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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
2
The article reports that Scott’s continued story from Page One was recently sent to Scott upon request by the mayor of Kimberly regarding the accident.
Mounting congressional pressure grows as railroads press to implement new work rules despite opposition from union leaders and lawmakers. Senate and House leaders push resolutions to delay changes while President Kennedy’s proposal is studied and bargaining continues amid potential ICC involvement.
Atchison Kansas marks the first issue air mail stamp commemorating Amelia Earhart on her birth anniversary. Postmaster General Day, Senator Carlson, and Reps. Dole and Avery attend with a Scott Air Force Base band. Officials predict 759000 stamps sold breaking records. Earhart’s legacy includes many firsts and a plaque unveiling today.
In Jesselton, North Borneo police arrested 21 Indonesians for alleged violations of public security regulations. The government indicated further arrests could follow.
London reports U. S. Chief trade negotiator Christian A. Herter left for the United States after a 10 day tour of European capitals.
Oklahoma City AP reports bids will be opened August 8 for insurance coverage on 104 vehicles operated by four state hospitals and the Health Department. Ira Baker, central purchasing director, says the new policy seeks liability and physical damage coverage on a competitive basis.
Margaret Ricardo 22 testifies police pressured her to lie. admits adding an April 10 statement about her sister Dorothy Richardson 13 and others to avoid remand homes. She denies sexual acts at Ward's apartment with a boyfriend and says she named Fairbanks to hurt him. Fairbanks denies relations.
Cairo press states the two stage Al Ared rocket is intended for scientific research with no mention of military use. Three newspapers identify Al Ared meaning Vanguard or Pioneer as a research instrument for Egypt.
Western and Soviet delegates edge toward an initialing of a partial test ban treaty after talks run ten days halted by Moscow and COMECON attendance. An outside signing ceremony is sought by Moscow while Washington and London favor private sealing amid high level pressure.
A 24 inch delivery line split at a joint south of Medicine Park in a military reservation, cutting supply to Lawton and Fort Sill. Water was restored about 1 a.m. after repairs by Jesse McMillan, who warned of a critical shortage during the outage and thanked residents for conserving water.
Scientists in Los Angeles say a refrigerator like cooling method may beat heat buildup in astronauts suits. The system could be ready late next year for Gemini two man capsules as they begin practicing space rendezvous.
The French Senate rejected the government antistrike bill 203 to 36 early today, though enactment seems likely. A joint Senate Assembly committee will seek a compromise. if none is reached, the Gaullist majority in the Assembly can push the bill through despite Senate opposition.
An amusement park employee, Elmer Burkey, was killed at Olympic amusement park in Irvington New Jersey after apparently standing up on a roller coaster during the final curve. Police said the incident occurred Tuesday night and the rider's action led to the fatal fall.
Lawton police pursue a 1 3 ton 1957 Chevrolet owned by LaSill Milk Co after it was stolen from Dearborn last night with report filed at 10 40 p m Tuesday Other thefts include $100 from Alvin Montgomery a radio from a 195 Oldsmo bile a broken window and tools from a 1957 Chevrolet a lawn mower theft and hub caps stolen from two cars and a bicycle theft all reported by local residents with addresses listed.
In Rome today Maria Lisa Cinciari, a Communist and vice president of the Chamber, presided over the Chamber of Deputies for the first time in Italian parliament history. President Giuseppe Codacci Pisanelli, a Christian Democrat, was absent.
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