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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1963

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Bidault Flies to Lisbon After Germany Bans Campaign

Former French Premier Georges Bidault departed Munich for Lisbon after West Germany barred his campaign against Charles de Gaulle. He traveled with aide Guy Ribeauld under false names, prompting a nationwide police search and fears he will be barred from political activity in Portugal. The Dutch airliner he used continued to Brazil, while Bidault claimed he would press his bid to overthrow De Gaulle.

Lisbon Georges Bidault Portugal West Germany Charles de Gaulle Heinrich Junker Bidault Guy Ribeauld Zurich Auberger Offrey Germany de Galle Foreign Ministry Latin America Brazil Uruguay Argentina Bicault Ribeault Munich de Gaulle France Junker

TFX Warplane Quiz Delayed By McClellan

The Senate Investigations subcommittee postponed a TFX warplane session as Chairman McClellan cited other matters. Witnesses would have included Admirals and Generals from the source board that recommended Boeing over General Dynamics. The cost of 1,700 fighters could exceed 16 billion.

General Dynamics

Temperatures Dip Then Rise Across Southwest Oklahoma

Temperatures cooled after a mild front moved through Oklahoma with highs in the 60s to 70s. The Weather Bureau forecasts a mid 70s for Wednesday, a low near 42 tonight, and highs reaching 77, with overnight lows ranging 32 to 48 in various towns.

Oklahoma U. S. Weather Bureau Broken Bow Guymon Gage Ardmore

Scot Assails Sailor Debts

In Holy Loch Scotland AP reports John Sirling president of the Dunoon Traders Association says American sailors who returned to the United States on the Polaris submarine depot ship Proteus left behind many unpaid bills. He says locals feel disillusioned by the treatment and loss of goodwill after their two year stay.

Holy Loch Scotland United States Proteus John Sirling Dunoon Traders Association Dunoon

Pershing Missile Unit to Conduct Florida Overland March

The Army says A Battery 2nd Missile Battalion Pershing 44th Artillery Fort Sill will move Pershing equipment from Orlando to Cape Canaveral Fla for tests in the near future. The exercise includes rough overland marches and simulated terrain tasks with no warheads and no firing until at the Cape.

Army 44Th Artillery Fort Sill Cape Canaveral Fla Orlando Cape Col O. M. Hirsch Pershing Army Missile Command Redstone Arsenal Ala Army Artillery Board Martin Company Patrick W. Powers

Sunday closing bill spurs big crowd protest in Oklahoma House

A large, televised hearing in Oklahoma City drew several hundred protesters as the House committee considered Rep. H. L. Sparks’s Sunday sales ban. Seventh Day Adventists called the measure a breach of religious freedom while supporters argued it would give people a rest day and reduce retail pressure.

Jim Belcher Oklahoma City UPI House Committee On Professional and Occupational Regulations W. S. Larson Seventh Day Adventists House Rep H. L. Sparks Cushing Sparks Bill Bradley Waurika Fred Overton Shawnee Salvation Army J. J. Derryberry Bartlesville Wade Walker Duncan Oklahoma Nursing Home Association Oklahoma Richard Wertz Donald Groom Groom Robert H. Wood Tulsa

U S Indian Council Dissolved by Kiowa Comanche Apache

U S Indian officials say the Kiowa Comanche Apache general council meeting on January 19 was valid and the intertribal business committee and its constitution are no longer in effect. The council dissolution leaves the tribes unorganized and in need of a new constitution to reorganize.

U. S Pitner Bers Apache Business Committee Adolphus Goombi Goombi General Council Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington

Woman Granted Divorce After Desertion of Husband

Florence Bald, 52, won a divorce on grounds of desertion from her husband Ernest after 33 years since their wedding day. The AP report notes she secured the decree Monday.

London Florence Baldwin Ernest

Wind Gust Punctures Balloon Delaying Stargazer Flight

A gust of wind tore holes in the Operation Stargazer balloon near Alamogordo New Mexico forcing a postponement of the high altitude star study. The nearly two thirds filled balloon contained about 50 000 dollars worth of helium and officials hoped to patch it and fly later in the week.

Alamogordo, N. M UPD Operation Stargazer

Safe Knocked At Milk Firm Missing $475

Burglars knocked a safe at Johnson Milk and Ice Cream Co. taking about $475. Entry was through a north window after the alarm tripped at 1:30 a.m. Police linked two known burglars from another Oklahoma city and two women connected to narcotics offenders to the scene. A needle like those used by addicts was found in a nearby telephone booth.

Johnson Milk and Ice Cream Co Cleo Stout Oklahoma City

Ice Dock Permit Sparks Fire Zone Debate At Cache Road

Council members questioned the building permit issued for a $3,000 ice dock and sporting goods store at 1213 Cache Road. L. J. Arnau will construct with laminated frame, sheet metal exterior, and fire resistant interior walls after review by city planner, inspector, and fire marshal.

Cache Road Ward 2 Jerry Brandon L. J. Arnau Brandon

Negro Officers to Attend Navy War College

The Navy selects Cmdr. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. of Richmond Virginia and Lt Cmdr George S. Thompson of Los Angeles as the first Negro officers picked to attend the Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island. Gravely, the highest ranking Negro in the Regular Navy, previously graduated from a midshipman school in December 1944.

Washington Navy Naval War College Samuel L. Gravely Jr Richmond George S. Thompson Los Angeles Gravely War College Newport R.1 Thompson

Suspect Nabbed In Hijacking Of Deputy Sheriff

A 2 year old Oklahoma City man identified as L. D. Turner was arrested in Pauls Valley on suspicion tied to the robbery of a Jefferson County deputy sheriff. Turner faced armed confrontation with Garvin County farmer Earl Kinnebrew and fled before being captured near Rush Creek. Deputy D. Q. Batts was robbed of his revolver and cruiser. roadblocks were set nationwide. Investigators from multiple counties and Texas patrols assisted the probe. no charges filed by noon.

Waurika Oklahoma City Pauls Valley Garvin County Jefferson County L. D. Turner Lawton Turner Rush Creek Earl Kinnebrew Garvin Coun Batts Ryan U.S. 77 Marietta Wynnewood Fom Okla Homa Highway Patrol Comanche Stephens Jefferson Texas Highway Patrol Red River

Give Us Jobs Mobs Demand Change Outside Parliament

About 3,000 protesters clashed with police outside the House of Commons as 7,000 union members converged on London to demand jobs. Cries of Macmillan Must Go and Conservatives Out echoed while some demonstrators were arrested and police struggled to maintain a barrier at Parliament’s entrance.

London House of Commons Macmillan Parliament

City Fire Death Probe Delivers New Details

Investigators probe the Monday night death of 73 year old Clara M Russ found in her upstairs Lee Boulevard apartment. Fire started in a living room chair and Russ reportedly tried to extinguish it before being overcome by smoke. Downstairs neighbors and three local youths aided in attempts to reach her as firefighters battled the blaze. Funeral plans to be announced by Lawton.

Lee Blvd Clara M. Russ Russ Central and Wiley Cox Cox Koch Lawton

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