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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1964

Page

4

Johnson urges Russia on arms controls at Geneva talks

President Johnson appeals to the Soviet Union to accept broader arms control at the resuming 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva. He urges concrete actions, including preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, as the United States pushes for progress. Foster leads the U.S. delegation to secure actions over words.

Geneva UPI Johnson Soviet Union U.S Nikita S. Khrushchev Kennedy Kremlin United States William C. Foster Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Foster

Two Agencies Facing Probe in Edmondson Era Hearings

Oklahoma City AP report says the state Senate Investigating Committee will question two state agencies from the Edmondson administration in hearings starting Thursday. Chairman Sen. Ray Fine said J Leland Gourley, head of the state Insurance Fund, is invited to testify, with three others invited for Friday including Gibson Lipscomb, Jack Compton of the Surplus Property Agency, and R H Pete Bewley, former Tulsa maintenance director. Bewley appeals his conviction tied to surplus property investigations of Tulsa schools. no report on the probe was released.

Oklahoma City State Senate Edmondson Ray Fine Gore J. Leland Gourley State Insurance Fund J. Howard Edmondson Fine Gibson Lipscomb Jack Compton Surplus R. H. Pete Bewley

Glenn Glenn Camp Claim Sparks Ohio Democratic Roll

In Columbus Ohio UPI reports John Glenn’s supporters claim his political bandwagon is rolling as he clashes with Senator Stephen Young for the Ohio Democratic endorsement. Delegates say Glenn carried more than 70 of 88 counties and aides cite broad backing despite mixed views on his politics.

Columbus Party Glenn

Panamanian Seeks Aggression Charge Over Canal Zone Crisis

Panamanian delegate to the Organization of American States Miguel J Moreno heads to Washington to press aggression charges against the United States over the Canal Zone crisis. Aides Juan A Tack and Arturo Morgan Morales accompany him as C A Red McLelland, U S marshal, who urged a firm U S stance, arrives in Washington. The dispute centers on flag flying and the anti American violence that left 25 dead, including four U S soldiers, amid fears of subversive influence.

Panama City API Miguel J. Moreno Organization of American States Washington United States Canal Zone Moreno Juan A. Tack Arturo Morgan Morales Foreign Ministry U.S C.A Red McLelland Senate Camden Ark Marshal Senate Foreign Relations Committee Situa Panama OAS United Nations

Judge refuses to halt Balser whipping sentence

In Wilmington Delaware a Superior Court judge refused to set aside or reduce the sentence of Talmadge R Balser 41 for robbery and upheld 25 years and 20 lashes originally ordered Balser had two weeks earlier had his penalty cut to 15 years and 10 lashes defense attorney Edward W Schall appealed and sought a stay of the lashing scheduled for January 28 the judge denied the motion and Balser still faces the lashes.

Wilmington Del Delaware Talmadge R. Balser Balser Stewart R. Lynch Lynch Edward W. Schall Schall

Turbines Delivered for Kerr Dam Power May Start

The Robert S. Kerr Dam on the Grand River nears its power start by May 1. The last of four turbines was delivered today while the first three were already installed, said construction engineer W. R. Holway.

Vinita UPI Robert S. Kerr Grand River W. R. Holway

Revised Work Ballot Fired in Oklahoma Right to Work Fight

Attorney General Charles Nesbitt filed a revised ballot title for the right to work measure with the secretary of state. Opponents and supporters have ten days to appeal Nesbitt's wording to the state Supreme Court, which may approve or rewrite the title before Gov. Henry Bellman can move the constitutional amendment to a statewide vote. The May 5 primary is the target for a showdown on the issue.

Oklahoma City Charles Nesbitt Secretary of State Oklahoma Nesbitt State Supreme Court High Court Henry Bellman

Pearson Talks With Johnson On Rapprochement Aim

Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson arrives in Washington to discuss mending frictions between the United States and France amid De Gaulle’s recognition of Communist China. Talks, led by Dean Rusk and Paul Martin, touch on a 1961 treaty for Columbia River power and flood control projects.

Washington Lester B. Pearson Johnson Charles de Gaulle Paris U.S de Gaulle China Pearson Atlantic Alliance Dean Rusk Paul Martin Columbia River White House Northwest

Tulsan Among 4 Male Finalists In Cook Contest

New York United Press International reports John R. Stroud of Tulsa, an employee of the Frisco Railway, is a finalist in the fourth annual Men's National Cooking Championship. Stroud, South Champion for cherry chip n eggs, competes for a $1000 prize in Miami Beach next Monday.

New York UPI John R. Stroud Tulsa Frisco Railway The Potato Chip Institute International Stroud Miami Beach

Judge Postpones Kidnap Sentences in Sapulpa Case

Dist. Judge Raymond Graham delayed until next week the sentencing of Donald Stockton 20 and Marvin Stockton 18 who pleaded guilty last week to kidnapping an 18 year old Tulsa girl on October 4. They and three others face rape charges.

Tulsa UPS Raymond Graham Sapulpa Donald Stockton Marvin Stockton

TV press releases tease and quotes mix in gossip column

Hollywood items recount network press releases from ABC CBS NBC and CBC noting Jack Benny jokes and Dick Clark quotes. Gene Barry praises ABC Hollywood Palace while Alec Douglas-Home appears on Face the Nation and Robert Morse appears on NBC This speculative roundup echoes the era's TV culture and career trivia.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI Abc-Tv Discovery Cbs-Tv Jack Benny ABC Dick Clark Alec Douglas-Home CBSUV Oxford University Robert Morse NBC

ADA Says Medicare Bill Falls Short of Adequate Coverage

ADA spokesman Dr. Frank Furstenberg told the House Ways and Means Committee that the administration’s Medicare bill makes some contribution but does not meet aged health needs. He urged expansion to include adequate care in doctors offices and at home to prevent hospital overuse. Congressmen Dingell and Gallagher urged action to unbottle the bill this year.

Washington UPI Americans For Democratic Action ADA Frank Furstenberg Baltimore House Ways & Means Committee John D. Dingell D-Mich Cornelius E. Gallagher D-N.j Baker Senate Rules Committee Senate Robert G Bobby) Baker Don B. Reynolds Silver Spring, Md

Quotes In The News Quotes In The News

Rep Cornelius E Gallagher criticizes health care plan speed as urgently needed yet slow to progress. President Johnson urges White House staff to save costs by turning off unused lights to reduce the electric bill.

Washington Johnson White House

Ohio Democrats split on Glenn Young senate showdown

Columbus reports Rep Wayne Hays says John Glenn would be preferred over Stephen M Young to carry the party banner in the fall. He notes the floor mood shows about five of six active Ohio Democratic workers favor Glenn over Young for the senatorial nomination.

Young U.S Robert Taft Jr Ohio Taft Glenn Ted W. Brown GOP Wayne Hays Belmont County Hays John Glenn Steve Columbus Stephen M. Young Senator Young

Kennedy Says Asia Crisis Needs Talks Not US Intervention

Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy stated after talks with officials in Kuala Lumpur that the Malaysia crisis is an Asian problem and the United States will not interject. He urged all parties to sit down and negotiate.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Robert F. Kennedy United States

Excellent Rating Given To Our Economic Health

The 1963 GNP is preliminarily set at 585 billion dollars, up from 554.9 in 1962 and 518.2 in 1961, with Johnson predicting 600 billion or more as 1964 ends. Businessmen expect a modest first quarter of the year, with growth picking up aided by a hoped tax cut and controlled federal spending. Local government outlays will rise about 4 billion, while corporate tax savings may fuel expansion and facility updates, boosting the GNP.

Senate Finance Committee House House Policy Committee Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York Johnson Congress GNP

Fort Gibson Stockade to be National Historical Landmark

Fort Gibson Stockade, memorial operated by the Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board, will be dedicated as a National Historical Landmark at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. Congressman Ed Edmondson will speak. The fort, founded in 1824 by Col. Matthew Arbuckle, sits near Three Forks at the confluence of the Arkansas Grand and Verdigris rivers.

Fort Gibson Oklahoma Historical Society Planning and Resources Board National Park Service The Department of

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