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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1964

Page

2

Fletcher FFA dominates county livestock show steers and cattle

Fletcher FFA led the steer competition with grand champion Higdon and reserve Brantley. In swine and sheep, Chattanooga and Indiahoma FFA members won top ribbons. Oklahoma State tied judging. judges included Luther Eubanks and Dr. Totusek.

Fletcher Ffa Ike Oklahoma State University Henry Higdon Fletcher Joan Brantley Sterling Chattanooga Ffa David Livingston Chester Chester White Oscar Livingston Faxon Indiahoma Ffa Joe Harrell Tom Harrell Indiahoma Wether Lamb Jay Dee Robertson George Robertson Southdown Luther Eubanks Dianne Freeman

Tepee Ring Found At Oklahoma Site By Anthropology Group

OU Anthropology researchers uncovered a stone circle they call a tepee ring near Fort Sill. They note possible Kiowa Comanche or Apache era origins and contrasting 19th century wire nails and glass remains.

OU School of Anthropology Oklahoma Anthropological Society James A. Marler Usaamc Museum The Florida Arthur Guvdelkon Fort Sill Dexter Loco Geronimo Nelson Miles Tepee Orval Bishop Boyce Medicine Park Marler Louis FE. McGee Skip Tyler Jack Williamson Set James W. Bowick III Franklin Chapabitty Fort Sill Museum Northern Plains Boy Scouts of America

Oklahoma college enrollments rise across state campuses

Campus enrollment figures show Oklahoma University up from 11 396 to 12 190 for spring term a 7 percent gain. Oklahoma State University main campus increased from 10 699 to 11 095 a 3 7 percent rise.

Central State College Northeastern State College Southeastern State Southwestern State University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University

Snow depth and hazards across Oklahoma towns

The Tulsa area saw its heaviest snow since 1958 with over an inch of moisture and heavy accumulation. Six inches fell at Claremore and Vinita, five at Chelsea Nowata and Pryor, four at Miami QuaPaw Haskell Barnsdall Skia took Lenapah, with roads turning slick and a fatal crash involving two teenagers. Overnight lows ranged 18 to 29, highs 37 to 59. Rain totals included Tulsa 0.95 inch and McAlester 0.35 inch.

Tulsa Oklahoma Claremore Vinita Chelsea Nowata Pryor Miami Quapaw Haskell Barnsdall Skiatook Lenapah McAlester Tinker Air Force Base

Explosion Injures 89 at Anyang Explosives Plant

Police said an explosion at an explosives plant in Anyang near Seoul injured 89 people today. The blast occurred about 20 miles south of Seoul at the plant and prompted emergency response.

Seoul Korea Anyang

Ruby trial testimony details intensity of cross examination

The defense questions whether Ruby acted by choice or in a blackout after Oswald's death. Archer and Graves describe Ruby's冷 calm demeanor and tense hand movements as he fired. Prosecutors press for the death penalty, portraying Ruby as deliberate in attempting another shot.

Archer Ruby Mel Belli Graves J. R. Leavelle Oswald William F. Alexander Leavelle Alexander Texas Wade Milli

Canadians Welcome Army Staff College Delegation at Fort Sill

A 108 officer Canadian Army Staff College group arrives at Fort Sill for a four day visit led by Brigadier D. C. Cameron. Maj. Gen. Griffing greets the delegation with a ceremony and an 11 gun salute. The schedule includes firepower demonstrations, radar briefings, and missile system orientations.

Canaadia Army Staff College Fort Sill D. C. Cameron L. S. Griffing Brig Cameron McNair Hall Snow Hall Gen. Griffing Firing Point 137 Sheridan Road Little John Honest John Beef Creek W-C H. S. Lisson L G. E. Morrison

Funeral of Mrs. Wagner Delayed by Fog and Flight Diversion

President Johnson diverted to Newark due to fog as the Wagner funeral in New York proceeded in rain. The service drew Francis Cardinal Spellman and other dignitaries while the presidential party hurried through a downpour to Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.

New York Robert F. Wagner Johnson Newark New Jersey John F. Kennedy Washington Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Francis Cardinal Spellman William O'Dwyer Vincent Impelliterri Richard C. Hughes Nelson A. Rockefeller David Harry S. Truman Clifton Daniel United Nations Ralph J. Bunche Jacob Javits Kenneth Keating New Hampshire

Hoffa Aides Convicted In Jury Tampering Case

Four women reached a decision after five hours of deliberation finding Thomas Parks and Ewing King of Nashville guilty as principals in two jury tampering counts. Hoffa and Larry Campbell of Detroit were convicted of aiding and abetting. Others were acquitted on the third count. Hoffa vowed not to resign as prosecutors and officials anticipate appeals up to the Supreme Court.

Thomas FE. Parks Ewing King Nashville Hoffa Larry Campbell Detroit Nicholas Tweet Huntington W. Va Allen Dorfman Chicago James Neal Washington Robert F. Kennedy Justice Department Supreme Court Parks Campbell Gratia Fields Fields Carl King James M. Paschal Paschal Tennessee Wilson Teamsters International Union

Caribou transport aircraft praised as rugged airlift workhorse

A U S Army Caribou cargo aircraft, with a 28 500 pound gross weight and option of 33 000 pounds, is described by Vietnam veterans as an aerial workhorse. It carries troops and cargo, lands on rough fields, and operates in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The oak field tested craft features two Pratt and Whitney engines, 97 ft 714 in wingspan, 72 ft 7 in length, and 31 ft 9 in tail height, with capacity to take off and land on very short runways. Officers call crew chiefs unsung heroes.

Mum Viet Nam U. S Southeast Asia Hamilton Post Field India Himalayas 57Th

McNamara maps Vietnam policy amid Saigon turmoil

McNamara reiterates support for South Vietnam and withdraws troops as fast as local forces can, while avoiding talk of attacks on North Vietnam. He tours Saigon after January coup as Communist raids and terror bombings raise U.S. unease. He also cuts back the B70 bomber program to two test planes, citing schedule slips.

South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Viet Nam McNamara U.S Defense Saigon Washington

Notable Figures Face Vaccination Drama and Life Events

Miss Universe Ieda Vargas balks at vaccination to tour Australia, later complying after a doctor acceptance. Poet Ogden Nash worries about lack of young writers and the pull of TV and advertising. Billy Rose marries Doris Warner Vidor, heiress and widow of Charles Vidor. Ray Conniff seeks divorce from Ann Marie. Roger Hilsman joins Columbia faculty, noted for Viet Nam policy role.

Sydney Australia Miss Universe Ieda Maria Vargas Miss Vargas United States Providence, R. I Ogden Nash Pembroke College Nash New York Roger Hilsman Columbia University the University Hilsman Columbia State Department Kennedy Viet Nam

Police Court Disposes Of Cases Before Municipal Judge Oaks

A list of defendants and dispositions shows bonds forfeited fines and suspensions for violations ranging from reckless driving speeding running red lights and stopped signs to no license and public drunkenness. Notable names include Lawrence Cileston William Abbott Roy Franklin and Bertha Lyons among others.

J. Merle Oaks Lawrence Cileston Larry F. Hathaway Wolters Alien L. Smith Dearborn William &. Abbott Cherry B.C Roy Ffranklin Dallas Iest Center Jennyb. McAdoo Cyril Grivers Geraldine Wallace Cory Courts Jim Gitfard Grand Hotel Oliver L. Johnson Tennessee Gevnelie H. Bronmon Bobby D. Alexancer Logan Ronald Horne Bertha Lyons Douglas Billie G. Millard Park James 0. Kitchens Eric FT. Luker Lincoln Herold R. Chapman NW Cherry Muffiers Robert W. Nolen George Wi. Spencer Summit Jarmes C Peck Embassy Apartments Joe W. Williams Gary Horsiey Cameron College

Life Insurance Chief To Visit Lawton Friday

Jess E. Wills of Nashville Tennessee president of National Life and Accident Insurance Co will visit Lawton Friday. He will confer with staff at an 8 30 a m breakfast at the Ramada Inn. Mayor Wayne Gilley will greet the official upon arrival and attend the breakfast. Accompanying Wills are Tom Henderson Jr assistant vice president Ed Howard southwest territory manager.

Jess E. Wills Nashville, Tenn National Life and Accident Insurance Co Lawton Ramada Inn Wayne Gillev Wills Tom Henderson Jr Ed Howard Southwest Territory

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Steers the Higdon Angus Freddie Wyatt Kelly Shore Lowton Ffa Randy Horre Elgin Betty Williams Billi Witt Fletcher Emery Dilling Ron Long Ralph Zelier David Kelsey Mery Jean McCune Flower Mound Robert Oliver FFA George Ridley Fletcher A Freddie Wyatt Kelly Sharp Donny Hortor Lawton Ffa Raymond Bott Hereford the Higdon Frankie Rush David Martin Jr Chettanooge Freddie Ferreir Ir Elgin Ffa Mack Keiley Mertin Chettenooga Joey Kelsey Wes Holly Lowten Ffa Tim Lehman Richard King P. L. Humble Chettenooga Ffa Lester Wray Code Mark Kelley Suzanne Kelsey Bishop Sharon Peters Chattanocoge Tom Cummins Lowton Shorthorn Chris Jones Lonny Buchwald Chattanooge Ffa Eoward Williams Billy Bridges Leroy Julian Sterling Ffa Edward Broiey Mark Kelley Martin Chattanooga Lonny Buchweld Sue Culbertson Susie Wolf Codhe Phil Haorred Kathleen Ryan Terrell Culbertson Fietcher Phil W Horred Jerry L. Arthur Scotty Hughes Joe Cummins Lawrence, Lester Johnny Wray Comanche ‘County Angus Heifers Mary Jone Horton Sharon Horton Dariene Wilson Tommy Curtsinger Cori Kriz Charles Honzo Bobby Curtsinger Morgan Dilling Eddie Brammer Doriene Wilson Gary Johnson J. B. Massey Hereford Larry Adair Steve Shull Frank Rush Gary Bob Bishop Sidney Billngsley Charles Kelsey George Kilgore Phil Humble Jimmy Ferrell Larry New Larry Aaoir Sil Hilaley Southwest Chemical Co Ee Ee Caribou Dial EL Jimmy Branscum Associated Press Billy Rose Rose Doris Warner Vidor Jamaica B.W.I Mrs. Rose Harry Warner Charles Vidor Los Angeles Ray Conniff Ann Marie Conniff Zales UMA Cms Life Insurance Chief Avi DeWitt de Witt America Cache Road Sq J A
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