Kennedy okays annual medal of freedom amid Soviet threat talk
President Kennedy at Palm Beach declined comment on new Soviet threat claims while outlining a yearly presidential medal of freedom for those advancing national security or world peace. He noted the honor already exists and spoke from his ocean front estate as Cuba responds to protest over Russian jet fighters. He was kept informed of Moscow military celebrations and other developments.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
United States
Cuba
White House
Ridion Malinovsky
Moscow
Russia
Gourley Faces Scrutiny Over Insurance Fund Spending
Oklahoma Senate probes the state insurance fund for potential misuses including area redevelopment, travel and lodging costs charged to the fund, and expenditures by Gourley who also oversaw redevelopment. Auditor findings warn of noncompliant uses and possible personal liability.
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Board of Managers
Oklahoma
ARA
Senate
Nesbitt
Gourley
Legislative Council
Paul Cooke
Senate Committee
Ray Fine
Gore
Cooke
Eufaula
Pike Bonds Timing Cited
H E Bailey consulting engineer for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says timing is key to marketing bonds for the eastern toll road. He notes the bond market is favorable for large projects but bankers seek a good turnpike climate. Governor Bellmon will back the eastern route if traffic revenues show bond repayment.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
H. E. Bailey
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Bailey
Henry Bellman
Eastern Turnpike
Foundation Hails MacArthur Speech
Freedoms Foundation cited Gen. Douglas MacArthur's West Point address on Duty Honor and Country as the top public address of 1962. Nearly 900 others including individuals and institutions were honored at the 14th annual ceremony awarding $100000 for writings sayings deeds and photographs. MacArthur, now Remington Rand board chairman, received $500 and a medal.
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Valley Forge
West Pont
Douglas MacArthur
Freedoms Foundation
MacArthur
Foundation
Remington Rand, Inc
Subscription Rates for Lawton Area Newspapers
The Morning Press and Sunday editions list monthly rates and per copy charges for Comanche Cotton Tillman Kiowa and adjacent counties. Rates coverConst and Sunday and Press and Sunday options with various regional and box delivery premiums.
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Lawton
Constitution
Bae Constitution Press
Comanche
Cotton
Tillman
Kiowa
Caddo
Grady
Stephens
Jefferson
Jackson Counties
Oklahoma
Press & Sunday
Const
Press & Sun
Constitution Press
Abe's In Jail
Abra ham Lincoln, 55, a self employed musician, is in jail in Van Nuys California after sideswiping a parked truck Thursday night and being booked on suspicion of drunken driving observed on Washington's Birthday.
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van Nuys
Calif
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Lincoln
Halliburton Board OKs 60-Cent Dividend and New Directors
Halliburton Co. directors added George R. Brown and L. T. Bolin of Brown and Root to the board and declared a first quarter dividend of 60 cents per share. The dividend is payable March 26 to stockholders of record March. The annual stockholders meeting is set for May 14 in Duncan, Oklahoma.
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Houston
UPI
The
Halliburton Co
George R. Brown
L. T. Bolin
Brown & Root, Inc
Duncan
Okla
Cuban refugees accuse CIA of piracy amid jet duel off coast
Shrimpers recount a mid afternoon air attack as three silver jets circling high opened fire at their boats then vanished when a U.S. jet appeared. Washington and Jackson describe bullets crossing near their vessels and the quick presence of two more U.S. planes. Radio Havana calls the incident piracy organized by the CIA.
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Washington
U.S
Jackson
Radio Havana
Central Intelligence Agency
Havana
Key West
Pentagon
Dr Barbara Moore Paces 590 Miles in 10 Hours for Fitness Drive
Newbury England AP reports Dr Barbara Moore aged 60 completed a coast to coast 590 mile journey in exactly 10 hours. She framed the feat as support for President Kennedy's physical fitness campaign.
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Newbury
England
Barbara Moore
Kennedy
State GOP Plans Program Studies
Oklahoma City AP Republicans will discuss a year long program in a meeting on March 9. Forest Beall state chairman said the state Central Committee will consider developing candidates for offices at all levels.
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Oklahoma City
Forest Beall
State Central Committee
Kennedy Says MIGs Fired On Shrimp Boat Mistaken Identity
President Kennedy noted four MIGs possibly misidentified a drifting shrimp boat near Cuba and fired no shots. Officials debated hot pursuit while Cuba denied aggression, and a diplomatic note demanded explanation from Castro after Havana accused anti Castro elements of seizure.
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Kennedy
Cuba
U.S
Castro
Havana
Missing trailer van found near county line
County officers located a loaded semi-trailer twelve miles north of SH 49 east of U.S. 277. The 38 foot aluminum trailer from Joe Hodges Transfer Co. held household goods and overhead door materials. Investigators checked if items were removed from the trailer.
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Joe Hodges Transfer Co
U.S. 277
SH 49
Woman Reports Jewelry Stolen in Lawton
Lawton resident Pearl Norman reported a theft of a jade and coral Indian bead necklace valued at $1,000 from her home. Other reported incidents include tools stolen from Everett Pruett and a burglary at Fort Sill Blvd.. thefts of clothes, a ring, shirts, and a shoplifted beverage machine at local sites.
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Lawton
Pearl Norman
Rogers Lane
Everett James Pruett
Frank Moore
Fort Sill Blvd
H. G. Brown
S. 11Th
Moses Holloway
Fort Sill
Frances Parker
James A. Davis
Wacker
Davis
Sheridan
Cache Road
Hedwig Lambert
Page Maytag Laundry
S. Third
State Employment Drops In January
Employment in January fell by 5 300 jobs from a year earlier to 828 900. Weather reduced outdoor work and total unemployment was 48 400, up from December and last January's 51 600.
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Oklahoma City
State Employment Service
State reports Asian influenza cases in Oklahoma
Oklahoma health officials confirm Asian influenza presence with outbreaks in McCurtain and Choctaw counties. Authorities urge vigilance and monitor spread across the state.
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Oklahoma City
API
State Health Department
Oklahoma
Department
McCurtain
Choctaw
Malloy Dies longtime Oklahoma mine official
John M. Malloy 71 longtime chief mine inspector for Oklahoma since 1946 died in an Oklahoma City hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Alderson in Pittsburg County.
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Oklahoma City
John M. Malloy
Oklahoma
Alderson
Pittsburg County
Close Agency Ties Proposed
Oklahoma City AP Gov Henry Bellmon urged monthly meetings of about 15 department heads to improve state operations and save money through coordinated use of prison made items from McAlester. The plan includes interagency exchanges of unneeded merchandise and sharing non surplus property.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Bellman
McAlester
Board of Affairs
Bellmon
Bellman
Truck Hits Bridge. Boswell Man Killed
The Associated Press reports a Choctaw County fatality as Joe Pat Massengale, 32, of Boswell, died when his pickup veered out of control and struck a county road bridge near Boswell Thursday night. The 1963 highway toll rose to 87, down from 91 a year ago.
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Oklahoma
Joe Pat Massengale
Boswell
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