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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
2
State commissioner of charities and corrections Buck Cook urged Lawton residents to back a bond issue to fund a new police station and jail. He called the present jail condemned for inadequate size and facilities and noted prior criticisms by the department, urging timely action.
Clarence Ford of All Brands Liquor Sales Co. seeks Oklahoma Supreme Court review of the 1961 liquor franchise question. The suit challenges the proclamation that it failed to pass, arguing it required a majority of all votes cast in the general election rather than the question ballot alone.
A grenade exploded in a downtown Saigon movie theater killing one government civil guard and injuring 53, mostly children, as a small audience watched a film. The guard reportedly dropped the grenade from his belt, causing the accidental blast.
Reservists head to Fort Polk for basic training of about 14,000 Army recruits under regular Army supervision. Maj Gen Ernest L Massad notes this is the fifth year of their active duty training tour. The 95th Division, one of 13 training divisions, could mobilize to run a training center if needed.
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon defended his veto of a 200000 appropriation for Ar koma and Tahlequah school buildings. He blamed a misunderstanding and said local districts should handle construction. Leaders said colleges want back space for Tahlequah and Arkoma classrooms for about 239 students.
The Weather Bureau reports isolated thundershowers possible this afternoon and evening after no moisture from storms Wednesday. Heavier rainfall included 1.81 inches at Durant and .68 inch at Ardmore. Forecasters expect more widely scattered showers in central eastern and southwestern sections. Highs may reach 96 through Friday with lows around 70.
Janie Green, Girls State representative, spoke at the Lawton BPW noon meeting. She summarized the recent Girls State convention held at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha. BPW president Mrs Lodell Goodey announced a July 1 board meeting in the Security Bank building.
Linda Dayton and Clarence Eugene Wilson are among 207 Oklahomans awarded Regents scholarships to Oklahoma State University. Each grant pays 224 dollars toward 32 credit hours in the coming term. Fred Attaway and wife plan July trip to Cocoa Beach with their son and family. Attaway Jr a lead engineer on Atlas missile project. David Attaway to Bermuda for six weeks of oceanography study. David works as a naval department research chemist in Washington, D.C.
Officers seek a man and woman suspects in a $680 plus jewelry theft from Ford Drug Co in the Lee Bivd shopping center. Items stolen include a $39 diamond ring a $225 ring and two wrist watches. Also reported stolen was a 1961 Oldsmobile sedan owned by Billie Alexander.
The microwave oven using radar cooking shows rising sales after 15 years of slow uptake. New quick frozen-food prep techniques for radar cooking have spurred demand, Raytheon Co. reports.
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