House Delays Action On Apportionment Resolution
Oklahoma City lawmakers postponed until Monday a concurrent resolution urging the state supreme court to promptly review any legislative apportionment act. The measure, supported by reapportionment backers, could draw House and Senate members into a future suit with the high court over two acts. The House also advanced three funding bills for vocational rehabilitation and school programs.
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Bold Hijacker Caught After Motel Robbery
A 20 year old Fort Sill man was arrested minutes after allegedly hijacking a Ca pri Motel worker at 3 09 a m. The robbery netted 12 80. A .38 pistol seized from the suspect tied the case to a downtown pawn shop burglary. Police plan armed robbery charges after witness statements.
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Adlai Stevenson Starts European Tour in Paris
Adlai E. Stevenson arrived in Paris as the U S delegate to the United Nations at the start of a European tour. He will visit key capitals and meet foreign leaders to discuss international issues.
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Gasoline Prices Hit New Low In City War
Prices fell another four cents as a city gas war enters its sixth day. Regular and premium fuels now cost 19.9 and 22.9 cents per gallon. Station owners doubt the bottom has been reached and many do not know how the price war began.
FDA Denies Dangerous Drug Charges At Senate Hearing
FDA rejects claim that non medical officials let risky drugs on the market. Dr John O Nestor says procedures to pull drugs should be quicker and cites menadione as still marketed despite safety concerns. FDA counters that three OTC drugs cited are off the market and corrective actions have been taken.
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Cosmos 13 Unmanned Satellite Lifted by Soviet Union
The Soviet Union launched an unmanned Cosmos 13 satellite, according to Tass. Cosmos 12 followed earlier on December 22. Cosmos 13's initial orbital period is listed as 89.77 minutes as radiation and other phenomena are measured.
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Rampaging Agung Volcano Kills Hundreds on Bali Island
Indonesian civil defense says at least 400 people have died as Agung erupts again on Bali, with 250000 evacuated within twenty miles. Ash clouds darken skies over Bali and East Java while rescue boats aid threatened areas. Besakih temple remains undamaged amid a century ceremony.
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Do-Gooders' Hit Convict Seeks Stay of Death
Frederick Charles Wood, a 51 year old condemned killer, asks the Supreme Court to stay tonight’s Sing Sing execution to allow a sanity hearing. Norman Dorsen petitions Harlan for a stay after NY courts rejected similar requests amid Wood’s long criminal history. Wood jeers at the process saying he wants no interference and repeats his wish to “ride the lightning.”
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Edmondson Due Friday For Talks Ceremonies
Sen J Howard Edmondson travels to Fort Sill early Friday for talks and ceremonies as he pursues succession to the late Sen Robert The statement notes the involvement of the former Oklahoma governor and references the southwest Oklahoma chapter of the party.
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Kennedy reports Costa Rica talks favor US policy
President Kennedy heralds a seven nation accord to spur hemisphere economic growth and curb Cuba based subversion. He frames policy with Panama and five Central American republics during San Jose meetings and prepares a live national news conference from Washington.
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Edmonds itinerary in Lawton and Fort Sill visit
Senator J Howard Edmondson travels to Lawton Oklahoma and Fort Sill on a Friday schedule. He arrives at Post Field at 8 45 am participates in honors and briefings at McNair Hall and in Maj Gen Griffings office meets former Senator Elmer Thomas at 11 followed by a luncheon at noon and a citizen meeting in the Federal building courtroom at 1 pm. A Pioneer Expressway Groundbreaking at Elmer Thomas Park is set for 4 pm followed by an officers club social at 6 30 pm and an AUSA dinner at the Fort Sill Officers Club main ballroom at 8 pm.
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Pentagon leaders testify on disputed TFX contract
Top Pentagon civilians McNamara and Gilpatric faced a Senate probe over the $28 million TFX starter contract to General Dynamics. The panel weighed allegations of intense interrogation and potential bias in selecting the fighter bomber design for the Air Force and Navy, with questions about ties to Gilpatric’s former law firm Cravath.
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Army field band cancels nine southern tour stops
The Army field band and soldiers chorus canceled nine Southern city appearances due to uncertainty about desegregated audiences. The 93 musicians were en route to Jacksonville when the notice arrived, after earlier announcements scrapped Greenville Charleston Columbia Savannah Montgomery Hattiesburg Vicksburg Clinton Meridian appearances.
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Bank Deposits Rise Across Five Lawton Fort Sill Banks
Deposits in five Lawton area banks rose to 48.06 million by Monday, up 3.86 million from last year. Loans also climbed to 23.04 million, up 2.50 million from 1962, with banks reporting to federal and state regulators within 10 days.
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Sergeant Missile Demonstrates Sea Level Capability
The Sergeant medium range missile, tested 21 times in New Mexico, fired 70 miles to San Miguel Island at sea level. It will continue a three test sequence to assess salt air corrosion and dense atmosphere effects, with deployment already in Europe. San Nicolas Island lies 35 miles southwest of Los Angeles.
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Graves named assistant director of state crime bureau
Earl E. Goerke new state crime bureau director announced the appointment of Fred J. Graves as assistant director Graves, former Tulsa police chief, is currently serving as acting director.
Spring Weather Signals Warm Break In Southwest Oklahoma
Warm conditions sweep southwest Oklahoma as spring arrives with highs near 70s and a forecast high of 71 on Friday. Overnight lows vary from 29 in Ponca City to 43 in Altus and Fort Sill amid little change expected through Friday.
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