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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1964

Page

3

Zanzibar Restores U S Ties After Leftist Rule Recognized

In Washington today the United States resumes relations with Zanzibar after recognizing the island republic's new leftist government led by President Abeid Karume who seized power on January 12. The U S and Britain plus six Commonwealth nations extended recognition. Karume's takeover ousted the former sultanate that had ruled since independence. The State Department announced diplomats flew to Zanzibar on Sunday. The piece also notes Mills predicts further tax cuts contingent on federal spending restraint as the 11.5 billion tax cut bill nears final congressional approval.

Washington Zanzibar United States State Department U.S Great Britain British Commonwealth Abeid Karume Karume Britain

Rockefeller Nixon Berry Attack Johnson Policies

Republican contenders launch broad critique of President Johnson’s Vietnam and anti poverty programs. Rockefeller and Nixon denounce U S policy, while Goldwater calls Johnson’s antipoverty effort half baked amid New Hampshire primary campaigning. Lodge denies Rockefeller Viet Nam talk. Nixon warns of Southeast Asia loss to Communists.

Washington Johnson South Viet Nam New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Arizona Barry Goldwater Rockefeller Henry Cabot Lodge U.S Lodge Saigon Viet Nam Nixon Peoria Southeast Asia Goldwater New Hampshire Nashua Dwight D. Eisenhower Hampshire Harold E. Stassen Eisenhower John F. Kennedy

Lawton One-Act Submerged Advances To State Meet

Lawton High School earned a superior rating for the one-act play Submerged at the Central State College tournament in Edmond, qualifying for the state meet in Norman next month. Paul Bailey made the All-District cast, with castmates Mike Fargo Ashley Cagle Gene Hildebrand Hank Roberson and David Spencer also recognized. Kenny Vaughn and Spencer won a first in dramatic duet acting. Liz Griffith placed second in girls radio speaking, Theresa Jave third in women’s extemporaneous speaking. Eighteen students attended with instructors Darrell Woolwine and Jim Maddox.

Lawton High School Central State College Edmond Submerged Norman Paul Bailey Mike Fargo Ashley Cagle Gene Hildebrand Hank Roberson David Spencer Kenny Vaughn Spencer Liz Griffith Theresa Jave Fighteen Lhs Darrell Woolwine Jim Maddox

Comanche County Council Meeting Announcement

Comanche County Council for Retarded Children will meet at 7 30 p m today in the Shelter ed Workshop at the Youth Center. Mrs John W Tyree is president and announced the gathering for members and interested parties.

Comanche

Ministerial Alliance To Confer Wednesday

The Lawton Ministerial Alliance will meet Wednesday at the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing center. The agenda includes a business meeting and a luncheon. Alliance president is Rev Donald McDougle, pastor of the First Congregational church.

Lawton Ministerial Alliance McMahon-Tomlinson Nursing Center Alliance Donald MccDougle First Congregational Church

National Education Association Chief to Speak at Lawton

Henry F. E. Goebel, president of the NEA Department of Classroom Teachers, will address Lawton High School at 7 30 P M Wednesday. He leads 790 000 members and promotes a year tied to unity for teachers. The group will vote on a new Ethics Code for the Education Pool.

Henry FE. Goebel Department of National Education Association Lawton High School Ed Hennessee Lawton Cta Goebel Lincoln Neb NEA University of Nebraska Harvard University Cambridge Mass Claremont Graduate School Calif

Nixon Rising as Goldwater Slips in 1964 Prospect

United Press International reports Nixon gains momentum as Goldwater faces a setback in New Hampshire’s early 1964 GOP delegate race. The piece argues Nixon's perceived foreign affairs strength and past missteps shape his comeback potential, noting Nixon’s 1960 close loss and possible loft from Kennedy’s era.

Balaguer plans Dominican comeback from exile

New York AP reports former Dominican Republic president Joaquin Balaguer plans a political return. Speaking before 500 supporters at a New York hotel he said he heads the Reformista party. Also noted an American doctor, Joseph W Christie, plans a leprosy clinic in Northern Rhodesia after traveling from Northport Michigan via Dublin.

New York Joaquin Balaguer Dominican Republic Balaguer Reformista Party Michigan Livingston Northern Rhodesia Joseph W. Christie Northport Mich Dublin Christie Carville

Convicted Rapist Gant Paroled After Board Recommendation

A former Oklahoma judge urged for parole for Don Gant 25 after 14 months of a 15 year sentence for raping an 18 year old at a Kiefer tavern. The Pardon and Parole Board approved 13 parole bids including Gant while denying two.

Guess Seeks Western District County Commissioner Seat

W P Guess, a 38 year old life resident of Comanche County, announces candidacy for County Commissioner District 3. He resides southwest of Cache with wife Lela and daughter Linda, a Cache Junior High student, outlining WWII service and road improvement priorities ahead of the March 3 election.

W. P. Guess Comanche County Cache Lela Linda 135Th. Naval Construction Battalion Southwest Pacific

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