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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1964

Page

15

Hoffa Witness Testimony Decision Set For Today

U S District Judge Frank Wilson will decide if Mrs Edward Partin wife of a key Hoffa witness may testify for the defense at James Hoffa trial over alleged jury tampering. Partin linked Hoffa to the Nashville conspiracy and testified for the government. Hoffa postponed his own planned testimony to Monday as the trial enters its sixth week.

Chattanooga Tenn U.S. Dist Frank Wilson James R. Hoffa Hoffa James F. Neal Edward Grady Partin Baton Rouge James Haggerty Teamsters Union Part Teamsters Nashville Partin

Serious TV Drama Faces Decline in Formulas

AP television analysis notes the loss of serious drama as NBC ends Richard Boone Show and Show of the Week. Critics warn about formula shows replacing original quality series, citing pressures of production and risk. CBS ponders replacement for Garry Moore while CBS viewers see Sunday specials and NBC comedy schedule.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York NBC Richard Boone Ben Casey Alfred Hitchcock Horton Foote Jacqueline Babbin CBS Garry Moore Moore Bill Cullen Ralph Edwards Art Linkletter New York Philharmonic Paul Hindemith Tom Bosley Sarah Marshall

Second Crisis Year In The Negro Revolution

AP special correspondent Relman Morin surveys 1964 as a pivotal year in the civil rights struggle. He notes the Johnson presidency ahead, a major House civil rights bill, rising activism, and growing awareness across regions amid debates over tactics and potential backlashes.

Relman Morinap Johnson Senate House of Representatives U.S. Supreme Court

Statewide School Suit Heard in Alabama Segregation Case

Three judge panel in Alabama hears a bid by Negro parents to end segregated schools statewide. The suit targets the state Board of Education for allegedly directing policy in Macon County where desegregated schools were boycotted by whites. Also notes Oxford lecture incident and Boston boycott tensions, with Georgia and Mississippi actions and a Connecticut student fined for a sit in.

Alabama State Board of Education Macon County Ala State Board Oxford Miss University of Mississippi Howard K. Smith Boston James P Breeden Jackson Mississippi Tougaloo Southern Christian College Tougaloo Montgomery Atlanta Mordon Walker Connecticut Georgia

Wirtz Faces Union Revolt In Midwinter Meeting

Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz faces a mild revolt from AFL-CIO Executive Council members over Johnson era labor policies. The dock union boycott on loading wheat to Russia escalates as Maritime unions demand at least half of wheat go in U.S. vessels and object to a 38 percent waiver. The dispute highlights broader labor unhappiness with administration handling of key labor issues.

Miami Beach Fla UPI W. Willard Wirtz Afl-Cio Executive Council Wirtz Russia White House John F. Kennedy U.S Maritime Administration Continental Grain Co Afl-Cio Johnson

Beatles influence church service prompts unexpected wig theme

In Glendale California the First Baptist Church bulletin announces Pastor J Whitcomb Brougher will deliver Sunday evening sermon titled Following the Beatles and attendees will wear Beagle wigs reflecting the pop culture influence on the service format.

Glendale Calif UPI First Baptist Church of J. Whitcomb Brougher

Americans Don't Panic In Saigon

Adm. Harry D. Felt said most American dependents in Saigon refuse to panic amid Communist terrorism and favor keeping about 1,800 wives and children of servicemen and civilians despite bombings that killed five and injured 72. He noted some individuals want to return home, but decisions are personal.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPI Harry D. Felt U.S. Pacific U.S

Robert Oswald Testifies Before Warren Commission Again

Robert L. Oswald testified before the Warren Commission investigating Kennedy's assassination. He arrived at 9 a.m. EST and was the third Oswald family member to appear, after Marina and Marguerite Oswald. He refused to speak, with attorney William A. McKenzie handling questions as officials prepared to recall him only after the commission reports to President Johnson.

Washington UPI Robert L. Oswald Warren Commis Tia Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Oswald Lee Marina Marguerite Oswald Commission Earl Warren William A. McKenzie Lee Rankin Rankin McKenzie Johnson

Administratrix Sale of William H. Nease Estate Near Lawton

The Nease estate sale covers 1.5 acres in Pumpkin Center 11 miles east of Lawton Oklahoma on State Highway 7. Sealed cash bids due February 28 1964 at 25 South 13th Lawton with 10% good faith deposit. court approval required.

Lawton William H. Nease Allan D. Sasser South 13Th Oklahoma

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