Wilkinson shifts to Republican as he registers to vote
Former Oklahoma Sooners coach Bud Wilkinson changes party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and signals a future in politics. He may run for U S Senate against J Howard Edmondson, with a formal plan due within a week. His wife Mary followed suit years earlier, and party rules set a Saturday deadline for the switch.
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U. S. Senate
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Wilkinson resigns fitness post amid Senate bid
Bud Wilkinson, adviser to the President's Council on Physical Fitness since 1961, resigns and switches his voter registration from Democrat to Republican as he contemplates running for the U.S. Senate. Wilkinson plans a public statement within a week while joining a field that already includes Tom Harris Forest Beall and Tom Moore.
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Bud Wilkinson
President's Council On Physical Fitness
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. Senate
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Wilkinson switches parties sparks Oklahoma reactions
Bud Wilkinson’s move from Democrat to Republican triggers sharp commentary across Oklahoma politics. Democratic chairman Gene McGill calls it a “sucker shift” while GOP leaders say the switch boosts a two party system and could help Wilkinson win a Senate bid. Forest Beall and Gov. Bellmon predict strong challenges to Wilkinson, with Beall insisting he can be beaten and Bellmon hailing the party shift as healthy for Oklahoma.
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Senate
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Henry Bellman
Bill Burkett
Bud
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Soviet fighter downs US trainer over East Germany killing three
Soviet note claims intruder plane did not respond to land signals and was forced to crash after entering East Germany near Diedorf. Three U S Air Force officers aboard the T39 trainer were identified as Lt Col Gerald K Hannaford Capt John F Lorraine Jr and Capt Donald G Millard.
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Space Spectacular Puts U.S. Ahead In Moon Race
A Saturn I rocket launched from Cape Kennedy at 11 25 a m EST to place an 84 foot long satellite weighing 37 700 pounds into orbit. The massive payload, a mass of metal and sand with a radio beacon, marks a U S lead in space rocket capability over the Soviet Union.
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Saturn I rocket milestone lifts U.S. space effort
The Saturn I launcher achieved full thrust on its eight engines in a historic test. The first stage produced 1.5 million pounds of thrust while the second stage, a six motor hydrogen powered unit, delivered 90 000 pounds thrust extending the mission into orbit. Live networks brought the spectacle from Cape Kennedy as the rocket consumed 475 tons of fuel and rose skyward before disappearing into clouds.
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Higher bail petition fails for Tulsa burglary suspect
A 41 year old Tulsa burglary suspect, Marty Waldo Farrington, cannot post the $7,000 cash bond per case set by Judge Eubanks. His habeas corpus petition, filed by attorney Tom Hanlon, argued the earlier bonds were too high. Farrington remains in county jail awaiting preliminaries after failing to meet the bond requirement.
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Luther B. Eubanks
Marty Waldo Farrington
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Tom Hanlon
Jack Brock
Eubanks
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Sherry
House of Fashion
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Muskogee
Longview
Tex
Coyote bait program planned in Comanche County
Federal and local agencies will run a lethal coyote bait station program in Comanche County from February 6 to March 18. Six baits will be placed on Fort Sill range at owner request with strict safety rules and inspections. No bait near dwellings or towns, locations marked on a map at the Game Farm Building near Key Gate.
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Federal Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Livestock Association
Comanche County
Daniel S. Stevenson
Fort Sill
Key Gate
Ranch Road
Cameron College Enrolls Over 1000 For Second Semester
Cameron college begins its second semester with enrollment near 1000 as registrar Gordon Paine notes the start today. About 966 students enrolled Monday and Tuesday, up from 818 at the same point last year, with Monday the final day to enroll.
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Cameron College
Gordon Paine
Monroney Joins Hunt For Democratic Leader
U S Senator Mike Monroney joins Oklahoma City chase for state Democratic Party chair as Rex Rudy accuses outgoing chairman Gene McGill of blocking youth candidates. Persistent contenders include Smith Hester of Purcell who pledges greater women’s participation.
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Rex Rudy
Gene McGill
Bud Wilkinson
Smith Hester
Purcell
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Lawton Sways Under First Drizzle In Seven Weeks
Lawton skies turned gray as a weak cold front drifts across the state bringing light rain and heavy clouds. The trace of rain marks the first since December 12 with .22 inch recorded. Forecasters expect cloudy skies and occasional showers today and tonight with highs in the 50s to low 60s and lows ranging from 22 to 47 degrees.
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Ponca City
Chamber To Plan Program Of Work Forum Luncheon Friday
A 1964 program of work for the Lawton Chamber of Commerce will be discussed at a noon forum luncheon in the Hotel Lawtonian ballroom. Dale Thompson will chair the meeting and lead a discussion from the membership.
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