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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
9
New York AP profile of Pope John XXIII as a rare fill-in leader who transcended interim status. Describes his swift reforms, calls for human dignity, religious tolerance, and shared earthly goods. Praises his humane approach and lasting impact beyond papal expectations.
Five American cardinals prepare for Vatican ceremonies and the conclave to choose the next Pope. Joseph Cardinal Ritter departs Idlewild on TWA 849 for Rome arriving later today. Albert Cardinal Meyer and Francis Cardinal MacIntyre depart tonight on TWA 800. Cardinal Spellman leaves Saturday on TWA 842 and Richard Cardinal Cushing plans a Sunday night flight via Madrid.
Sanseviera, a cousin of the snake plant, may become the United States first viable substitute for imported hemp, offering a domestic alternative in a key industrial crop.
Ten of thousands lined up in St Peters Square and entered the basilica to view Pope John XXIII lying in red pontifical robes on a catafalque. The nine day mourning will begin Friday with papal rites and a private burial planned for Thursday.
First Lt. Allen D. Dayton son of Mr and Mrs Leslie E Dayton received the Air Force Systems Command Junior Officer Noteworthy Accomplishment Award for May. Nominated by the Air Force Special Weapons Center Kirkland AFB he developed a digital computer program that cut prelaunch planning time in half and saved about 2500 dollars per launch. Dayton earned a 1959 University of Oklahoma master’s in aeronautical engineering and joined the Air Force that July. The award honors one outstanding junior officer from each element of the command.
Lawton youths Ralph L. Jackson Jr Jimmy Tucker and Catherine I Patton received Hugh Mayes Harvey Mathis and Harry V Payne memorial scholarships at the Elks Youth Achievement banquet held Sunday.
Two Chamber of Commerce committees meet Friday at 607 C. The water committee convenes at 3 30 p.m. under George Barker. The McMahon Auditorium committee led by Jerry Mustain meets at 7 30 p.m.
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