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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

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Satank Marker Dedication At Fort Sill Honors Kiowa Chief

Satank descendants attend Fort Sill Saturday for the dedication and bust unveiling of the Kiowa chief Satank. The event includes remarks by grandchildren Ernest Hunt and Joleta Hunt McElhaney, with Fort Sill Museum director Gillett Griswold welcoming officials and unveiling the bust by sculptor Jack Hill.

Wrnte Satank Sitting Bear Fort Sill Rerrain Satanic Jack Hill East Range Sitting Bear Creek Key Gate Highway 277 Frisco Ernest Hunt Mountain View Joleta Hunt McElhaney Geary Gillett Griswold Fort Sill Museum

Pro-Castroite raid destroys U S Military Mission in Caracas

Gunmen overpowered guards at the U S Military Mission headquarters in Caracas and set the building on fire. They forced 12 employees to strip, stole uniforms and weapons, and fled with valuables. No personnel were harmed. The attack follows recent threats and a warning from an OAS committee that Venezuela is a Castro target.

Caracas Venezuela U.S Mission Country Club FALN The Armed Forces For National Liberation el Universal John XXIII U.S. Army Col J. K. Chenault Chenault Maj T. C. Blevins Ma. B. Gardner Washington State Department Organization of American States Cuba OAS

West Pointers To Eat Buffalo View Indians

About 600 West Point cadets will attend the annual West Point Cadet Buffalo barbecue next week. The 575 cadets will taste buffalo meat and view authentic Indian dances as part of a tour of major military installations to aid branch choice after graduation. The 6:30 p.m. event Tuesday is sponsored by the Lawton Chamber of Commerce with prominent local leaders as cooks and staff. Tickets cost 2.50 and are sold by the Chamber’s Military Affairs committee.

West Point Lawton Chamber of Commerce Chamber R. W. Hooper Buck Kinsey Clyde Shelton George Stein Tom Counihan D. L. Wigington Marlin Keathley Joe Maranto Bob Dawes Lawrence Banks Allen Bilbrey Harold Johnson C. R. Ellsworth

Tax Writers Refuse to Tighten Millionaire Deduction Rule

The House Ways and Means Committee rejected the Kennedy proposal to repeal a provision allowing some millionaires to avoid federal income taxes. Treasury complained a taxpayer with 19 million in income escaped tax, and the rule permits deductions for all charitable contributions without the 20 or 30 percent income cap.

Washington UPI House Treasury House Ways & Means Committee Kennedy

Maine man’s experience shows benefit from industry job

IAMI AP Lilian Tenney a 92 year old motorist plans to discuss her lack of a driver license with traffic officials. She has driven horses and cars for 70 years and dismisses the fuss as folderol while boasting nine unpaid citations. Police forward tickets to court and she mails payments with notes.

Iami Fla Lilian Tenney West Miami

Kennedy Receives Rousing Sendoff On Westward Swing

President Kennedy bid El Paso farewell amid cheering crowds as he flies to San Diego to press education legislation and address racial tensions. He will visit Honolulu and California military sites while promoting equal opportunity in education and desegregation efforts.

Kennedy el Paso San Diego UPI White House Tex California Hawaii U. S. Air Force Academy North American Air Defense Command Colorado Springs Colo White Sands N. M San Pieto State College Washington Air Force Academy San Diego State College Marine Navy Oriskany Kitty Hawk Long Island Alabama

Move Threatens To Set Off Skirmish Over Abolishing State Agency

Oklahoma Governor Bellmon defends appointing Lloyd K. Allen of Augusta Maine as commerce and industry director amid House opposition plans to cut the department's funding or abolish it. Rep Bill Shibley proposes 200000 dollars, a third of Bellmon's request, to cripple the agency. Bellmon argues Allen’s qualifications and non native status should not block progress.

Move Harry Culver Oklahoma City UPI Henry Bellman Lloyd K. Allen Augusta Maine Commerce and Industry House Bill Shibley Bristow Industrial Development Committee Bellman John N Happy) Come Waukomis Economic Development Commission Allen Oklahoma House Committee Bellmon Shibley United States Frank Lyons Missouri

Florida Court Rules Cigarette Maker Liable For Death

Florida Supreme Court holds American Tobacco Co. absolutely liable for lung cancer death of Edwin Green under implied warranty law. The decision overturns prior findings and upholds liability despite unknown long term effects. The case arose from Green’s 1957 suit. his widow seeks $250,000 in damages.

Tallahassee, Fla Florida State Supreme Court U.S Edwin Green Miami American Tobacco Co U.S. District Court Green Mary E. Harris Drew Liggett & Myers Philip Morris Lorillard

Meredith's Back On Dixie Campus

James H Meredith, the University of Mississippi's first Black student, returns to Oxford to register for summer classes. He joins Cleve McDowell, the second Black student admitted, as campus tensions ease with no incidents or marshals present. Gov. Barnett warned McDowell’s entry defies state law, while Meredith faced a hostile winter prior to this registration.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith Cleve McDowell Law School McDowell Ole Miss Meredith Jackson Ross R. Barnett Mississippi U.S. Army University Law School Barnett

Baggage Explodes At London Airport

A suitcase exploded at London Airport as a Portuguese Caravelle prepared to depart for Lisbon with 77 passengers. No injuries reported as smoke filled the baggage area and police and fire crews contained the scene and doused burning luggage.

London UPI Lisbon

Storm Toll in Sentinel: Hail, Floods Hit Wheat Areas

A Washita county storm swept Sentinel with a cloud bearing four funnels, dropping hail and up to five inches of rain. Wheat harvest stalled as ripened wheat and young cotton suffered damage. two barns and two trailers were blown down. a downtown window broke and power lines fell. No injuries reported. Weather details continued on Page 2.

Lawton Oklahoma Sentinel Washita County

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