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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1963

Page

2

Oklahoma City council approves water fee hikes and pool metering

The city council raised water taps fees from 5 to 7.50 inside and 10 to 12.50 outside the city with higher rates for larger lines. It also requires water meters for properties using excess water such as pools and ponds. Mayor appointed Ralph Boyd as city planner at 550 dollars monthly.

Eugene L. Bowman Ralph Boyd Norman Boyd U. S. Navy Oklahoma Bill Montgomery Earl Austin Austin 49Th Cache Road

Coast Guard logs debris from missing plane Flight 293

Debris and life jackets traced to the missing Flight 293, carrying 38 service men 17 Civil Service workers 20 military dependents and crew included two stewardesses. Sorrell cutter found evidence and Hosei Maru identified a passenger suitcase as well as a life jacket. Weather hindered the search as 12 planes and four cutters scoured the gulf.

Air Force Army Navy Coast Guard Sorrell Cmdr Claude W. Jenkins Andrew Foss Seattle Chena Albatross Flight 293 Military Air Transport Service Anchorage Pacific Gulf Annette Island Alaska Eiechikan Federal Aviation Agency Annette Northwest Airlines Northwest Orient Canadian Pacific Airlines Gulf of Alaska United States

Fort Sill Soldier Killed In Auto Crash Into Home

Fort Sill soldier Spi Kemperer Garner, 22, of 3rd Target Acquisition Battalion, 26th Artillery, died after his Chevrolet left Bell Street, struck a hedge, toppled a 25 foot evergreen, and crashed into a house at 208 Fort Sill Boulevard. Police report he was pronounced dead on arrival at the Army hospital. The 233rd Oklahoma traffic death this year.

Fort Sillman Spi Kemperer Garner 3Rd Target Acquisition Bn 26Th Arty Fort Sill U. S. Army Hospital Oklahoma Garner Bell Robert E. Williams Fort Sill Blvd Fire Department Sp4 Kemperer Garner

Pope John XXIII Dies After Mass At St Peter's

World leaders and faithful mourn Pope John XXIII whose four year reign sought Christian unity and peace. He died at 7 49 p m after an evening Mass in St Peter's Square as the Vatican doors closed and the bell tolled. The outpouring of tributes crossed East and West with Kennedy calling his humanity a beacon for future courage.

Vatican Congregation of Rites St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Kennedy United States Khrushchev Pope John

Pope John XXIII Dies After Prolonged Illness

The Vatican announced the death of Pope John XXIII after a year marked by illness and surgery. He had quietly suffered a stomach tumor and peritonitis but continued his duties until two weeks ago when a grave condition set in. The Italian government declared three days of national mourning and UN Secretary-General U Thant ordered the flag at half staff.

U Thant U.N Pope John

May Auto Mishaps Kill 53 In State

Oklahoma City AP reports May traffic accidents in Oklahoma claimed 53 lives, equaling January and surpassing February and April. Off road crashes led with 23 fatalities, two-vehicle crashes 18, fixed-object crashes 2, pedestrians 4, a car-train collision 1, and a fall from a pickup 1.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Local Employment Office Seeks Bids on Equipment

The Oklahoma State Employment Service plans to sell surplus items including two five ton GE refrigerated air conditioners one aqua tower unit one overhead gas heater and one aluminum awning. Sealed bids judged highest and best will be opened at 10:00 A.M. June 12 1963 at 217 Will Rogers Memorial Office Oklahoma City with bid forms available in Oklahoma City and Lawton addresses indicated.

Oklahoma State Employment Service South 6Th Street Lawton Oklahoma Will Rogers Memorial Oklahoma City Okiaho Jackson Telelight

Desegregation flashes across the South and campus actions

Reports from Tuscaloosa Huntsville Savannah Jackson and Biloxi detail desegregation efforts and resistance. Negro students plan to enroll at Huntsville and Texas A&M while White House discussions involve top executives. Savannah theaters suffer reversals under public pressure. Jackson officials move to hire Negro staff and open applications. A Biloxi judge delays ruling on a Black student’s bid to force U Mississippi Law School acceptance.

Savannah Florida Farris Bryant Bryant Allen Thompson Jackson Miss Thompson Texas A&m Greenville S.C Biloxi Cleve McDowell University of Mississippi Law School

Ostres Tome Tablets Promoted For Vitality Claims

Ad touts Ostres Tome Tablets as a quick fix for debility and age related weakness. Claims include increased energy, vitality, and youthful sensations with emphasis on affordability and availability at druggists. The copy targets men and women feeling rundown or aging past 40 50 or 60 seeking renewed vigor.

Rowan

Hoffa linked to pension fund loan scheme across six states

The indictment accuses Hoffa and four associates of pressuring trustees and presenting false loan applications to obtain funds from a pension plan serving 177000 workers in about 20 states. Seven others face charges for soliciting borrowers and misrepresenting access to loans tied to Florida projects.

Cranow George Burris Hyman Kavens Strate Florida Midwest Hoffa Burris Vens Burrises Dranow Louisiana Alabama Missouri New Jersey California

Lawton Bay Graduate Ernest F. Godlove Earns Duke BA

Ernest F. Godlove son of Mr and Mrs W W Godlove of 1901 Sheridan Rd graduated from Duke University in Durham North Carolina with a bachelor of arts degree. He plans to attend law school. Duke held its 111th commencement with graduates from 40 states and 21 foreign countries.

Ernest F. Godlove W. W. Godlove Sheridan Rd Duke University Duke Durham N.C

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