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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
1
Lawton's net assessed property valuation rose by 1.2 million this year, driven by growth and new homes. County Assessor Lester O. Paden notes the rise to 33,447,144 within the city and explains the effect on lower levies for property owners as the base expands.
The U S Weather Bureau notes scattered thundershowers in northern central and eastern Oklahoma today while southwest Oklahoma remains dry for at least two days. Showers fell Tuesday in southeast Oklahoma with some areas receiving over two inches. Pastures in the dry area show drying though livestock remain in good to excellent condition. Forecasters expect near normal temperatures and rainfall varying from .25 to 1 inch across the state in the next five days.
A 7:30 p.m. information meeting on the police and fire station bond issues will be held Friday at the former USC YWCA building on East Arlington. Mayor Wayne Gilley and Assistant Police Chief Al Hennessee will explain the proposed facilities and take questions.
President Kennedy greets a million Berliners during an eight hour tour that includes the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. He declares Ich bin ein Berliner and says winds of change are blowing across the Iron Curtain while urging unity against communism. He notes Eastern Europe is feeling historic evolution despite oppression and stresses truth never dies.
Oklahoma lawmakers approve a plan altering term lengths with a December special election and a May runoff. SB 139 would extend county officer terms and stagger Senate elections, while SJR 4 reshapes reapportionment and house terms. A dispute over constitutional timing could trigger legal action.
William H. Zarrow 45, Fort Sill Post Exchange general manager since May 2, died after a 7:30 am traffic crash on Fort Sill Blvd. A heart attack or traffic injuries are being investigated. Zarrow, a Lawton resident from San Antonio, is survived by his wife Meta and son Dennis.
A Belgian army C119 transport plane exploded in flight during a NATO exercise and crashed near Augustdorf Germany. Of 47 aboard 38 were killed. nine parachuted to safety before impact, seven unhurt and two injured. Fatal blast likely from on board explosives. Belgian Defense Minister Seghers visited the scene.
Rev George Lawrence of Brooklyn co chair of the march says the integration march on Washington will be held August 28 with more than 300000 demonstrators expected, triple the earlier civil rights estimate.
A G Kennedy told Congress civil rights proposals aim to end racial discrimination in public accommodations not target Mrs Murphy and similar small operators. He urged passage of the seven part program, stressing national moral urgency and broader economic impact.
The Defense Department considers changes to the pre pay program for fiscal year 1964 starting July 1. More than 100000 service members may be removed from proficiency pay while about 150000 receive increases. Minimums would rise to 50 dollars a month from 25 or 30, keeping total annual outlay at 106 million. The plan targets highly skilled electronics nuclear missile undersea and communications roles while reducing non critical skill payments.
The House pressed toward a 47 billion defense appropriation as leaders defended kept forces while reports urged cuts. A 1.9 billion reduction drew claims of routine savings, but a dispatch warned of overseas pullbacks and a manpower cut possibly totaling around 60 thousand over two years, sparking early disbelief from key members.
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