Rusk Rejects Neutralization Talks Hurt Vietnam War
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said that discussions of neutralization undermine South Vietnamese morale in their fight against Communist guerrillas. He asserted the United States would not withdraw support and urged Laos and Vietnam noninterference by the North. He also commented on restoring U.S. Panama relations and Cuba policy toward Castro.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Southeast Asia
U.S
Charles de Gaulle
Rusk
South Viet Nam
Red China
North Viet Nam
Laos
United States
Panama
Panama Canal
Western Hemisphere
Cuba
Witness Recalls Ruby Talk Of Killing Oswald To Aid Jews
Dallas police officer testified that Jack Ruby told him he first thought of killing Lee Harvey Oswald on Friday night November 23. The defense sought to suppress the testimony as the court watched film of the slaying shown to the jury for the first time.
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Relman Morin
Dallas
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Set P. T
Dean
Ruby
Melvin Belli
Oswald
Ueby
Crown Prince Constantine's 1959 Fort Sill Visit Remembered
King Paul’s 23 year old son Constantine was crowned today. He visited Fort Sill February 2 1959 for a one day tour including a 21 gun salute and a demonstration of the 280 mm atomic cannon and missiles. He spoke of Oklahoma and his American experiences.
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Paul
Constantine
Greece
Lawton-Fort Sil
Artillery and Missile Center
Prince Constantine
Fort Sill
Sill
Philip C. Wehle
Army
Redstone
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Oklahoma
Constitution Press
Athens
United States
Constantine Becomes Greece's Young King After Paul I's Death
King Paul I dies at Tatoi Palace after stomach operation. His son Prince Constantine, acting regent, is sworn in as king by Archbishop Chryostomos. Queen Frederika returns from abroad. Prime Minister George Papandreou had just been sworn in prior to the king's passing.
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Paul of
Greece
Athens
Constantine
UPI
Paul I
Tatoi
Chryostomos
Royal
Europe
Paul
King Paul
Tatoi Palace
George Papandreou
Papandreou
Keep Hands Off Cyprus Johnson Tells Russians
President Johnson releases a 200 word message to Khrushchev urging all sides to avoid inflaming passions in the Cyprus dispute. He criticizes the Soviet leader's February letter and says U S actions aim to help Cypriots restore peace and stability.
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Cyprus
Johnson
Washington
Khrushchev
Mediterranean
U.S
United States
Dallas man questioned after rifle sighting at Newark airport
Dallas insurance man John Russell, 41, was grilled by FBI and state police in Newark after being seen with a rifle at the airport where President Johnson had just departed. He said the rifle came via Philadelphia friend and was unloaded. he was released after authorities checked his story.
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Allas
Tex
Dallas
FBI
Newark
N.J
Johnson
John Russell
Russell
Philadelphia
Secret Service
New York
New Jersey
John F. Kennedy
Lawton Board of Education Officer Race Faces March Election
No filings have been recorded for Office No. 4 on the Lawton Board of Education. The seat, held by Glen Dutcher, will be filled in the annual school election Tuesday March 24, with a five mill building levy on the ballot. Candidates must file by 5 p.m. Saturday March 14.
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Lawton
State Egg Prices Dip
Oklahoma City Arkansas produced eggs arrive for wholesalers as prices fall to a two year low. Oklahoma packers paid 32 cents a dozen Grade A large eggs on Thursday and 27 cents on Friday to meet Arkansas competition.
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Oklahoma City
Tulsa
State Agriculture Department
Weathermen Predict Snow Here Tonight
Southwest Oklahoma enjoys warm spring-like temperatures but a strong cold front will bring a sharp drop tonight and Saturday. Forecasters expect a 20 degree fall in high temperatures with light snow possible late tonight and Saturday morning across the Panhandle and northwest regions.
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Oklahoma
U.S
Weather Bureau
Lawton
Panhandle
Northwest
Gage
Flashman
Oklahoma Patrol Launches Operation Lifeguard
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chief Lyle Baker ordered Operation Lifeguard into effect at 3 p.m. today. It marks the first use of the patrols new plan to crack down on traffic law violators.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Lyle Baker
Lawton Prep Firepower Demonstration At Fort Sill Draws Crowd
Lawton residents heard a sonic preview of Saturday artillery firepower as big guns rolled out for a practice at Fort Sill. The quarterly show for Artillery and Missile School students features the Little John rocket and 175 mm gun with MPs directing civilian traffic to firing Point 137 Gate 4 route.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
Gate 4
South Boundary Road
Little John
Artillery and Missile School
Army Staffee
City Council Primary Filing Closes Today in Lawton
Four incumbents seek renomination in the Lawton city Democratic primary with new challengers drafting for three wards. Perry Weger files for reelection as filing ends at 5 pm. Sylvester Witherspoon and W R Morris enter races in Ward 1 and Ward 3 respectively.
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Perry Weger
Lawton View Addition
Sylvester Witherspoon
Garfield
W. R. Morris
Jefferson
Public Service Co
Weger
J. N. Durham
Eugene L. Bowman
Gale A. Sadler
Lester McKenzie
Ertle W. Kirkpatrick
MacArthur Cancer Free Gall Bladder Removed
Army surgeons removed Gen. Douglas MacArthur's gall bladder and stones from the common bile duct. The 84-year-old warrior's post operative condition was described as satisfactory after a three hour operation at Walter Reed.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Arthur
Gen. Heaton
Dwight D Eisenhower
Thomas J. Whelan
Robert Benson
Gary Wratten
John A. Jenicek
Heaton
Associated Press
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