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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1964

Page

2

Oklahoma leaders address liberty and policy at gathering

Wilkinson warns of executive dominance and erosion of liberty as Harris urges Johnson policies and water development. Tom Harris attacks civil rights bill, calls Johnson a demagogue, and Gary emphasizes foreign policy and a strong military to deter communism. Leaders urge fiscal responsibility and free enterprise safeguards.

Wilkinson University of Oklahoma America Fred Harris Lawton Johnson Kennedy Harris Oklahoma Tom Harris Oklahoma City Congress President Johnson Bary Goldwater Gary

Police Court Disposes of Municipal Court Cases

Municipal Judge J. Merle Oaks presided over a batch of police court dispositions. Defendants faced charges including vagrancy speeding failing to yield reckless driving and shoplifting with fines and bond forfeitures recorded. Public drunkenness carried multiple penalties.

J. Merle Oaks Edward R. Poole Polinview Tex Joe J. Harrison Ivory T. Stevens McKinley Luther M. Holloway Georgia Cedric McDoneld Avondale Thomas £. Cain Lowton Thomas A. Tockett Jr Lee Raymond D. Lenew William Chester Corbin Fort Silt Henry M. Jackson N. First Preston Dorman Gore Royer N. Hart Fort Sill Billie Wayne Loney Dolios Texno J. W. Bone Barbara J. Spreck Ferris

Cadets To Visit Post This Week

ROTC cadets from Texas Tech Oklahoma State and Panhandle A and M will tour Fort Sill this weekend to view demonstrations. About 125 cadets are expected led by Lt Col John H Buechler Capt Ray D Weston and Lt Col Donald E Thomson. They will tour the Museum and watch an Army Aviation and ASOP by Helicopter demonstration.

Fort Sill Texas Technological College Lubbock Tex John H. Buechler John Hobbs Oklahoma State University Stillwater Ray D. Weston Panhandle A&m College Goodwell Okla Donald E. Thomson Army Aviation ASOP

Auto Mechanics Students Battle for Shootoff Spot at Moore

Three teams from Lawton High School auto mechanics coached by A J McCraw compete to earn the right to represent the school in a trouble shooting contest April 18 at Moore. Teams include Ray Cunningham with Roy Casteel Dennis Easter and Dean Haydock with Doug Dotson and Dwight Beardy.

Lawton High School Auto Mechanics A. J. McCraw Moore Ray Cunningham Roy Casteel Dennis Easter Dean Haydock Doug Dotson Dwight Beardy

Nine motorists face traffic charges in county case

The county attorney's office filed traffic charges against nine motorists and petty larceny against a Lawton woman. Accused include Milton E. Pearson Fort Sill reckless driving Oliver Ray Boone Anadarko speeding Dennis M. Palmer no license Devern Eugene Wilson Fort Sill speeding Carolina Salazar no license Everett Heddleston Anadarko overweight vehicle Robert Oren Starnes Blanchard no license Charles R. Sanders Indiahoma speeding William J. Stingily no license and Anna Elizabeth Beverly Lawton for petty larceny.

Lawton Milton E. Pearson Fort Sill Oliver Ray Boone Hoover Dennis M. Palmer Sheridan Road Devern Eugene Wilson Carolina Salazar Lee Bird

BPW Club Holds Weekly Meeting

The Lawton Business and Professional Women's club met for its weekly luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian. President Sandra Austin was chosen to serve as page at the state BPW convention in Oklahoma City April 10 to 12, with a call for strong attendance. The club will host county Home Demonstration club members at a luncheon on Sunday, April 5, at the same hotel.

Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club Lawtonian Lodell Goodey Sandra Austin Oklahoma City

Funeral Rites for Two Month Old at Fort Sill

Funeral services for Joseph Halley two month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Halley of 5802 Kinyon were held at 10 am in Brigade chapel Fort Sill. Chaplain Alcuin Greenburg officiated and burial followed in Fort Sill cemetery under Becker Funeral home supervision with bearers John T. Smith and Michael J. Gates.

Joseph Halley Set Kevin Halley Kinyon Brigade Chapel Fort Sill Alcuin Greenburg Becker Funeral Home John T. Smith Michael J. Gates

Revival Services Continue at Centenary Methodist Church

Revival services run through Friday at Centenary Methodist church led by Rev. Argus with 7:30 p.m. start times. Special music from Builders Sunday school class and Senior High Methodist Youth Fellowship. Dr. Poe Williams of Norman is billed as speaker as attendance exceeds 300 per service, per Rev. Hamilton.

Centenary Methodist Church Argus Builders Senior High Methodist Youth Fellowship Poe Williams Norman Hamilton

Thefts Reported To City Officers

Thefts from Cameron college dorm rooms are under investigation. Steve Fauks reported a typewriter theft. Tully Dunlap Jr. said an envelope with $25 was taken. Other reports include items from Mac's Shoe Shop and storage thefts, plus damaged vehicle windshields and a wife’s purse stolen from a car.

Cameron College Steve Fauks Tully Dunlap Jr Mac Richmond Holley Lawton J. Hoskins Arlington Otto Marple S. 11Th

Johnson limits foreign aid shakeup to boost efficiency

President Johnson announced no major overhaul of the overseas assistance program. He set streamlining aims to aid allies, curb communist aims, and press private enterprise while seeking continuing authorization for military aid and deeper efficiency across the aid operation.

Johnson U.S John F. Kennedy Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Senate House Congressional Appropriations Committees David Bell Agency For International Development

George Stein Named USO Council Leader

George V. Stein was elected president of the Lawton USO Council at its regular meeting and will take office in April. New officers include Sam Ard as vice chairman Mrs C L Parsons secretary and R C Brown treasurer. The annual USO banquet is set for April 20 with Howard Wilson as speaker and OSU students providing entertainment.

George V. Stein Lawton Uso Council Stein Don Billingslea Sam Ard C. L. Parsons R. C. Brown C. R. Ellsworth Reuben Johnson William S. Parish Jr A. J. Rawlings Cher Finis Hendrick Milton Keating Ralph Newcombe E. A. Owens Kinley McClure Richard Neptune Ken Armstrong Ken Myers Valerie Wynn USO Howard Wilson Armed Services Department National Board of Ymca Oklahoma State University Ashley Alexander OSU Billingslea United Fund

State's Payroll At Record High

Oklahoma state employes rose to 32 593 last month, an all time high, up 1 688 from February 1963. Budget Director Logan corrected prior counts, noting earlier figures had duplications and a November 1963 count of 32 403 versus 34 574. Governor Bellman was away and unavailable for comment.

Oklahoma City UPI State Budget Office Henry Bellman United Press International Budget Office Burton Logan

Ruby plans to hire eight lawyers for potential appeal

Ruby confirms eight attorneys are considered with two to be chosen. The family seeks the best interests of their brother and denies seeking publicity. Tonnhill and Burleson express surprise over Belli's dismissal and no firing letters. A note from Belli says defense would cost nothing, while Hyman Ruby says the trial has deeply strained the family.

Tonnhill Belli Burleson

Woman Arrested For Stealing Shoes Near Payless Store

Lawton Oklahoma police arrested a 19 year old woman Wednesday after a store manager reported a theft near Payless Shoe Store at 701 N Fort Sill Blvd. She allegedly placed shoes in her purse and fled after offering to pay when confronted.

Lawton Fort Sill Blvd

Colonel Becker Leads New Army Artillery Reorganization

Col Becker a veteran artilleryman and 1941 Texas A&M graduate was named commander of the 1st Brigade on July 19 1963. He brings decades of service including attache duty Yugoslavia 1959 and roles at Fort Sill and with the 1st Cavalry Division in World War II.

Fort Chaffee Col. Becker Texas A&m College Command and General Staff College U. S. Army War College U. S. Army Language School Yugoslavia 2Nd Infantry Division Artillery and Missile School US. Army Artillery Combat Development Fort Sill

Clinton Youth Dies In Crash

A Clinton teenager was killed in a one car accident on U. S. 66 near Clinton. Gary Wayne Fletcher, 19, died when the car skidded on Turtle Creek bridge and overturned. Driver James Brown Walker, 17, and another teenager escaped serious injury. The death raised Oklahoma 1964 traffic toll to 163, from 137 last year.

United Press International Clinton Oklahoma Gary Wayne Fletcher The Highway Patrol Fletcher Turtle Creek Bridge U. S. 66 James Brown Walker

Vocal Students Showcase At Tomlinson Junior High Assembly

Vocal music students under Mrs. Ella Mackey performed contest numbers at Tomlinson junior high's assembly and prepare for the district music contest at Cameron College. The program featured mixed chorus, girls choir, and boys glee club with pieces like Sunrise Ah Blossom Fair Brothers Sing On Sing On Oh Come Let Us Sing and David's Lamentations. Accompanists were Phyllis Havens and Nicki Fairlam. Lois Ferguson Jane Moore Roberta Urquhart formed the ninth grade trio in Beautiful Dreamer with Mike Lahen solo Without a Song. Ferguson Pepper and Holly led opening.

Ella Mackey Tomlinson Junior High School Cameron College Blossom Fair Brothers David Phyllis Havens Nicki Fairlamb Snow Legend Lois Ferguson Jane Moore Roberta Urquhart Mike Lahen Miss Ferguson James Pepper James Holly

Swallows Return To Capistrano On St Josephs Day

In San Juan Capistrano California swallows resume their annual return to the old mission on St Josephs Day. Scores of birds emerged from cloudy skies after dawn and fluttered around the beach town landmark, undisturbed by Leap Year.

San Juan Capistrano Calif St. Joseph's Day Capistrano

Ocrinex Fat Loss Pill Promises Money Back

An advertisement offers Ocrinex a fat loss pill claiming easy swallowing and longer life. Priced at $3.00 with a full money back guarantee if not satisfied, it is marketed through Roy's Pharmacy at 2 D Ave Moil Orcers Filled.

Roy

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