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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
1
A House GOP economic task force targeted a 1.5 billion pay raise for over four million service members for possible cuts of 600 million or more. Republicans warned Democrats the savings would be hard and risky, amid a broader review following a 15.8 billion procurement cut and a surprise raise boost beyond the President’s request.
Governor Henry Bellmon praised the 1963 Oklahoma Legislature for progress and pledged cooperation between the House Senate and administration to finish work and fund state services. He noted changes to welfare funding and commented on an initiative petition idea to freeze sales tax revenues.
London AP reports the archbishops of Canterbury and York formed a special committee to study whether women should be admitted to the Church of England priesthood. The move signals consideration of a historic change affecting church leadership.
Protests erupt as Oklahoma state election board holds a closed session to discuss personnel and appoints five county officials. News groups and Sigma Delta Chi denounce the move as a violation of Oklahoma open meeting law, with Gov. Bellmon and others calling for an inquiry. Five reporters then entered the room despite objections.
The Senate approved a four year extension of the military draft after House passage last Monday. No objections were raised and the vote took under a minute. Senator Richard Russell called the measure vital for defense posture, while Hubert Humphrey had expected potential amendments.
The Soviet Union appears to lag in fulfilling its pledge to remove several thousand Cuban troops by mid March but indications show a large group may depart Havana this weekend. Officials note about 1800 to 1900 have left on four ships, with another vessel in Havana harbor possibly sailing with about 2000 military specialists.
Cameron college hosts a large student crowd with about 700 band members and a similar number entering the district science fair. Judges from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma oversee contests as hundreds of entries compete for top honors and travel awards to the national science fair. Awards are announced Saturday at the Aggie field house with exhibits open through Saturday noon and open house through 5 p.m. today.
President Kennedy flies to Florida for a rest and work weekend at Palm Beach before travels to San Jose Costa Rica for a three day conference with Panama and five Central American republics. The aim is to push regional economic integration and a hemispheric common market by 1966.
Third major rehearsal of the Wichita Mountains Easter pageant will be held at 2 15 p m Sunday at the Holy City. Dave Sandstrom executive director says all 35 scenes will be reviewed and encourages anyone interested in taking part to attend. The previous Sunday was rained out making this session especially important for reading and acting casts.
State Banking Board offered Indiahoma First State Bank permission to relocate to Cache with a 10 day decision deadline for Ben Moore. If Moore declines, a charter may be issued for the Bank of the Wichitas at Cache. A closed hearing followed preceding a planned meeting within 10 days.
A section of the Trojan Powder Co plant exploded in Allentown Pennsylvania with initial word that three men were killed and eight injured though officials had not confirmed fatalities. Newsmen were kept from the scene and hospital victims offered no details pending company statements.
A new storm in the Southwest promises rain for Lawton and much of Oklahoma. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts cloudy windy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, clearing Saturday. Highs near 62, lows around 52, with warmer air and possible light snow in the Panhandle late Saturday.
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