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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

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Dodgers Top Yankees 4-1 To Take Series Lead

The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 4-1 in New York to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Podres earned the win as Willie Davis and Frank Howard contributed key hits, while Maris left the game after colliding with the fence.

NEW York Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Dodgers UPI Willie Davis Bill Skowron Johnny Podres Roger Maris New York Yankee Tommy Davis Davis Maris Los Angeles al Downing Frank Howard Downing Wills Pepitone Kubek Gilliam W. Davis T. Davis F. Howard Skowron Richardson Tracewski Tresh Mantle Roseboro Podres Yankees Mains E. Howard Boyer Hector Lopez Pepistone Padres Lopez FE Howard Yankee Bright Terry D. Davis Royer Yankee Stadium John Rice

Honduran President Ousted in Coup and Curfew Imposed

Troops seized Tegucigalpa after deposing President Ramon Villeda Morales amid heavy clashes with civil guards. A 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was ordered, civilians with arms were told to surrender, and military control extended to civil groups as reports of dead and wounded circulated.

Tegucigalpa Honduras UPI Ramon Villeda Morales Villeda Morales Latin America Juan Bosch Osvaldo Lopez Arellano Red Cross USS

Tokens Gone Riches From Oklahoma Mill Tokens

Oklahoma state government gains about 36700000 mills or 367 dollars? Wait. The 1963 law ended sales tax mill tokens and allowed cash redemption by Oct. 1. Only 455 dollars were redeemed, leaving about 67 thousand to the general fund while most tokens remain in state vaults as surplus, souvenir, or functional trinkets.

Klahoma City UPI Oklahoma Legislaure State Tax Commission Joe Dunn Tax Commission Dunn

Sill's Biglift Troops Ready For 72 Hour Notice

Two Fort Sill artillery battalions of the U S Strike Command are prepared for Exercise Biglift in Germany with 72 hours notice. Trained to move on a stopwatch, the units showcased rapid deployment in Fort Sill and Carolina maneuvers.

Douglas Harper John Sawbridge Fort Sill Germany U. S. Strike Command Carolinas U. S

Dental Meetings Slated Saturday in South Central District

Two Texas dentists Dr. David T. Moore of Corpus Christi and Dr. John M. Nabers of Wichita Falls will keynote a two day South Central District dental society conference opening Saturday at the Hotel Lawtonian. About 30 dentists and their wives are expected to attend with sessions on crown and bridge work.

Texas South Central District Dental Society David T. Moore Corpus Christi Tex John M. Nabers Wichita Falls Lawtonian Moore Nabers Hillside Club D. A. Norris St. Louis University Texas University School of Dentistry Baylor University College of Dentistry Armyental Corps Baylor American Board of Periodontology American College of Dentistry American Academy of Periodontology American Society of Periodontists The Southwest Society of Periodontists Texas Academy of General Dentistry Sheppard Air Force Base

Pay Boost Lifts Lawton Economy Ahead of 1964

Local business leaders say the $1.2 billion military pay hike approved by Congress will boost Lawton activity, with Fort Sill seeing a $250 000 to $300 000 monthly effect. Dealers report increased buying power and earlier purchases of new and used cars as servicemen plan ahead. Effects visible in October pay and early autumn shopping, though some say impact remains tentative while new models debut.

Awton Lawton Congress Fort Sill

Kennedy Dedicates Dam In Arkansas Defends Federal Projects

President Kennedy dedicated the Greers Ferry Dam in Heber Springs Arkansas a $46.7 million federally financed project. He argued water developments pay for themselves by protecting homes farms and industries while creating wealth and new opportunities. The trip also involved Arkansas lawmakers including Wilbur Mills and touched on racial segregation during a stop in Little Rock.

Heber Springs Ark Greers Ferry Arkansas Little Rock Kennedy

Bank Deposits Up Four Million in Lawton Fort Sill

Lawton and Fort Sill banks report deposits rose by 4.245 million over the past year. Five banks posted 42.866 million in deposits at Sept 30, 1963, with loans totaling 23.773 million, up from 21.836 million last year. Regulators require a full financial report within 10 days.

Lawton Fort Sill American National Bank City National Bank Fort Sill National Bank Security Bank & Trust Co Sheridan Bank Federal Comptroller of the Currency State Bank

Indian Summer Brings 90s Elevate State Weather

Indian Summer stretches across the state with 90s heat. Lawton area expects fair skies and continued warmth with a high near mid 90s and a night low around 49.

Lawton

Deadly Flora Aims 140 MPH At Haiti

Hurricane Flora, a potentially fatal storm, targets Haiti with 140 mph winds. Forecasts warn of heavy loss of life and property in Haiti, with Cuba’s Oriente Province and Guantanamo Bay in the storm’s path and Florida currently spared by upper level winds.

Haiti Miami Fla Flora Weather Bureau Cuba Oriente United States Navy Guantanamo Base Fidel Castro Gordon Dunn National Hurricane Center Guantanamo Bay Cubas

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