Putnam City parents seek right to vote on school levy
McCarty and Gov Bellman back a ballot vote on a 5 mill emergency levy for Putnam City schools. Paul Crossland led the push, citing underfinancing and low teacher salaries. Supt Kirkland noted a recent bond issue and district finances in debate ahead of next Tuesday’s school board election with three candidates.
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McCarty
Crossland
D. D. Kirkland
Bill Garis
A. M. Budaley
Council OKs 44103 For Street and Alley Fund
City council approves 44103.90 from gasolline and bus mileage tax funds for street and alley needs. Salaries and extra help receive 14370 and 9500 each while repairs, other accounts absorb remaining costs.
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State Tax Commission
Public Property Committee
Museum of the Great Plains
Oklahoma Reapportionment Hearing Delayed
Oklahoma Supreme Court delays until this afternoon oral arguments on two reapportionment measures for the House and Senate. Justice Floyd Jackson to hear as William R. Davis challenges constitutionality. A federal court is also studying the measures after a court order to reapportion.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma House
Senate
Floyd Jackson
William R. Davis
House
Henry Bellman
Oklahoma
Subscription Rates for Morning Press and Constitution in Lawton Area
Rates show monthly and yearly prices for Morning Press and Sunday Constitution and various bundle options. Includes in state and out of state, with taxes and per-copy charges, and regional delivery by counties Comanche Cotton Tillman Kiowa and others.
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Lawton
Constitution
Comanche
Cotton
Tillman
Kiowa
Caddo
Grady
Stephens
Jefferson
Jackson Counties
Mo. Mo
Const Press & Lan
Oklahoma
P.O. Bones
Const. Press & Sun
Const
Funeral Rites for Bruce Suggs in San Antonio
Services for Bruce Suggs a former Lawton resident will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in San Antonio Texas He died Monday in a San Antonio hospital Suggs born in Ardmore 1908 came to Lawton in 1917 moving to San Antonio about 12 years ago He was a typewriter mechanic owned his shop and was a Knights of Columbus member He is survived by his wife and a daughter other relatives include a son stepson mother two brothers two sisters and five grandchildren Also Mrs Rosie Mae Pollard 72 of 1702 Jefferson died Tuesday and services will be at 2 p m Wednesday at St Elme Baptist Church burial in Highland Cemetery
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Bruce Suggs
Chester Mead
Baltimore
Jess Irby
N. 23Rd
Rosie Mae Pollard
Jefferson
St. Elme Baptist Church
R. H. Howard
Highland Cemetery
Jefferson Funeral Home
Three Oklahoma Wives In Finals
Three Oklahoma women were named state finalists for the 1963 Mrs. America Pageant. Serger F. Heffington of Tishomingo, Elton L. Rodgers of Bristow, and William J. Vickers of Ardmore advance, after council judging. State finalists will compete April 27 in Miami Beach for the national title.
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New York
UPI
Serger F. Heffington
Tishomingo
Elton L. Rodgers
Bristow
William J. Vickers
Ardmore
Mrs. America Homemaking Council
General Federation For Women's Clubs
Council
Golden Gate Auditorium
Miami Beach
Heffington
Bobby
Seizel
Rodgers
Margie
Betty
Danny
David
Mike
Kathy
Vickers
William
Tense Nerves Black Bowels Clinical Ad
An advertisement explains how colonic nerves affect bowel movement and markets a three component laxative trio CoStonarp Colonaid and CoStonato for overnight relief. It claims bulking nerve stimulation re tone and gentle relief including for expectant mothers with an introductory price.
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Colonaid
Election bids shape up in ward races and incumbents
Incumbent R M Dodson faces Claude W Patterson for mayoral race. Ward 2 council candidates include Jerry M Brandon Lester McKenzie Percy E Givens William A Ritzweiler and W Gerald Mason. Several city officials won new terms unopposed. Pre noon precinct tallies show varied turnout across wards with numerous precincts listed.
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Ers
R. M. Dodson
Claude W. Patterson
Elmer R. Bauman
Jerry M. Brandon
Lester McKenzie
Percy E. Givens
William A. Ritzweiler
W. Gerald Mason
Wayne Gilley
Nettie Pippin
Henry Howell
Ringling Mayor Candidate facing fatal beating in civic area
Ringling Ward I councilman candidate Fitzpatrick was beaten and dragged about 10 to 12 feet. He died en route to an Ardmore hospital after the assault, with investigators unsure if the attack occurred in a car or by the roadside. The state crime bureau will aid the probe. Fitzpatrick had long civic involvement in Ringling and was opposing Emmitt T. Morris for reelection.
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State Crime Bureau
Aidt
Fitzpatrick
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Ringling
Emmitt T. Morris
Americans logged 690 billion car miles in 1962
The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports Americans traveled 690 billion passenger car miles in 1962 averaging 3400 miles per person. The 1950 figure stood at 2400 miles per person.
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Automobile Manufacturers Association
Fort Sill Army Hospital Births 36 Babies during March 10 16
Nineteen boys and 17 girls were born at Fort Sill U S Army Hospital across March 10 to 16. Listings include names of service members and spouses for each birth date with multiple entries per day.
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U. S. Army Hospital
Fort Sill
Johnny W. Tart
Robert E. Allard
Juan M. Gonzales
Lee M. Messick
Billie D. Albright
Arthur W. Bencraft
Harry L. Miller
Eldon K. Klocke
William C. Barnes
George W. Lee
Calvin C. Pohawpatchoko
Deomede J. Simon
William B. Cochran
Stanley R. Hagenhoff
Earnest T. Banks
Robert L. Clark
Northie H. Webster
Freddie L. Bostick
Gene E. Placek
Wayman Steele
Bonifacio A. Calizo
Edwin K. Crawley
Spd
Joe Farley
Frank E. Rose
Sfc
Arthur E. Johnson
Daniel A. Archer
Sergeant Easton Ardoin Receives Certificate of Achievement
First Sgt. Easton J. Ardoin of Battery D, 1st Training Battalion, U S Army Training Center Field Artillery, was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by Maj. Gen. L. S. Griffing this week. He earned the citation for meritorious service as 1st Sgt. of Battery D from October 1961 to March 1, 1963, for significantly aiding his battery's mission and the center's overall effectiveness.
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Easton J. Ardoin
U. S. Army Training Center
Field Artillery
L. S. Griffing
Ardoin
Set. Ardoin
Bell-ans Ad Promises Quick Gas Relief At Night
An old advertisement urges readers to take Bell-ans tablets with hot water before bed to relieve stomach gas from excess acid. Claims no harmful drugs and a liberal free sample by mailing to Bell-ans Orangeburg New York. 35c at druggists.
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Bell-ans
Orangeburg
N. Y
France faces pressure over potential Sahara atomic test
Algeria warns of breaking economic cooperation with France if a new nuclear test occurs in the Sahara. Ben Bella’s government relays Moroccan claims of a blast while Algeria’s stance hints at conditional acceptance if France abandons Sahara testing. Rumors circulate of moving facilities to Mangareva Island, with no official confirmation.
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Algeria
France
Charles de Gaulle
Sahara
Nigeria
Hassan
Ahmed Ben Bella
Morroco
Ben Bella
Honolulu
Mangareva Island
South Pacific
Tahiti
New Zealand
False Teeth Makeover Promise with FASTEETH Powder
This ad urges denture wearers to use FASTEETH to prevent plate slips and embarrassment. It claims the alkaline powder stabilizes plates, improves comfort, prevents souring, and controls odor, promising stronger teeth fit and fresh breath.
AUSA Banquet to Bring 800 attendees to Fort Sill event
More than 800 Lawton civic leaders and military personnel are expected at the southwest Oklahoma AUSA spring banquet Friday night at Fort Sill Officers Club. Sen. J. Howard Edmondson will keynote. tickets at 2.50. Social hour 6 30 p m.
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Lawton
Southwest Oklahoma
Association of the U. S. Army
J. Howard Edmondson
Fort Sill
Merce
Fred Jewell
Secretaries Plan National Secretaries Week Observance
Lawton chapter of the National Secretaries Association outlines events for National Secretaries Week April 21 to 27 at the Hotel Lawtonian. A Boss Night banquet April 22 and a luncheon April 24 are planned, with reports from Mrs Helen Starns and Miss Lillie Mae Fraizer on funding and nominations. Wynema Sloan presided at the monthly dinner meeting.
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Lawton
National Secretaries Association
Lawtonian
Helen Starns
The
Home Trust Fund
Lillie Mae Frazier
State Extension Division
Wynema Sloan
Asthma Formula Goes Over The Counter In Most States
A formula prescribed by doctors for private asthma patients is now available without a prescription in many states. Medical tests show it stops asthma attacks in minutes and provides hours of relief from spasms, making it the physician’s leading asthma prescription.
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New York
N. Y
Primatene Tablets Offer Nightly Relief From Asthma
The ad touts Primatene tablets as a non injection remedy that opens bronchial tubes loosens congestion and relieves tension. It claims the combo of three medicines in full prescription strength works best for asthma distress and promises better sleep and fewer spasms with Primatene priced at 98 cents at drugstores.
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First
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
Radiotelevision
Roosevelt
Airport Board
Vernon Klein Truck and Equipment Co
Phillips-Aubrey Chevrolet
Park
Eater Inn
Cache Road
Quality Optical Service
Mrs
Rosie Pollard
Auerbach
C. B. Pinkerton, MD
Lawton Clinic
Gore
Block
Ual 3
Lee Kolko
Okla
Ward I
Ward
Bill F. Bentley
Sen. Edmondson
Exall English
Chamber of Com
USC
Lawton Okla
Motor Trend
Motor Trend Magazine
Rambler
Eddie Cordes
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