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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1964
Page
16
Food businessmen anticipate stronger spring trade as higher take home pay boosts demand. Firms plan higher production and promotions while expansion and hiring rise on the tax cut optimism. Banks and bond dealers monitor deficits and borrowing as 1964 and 1965 budgets shape funding.
Twenty seamen were rescued after abandoning the burning Liberian freighter Beth. The World Jonquil picked up the men and headed to a rendezvous with the Coast Guard cutter Aurora for transport to San Juan. Survivors, including master George Markakis and chief engineer Alexander Markakis, were in good condition. The Beth, sailing from Port Arthur Texas to Martinique, was Panamanian-flagged and sunk following a fire sparked by lubricating oil and chemicals.
Alabama Governor George Wallace tours Wisconsin for the April 7 Democratic presidential primary while Democratic truth squads monitor his campus and town speeches. Wisconsin Democrats led by Gov. John Reynolds warn against underestimating his impact as Nixon eyes California’s June 2 contest and Salinger seeks ballot certification in a California Senate race.
Communist guerrillas seized the Miet Ong self defense post about 80 miles southwest of Saigon but suffered heavy losses. Vietnamese officials reported over 50 Viet Cong killed, while American advisers estimated about 20. The post loss followed a unity vote backing Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh.
Ireland honored Brendan Behan with a national burial at Glasnevin as state ministers share the graveside tribute with Behan’s drinking companions. An IRA mourner praised the roistering playwright’s long service to the rebel cause and his fights for liberty, praising his commitment with bomb or gun.
Rainstorm drenches Los Angeles area causing mudslides in foothill neighborhoods that bore last week's fires. Fire and police join residents to barricade homes with sandbags as mud and water sweep into yards. One backyard pool noted in Eagle Rock.
Mrs. Anne Hoare reported clothing theft from her wash line. Sheba the police dog tracked the culprit, a neighbor's golden Labrador about 400 yards away, with the stolen garments later found hidden in bushes.
The United States expressed regret over last week's attack on a Cambodian border village by South Vietnamese troops with U.S. advisers but said no American personnel fired or directly participated. A U.S. embassy letter from Secretary of State Dean Rusk stated an American adviser was present with Vietnamese forces and that four Americans briefly landed to locate the scene before withdrawing. The incident led to delayed talks on Vietnamese Cambodian relations.
A nostalgia column lists ten and twenty year memories. Ten years ago Lula Chandler A W Elrod and John March join the Pioneer club. G G Goodier presides Lawton PTA council Lavanda Blackburn tops Geronimo high school class. Twenty years ago US bombers strike Brunswick Ruhr as Buck Kinsey seeks Ward 5 council seat. Furman Lowry coaches Avant cage champions Fran Van Lew runs for justice of the peace No 7.
Clifford O'Neal, 32, was accidentally shot to death Sunday in Bartlesville while teaching his wife how to aim a 20 gauge shotgun. Mrs. O Neal told authorities she did not know the weapon was loaded. the blast struck him in the chest.
The article explains that Halley's comet bears the name of Edmund Halley, the astronomer who predicted its return at regular intervals.
A wet spring storm dumps a foot of snow on Salt Lake City with lighter snow near Provo and seven inches in Billings. The system moves east threatening Wyoming Montana and the Dakotas while dust storms hit New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Damaging rains threaten Los Angeles area as crews respond to mud and floods.
Volcanic ash covered streets and buildings in San Jose as Irazú volcano erupted again. Loud underground rumblings were reported from Rancho Redondo and nearby towns, amid a months long rampage. Also noted, legendary baseball stars Ty Cobb Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Public notice outlines classified ads policy with due date, payment terms, and discernible limits. Mentions minimum charge and ads subject to change without notice. Notes daily insertion allowances and per day word insertions. Mentions payment is due on last day the ad runs.
A garbled classified ad fragment advertises day loans on signature with a payday loan style offer. It shows distorted headings for jobs pets services and other notices and includes stray characters and misspellings. The readable portion states you need ten to fifty dollars and mentions arranging payday loans.
Rooms available in multiple listings include NICE bedroom with kitchen privileges adjoining bath near Dearborn 1002 and options for gentlemen or young men. Descriptions mention private baths, close in location, garage or free parking, bus line, and weekly rents around seven dollars or per week rates. Listings show various street addresses and contact codes ELS and EL.
Multiple furnished units listed with prices and contact numbers. Includes 1 to 3 room apartments, duplexes, and a perma stone house option. Locations cited include 1109 Ash 2212 North 23rd 160 Park 160 Summit 1216 D 704 Columbia and more. Some include bills paid water paid or utilities. Phone numbers EL5-2039 EL3-7032 EL3-8344 etc.
Rental list features furnished and unfurnished 1 to 4 room units near school and hospital. Multiple ads note private baths, all bills paid, garages or yards, with prices from $38.50 to $76. Includes 2 bedroom and mobile home options with contact numbers. Across street from school and near shopping.
Multiple rental notices describe furnished and unfurnished 2 and 3 room apartments and duplexes in the West Hills area. Listings include contact numbers, rents from 0 to 75 dollars, water or bills paid, and locations on Ozman Jefferson Cherry Summit Gore and nearby streets. Some units advertise trailers and 1-bedroom options with utilities included.
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