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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

2

United Fund Budget Committees Set for Tonight

Lawton Oklahoma age United Fund announces subcommittees with chairs and members to oversee agency budgets. Voice of budget division aims for equitable allocation to maximize community good and limit donors' appeals. Vocal music program at Central junior high to present Concerto for Spring tonight with multiple soloists and choirs.

United Fund Lloyd Bendure Budget Executive Committee Bendure Mittee United Fund Office Central Junior High School Charles Mohr Margaret Wright Margaret Creel Susan Payne Jeanene Clemens Carol Rust Carol Aust Little Lamb Gordon Pagano Kansas City Billy Jack Parks Peggy Brown

Truce Nears End in Birmingham Civil Rights Crisis

The Birmingham crisis moves toward another break as President Kennedy calls out lawless actions and officials insist on authority. A biracial committee and aides to Attorney General Kennedy work behind the scenes to broker a settlement amid mass arrests and ongoing demonstrations.

Wallace Robert F. Kennedy Burke Marshall Birmingham United States Tass England Ala Nashville Tenn New York City Hall Washington Harrison A. Williams D-N.j Women Strike King William Coffin Yale University John Eusden Williams College Yale Kiamesha Lake N.Y Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr Ralph Abernathy Abernathy James Bevel Cleveland Miss City of State of Alabama

San Francisco Cable Cars First Test On Clay Street

The first successful test of San Francisco’s cable car system occurred on Clay Street in August 1873, marking a pivotal moment in urban transit history.

San Francisco Clay Street

Nixon Out Of 64 Race, Miller Says

Rep. William E. Miller said Nixon’s move from California to New York effectively ends his bid for the 1964 presidential nomination. Miller spoke at a Capitol Press Club dinner, telling reporters Nixon left his political base.

Nixon Miller Harrisburg Richard M. Nixon California New York William E. Miller R-N.y Capitol Press Club

Tito Meets U Thant on Brioni Island Talks

President Tito hosted U N Secretary General U Thant on Brioni Island for discussions on world affairs during a Yugoslav vacation visit in Belgrade.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tito U.N U Thant Brioni

Technical Skills Education Bill Passes Senate

The Oklahoma Senate approved a measure by Sen. Fred R. Harris to form an eight member commission on education. The panel would study high school curriculum and technical skills training and report recommendations to strengthen prep for both college bound students and those entering the workforce. It advances to the House.

Oklahoma Senate Fred R. Harris Lawton Oliver Hodge E. T. Dunlap Harris Citizens Council On Children and Youth Luther B. Eubanks

Concealed Weapon Complaint Filed Against Burke

A charge of carrying a concealed weapon after a prior conviction was filed Wednesday against Billy Eugene Burke, 32, of 4708 Ridgecrest. Officers arrested Burke near 19th and Cache Road early Wednesday morning. a loaded .38 caliber revolver was found concealed under his waistband. Burke has been arrested four times with a gun.

Billy Eugene Burke Ridgecrest Burke Cache Road Alvin Mason Washington John L. Brisco Marlow James Oliver Gilder Sharon Williams

School Aide Found Dead in Altus Motel Room

ALTUS OKLAHOMA UPI reports T E McDonald deputy examiner for the state board of education financing division was found dead in a motel room after failing to answer calls. 62, he suffered a heart attack overnight. He served since July 1955 and planned to retire in August. He previously led schools at Zaneis Dickson and Wapanucka. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral arrangements pending.

ALTUS UPI T. E. McDonald State Board of Education McDonald Oklahoma Warren Jackson County Education Department Department Zaneis Dickson Wapanucka Ringling Okla

Boy Dies After Heart Operation

Tulsa a twelve year old, Jerry Wesley Mullinnix, died shortly after a open heart operation. He underwent his first heart surgery in 1961, and doctors cited a defective aortic valve as the reason for a second operation.

Tulsa Apt Jerry Wesley Mullinnix

Building Permits Soar in April Record Month

City Inspector A. L. Mankin reports April as the biggest building month of the year with 2.656 million dollars in permits lifting four month total to 6.839 million. The April batch includes 42 new house starts totaling 508,750 dollars and a range of public works and commercial projects across Pioneer Expressway overpasses to church and school builds.

A. L. Mankin Mankin State Highway Commission Public Service Co Arkansas - Louisiana Gas Co Southwestern Bell Telephone Co

St Marys Sophomores Host Car Wash This Saturday

Sophomores at St Marys High School sponsor a car wash Saturday behind the No 1 fire station at 621 D Street. Washing will cost $1 per car.

St. Mary’s High School

Ardmore Shrine Club President Shot Dead in Domestic Dispute

Reedy Bailey 36, Ardmore Shrine Club president and insurance adjuster, was killed by a .22 pistol shot in his home during an argument with his wife Mary 31. She was questioned then released. no charges filed. Their two young sons slept through the incident.

Ardmore Shrine Club Reedy Bailey Mary Carter County James D. Payne Payne Bailey John M. Gurley Northwest Baptist Church Gurley Don Wallace Duncan

Grant Memoirs Published by Mark Twain

The memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant were published by Mark Twain. This historic collaboration brought Grant's wartime and presidential experiences to a wide audience, highlighting Twain's role in shaping the work's reception.

Ulysses S. Grant Mark Twain

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