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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1963

Page

2

CAB to Recommend Major Cuts in Local Air Subsidies

The Wichita Eagle reports the Civil Aeronautics Board will propose drastic subsidies reductions that could end service to about a quarter of the 481 points now served by 13 local airlines. The plan tightens the use it or lose it rule, threatening routes in Kansas and Oklahoma including Goodland Hays Great Bend Garden City Dodge City Guymon Muskogee and Duncan.

Wichita Kan UPI Wichita Eagle Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Washington Kennedy The Eagle Kansas Oklahoma Goodland Hays Great Bend Garden City Dodge City Guymon Muskogee Duncan Okla

Three Hurt In City Car Crash At Ninth And Ferris

Sun day afternoon two car collision at Ninth and Ferris left three people injured. William Koomsa 25 driving a 1963 Chevrolet. passengers Ross Tsatoka 29 and James Cozad 23 suffered injuries. The Oldsmobile, stopped to turn, was driven by Ross Porter 56.

Ninth Ferris William M. Koomsa Carnegie Chevrolet Ross Tsatoka James Cozad Concho Ross H. Porter Fort Sill Blvd Porter

Oklahoma Senate presses toward quick ruling in case

Senate leaders push for an early hearing and ruling on the case, stating they will comply with the court, while House Speaker McCarty and Acting Gov. Winters offer no comment. Norman Reynolds, attorney for residents, welcomes the appeal but criticizes the attorney general's office backing it. Reynolds notes the state will bear costs and potential Washington oral arguments could raise expenses.

Oklahoma Ham Senate House J. D. McCarty Nesbitt Leo Winters Norman Reynolds Reynolds

Funeral rites for stillborn twins of Pokorny family

Graveside services were held for the twin daughters of Lt. and Mrs. Terry Pokorny who died at birth. The twins were born in Norman and the service followed at Norman. Surviving are the parents, one brother Ken, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawkins of 1639 N. 26 and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Otto Pokorny of 404 A.

Terry Pokorny Norman Pokorny Lawton High School Ken Ralph Hawkins Otto Pokorny

Funeral services for Dana Dolores Ingle announced

Dana Dolores Ingle two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack H Ingle of Duncan died on arrival at a local hospital Sunday at 6 30 p m The child was born July 6 1961 Becker Funeral home handles local arrangements Grantham Funeral home will announce services.

Dana Dolores Ingle Jack H. Ingle Duncan Grantham Funeral Home Bor Becker Funeral Home

Oklahoma Chief Officer Seeks Speedy Appeal Over Constitution Case

The Oklahoma chief law officer pledges to test a federal court order voiding parts of the state constitution on equal protection grounds. He aims for an October 1963 Supreme Court argument, anticipates docketing by August 15, and argues no stay is needed to prevent delay before February legislative races.

Oklahoma Supreme Court

Prison Petition Activity Denied

McAlester AP The state prison warden Ray H Page says he knows of no petitions circulating among inmates in support of Boehm West as state warden and Parole Board chairman Reports of petitions surfaced at the board s monthly meeting at the prison over the weekend West has accused the governor of rejecting more parole recommendations in six months than his two predecessors did in four Bellman denies West s claims saying the facts do not justify them.

West Bellman

Rockefeller Plan Shifts Civil Rights Debate at Governors Meeting

Rockefeller proposed abolishing individual resolutions in favor of committee reports that need two thirds for adoption. Governors Hatfield and Sawyer floated substitutes aimed at broader action, while Southern leaders like Barnett and Wallace warned of filibusters or walkouts. The dispute underscored deep GOP and Democratic splits on civil rights amid ongoing talks and possible future sessions.

Grant Sawyer Nevada Mark O. Hatfield Oregon Hatfield Rockefeller Ross R. Barnett Mississippi George C. Wallace Alabama Paul Fannin Arizona Henry Bellman Oklahoma

County budget shows cash surplus of 43631.60 for general fund

The general fund surplus of 43631.60 represents funds appropriated but unencumbered or unspent from the prior year. For 1962-63 the total budget and supplements were 538996.32, warrants paid 467234.80, outstanding warrants 18430.78, and year end obligations 43640.79 leaving 43631.60 as cash surplus. The road funds, about 500000, are not part of the general fund.

County General Fund

Abduction Report Prompts Park Safety Warning

City officers investigated a reported abduction of a 12 year old visiting relative from a south side park by a young man in a light blue car who offered to take her to the movies. The girl reportedly returned home, but family members were not available for questioning. Police warned parents to instruct children not to accept rides from strangers. Additional Sunday offenses included assaults, thefts, vandalism, and a missing wife inquiry across several local addresses.

Kansas Fort Sill Carl Lindgren Lawton Ben Smith Gold Key Club No. 8 N. Second Smith Pearl Sleeper Lewis Flagler Atom Billy Burke Charles A. Petty Plaza Apartments Mable Neal New York Tonery Lee Wayne Motley Joe Walker Runyon Herbert L. Truitt Lindy Circle Carrol Lee

Kennedy aims at congressional rail reform amid looming talks

President Kennedy met with railroad executives and unions after a breakfast with Labor Secretary Wirtz and planned a congressional briefing. Negotiators then spent time with leaders as White House draft legislation circulated. About 60,000 rail jobs could be cut as unions threaten a boycott when rules take effect. A July 29 reprieve was agreed, while stalled talks continue.

Congress Kennedy W. Willard Wirtz Cape Cod Capital Theodore C. Sorensen White House Pierre Salinger Wirtz

Christine Admits Affair With Slum Property Czar

London report notes Christine Keeler testifying she also was the mistress of Peter Rachman, the Notting Hill slum property racketeer, amid the Ward vice trial opening at Old Bailey. The case ties Profumo, Rice-Davies, and Ward to broader scandal affecting British government.

London API Christine Keeler John Profumo Peter Rachman Miss Keeler Profumo Stephen Ward Christine Old Bailey Court Ward Marilyn Mandy) Rice-Davies Eugene Ivanov Rachman Nottingill House of Commons Scotland Yard The Sunday Express Thomas Gifford Harold Macmillan Jeremy Thorpe Labor Party Macmillan Peter’ Rachman Miss Rice-Davies Peter Winston Churchill Elizabeth Taylor Prince Philip Princess Margaret Mandy Mandy Rice-Davies

Housing Trends From Alled Barrett Division Findings

Three of every four home buyers want a full basement and nine of 10 seek a separate dining room, housing specialists of Alled Chemical's Barrett Division report.

Alled Chemical Barrett Division

Centenary Methodist Youths Plan Duncan Lake Retreat

Approximately 15 members of the Centenary Methodist Church senior high MYF will attend an annual planning retreat at Lake Duncan on Tuesday. The group will depart from the church at 10 a.m. Mrs. Paul Powell serves as sponsor.

Centenary Methodist Church MYF Lake Duncan Paul Powell

Burial Insurance Sold By Mail Offers Quick Coverage

An advertisement promotes a mail order burial insurance policy from Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance for ages 40 to 90. No medical exam required and no agent calls. interested individuals are urged to send name, address and birth year to Central Security Life Insurance Co in Fort Worth Texas.

Central Security Ife Insurance Co Dept West Rosedal Fort Worth 4 Texas

Memorial hospital dismisses Dana Hancock after car wreck injuries

Dana Hancock a 16 year old is discharged from Memorial hospital after convalescing from injuries suffered in a car wreck near Duncan earlier this year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Hancock and the granddaughter of the Lawton community. Mr Hancock is principal of Lawton Senior High School.

Dana Hancock Gene Hancock Memorial Hospital Duncan Hancock Lawton Senior High School

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