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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1963

Page

2

Municipal court dispositions in county cases

Police court today disposed of multiple cases under Judge J Merle Oaks. Defendants include Loren Nix, Richard Sommers, Jesse McMillin, Morris Todd, Earl Tubbs, Dennis Crook, Duard Conner, Clyde Blake, Victor McCarthy, Anna Johnson, Alvin Tsatahsiko, Marvin Bryant. Fines ranged from 5 to 19 dollars. bonds forfeited in several cases. several suspects held to traffic and loitering violations. drunkenness and assault charges noted.

J. Merle Oaks Loren Arthur Nix Richard L. Sommers S. Lith Lee Co Jesse A. McMillin Fort Sill Morris Fredrick Todd Earl Wayne Tubbs Dennis Boyd Crook Duard G. Conner Logan Clyde Lewis Blake Victor A. McCarthy Indiahoma Anna Marie Johnson Bell Alvin Tsatahsiko Phoenix Ariz Marvin Bryant S. 14Th

Nationwide Civil Rights Tensions Highlight Rallies and Protests

In Detroit Martin Luther King Jr leads a 125,000 strong freedom walk demanding freedom now. Across the nation, demonstrations spark arrests and church leaders press for integration while federal officials weigh dialogue versus confrontation. Savannah and Biloxi see race tensions as schools plan desegregation limits.

Washington U.S Robert F. Kennedy Danville Savannah NAACP Roman Catholic Church South Georgia

Rumor Denied Royal Involvement in Profumo Scandal

The Daily Mirror front page denounces a nationwide rumor linking Prince Philip and other royals to the Profumo affair. It states the rumor is unfounded, noting three royal figures were only said to have sat for portraits by Ward and had no other contact with the family. Mandy Rice-Davies, 18, claims she was weekending with an American diplomat in Paris, while SCANDAL involved a southern France stay with a high ranking US naval officer.

France Mandy Rice-Davies Paris Daily Mirror Prince Philip Marina Princess Alexandra Ward

Hemophiliac Brothers Benefit From Volunteer Blood Drive

Sill units have volunteered to donate blood sent to Los Angeles for dehydration to preserve clotting factor. Seven units of the 4th Field Artillery Missile Group participate, including multiple artillery battalions and Headquarters detachments. Capt. Gilbert Crowl coordinates with Col. Stuart F. Jillson commanding. Mrs. Reed notes the effort is about 3 pints behind and praises donors.

333Rd Artillery 4Th Field Artillery Missile Group Lyle John Reed James Skipper Stanley Moe William Spegele Clayton Wilson Jasper Thompson Clifford Robinson Orville Smith Southern Oklahoma Blood Bank Sill Los Angeles 4Th Field Artillery 18Th Artillery 32Nd Artillery 333Rd Gilbert Crowl Stuart F. Jillson

Kennedy in West Germany Opens European Tour

President Kennedy arrives in Cologne Bonn on a warm welcome from crowds estimated at 1.5 to 2 million. He meets with Rusk and Kohler after Moscow talks, then with Chancellor Ludwig Erhard at the Bonn chancellery. He vows to defend Europe as he begins a 12 day tour ending with Ireland Britain and Italy.

Soviet Union Salinger Kohler Moscow Rusk Kennedy Wahn Cologne Bonn Schaumburg Rhine River U.S Bad Godesberg West Germany Ireland Britain Harold Macmillan Italy Paul VI United States Europe Washington

Women Congress Cheers Cosmonauts at Kremlin

In Moscow 2,000 women at a Kremlin gathering welcomed Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, and Valery Bykovsky. The event, part of a four day meeting from 19 nations, elected Bykovsky to the congress presidium as the sole man in an official role. The congress aims to advance women’s rights, peace and disarmament.

Moscow UPI Valentina Tereshkova Valery Bykovsky Kremlin Peg Tereshkova United States Bykovsky Congress Presidium

Weather and flood disruptions across Oklahoma

The report notes temperatures reaching 84 in McAlester and 74 in Altus and Ponca City with 66 in Guymon. Flood waters wash out U S 60 east of Cleo Springs in Major County and a pavement slab fell forcing closure until repairs. Electrical storms Saturday night killed one man and caused many power failures. hail damaged crops and buildings in some areas.

McAlester Gage Guymon Altus Ponca City U. S. 60 Cleo Springs Highway Patrol

Funeral Rites for Ralph Pewewardy

Services for Ralph Pewewardy, 51, a former Lawton resident who died at a Los Angeles veterans hospital Tuesday, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulkey Methodist Indian Mission in Apache. Rev. John Pahocony and Rev. John Chaine officiated. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Becker Funeral Home handled arrangements. Military graveside rites were provided by the Headquarters detachment of the 184th Ordnance Battalion, with Sgt. George L. Barker in charge.

Ralph Pewewardy Lawton Los Angeles Calif Veterans Hospital Mulkehey Methodist Indian Mission Apache John Pahocony John Chaine Highland Cemetery Becker Funeral Home 184Th Ordnance Battalion George L. Barker

Oklahoma to Set 40-Hour Week in Mental Hospitals

Gov. Henry Bellman signed HJR 517 establishing a 40-hour work week as state policy for mental institutions. The mental health department will implement the plan to put the program into effect.

Oklahoma City UPI Henry Bellman Mental Health Department

Flag Design Contest Deadline Set for July Fifteen

City of Lawton announces a 5 p.m. July 15 deadline for the official flag design contest. Mayor Wayne Gilley says the winning design will be displayed at the August birthday celebration. Contest chair Mrs. Francis Curb outlines entry rules and eligibility for students and residents over 16 in Lawton Fort Sill area.

City of Lawton Wayne Gilley Francis Curb Lee School Museum of the Great Plains Curb Lawton U. S. Army Military Reservation Fort Sill

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Reported

A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne, marketed as Preparation H, purportedly shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case reports claim noticeable reduction and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment.

New York, N. Y

Two U S Army Men Wounded Near Saigon

Two U S Army personnel were wounded by Communist small arms fire north of Saigon on Sunday night. An enlisted man was struck in the left arm while with a Vietnamese patrol about 40 miles north of the capital. A lieutenant copiloting an escort helicopter suffered a leg wound.

Saigon South Viet Nam

Colonaid introduces a colon nerve stimulant for constipation relief

Tense nerves block bowels and cause constipation. Colonaid tablets use a unique colonic nerve stimulant plus bulking action to gently restore regularity overnight. Clinically proven Colonaid promises relief with an introductory offer of 43 cents.

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