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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1964
Page
1
Aerial view shows the three level interchange and Pioneer Expressway links under construction. New lanes curved from lower left to upper center will open within three weeks, restoring one way traffic as the north and westbound routes from the south are paved.
OU will receive a carved bust honoring former football coach Wilkinson. Dr Joseph Taylor of Oklahoma City was commissioned to sculpt the piece, funded by anonymous alumni and friends. The bust, presented this spring, commemorates Wilkinson's career as coach and athletic director and his impact on the university and state.
A new cold front moves into the state breaking the January spring spell. Forecasters predict colder temperatures in the north and scattered showers in the extreme east Thursday with lingering warmth today. Highs reach mid sixties to mid seventies in various towns amid dew, fog, and gusty winds. The five day outlook shows little precipitation west and around a quarter inch east with temps 4 to 10 degrees above normal.
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with cooler conditions Thursday. High today 67, low tonight 38. Thursday highs around 62 and a low of 34. 11 a.m. reading today and 56 on Tuesday provide minimal readings.
Oklahoma City AP report says 16 wholesale firms agreed to raise prices to about 8.25 percent above cost after four months of losses. The ABC Board and Oklahoma Wholesale Liquor Association noted the move aims to stabilize a chaotic market and avoid bankruptcies while enforcing new 15 day price-change reporting before changes take effect.
The Chamber of Commerce membership committee aims to gain 250 net new members in 1964. A 12 two man teams will canvass the city, meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Chamber office. The work includes informing members via the Lawtonaire publication and weekly Chamber forums on Fridays.
Relay 2 remained in orbit after its Cape Kennedy launch and sent back test signals to Mojave and Nutley as USIA planned a first intercontinental TV demo later canceled due to logistic issues. Echo 2, the balloon partner, set for Friday launch from Vandenberg to reach 135 feet diameter for direct signal bouncing tests between the United States and Russia.
In Saigon the South Vietnamese Defense Ministry said 31 Viet Cong fighters and two self defense corps members were killed across two encounters reported today.
Three Lawtonians among 211 borrowers from Oklahoma and north Texas listed in affidavits as having loaned money to Paul Amos Sandblom the bankrupt Corpus Christi investor. Rev N N Antonson J R Hasty and Lt Bill Philpott lent amounts totaling 2500. Sandblom jailed Jan 12 on security registration charges as SEC sues to bar further dealings.
Johnson proposes a $379 million five year program to fund educational projects in urban and rural poverty areas. Parochial schools would be eligible but controversy looms over church state funding. Grants target high dropout areas improving opportunities and achievement statewide with state formulas guiding allocation.
Tanganyika President Julius Nyerere toured Dar es Salaam amid claims the capital had returned to normal after two days of revolt and riot. Nyerere said he was well and in control while cleanup proceeded in looted shops and areas hit by unrest.
A Norman man identified as Everet R. Cooper, 55, died when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Elizabeth Wilkerson, 60, of Moore, after the auto skidded on wet pavement. The crash raised Oklahoma's 1964 highway toll to 43.
A 10 year old girl, described as quiet and small, is expected to become a mother within about two weeks. A 16 year old foster family member is named as the father to be. Catholic Charities will care for the girl after the birth.
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