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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
11
Pennsylvania Republican congressmen urged uncommitted delegates to the GOP National Convention while hoping Governor Scranton would become an active candidate by the convention. Scranton said he would not run unless a genuine draft emerged, despite the delegation’s push.
Gov. John Anderson urged a 11.4 cent per gallon gasoline tax increase to boost state revenue for highways. He spoke to about 800 contractors at the Kansas Contractors Association session. George M. Myers was elected association president. Grant A. Stannard became vice president. Claude Rhoades treasurer. The Kansas Highway Commission staff received an annual award for contributing to a record $84.4 million of highway contracts in 1963.
Oklahoma plans a statewide fundraising drive with a 500000 goal to finance its two-summer exhibit at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Exall English of Lawton chairs the effort with city leaders in Oklahoma City Tulsa Enid and Muskogee directing fundraising across 21 cities.
In Tabua Portugal seven children die within a week from a sudden illness with vomiting headache and high fever. Doctors from nearby districts assist but cannot diagnose the outbreak. Deaths occur within 48 hours of onset prompting health officials to investigate.
President Johnson meets with the Fine Arts Commission at the White House to pledge wholehearted backing of projects to beautify Washington.
Critics say the United States has built an excessive nuclear arsenal and could cut weaponry without sacrificing security. President Johnson orders a major reduction in weapon-material output, but officials show no plan to halt missile production or dismantle bases. The next budget may level off, though 50 more Minuteman ICBMs are planned.
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Texas Governor John Connally, wounded but defiant, announces he will seek re-election. He predicts a 60 to 40 Johnson victory in Texas and hopes for no opposition in the Democratic primary. Connally notes slow recovery from injuries and comments on party tensions.
The 10th Federal Reserve District reports a 12 percent sales gain last week versus the same week a year earlier. Albuquerque up 22 percent, Denver 20, Omaha 19, Oklahoma City 11, Kansas City 10, Topeka 8, Tulsa 7, Wichita and downtown Kansas City 6, Lincoln 4. St. Joseph down 15 and Joplin down 2.
AP reports Research Controls Inc a manufacturer of miniature control valves was bought by Precision Products and Controls Inc. The acquisition was announced Thursday.
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