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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
13
Funeral directors in Los Angeles petitioned the FCC over NBC TV’s Dr. Kildare episode portraying undertakers exploiting death. Producers say the show does not represent all funeral directors and note that equal time rules mainly apply to news and editorials.
DeLesseps Morrison, former New Orleans mayor and Kennedy ambassador to the OAS, and John McKeithen, state Public Service commissioner and Huey Long ally, face off in a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Louisiana governor. The winner meets the Republican nominee in March as Louisiana politics mirrors a long-standing pattern.
Wall Street advisers from Mitchum Jones Templeton E F Hutton Sparks and Standard and Poor's forecast a favorable stock investment climate for 1964 with rising profits, record after tax incomes, stronger market foundations and potential Dow highs near 800 in early 1964. Supporting views warn of near term swings and moderate pullbacks but overall higher prices and earnings expected.
Republican National Chairman William E. Miller urged President Johnson to honor John F. Kennedy's debate commitments for 1964 television debates. Miller noted Johnson pressed for more than four debates in 1960 and cited Kennedy’s debate performance as a campaign edge. Miller spoke at a GOP National Committee session amid a four day meeting to shape the 1964 campaign. Governors Rockefeller Romney Scranton attended related events as potential contenders, with Scranton distancing himself from a presidential bid.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is receiving physiotherapy for a painful elbow that affects his golf swing. Dr. Peter J. Borak of Casita Hospital said treatment began last Saturday for a tendon or bone inflammation. Actress Arlene Dahl filed for divorce from Christian R. Holmes in Los Angeles, citing extreme mental cruelty.
Roger Hilsman, U S assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs, will confer this month with New Zealand prime minister Keith Holyoake on Pacific and Asian affairs.
Gov. John Connally recovering from Kennedy assassination wounds said he will run for a second two year term in November. When asked about announcing his re election, the 46 year old Democrat replied What’s wrong with right now Connally had served as secretary of the Navy in Kennedys administration before becoming governor in 1962.
Harold Wilson of Britain's Labour party calls for inviting Communist China to join the 17 nation disarmament talks when they resume in Geneva. This stance positions China as a participant in the arms talks.
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller urged a hard anti communism line in Manchester addressing 400 members of the Associated General Contractors while contrasting his stance with Barry Goldwaters. He warned of communist domination and reaffirmed no coexistence. The GOP candidates seek New Hampshire delegates before the March 10 primary.
Oklahoma City police report an autopsy shows Ruby Louise Roberts 18 was alive when buried in a shallow grave after a Tuesday shooting. William Lloyd Roberts, her husband, was charged with murder after signing a statement admitting the shooting.
Washington AP reports Rep. Carl Albert D Okla is coming out of a week long illness described as flu or throat infection. An aide says he stayed home since last weekend but his condition is not serious and he hopes to attend engagements in Krebs McAlester and a dedication at Midwest City for a Carl Albert Junior Senior High School.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk will address the 19th annual World Congress of the Junior Chamber International on October 19 in Oklahoma City officials announced. Oklahoma City's George Nigh said President Johnson would be invited to appear, with the invitation to be presented at the White House.
Howard Weldin, 44, of Fulton, tried to escape a stalled car on railroad tracks in Syracuse. He leaped free as an 82 car freight train struck the vehicle, lifting it and hurling it toward Weldin, who was bruised and hospitalized with a severe hip injury.
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