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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1964
Page
15
Washington AP columnist Frank Carey recounts switching from cigarettes to a pipe, praising camaraderie among pipe smokers and noting health prompts. He describes pipe care, smoking rhythm, and practical perks like warmth in cold weather, while acknowledging occasional temptations.
Hollywood review notes the film Becket centers on the Henry II and Thomas Becket clash with a focus on their intense relationship. Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole deliver brimming performances in a script adapted from Jean Anouilh, directed by Peter Glenville. The production, Hal Wallis for Paramount, strives for historical fidelity and drama.
A nostalgic column lists old radio programs and stars such as Bob Burns Joe Penner Kay Kyser and The Lone Ranger while promoting OTC charter buses for group trips to events like the World’s Fair. It includes a riddle payoff and a jab at modern violence in radio. The piece ends urging safe convenient group travel via OTC and mentions a medical joke about a powerful drug.
Bonn reports Chancellor Erhard’s cabinet approved a 500000 dollar contribution by West Germany to maintain the UN force on Cyprus. Government spokesman Karl Guenther von Hase said the move serves Germany’s interests in resolving the Cyprus conflict.
A gasoline blaze in a Texas warehouse forced firefighters to run a hose across a railroad track. A passing freight train severed the hose, hampering efforts. In California, Assemblyman George Zeno Vich led a drive to capture six squirrels at Fresno County Court House Park and move them to state Capitol Park for perpetuation of the species.
Zenovich announced to the assembly that the park superintendent saw two baby squirrels yesterday. He added that he has cigars.
In East Grinstead England a council meeting drew only four citizens while upstairs at a bingo hall a record jackpot of 196 dollars drew crowds. The event combined a local government session with a large prize draw prompting attention. A separate note reports Tulsa area youth farmer award to Fort Collins Colorado for 1965 and Weatherford Oklahoma bond approval for 277000 dollars.
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