage licenses listed with multiple couples.
Almanac entry for Friday February 21 1964 notes the day as the 52nd of the year with 314 remaining. It lists notable events including Adams collapsing in 1848 and dying, Johnson ordering Stanton to quit in 1868, the Washington Monument dedication in 1885, and a 1963 Libyan earthquake that killed 250 people.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara remains silent in public as Senator Barry Goldwater intensifies his accusations. He reportedly avoids new statements to prevent giving Goldwater more ammunition, though a late defense post labeled Goldwater’s remarks misleading and harmful to national security.
Fort Sill units will receive new commanders next week. Lt. Col. James Wortham will take over the 3d Missile Battalion 38th Artillery from Lt. Col. E V Creel, who helped form the unit in 1962. Lt. Col. Gerald E. Robinson will command the 2d Battalion 13th Artillery, replacing Lt. Col. Edwin Bathorne.
Centralia police ruled Thursday that 14-year-old Champs I. Springer died by his own action after a Wednesday night shooting at his home near Centralia Oklahoma. The eighth grade student on the basketball team was described as an excellent student and a class leader. A .22 caliber gun shot wound to the forehead caused his death in a Tulsa hospital. A rifle was found near him in his room at the family home about two miles southwest of Centralia in Craig County. The town is 26 miles northwest of Vinita.
Buddhism arose in India in the 6th century B C and today is widely practiced across Burma Ceylon China Japan and Thailand.
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