Lawton Board Eyes New Elementary Schools and Upgrades
Lawton public schools discussed future needs at a board meeting. Superintendent John Shoemaker outlined plans for new elementary campuses east of the city near Country Club Heights and in the western area near Brookland to relieve overcrowding. Eisenhower Junior-Senior High would rise toward 2,000 students next year, while Eisenhower Elementary and Cleveland, Douglass, and Dunbar schools faced capacity pressures. The district seeks five mills for new construction, approved hires, salary adjustments, activity fund controls, surety bonds, and project bids for projectors and stage curtains as Woodrow Wilson Westwood and Edison additions near completion.
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Lawton Public Schools
Board of Education
Country Club Heights
Eisenhower
Brookland
Western Hills
Shoemaker
Cleveland
Douglass
Dunbar
Bernice Watson
Clyde Moore
Jamie Sue Williams
Nad
Marguerite Young
Peaches Lee
Rebecca Smith
Clayton McFall
Louise Agnew
Phebe Frank
Justin Kuntz
Ward Mce Cracken
Comanche
Kuntz
Thompson Movie Supply, Inc
Tulsa
Holmes and Torbett, Inc
Muskogee
Edison
Larrance Tank
Drake Cook
Cottingham and Cook
Woodrow Wilson
Westwood
B. Gaylord Noftsger
Noftsger - Lawrence and Associates
Senate aide Baker resigns amid scandal and pressure
The resignation of Senate Democratic Secretary Robert G. Baker eases political pressure though questions remain about his outside business ties. Senator Williams continues the inquiry into Baker's interests in a vending firm. the FBI is expanding its probe. Baker leaves a $19,600 post while his wife remains on staff. Valeo named to fill in.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Robert G
Bobby) Baker
John J. Williams
R-Del
Baker
FBI
Dorothy
Senate Internal Security
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Mansfield
Lyndon B. Johnson
Pickens
S.C
Francis R. Valeo
Oklahoma Highway Commission Defers 115 Hiring Requests
The Oklahoma State Highway Commission, in an economy move, rejects 115 proposed new hires while approving 6.3 million dollars in road contracts at a Monday meeting. Highway Director Frank Lyons sought 129 positions including 105 new roles and 24 replacements. 14 administrative posts in Oklahoma City would be filled. The panel ordered tighter screening and resubmission for the November session.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
State Highway Commission
Frank Lyons
Ward's Christmas Catalog Offers Its Best Gift Merchandise
Montgomery Ward announces the 1963 Christmas gift catalog distribution to Lawton area customers and six million families nationwide. Manager E. J. Duplantis says it is the earliest catalog ever, with the best colorful assortment and early shopping by phone or mail. The catalog is in the store’s order department, aiming for new all time delivery records in November and December.
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Montgomery Ward
Lawton
E. J. Duplantis
Ward Week Sale Starts Tonight at Montgomery Ward
E. J. Duplantis announces Ward Week begins tonight and runs through October 19 with a sneak preview in Lawton. Activities run 7 to 9 p.m. include a nickel Pepsi hot dog supper free orchid cigars and candy, a fashion show, a radio broadcast and door prizes.
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E. J. Duplantis
Montgomery Ward & Company
Ward
Lawton
Jarman Defies Civil Rights Extension Vote
Representative John Jarman of Oklahoma City opposed extending the civil rights commission, calling the move a protest vote against the Senate brought measure. The bill passed 265 to 80 under suspension with limited debate and no printed hearings on the extension.
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Washington
John Jarman
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House
Civil Rights Commission
Victor Wickersham
Jarman
Commission
Senate
House
Fife and Drum Furnish Music for Continental Army
The fife and drum were used to furnish music for the Continental Army.
Sinatra to Sell Nevada Casino Holdings Amid License Fight
Frank Sinatra announces through his attorney he will sell his 3.5 million in Nevada casino holdings as the state seeks to revoke his gambling license. Nevada Gaming Board accuses him of entertaining Chicago figure Sam Giancana at Cal Neva Lodge, a violation amid a strict hang tough policy under Gov. Grant Sawyer. Sinatra says he quit gambling interests six months earlier and will focus on singing and his music business.
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Nev
UPI
Frank Sinatra
Ace High
Sinatra
Chicago
Lake Tahoe
Giancana
Nevada
Grant Sawyer
Gaming Control Board
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