Bellmon Names Regent Amid Senate Pressure in Oklahoma
Gov. Henry Bellmon appointed Ardmore oilman Quinton Little to the University of Oklahoma regents after pressure from Sen. Tom Tipps and Senate leaders. Little, former regent through 1959, comes as coach Bud Wilkinson urged, with confirmation expected despite some opposition.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Henry Bellmon
Senate
Ardmore
Quinton Little
University of Oklahoma Regents
Bellmon
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Little
Tom Tipps
Senate Roads and Highways Committee
Tipps
Highway Commission
Roy Beecher
Kingfisher
Bellman
Beecher
Howard Edmondson
Edmondson
Subscription Rates for Lawton Area Newspapers
The Lawton area lists monthly and annual subscription rates for Morning Press, Constitution, and various combinations. Rates vary by delivery area and duration with prices for mail subscriptions in multiple counties, P.O. box options, and single copy prices. Tax details note a 2 percent state sales tax included in listed prices.
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Lawton
Constitution
Constitution Press
Comanche
Cotton
Tillman
Kiowa
Caddo
Grady
Stephens
Jefferson
Jackson
Press & Sun
Oklahoma
Press & Sunday
Const
Kennedy Walks Tight Line on Birmingham Race Strife
President Kennedy avoided direct criticism of white segregationists or black activists as Birmingham’s protests for equal treatment surged. He urged peaceful resolution while behind the scenes efforts sought understanding among leaders. King and Abernathy faced trial and jail, provoking mixed reactions and questions about unity among Negro leaders.
Kennedy predicts new nuclear tests unless a ban is sealed
President Kennedy warned at a news conference that a fresh round of nuclear testing by the United States and the Soviet Union is likely unless a test ban treaty is negotiated this year. He doubted progress since last December and warned the genie could be out of the bottle if talks stall. He also urged calm in Birmingham and touched on race relations, Laos, Haiti-Dominican tensions, the Middle East, and administrative reshuffles, including Adm. Anderson’s replacement and the broader defense outlook. He backed court orders on integration and supported dialogue among white and Negro families in Knoxville. He advocated U.S. support for Israel and Arab neighbors and called for efforts to curb the arms race while restraining Communist influence.
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University of Mississippi
Martin Luther King
Ralph D. Abernathy
Kennedy
Birmingham
Frank Cormier
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Huntsville
University of Alabama
George Wallace
South
Knoxville
Tenn
Washington, D.C
Khrushchev
Laos
International Control Commission
Pathet Lao
Francois Duvalier
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Middle East
Israel
Popcorn Production Leaders Named for 1962
The AP reports Indiana Iowa and Illinois led 1962 popcorn production with Ohio and Nebraska following.
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Columbus, Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Nebraska
Oklahoma Board Grants Reservoir Lands Authority
A federal reclamation contract gives Oklahoma's Planning and Resources Board power to build and operate park facilities at Little River reservoir east of Norman. The land, over 1000 acres along the lake shore, will fund roads picnic and camping areas with completion hoped for next year. Board chairman Charles Monroe of Perry announced the plan.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Federal Bureau of Reclamation
State Planning and Resources Board
Little River Reservoir
Norman
Planning Board
Bureau of Reclamation
Charles Monroe
Perry
College student makes highest F in physics
A Memphis college student phoned his father after exams to report an F in physics but reassured him with the remark that it was the highest F in the class. The lighthearted note was sent by an AP reporter.
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Memphis, Tenn
Odrinex Diet Tablet Ad Promises Quick Fat Loss
An advertisement offers Odrinex a prescription free tablet claimed to curb appetite without exercise or dietary changes. The pitch promises seven day fat loss with a money back guarantee and stresses easy swallowing and enjoyable meals. Sold by Rays Pharmacy with mail orders available.
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Rays Pharmacy
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