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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1964
Page
1
Lawton Board of Education called a Feb 11 bond election for 2 million to finance several school buildings and additions. One million would be issued after July for 10 years, another million on a shorter pay plan yet to be set. The board notes a 10 year amortization is the longest in 15 years, with $348 425 in the building fund and federal aid available.
Tyler Johnson Bastian a 27 year old anthropologist joins the Museum of the Great Plains as research associate Marvin E Tong Jr director announced. He brings a survey excavation background from the University of Michigan and National Park Service with degrees from Beloit College and University of Utah and graduate study at Michigan. He will focus on archaeological research while Lee Adams plans retirement and continues exhibit work on contract.
Mrs. Ralph McCarty registrar announced record enrollment at Lawton High School reached 2 230 students today. Sixteen new students enrolled Monday after Christmas vacation, 16 more than the same period last year when 2 214 names were listed.
Superintendent John Shoemaker told the board the system could receive up to 500000 under Public Law 815 for construction in federally impacted areas. No definite amount had been received yet. Lawton public school enrollment rose by over 1600 last year. See SCHOOLS, Page 2 Col. 3.
Lawton United Fund workers celebrate completion of the 1963 64 drive with total local and area funds reaching 196 443 including 58 600 from Fort Sill commitments. Campaign chairman Bill Johnson credits Lawtonians and 22 agencies for the success and looks ahead to next year with Jerry Mustain as 1964 65 chairman.
Gov Henry Bellman praised a compromise for the Purcell to Springer I 35 route after years of delay. The plan follows the red line west of the Washita River then bends near Pauls Valley with frontage roads and interchanges to be aligned. Federal approval and 90 percent funding are anticipated for the route and its interchanges. Separately Sens. Ham Cobb withdrew their legal requests on state funds for the road and turnpike survey.
The forecast for Lawton and southwest Oklahoma calls for cloudy conditions on Wednesday with cooler temperatures around 45 after a 57 degree start. Winds may gust to 35 mph as a trough to the north and west drives increased Gulf moisture and light precipitation elsewhere in the state.
GOP contender Barry Goldwater says if president he would train and supply Cuban exiles and provide air cover in future invasions. He urges Russia to free captive nations before United States recognizes withdrawal. He tours New Hampshire for the March 19 primary amid questions over tax policy and Romney's role in the Republican field.
City council opened bids for Street Improvement District 114 with only Banta Construction Co. of Enid submitting a bid of 154 050.29 including engineering costs. Project covers unpaved sections of 15th 12th 14th and 21st streets and portions of Ozman and Lincoln Kingsbury Dearborn Columbia Washington and Lee. Major paving cost estimated at 103 827.16 for 29 002 square yards of Portland cement concrete at 3.58 per square yard. Council also reviewed workers compensation insurance options and approved an oil and gas lease to Union Texas Petroleum Co. on three Lake Ellsworth tracts. Continuous council actions noted.
City officials approve a six foot chain link fence on the raised Fort Sill median north of Ferris to guard student crossings near Lawton High. The plan, urged by state traffic engineer Tom Hicks and state highway director Frank D. Lyons, includes a new Ash crosswalk and sidewalk, plus an education program for students.
Partly cloudy and windy this afternoon with a slight warmup. Tonight will be considerable cloudiness, then clearing and colder by Wednesday afternoon. High today 57, overnight low 35, tomorrow 45, Monday 55, overnight 27. 11 a.m. reading 48.
The Oklahoma senatorial campaign heats up with three developments. University president Dr. George L. Cross notes a circulating poll on Bud Wilkinson may influence his decision, while Forest Beall criticizes voting on issues over names. Former Gov. Raymond Gary hints at joining, Ada to host a major policy speech.
Congress opens the 88th session with administration hopes for swift action on a billion dollar tax cut and a civil rights bill. House and Senate leaders plan quick rules votes and aim to move major legislation before the Republican convention. Johnson meets with leaders to align strategy and press for prompt passage.
President Johnson reviewed the upcoming State of the Union with Democratic congressional leaders and secured pledges for swift action on civil rights and tax reduction programs. He plans a joint address Wednesday and will seek broad support from AFL CIO leaders and business executives. Senate Leader Mansfield called it a domestic focused message aimed at reducing next year’s budget to under $100 billion.
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