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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1964

Page

2

Vandals Busy Breaking Car Windows Here

Lawton police logged a string of vandalism reports across multiple vehicles and a few thefts including hub caps from a 1962 Ford pickup and a 1959 Paul Parrish vending machine burglary. Missing persons alerts covered two 14 year olds Eugene Bearhead Ronald Waters and a nine year old William Brown Jr.

Sunny Fred J. Knight Kinyon Arthur J. Hamilton Sybil White Edgar Phaup Hershel Caldwell Rt. 1 Lawton Chevrolet Myron Kandra Volkswagen John Littlefield Jr Gerald F. Radacsi Glyn Coley Smith Keith D. Lephart Monroe Paul Parrish S. Third Fort Sill Eugene Bearhead Ronald Waters William Brown Jr Lorene Isham Wisconsin

86 Arrested In Atlanta Racial Demonstrations

In downtown Atlanta on Sunday 86 people were arrested amid racial protests sparked by a United Nations anti discrimination group. Most detainees were Negro students, with Dick Gregory among those seized, as clashes left seven injured and a police officer hurt. The UN subcommission observed both protestors and Klan pickets, while no violence was seen by the visitors.

Atlanta United Nations H.A. Wagner Seb’s U.N Dick Gregory Ku Klux Klan New York

GOP Meeting Places Changed for Precinct Meetings

Three changes updated GOP precinct meeting sites for 7:30 p.m. today announced by Mrs. Irvin D. Lowman. Ward 2 Pet 8 Anderson residence 1714 Taylor. Ward 2 Pet 10 Stanford residence 1614 N 34th. Ward 5 Pet 8 Shaw residence 1402 Washington. Ward 3 Pct 3 address 804 C not listed. Contact GOP headquarters Elgin 5-6396 for more details or if a precinct lacks a set site.

Republican Party Irvin D. Lowman GOP Lowman Anderson Taylor Stanford Shaw Washington Elgin

Single Wife Unnatural For Mankind

Dr. Russell V. Lee, a medical research pioneer at UC, argues monogamous marriage is unnatural. He says in nature males mate with many females to strengthen the species and notes modern monogamy reduces the traditional hero role of fatherhood. Lee, founder of the Palo Alto Medical Clinic and founder of the Palo Alto Medical Research Foundation, is married forty six years and has five children.

San Francisco University of California Russel V. Lee Lee Palo Alto Calif Palo Alto Medical Research Foundation

Army Official Willis Hawkins to Visit Fort Sill Tuesday

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Development Willis M. Hawkins arrives at Post Field Fort Sill at 7 p.m. for a Tuesday orientation tour. He will brief two agencies Artil lery Board and Combat Development Agency on project status and future predictions. The one day visit starts with a 17 gun salute at 8:30 a.m. then a meeting with Maj. Gen. L. S. Griffing and demonstrations including an Artillery fire power show. Hawkins has led since October 1963 after roles at Lockheed and the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics.

Army For Research and Development Willis M. Hawkins Post Field Fort Sill Artillery Board Combat Development Agency National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics Army Scientific Advisory Panel

McNamara Defends ICBM Power and Survive Capability

In a New Hampshire statement, McNamara argues for strong missile reserves to deter Soviet attack and ensure retaliation. He challenges critics of overkill in Polaris and Minuteman systems, noting greater reliability and reach of ICBMs over bombers and emphasizing the need to counter multiple attack scenarios even if Russia fires only part of its arsenal.

McNamara U.S Russia United States Europe

France Recognizes Peking and Shifts UN Seat Debate

The article notes France's move to recognize Red China, with Moscow calling it a peacestep, and discusses potential global repercussions. Britain and others already have relations with Peking, while France may trigger a chain reaction among French-speaking African states. The United States insists on keeping Peking out of the United Nations, defending the two Chinas position.

Moscow Kremlin France Peking Britain Far East Hong Kong Netherlands Switzerland Taiwan Formosa Gaulle Chiang Kaishek

Superrocket Firing Postponed at Cape Kennedy

CAPE KENNEDY FLAPB AP reports a fueling problem in the Saturn I first stage forced an indefinite postponement of launching the world heaviest satellite. Officials initially planned a Wednesday retry but later said no new date had been set.

Cape Kennedy Fla

Pope Johns Body Remains in Vatican Grotto

Vatican says Pope Paul VI will keep Pope John XXIII remains in a Vatican grotto pending burial in St. John Lateran. The plan aims to ease visits by thousands who pray at the resting place each week.

Vatican City Paul VI John XXIII Vatican Pope John St. John Lateran Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Paul

Johnson seeks more public housing and urban renewal funds

The plan calls for 50 000 additional public housing units annually for four years and authorization to lease or convert 10 000 existing units within the limit. It also requests a new 14 billion two year authorization for urban renewal, expanding federal aid to fast growing suburbs beyond preservation of open spaces and community facilities.

Johnson

Book on Kennedy Assassination Archival Records

A UPI teletype compilation from Nov 22 1963 captures the assassination flash and includes official documents public statements private messages and records related to President Kennedy s death and funeral plus hundreds of photographs. Bentley hails the book as a valuable historical record for future generations.

United Press International Kennedy Bentley

Police Court Docket Items From Municipal Judge Oaks

Today’s police court list shows defendants with charges and fines. Notable entries include Ellis Richards speeding with a $10 fine and Brenda Heflin for vagrancy and immoral rooming with a total of $30 penalties. Public drunkenness carries two fines of $15 and five fines of $10.

J. Merle Oaks Ellis W. Richards Pat Romines Navcorro Fin- Lestie A. Bornhart Fort Sill Earle Williamson Allen C. Burgess Brenda Lov Heflin Corot Jean Dykes Ferris Nowell F. Thomas Texas Lee C. Johnson Washington Larry Devenney David L. Evers Robert B. McCoy Jr Sheridan Jonathen L. Pauley N. 35Th Doriene Ditmore Williams Leo Ellis Cortez Jr William Lee Ordiev 1610 Lake Werner Hesbrook James K. Freeman William J. Elliott

Friday Deadline To Report Alien Addresses In Lawton

E. W. Thurman of the Dallas Immigration and Naturalization Service announced the Friday deadline for aliens in the Lawton area to file address reports under the 1952 act. Penalties include fines jail or deportation for willful noncompliance. Forms are at the local post office and about 30 000 aliens in the Dallas Station area must report by month’s end.

Lawton E. W. Thurman Dallas The Immigration and Naturalization Service Oklahoma Texas Thurman Dallas Station

Nixon Entered In New Hampshire Primary Race

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon was formally entered in the New Hampshire presidential primary for March 10. Manchester Republican John L. MacDonald filed Nixon as a delegate at large, praising him as the outstanding leader who can unite party factions. Nixon’s consent was not needed.

Concord N.H UPI Richard M. Nixon New Hampshire John L. MacDonald Manchester Nixon MacDonald

Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Roof Entry

Police say Farrington admitted stealing $131 from the store and hiding it in his sock. Entry was gained by cutting a roof hole similar to a December 26 burglary, with officers noting an alarm wire beneath a metal ceiling. The alarm had been installed after the prior break.

Farrington

Hereford Sale List and Show Office Details

Sale includes multiple breeders listing bulls and females by farm and city led by Skull Hereford Farm and Moore areas, with Oklahoma State University and 4-H FFA breeding heifer show preceding. Special guests from Hereford associations and media will attend. sale clerk is C. E. Price Sr. Show directed by C. E. Price Jr. and begins at 9 am with prize money from 30 dollars and trophies for grand and reserve champions.

Wayne Harris Lawton E. E. Huckabay Eldorado Marshall N. Jordan Clinton T. R. McCalla Jr Chickasha Mary Jean McUne Jimmy D. Myatt Karl E Peters Faxon J. C. Sellers Indiahoma Skull Hereford Farm Elgin Keith Smith Lee J Marilyn Woods Oklahoma State University Carol Haygood Oklahoma Hereford Association Gene Brinkman Paul Swaffar John Jones American Hereford Association Bill Pope Claud Willett Corn Belt Dailies Bobby Vincent the Ranchman Dean Spencer Roy Richerson Hereford Journal

U S Seeks Sincerity Test in Russian Disarmament Talks

In Geneva the United States aims to test Russia s sincerity on disarmament in direct talks. Ambassador William C Foster heads the U S delegation and will begin private meetings with Soviet Ambassador S K Tsarapkin to spur concrete negotiations. Eight unaligned nations plan a coordination meeting to push strategy as conference sessions pause.

Geneva UPS United States Russia William C. Foster U.S Semyon K. Tsarapkin

Burial Insurance Sold By Mail

Old line Life Insurance offers a no medical exam policy for ages 40 to 90 with $1,000 coverage to ease funeral costs. No agent will call. free information sent by mail to Central Security Life Insurance Co. Dept B-217 Fort Worth Texas.

Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas Ady

Africa in Turmoil Kills Missionary in Congo

In Mangundu, Kwilu Province, Irene Ferrer, 42, Idaho, was killed by an arrow and Ruth Hege, 48, Ohio, seriously injured in a terrorist attack on two Baptist Missionaries. British troops kept order in Kenya Tanganyika and Uganda as Libyan student riots raged. Ghana edging toward one party socialist state.

Nairobi Kenya UPI Congo Irene Ferrer Jerome Idaho Ruth Hege Wellington Ohio Kwilu Mangundu Baptist Mid-Missions Tanganyika Uganda North Africa Libya Ghana

Firemen Snuff 3 Grass Fires in City Area

Local firefighters tackled three grass fires in the western city Sunday afternoon and night, extinguishing two by 1 20 p.m. in the 200 block S 50th and 738 N 31st and another at 8 15 p.m. in the 600 block S 52nd. An alarm at 908 E about 6 36 a.m. today found no fire.

S. 50Th

Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief for Aches and Bladder Irritation

Doan's Pills advertised as quick relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. They claim a soothing effect on bladder irritation and mild diuretic action aiding kidney function, promising a good night's sleep and long-standing relief.

Dean Doan

Birthstones by month spell out gifts and virtues

For centuries birthstones are linked to healing and luck with each month assigned a gem. The American Gem Society lists January garnet February amethyst March aquamarine or bloodstone April diamond May emerald June pearl moonstone or alexandrite July ruby August sardonyx or peridot September sapphire October opal or tourmaline November topaz or citrine December turquoise or zircon Men and women wear stones in rings pendants pins or bracelets and the jeweler invites a visit to explore colored stone and birthstone jewelry.

American Gem Society Jewelry Industry Council

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