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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
1
A gas leak caused a deadly explosion at the Indianapolis Coliseum during a Holiday on Ice show. Sixty two people died as debris and ice collapsed seats and bleachers. Rescue teams searched amid gas and wreckage while hospitals notified relatives.
The Soviet Union reports a space ship named Polvot One capable of full maneuvering in orbit. The unmanned craft reached altitudes from 343 to 592 kilometers, transmitting data to Soviet stations as it demonstrated lateral and vertical orbital changes. The aim is to test guidance for joining ships to form a larger orbiting platform for future missions.
The United States considers withdrawing some forces from Japan as part of a plan to cut dollar outflows and restructure units for mobile strike capability. Talks with Japanese defense officials occur amid Japan's looming general election with no quick decision on reducing the roughly 46 000 U.S. personnel in the country.
A gas explosion at the Indianapolis Coliseum during the Holiday on Ice finale hurled flames and concrete slabs into a crowd. Sixty two people died and many were injured as patrons trapped under debris, with investigators blaming a leaking liquefied petroleum gas tank.
A massive explosion at a Marietta drug store during a Halloween event killed seven people and injured 25. Authorities said a natural gas leak likely triggered the blast in the basement as hundreds gathered for a parade and window-decorating contest.
AP reports a military revolt against Ngo Dinh Diem in South Vietnam with unconfirmed claims Diem and adviser Ngo Dinh Nhu were killed. U.S. forces readied to protect lives as tanks and planes engaged around Saigon and Radio Saigon fell under rebel control.
President Kennedy held a 45 minute meeting with top diplomatic and military advisers to discuss the military coup against the South Vietnamese government. A spokesman said the President was briefed with direct information from Secretary of State Rusk and Defense Secretary McNamara, with no immediate White House comment expected. Attendees included CIA Chief McCone General Taylor Joint Chiefs chairman Hitsman Assistant Secretary Bundy and others.
Forecast calls for a freeze tonight with fair skies and warmer conditions Saturday afternoon. Today’s high reaches 66 and tonight’s low drops to 30. Saturday’s high near 65, with Thursday's high around 75 and overnight low about 41.
Southwest Oklahoma saw cold air move in Thursday night with a freeze warning issued for most of the state. Tonight’s low could reach 30 in the Lawton Fort Sill area, lower than Thursday’s 41 in Lawton and 39 at the Wildlife Refuge. Rain fell overnight in Lawton and Fort Sill, with lighter precipitation elsewhere, while forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and much colder conditions into Saturday.
The Pentagon ordered U S forces in the Pacific to shift toward South Viet Nam as a precaution to protect American lives. The move affects mainly the 7th Fleet with possible air and ground units, under approval of President and guidance from Secretary McNamara and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral Felt was in Hong Kong directing unit shifts, with ships including Oriskany and Hancock near the region.
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