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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

2

Head Of Farm Board Resigns In Oklahoma

Jack M. Cornelius Jr., president of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture since 1959, resigns to become regional director for the USDA Rural Development program covering Colorado Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas with Santa Fe office. Joseph Meibergen of Fairview named to succeed as board president by Governor Bellman.

Oklahoma City UPI Jack M. Cornelius Jr State Board of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture Joseph Lewis Meibergen Fairview Henry Bellman U. S Howard Edmondson Cornelius Edmondson USDA Colorado Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Santa Fe N. M Bellman Meibergen

Boeing Pact Ends Long Labor Fight in Seattle

The AFL CIO Machinists Union approves a new three year contract with Boeing Co ending 10 months of bickering and three threatened strikes. About 41 000 union workers gain roughly 30 million in salary increases with retroactive pay around 200 on average per worker and a 7 million retroactive total. First raises appear in June 7 paychecks with a June 21 special payday adding about five million to the local economy in the Seattle Renton area.

Seattle, Wash Afl-Cio Machinists Boeing Co Seattle-Renton

Local GOP Reorganization Posts Officers After Zumwalt Absence

LUMWALT in Zumwalkt's place and Rosemary Lowman named to fill Mrs. Howell's post. Jeanne Rau to be secretary, Richard Rau state committeeman, Oleg Olsen treasurer, and Mrs. E A Watson district committeewoman. Zumwalt's supporters may challenge the elections and request state chairman appoint replacements. State crime bureau asked to probe possible foul play fears after his disappearance.

Zumwalkt Rosemary Lowman Howell Jeanne Rau Richard Oleg Olsen E. A. Watson Zumwalt GOP State Crime Bureau Zumwallt

Youth Employment Service opens in Lawton

The Youth Employment Service begins operations with Pat McBride and Marc Crawford interviewing youths and contacting employers. No placements on opening day due to few openings, but the program aims to provide summer and part time work for Lawton youths aged 14 to 20. Sponsored by the Citizens Committee on Children and Youth, with support from civic clubs and private donors. Call EL7-1010 to offer odd jobs.

Pat McBride Marc Crawford The Citizens Committee On Children and Youth Lawton Luther Eubanks Euabaks New Youth Employment Service H. D. Ladyman Oklahoma State Employment Service Fred Jewell

Democrats Purchase 100 Tickets for Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Comanche county residents purchased about 100 tickets for the Jefferson-Jackson fund raising dinner to be hosted by Oklahoma Democrats next Monday. The event at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds will feature Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson as the speaker with afternoon receptions planned for him and Mrs. Johnson. Gene McGill, state chairman, called it the year's top event for Oklahoma Democrats and highlighted Johnson's cooperation on water programs and space industry efforts. Johnson will also meet oil and commerce leaders in Tulsa before arriving in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Comanche County Charles Jennings County Central Committee Oklahoma City Lyndon B. Johnson Gene McGill McGill Johnson Robert S. Kerr U. S Eral Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Lady Bird Norman University of Oklahoma George Cross Tulsa Oil and Commerce

Student Accepts Teaching Position in Weatherford

Southwestern State College notes recent student moves. Jerry Boucher of 1904 F Ave accepts an eighth grade mathematics teaching post at Tomlinson Junior High. David Anderson of 1201 Kingsbury begins a one year medical technology internship at St Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Weatherford Lawton Southwestern State College Jerry Boucher F Ave Tomlinson Junior High David Anderson Kingsbury St. Anthony’s Hospital Oklahoma City

Armed Forces Day events span Fort Sill and Oklahoma City

Sky diving exhibition at Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base and static displays at Post Field run 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dignitaries led by Lt Gen Carl H Jark, civilian aides to the Secretary of the Army, and Majors from Fort Sill will attend. Fort Sill and Fort Sill units host open houses, recruiting booths, service clubs, and a large Boy Scout presence for the Armed Forces Day celebration.

Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base Post Field Officers Club John W. Beretta James H. Clendening Theodore F. Cangelosi Hiram M. Down Dean A. McGee Roy J. Smith Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium Floyd E. Nicholson Richard D. Paton Reserve Army Reserve Lower Walker Army Navy Air Force Coast Guard U. S. Marine Corps Gruber Road Fort Sill Blvd Tracy Sheridan Rd Msgt Frank O. Champion Fort Sill

Cooper Nears Ocean Splashdown After 24 Hours in Space

Astronaut Gordon Cooper, 36, in Faith 7 capsule, completed 24 hours in orbit with 70 percent fuel remaining in autopilot and 90 percent in manual systems. He reported good health and minimal oxygen use while passing Cape Canaveral, with ground crews praising the mission as textbook and near perfect.

Muchea Australia Cooper Pacific Atlantic Ocean Control Center Air Force Cape Canaveral John A. Powers Mercury Control U.S Faith 7 Powers Walter M. Schirra Jr Trudy Houston Tex Schirra Gordon Cooper Japan Glenn Roger Cape South Africa India Indo-China China America

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