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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1963

Page

6

Override Of Vetoed Bill On Governor's Powers Tops Legislative Agenda

Oklahoma City briefing outlines actions on veto overrides and city taxing powers. Senate advances investigation of Western State Hospital, approves a city tax bill, and calls for resignations on the pardon board. Legislature considers pay setting for lawmakers and passes a bill to require special elections for certain vacancies.

Lawton Jim Belcher Oklahoma City UPI Senate Rep G. O Congress Louis Ritzhaupt Guthrie State Pardon and Parole Board Western State Hospital Williams Mental Health Board Garfield Co Park W. Lamerton Enid Bellman U. S Secretary of State Bellmon Pardon and Parole Board Gerald Pate Richard Henry Dare Jim Gungoll Legislative Council Oklahoma House Roads and Highways Committee House

Wheat veto linked with tariff compromise in Geneva talks

The article ties the American wheat farmers veto of price controls to a Swiss compromise on tariff talks. It notes the need to include farm products in negotiations, and that U S surplus production drives exports while other nations seek similar gains, affecting dairy and coffee trade patterns.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York (Ap Geneva Switzerland U.S United States Brazil Australia Canada

Kennedy Sees Wheat Farmers Reconsidering Controls

President Kennedy said wheat farmers who voted against his crop control program may accept controls next year if Congress acts before June. He noted farm income is high and that the referendum led to lower price supports for voluntary cuts. Republicans derided the result while farm leaders warned Congress on tariff and farm policy, with debates extending to Geneva trade plans.

Washington Kennedy Congress Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Canada GOP Orville L. Freeman Freeman Capitol Hill Allen J. Ellender Dla Senate Agriculture Committee Harold D. Cooley Dn.c House Agriculture Committee Karl Mundt R-S.d Albert Quie R-Minn Geneva U.S United States

Short-Lived Turk Revolt Signals Deep Unrest

The second Turkish military revolt in just over a year was quickly crushed by loyal forces to President Cemal Gursel. Led by former Col Talat Aydemir, it exposed a persistent rift since Adnan Menderes’s 1961 execution, with young officers seeking a socialist tilt and peasants opposing reform, amid high unemployment and stagnant growth.

Phil Newsom UPI Turkey United States NATO CENTO Cemal Gursel Talat Aydemir Western Alliance Adnan Menderes Gursel Ismet Inonu Menderes Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Inonu

U S Arms Aid to India to Continue Despite Demand Gap

President Kennedy said the United States will provide further military aid to India's three year defense buildup. A high ranking Indian delegation led by T T Krishnamachari outlined needs to meet renewed Chinese Communist threats. Indian officials had pegged requirements at 1.5 billion over three years, Krishnamachari said the total would not reach that figure.

Washington United States India Kennedy T. T. Krishnamachari Krishnamachari

Ban On Tobacco Sales Is Vetoed

Missouri lawmakers debated a Sunday sales bill while modernizing the blue law. Rep. Lucian T. Mace proposed banning tobacco sales asking about a 10 cent cigar and rubber items. His amendment was defeated.

Jefferson City Missouri Lucian T. Mace Miller County Ozark Mountain

Water projects dominate 1964 65 budget requests

UPI reports Senator Mike Monroney seeks to speed Arkansas River navigation work in fiscal 1964 65 to level peak appropriations at over 100 million yearly for 1967 68. The Corps of Engineers outlined 36 Oklahoma projects in the president's budget including investigations and dam and reservoir designs across multiple sites.

Washington UPI Mike Monroney D-Okla Monroney Carroll Dunn Southwest Division U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Oklahoma Corps of Engineers Arkansas Red Oklahoma City Arkansas River Eufaula Hutchinson-Cimarron Kansas Lee Creek Poteau River Red River Denison Dam Louisiana Texas Sherwood Reservoir Verdigris River Birch Creek Birch Reservoir Keystone Optima Skintook Webbers Falls

Kennedy postpones dinner to attend seniors prom in Burbank

President Kennedy agrees to move a $1,000-a-couple Democratic banquet so the 600 seniors of John George High School in Burbank can hold their June 7 prom. The school had reserved Beverly Hilton ballroom for a year and thanked the president in telegrams after the change.

Burbank Calif Kennedy Southern California John Eege Sters Washington

Weather observer honored by U S Weather Bureau

Lawton official weather observer Mrs Floyd Elrod received a 15 year service pin and a congratulatory letter from the U S Weather Bureau. John E Harrison presented the awards. Mrs Elrod, of 1502 E, began duties as the local weather lady on Feb 4 198.

Lawton Floyd Elrod U. S. Weather Bureau John E. Harrison Weather Bureau Elrod 1502

ODRINEX Weight Loss Claim Promises Money Back

An advertisement claims ODRINEX tablets curb appetite without exercise or special diets and offers a seven day guarantee. Sold by Ray's Pharmacy at 432 D Ave, with mail orders and a full refund if not satisfied.

Ray D” Ave

OTC Bus Charters and Travel Promos Highlight Fun and Savings

Oklahoma Transportation Company markets charter bus trips for groups to Washington DC Carlsbad New Orleans and Glorieta emphasizing low costs safety comfort and group camaraderie. Tales of schedules rates and small jokes punctuate the ad style, with examples like Lawton to Oklahoma City fare at 3.57 and World’s Fair plans for 1964.

Oklahoma Transportation Company Midwest City OTC Washington, D.C Carlsbad Colorful New Orleans Oklahoma City Glorietta N. M Okla- Oklahoma Transportation Company Oklahoma Lawton

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