Lawton Airport Hosts First Fly-In Highlighted by Army Caribou
Lawton prepares for its first Fly-In sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Civil Air Patrol. The Army Caribou transport will lead a display of twelve Army aircraft at Post Field and Lawton Municipal Airport. A 6 am pancake breakfast supports Civil Air Patrol. Burl Tipp, WWI ace, will greet visitors and discuss exhibits.
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Post Field
Lawton
Southern Aviation
Civil Air Patrol
Chamber of Commerce
Burl Tipp
Oklahoma Flying Circles
McNamara Taylor report on Viet Nam progress and future pullout
The McNamara Taylor assessment notes South Vietnamese forces take on planning and operations with fewer U.S. advisers. Remaining U.S. roles include training South Viet Nam’s air force and specialists, while pilots remain scarce. Intelligence from peasants improves as villagers feel safer in fortified settlements. Officials cite Lodge and Mrs. Nhu as aware, and NSC backing for the White House position. The end of 1965 is not the end of the Viet Cong threat, with continued attacks likely, but U.S. aims to enable Saigon to govern most of its territory and population.
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U.S
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
McNamara
Taylor
Henry Cabot Lodge
Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Nhu
Subscription Rates for Lawton Newspapers
Second class postage paid at Lawton Oklahoma. Carrier rates in Lawton area for Morning Press and Sunday, Constitution and Sunday, and Monday Constitution. Mail subscriptions listed by counties with annual and monthly charges. Rates vary by location inside and outside Oklahoma with separate prices for press and Sunday, Constitution press and sun, and single copies. Tax note mentions 2 percent state sales tax.
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Lawton
Oklo
Constitution
Comanche
Cotton
Tillman
Kiowa
Caddo
Grady
Stephens
Jefferson
Jackson Counties
Press & Sunday
Const Press & Sun
Oklahoma
Lawton PO. Bones
Sunday
Const
Press & Sun
Constitution Press
Funeral Rites for Mrs. C. M. Martin Held in Elgin
Mrs. C M Martin wife of prominent area physician died about 11 a m at her Elgin home after an extended illness. Services are pending at Becker Funeral home. Survivors include Dr C M Martin her husband two sons Dr Jack Martin Henriet ta Tex and Dr Edwin Martin Healdton two daughters Mrs Marion Wheeler Denver Colo and Mrs Eugenia Keller Duncan.
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C. M. Martin
Elgin
Becker Funeral Home
Jack Martin
Henrietta
Tex
Edwin Martin
Healdton
Marion Wheeler
Denver
Colo
Eugenia Keller
Duncan
Fort Sill Officers Open Mess Hosts 49er Party
The Fort Sill Officers Open Mess plans a 49er Party Saturday night to benefit the Army Distaff Foundation. A buffet dinner starts at 6 30 p.m. with can can dancers and a men's chorus. Tickets are 175 each at on post units or at the door. Last year’s event raised 3700 for the foundation.
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Fort Sill Officers Open
Army Distaff Foundation
Fort Sill Officers’ Open
Distaff Foundation
Surface Ship Fires Polaris A-3 Missile
A Polaris A-3 missile was fired from the USS Observation Island in a test off Cape Canaveral, marking the second straight success for a new steam and gas launch system. The missile launched from a deck tube, ignited above deck, and reached a distant target area, with Navy officers praising the simpler and more reliable method.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Observation Island
Navy
Georgia redistricting proposal faces court challenge
The document notes six Georgia districts with populations near 370k and a failed statewide bid on November 6, 1956. It cites a narrow yes vote of 491,453 to 297,628 and the term silent vote as the scheme failed to secure an affirmative majority. It references UPI reports on potential nationwide district rejections and contrasts Democratic and Republican criticisms. It lists Oklahoma’s apportioned counties by district and relates Supreme Court and federal court actions affecting district boundaries.
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UPI
Washington
Georgia
Justice Department
U. S. Supreme Court
Ohio
Colegrave
High Court
Oklahoma
Alfalfa
Garfield
Grant
Kay
Major
Noble
Pawnee
Tulsa
Woods
Woodward
Adair
Cherokee
Craig
Delaware
Haskell
McIntosh
Mayes
Muskogee
Nowata
Okmulgee
Osage
Ottawa
Beaver
Beckham
Blaine
Caddo
Cimarron
Comanche
Cotton
Custer
Dewey
Flits
Grady
Greer
Harmon
Harper
Jackson
Jefferson
Kingfisher
Kiowa
Roger Mills
Stephens
Texas
Tillman
Washita
City weighs straightening Squaw Creek flood control plan
Engineers outline a proposed seven mile East Cache and Squaw Creek channel correction under Public Law 874. The plan would widen and straighten the creeks south of Lawton, requiring 400 feet right of way and about 300 feet for the channel. Local funding and 18 to 24 months study time are noted, with final cost around 280000 cash in advance. officials seek property owner support and possible downstream flood impacts remain uncertain.
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Cache Creek
Military Reservation
Lawton
Squaw Creek
East Cache Creek
Nixon
Corps of Engineers
SH 7
Welfare worker fired for chronic lateness after years of service
The Civil Service Commission upheld the July 1962 dismissal of a Philadelphia welfare department employee for tardiness, citing 244 late arrivals over five years. The ruling followed the employee's appeal filed 14 months and 5 days earlier.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Civil Service Commission
Welfare Department
Walk Through Glass Injures Fort Sill Man
A Fort Sill man, Paul R. Walters, suffered serious facial and arm cuts after walking into a plate glass window at the telephone exchange building near Tth and Gore. He was taken to the U S Army hospital. Walters and Travera had planned a long distance call costing about $20 and were redirected to the building. Other police reports include a tire tool strike, embezzled floor polisher, theft of a spare tire, hub caps stolen from two cars, a stolen bicycle, and a purse theft from McKesson's Shoe Service.
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Fort Sillman
Telephone Exchange
Tth
Gore
Paul R. Walters
U. S. Army Hospital
Walters
Travera
Exchange
Irene King
John Bostick
Clifford L. Rovelto
Carroll
Mary Antone
Smith
Paul
Civic Center Urban Renewal Proposal Moves to Fed Approval
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority adopted a resolution authorizing director Arch March to seek federal approval for a Civic Center development plan. The plan designates 28 lots for civic use and includes a site for a new police station and courts building. If approved, City Council must authorize after a public hearing.
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Lawton
March
Atlas Explodes On Launching Pad At Vandenberg
An Atlas F intercontinental ballistic missile exploded in flames at Vandenberg Air Force Base California just before its scheduled launch. The blast lit the overcast sky for miles and caused no injuries. Witnesses said the 824 foot missile failed as the rocket booster ignited about a minute after rising from a 174 foot deep underground silo.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Never Too Old Houston Elopement Wedding Ends in Normal Life
Mr and Mrs Henry T Scott aged 82 and 87 settled into married life after eloping. The bride recalled the wedding was exciting and even required blood tests like young couples.
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Houston
UPI
Henry T. Scott
Fletcher Steers In Sale At Fair
Three of four steers shown by Fletcher students sold at the Tulsa state fair sale Friday afternoon. Emory Dilling's steer placed third in its class and ranked 23rd in the sale. Edward Williams's steer was fourth in class and 43rd in the sale, Betty Williams's steer was fifth in class and 40th in sale order. D. W. Hooper exhibited a second place heifer at the fair.
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Fletcher
Emory Dilling
Edward Williams
Betty Williams
D. W. Hooper
Comanche County Singing Convention Set Sunday Program
The Comanche County Singing convention will meet Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Highland Methodist Church at 25th and E. Wellington. President Jack Wellington announced the event featuring the Soonerland quartet and other groups. The program is open to the public and will include class singing.
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Comanche County
Highland Methodist Church
E. Jack Wellington
Soonerland Quartet
Nigerian man jailed for kidnapping child and selling into slavery
Olusegun Ade, 24, received eight years at hard labor and six cane strokes after pleading for leniency. He kidnapped a 10 year old girl and sold her into slavery for 1110 dollars. sentence announced on Thursday in Lagos.
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Lagos
Nigeria
UPI
Olusegun Ade
Ade
Stork Brings 308 Births in Manche County Record
In Manche County 308 births were recorded last month by registrar Mollie Randolph. Of these 167 were boys and 141 were girls. The September total compares with 277 births in September 1962. Forty nine deaths occurred last month versus 37 a year earlier.
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Tce
Comanche County
Mollie Randolph
Quick Relief Ad for Campho Phenique Fever Blisters
An early 20th century style advertisement promotes Campho Phenique as a rapid drying antiseptic for fever blisters and cold sores. It claims instant local anesthesia antiseptic protection and skin friendly drying action with emphasis on keeping a bottle in the medicine chest for immediate use.
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Lawton Airport
Mildred J. Hopkins
Mildred Juanita Hopkins
Fletcher Assembly of God
Ernest Rolland
E. L. Ostrom
Cyril Assembly of God
Fletcher Cemetery
Dalton Funeral Home
Lindsay
Donnie
Rosie Hopkins
Eula Smith
Wanda Stanley
Malata Cornwell
Berta _ Lioyd
Mount Morris
Mich
Betty Stauffer
Figin
Johnny Hopkins
Polaris
Szale
Cache Road Sq
Wayne Gilley
Eagles
Zales
Quality Optical Service
Fort Sill
Atlas
Sunbeam Deluxe
Miafinder
Lady’s
Diamond
Stork
Ezale
Reutsten Furniture
Austin Drive
Jerry Boswell
Austin
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