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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1964

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Salt Lake City zoo curator dies after puff adder bite

Jerry de Bary a 37 year old Salt Lake City Zoo curator died after hours of agony from a puff adder bite suffered while cleaning the cage. He collapsed after a dizzy spell and suffered severe nervous system effects and respiratory failure. Despite serum orders from Rhodesia and a potential treatment from Dr. Loren E. Miller in Michigan, he died at 6 30 am. De Bary was the only reported puff adder bite in the United States. his death follows a rare case cited by Marlin Perkins.

Salt Lake City Jerry de Bary de Bary Navy San Diego Calif Rhodesia South Africa Mary Gerald Holy Cross Hospital Mary Peggy Forrester Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Switzerland Loren E. Miller Flint Mich Miller Perkins

McNamara cites deteriorating South Viet Nam situation

Secretary of Defense McNamara told Congress the anti Communist effort in South Viet Nam has worsened since the Diem overthrow. He defended the reliability of U.S. missiles and warned the Soviet Chinese dispute could complicate global policy, urging all measures to prevent Communist victory and noting a proposed $51.2 billion defense request for the new fiscal year.

Washington Robert S. McNaman Congress South Viet Nam House Amed Services Committee McNamara U. S Outh Viet Nam Red Johnson Ohnson icNamara Southeast Asia House Armed Services ‘Committee Senarry Goldwater Ncnamara Pope

Weather Outlook for Lawton and Oklahoma

A weak cold front and northerly winds brought a breeze to Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. Temperatures will rise into the 60s with no sharp drop. highs today in the 50s to 60s and cooler readings of 53 to 70 range. Forecasters predict some rain by Tuesday afternoon in southeastern and south-central Oklahoma with most areas seeing little rainfall elsewhere.

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Books On Kennedy Assassination Reach Lawton Readers

E thousand copies of the first edition on the Kennedy assassination arrived for Lawton readers and will be mailed in sequence of reservations. Lawton Publishing Co. will fill orders until supply runs out and holds some letters for possible future shipments. The 144 page hardback, priced at 2 dollars, was produced with UPI and American Heritage Publishing and includes color photos and Catton introduction.

Steff Willie M. Patton Lawton Publishing Co Kennedy Lawton Constitution Morning Press Bill Bentley Lawton Constitution and Bentley United Press International UPI American Heritage Publishing Co United States Washington Bruce Catton American Heritage Magazine John F. Kennedy

Bartlesville Lumberyard Blaze Destroys Block of Businesses

Fire erupting from a circular saw at Benson Lumber Co. in Bartlesville burned for about three hours, destroying seven businesses and a hotel. Fire crews from Bartlesville Dewey and Pawhuska fought six alarms with easterly winds fanning flames. No injuries were reported as the blaze shut downtown traffic and disrupted power and phone service.

Bartlesville UPS Benson Lumber Co Union Bus Depot Johnstone Union National Bank Dewey and Pawhuska Arrow Theater Benson Lumberyard Davis & Eppler Furniture Order of Eagles Hall Jewel Hotel Durrill Feed Moulder-Oldham Supply Co Union Bus Yellow Cab Co Frank Knode Lumberyard G. R. Waters

Woman Senator Considers Presidential Bid in 1960 Race

The 66 year old Senate veteran Clyde H. Smith widow weighs a run for the presidency or vice presidency. She hints at announcing in New Hampshire or directing effort to prevent discouraging supporters from seeking her name amid GOP aspirants. She has never lost an election and has served 15 years in the Senate since 1940.

Macgarys Chase Met Ropelican GOP New Hampshire Senate Pennsylvania George Romney Michigan Smith Nelson Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Clyde H. Smith

Shoot The Moon Sale Scheduled

The Southwest Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association will hold its annual Shoot the Moon Hereford sale at 1 p.m. on Monday February 10 at the county fair grounds. Forty seven animals will be sold including 37 bulls and 30 females. Auctioneer will be George Morris. Consignors include Wayne Brown and Alan McCune Duncan with seven bulls and seven females, J F Ferrell Elgin six bulls and one female, Fred Ferrell Farms Lawton three bulls five females, Tom Evilsizer Lawton one female, J Fred Ferrell III Lawton one female, Harris Hereford Ranch Lawton three bulls eight females.

Southwest Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Lewis Haydock George Morris Kansas City Kan Wayne Brown Alan McCune Duncan Cameron College J. F. Ferrell Elgin Fred Ferrell

France Recognizes Communist China Recalling De Gaulle Move

Paris announced formal recognition of Red China with a joint communique from Paris and Peking. France and China will exchange ambassadors within three months, a decision triggering U S protests and possible shifts in alignments among Western allies.

Paris UPI France China United States Charles de Gaulle Peking Red

Health Service Accepts Report on Smoking and Health

The Public Health Service accepted the Surgeon General's advisory committee findings on smoking and health. Principal actions at all facilities include stopping free cigarette distribution to patients and urging medical officers to educate patients on smoking dangers and counsel individuals on risks.

Washington Public Health Service Surgeon General Advisory Committee Luther Terry Health Service Terry Isicians

Burglary Suspect Faces Charges In Three Cases

A 41 year old Tulsa man Marty Waldo Farrington faces three counts of second degree burglary in separate store burglaries. He was arrested Friday night at Lucille's Apparel for Women in downtown Tulsa after allegedly stealing 131 dollars. Farrington is also accused of breaking into Sherry's House of Fashion on Gore Avenue last Wednesday night stealing up to 25000 dollars in clothing and a December 26 burglary at the same district store valued at about 5000 dollars. He is to be arraigned this afternoon with Tulsa attorney Tom Hanlon to represent him. Det Capt Cleo Stout tied Farrington to similar burglaries in Tulsa Muskogee and Longview Texas where he had been released on bond.

Tulsa Social Sessions Court Marty Waldo Farrington Lucille’s Apparel For Farrington Sherry House of Fashion Gore Jack Brock Tom Hanlon Cleo Stout Farrington Asa Muskogee Longview Tex

Johnson seeks federal aid to curb suburban sprawl and housing shortages

President Johnson asks Congress for grants and loans to support local governments and developers to fund new classrooms streets and utilities in growing suburbs. He proposes a Cabinet department for housing and community development, public housing expansion, urban renewal, and aid for displaced residents, while promising continued anti discrimination efforts.

Washington (Ap Johnson Congress John F. Kennedy Department of Housing and Community Development Senate House Kennedy Col

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