Bellmon Says He Will Be Actively Neutral in Senate Race
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon announced he will be actively neutral in the Republican Senate race involving Bud Wilkinson and others. He pledged to support any candidate in the campaign without interfering with official duties. Bellmon defended his neutrality stance amid questions about Goldwater and urged delegates to act freely at the national convention.
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UPI
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U. S. Senate
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Barry Goldwater
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Senate
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U. S
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Bill Burkett
Burkett
Oklahoma
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Goldwater
Martin Garber
State Highway Commission
National Republican Party
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Wreckage Return Urges Cold War Crisis Probe
A UPI report notes a U.S. Air Force convoy bringing home three officers’ bodies after a T39 trainer was downed by Soviet jets near the West German border. The victims were Lt. Col. Gerald Hannaford, Capt. Donald Millard, and Capt. John Lorraine, all stationed at Wiesbaden. The State Department accuses the Russians of shooting the plane. Moscow limits its reaction. Western observers warn the incident could escalate tensions and hinder disarmament progress.
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UPI
Gerald Hannaford
Austin
Tex
Donald Millard
Ukiah
Calif
John Lorraine
Jacksonville
Fla
East Germany
West Berlin
Tempelhof
Wiesbaden
West Germany
State Department
Moscow
Ranger-6 Lunar Hit Looks Likely This Sunday
Ranger-6 fired a preprogrammed course correction after receiving a 3:30 a.m. signal from Goldstone. JPL officials said the operation went smoothly and increased the chances of a lunar impact, potentially placing the spacecraft on the moon Sunday.
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Fla
UPI
America
William Pickering
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL
Pasadena
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Goldstone
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Johnson Urges Broader Federal Help for Farmers
President Johnson asked Congress for expanded federal payments and steps to reduce rural poverty. He revived parts of the Brannan Plan, backing commodity program revisions for cotton wheat milk and potatoes to lift farm income. A five year Food for Peace extension and broader food stamp use were proposed.
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Orville L. Freeman
Right to Work Issue Headed To Oklahoma Voters
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellman announced he will submit the right to work question to voters in the May 5 primary while remaining neutral in a potential partisan fight. A formal proclamation will set the election date next week, with Bellman saying he will not participate in the campaign. The initiative, backed by 212000 signatures, seeks to ban the union shop and faced multiple legal challenges before the State Supreme Court.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Bellman
Oklahoma
Bellman
Oklahomena
William Christin
De Gaulle Calls for Neutral Southeast Asia Ties With China
Paris AP Charles de Gaulle urged neutralization of Southeast Asia and said relations with Red China are essential to achieve this. He defended establishing diplomatic ties with the Chinese Communist regime and noted China’s influence in regional policy including Vietnam Laos Cambodia India Pakistan and Burma.
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De Gaulle backs normal ties with Peking in China policy
In a report from Paris de Gaulle defends recognizing the Peking regime as France seeks normal diplomatic relations with Nationalist China. A separate dispatch from Washington says the United States proposes a NATO peace-keeping force in Cyprus of about 10 000 troops with a U S share of 1 900 to 2 000 for three months and a European mediator to be named.
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Two Lawton Men Enter District 3 Commissioner Race
Two Lawton residents Morris Pierson and Gene Hill announced they will enter the Democratic special primary for District 3 in the county commissioner's race. Filing opens February 11 with incumbents and other candidates already in, as the governor sets a April 7 general election to fill the vacancy created by James M. Ash's January 8 death.
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Morris Pierson
Gene Hill
S. 11Th
Robert Ebisch
James Black
Paul Jar
Joe S. Cox
E. B. Wallis
Cache
O. E. Zumwalt
Henry Bellman
James M. Ash
District 3
Clearing Skies After Rain Lifts Lawton Outlook
Weather clears in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma after a two day rain totaling 1.63 inches. Highs reach 58 today, 65 tomorrow. nightly low 33. Farmers expect rain value though ponds still scarce. Erosion risk noted if more heavy rain arrives soon.
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Bill Dixon
Lawton
Charles
Rt. 3
Oklahoma
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Soil Conservation Service
Gage
Hobart
Oklahoma City
Ponca City
Tulsa
McAlester
Enid
Altus
Chickasha
Wewoka
Woodward
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