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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
A police lieutenant suffered hypertension amid a hot mob scene as Kennedy greeted teens playfully. A physician aided the crowd and Teehan revived. others were silenced by a stirring speech urging future leaders to work for peace and a fair chance for all.
President Kennedy asks Congress to impose a 2 to 15 percent excise tax on purchases of securities issued by governments and businesses in 22 industrialized countries to stem the flow of American savings abroad. The move aims to cut the U S balance of payments deficit, with IMF currency draws and other steps planned to reduce the deficit over 18 months.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority officials report no progress on necessary documents for the Eastern Turnpike bond purchase as underwriters’ attorneys delay. Governor Bellmon supports moving ahead with a Cyril interchange and a committee studies turning films about the state toll roads, with two proposed 16mm color films costing about 15000 dollars.
Oklahoma City UPI report details a state audit covering July 1 1961 to March 31 1963 under Gov Edmondson era agriculture leadership. Findings cite improper itemization of travel claims 510 employees totaling 415784.35 and personal telephone charges.
As a total solar eclipse nears, experts urge safe viewing practices and indirect viewing methods. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns direct sun exposure can cause retinal damage, detailing sunscapes and shadow projections as safer options. Maine and other states lie along the eclipse path with partial views and TV coverage planned.
The Army forms the 4th Missile Battalion, 41st Artillery at Fort Sill with Lt. Col. S. N. Fitzpatrick Jr. in command. The ceremony marks the unit becoming formed and ready for training as the second Pershing battalion. Col. Fitzpatrick’s ROTC to Auburn history noted.
Temperatures in southwest Oklahoma leveled off slightly on Wednesday as the U S Weather Bureau forecast continued heat with 100 degree readings this afternoon and again Friday in the Lawton area. A low near 74 is expected tonight while most of the state remains hot with fair skies and little rainfall except for a few scattered thunderstorms in the northwest late today and tonight.
Dr. Richard Burch announces Altus educator Robert Butler named assistant counselor for Cameron junior college for the 1963 term. Butler, a former Altus high school counselor, will also assist dean Charles Atkins while five other new faculty join Cameron including Charles Angeletti, Loy al Farmer, Gerald Ray Kirk, Kay Helen Lucera, and Glenn V. Thomas in various departments.
Three American soldiers two Special Forces captains and a sergeant were killed in a Viet Cong ambush in Binh Long Province while distributing medical supplies. Three Vietnamese were wounded. The attack raises American deaths in South Vietnam to 97 since January 1961.
In Damascus, Baathist authorities announced they crushed a civilian and discharged officer uprising led by plotters. Maj. Gen. Amin Hafez spokesman said the revolt is finished and order is restored across Syria. Plotters to face national security courts. Tanks and arms used in clashes at the capital.
U.S. ambassador Chester Bowles met Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi for his first talks as ambassador sharing U.S. views on Communist China and broader Asia policy.
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