East Germany reports U S Army officers seek asylum
Berlin AP says Capt Alfred Svenson of Scranton and Sgt Benjamin Cain of Frederica appealed for political asylum in East Germany. Svenson crossed the border in a military vehicle and Cain contacted East Berlin authorities to seek asylum. Cain is missing from his unit. Army investigating. Svenson, 30, studied at University of Scranton in 1958 and was in ROTC. Cain, 35, wife Betty in New Windsor, says husband served 18 years and was to return home next March.
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Kennedy Shakeup Ends Admiral Anderson as CNO
President Kennedy named Adm. David L. McDonald to replace Adm. George W. Anderson as chief of naval operations on August 1. Anderson’s strong opposition to the TFX fighter model and clashes with Sec. of Defense McNamara reportedly cost him the top Navy job while Curtis LeMay faces a one year extension and remains a key adviser. Anderson weighs a government position, with McDonald newly promoted from vice admiral to full admiral and taking over Europe command duties.
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McGee to Assist With Oklahoma World's Fair Exhibit
Gov. Henry Bellmon announced Dean McGee will serve on Oklahoma's planning committee for the New York World's Fair exhibit. The House approved a $100,000 appropriation to fund the exhibit, with more committee members to be named in the coming days.
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Oklahoma City
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House of Representatives
Fair Planning Committee
Downtown Lawton Adopts New Store Hours
Downtown Lawton implements new business hours starting Monday. Shops open at 9 30 a m and close at 6 p m on regular days. Extended hours extend to 9 p m on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Lawton
State Accepts Oil Gas Bids for Robbers Cave Leases
Oklahoma State wildlife commission accepted bids totaling 368000 dollars for oil and gas leases on 2590 acres across 11 Robbers Cave State Park tracts. Four top bidders secured leases after a rescheduled sale on June five, with the planning board citing insufficient prior advertising.
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Oklahoma City
UPD
Robbers Cave State Park
Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Wildlife Commission
Roy Stafford
Liberia Votes in Uncontested Election for Tubman Fifth Term
Liberians went to the polls to reelect President William Tubman to a fifth term in the first uncontested presidential race in Liberian history. Voting also chose a vice president and deputies to the 39 seat House of Representatives.
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Monrovia
Kerr Name Okayed For Lock And Dam
The House approved naming the Short Mountain lock and dam and reservoir on the Arkansas River the Robert S Kerr Lock and Dam and Reservoir in honor of the late Oklahoma senator. The unaninmous voice vote sent the bill to the Senate. The project costs about 101 million dollars and should be completed in 1970.
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UPI
Short Mountain
Arkansas River
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
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