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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1963

Page

2

Police Court Disposes Dozens Of Fines In City Sessions

Municipal Judge J Merle Oaks presided over police court cases listing defendants from Fort Sill Apache and Stillwater with charges including assault and battery vagrancy speeding running red lights improper turns and public drunkenness. Fines ranged from 5 to 20 dollars with several bond forfeitures noted and multiple no visible means of support charges.

J. Merle Oaks Howard Bennett Wisconsin Grace J. Chatman Sir Carver Andrew Koassechony Grover Baker Federal Hotel Iserderivy John Elmer Caldwell S&s Bobby H. Schlumbohn Coy G. Grainger Fort Sill James H. Hulton N. W. 54Th Frank Brown Gloria M. Eckiwaydah Tennis Richardson Jr Clarence H. Christian Barbara S. Sweatman Earnest W. Clabhorn Apache Henry Jansen Euclid Funning Eugene Thomas Liberty Harold Dwight Myers Carroll Ave Dixie J. Holcomb Sl. B Ina Jo Schartzer Leslie E. Upton Garfield Otel J. Hise Givdell L. Pantess William H. Besse Woodrow W Miller Cache Ruthie Mae Cherry Jefferson Bend Lorene Williams Irene King Carver Helen Marie Dunn Francis J. King Jean Smith Mammie Louise Johnson Helen D. Holder Ella Mae Triggs No. 11 Lorene FE. Lum Teckiess Stanley W. Brown Stillwater Alphance Lewis

United Fund Parade Set With City Agencies Involved

The newest pumper truck will lead the parade with a police escort and a United Fund banner. Thirteen local agencies like Red Cross Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls USC Patterson Community Center YMCA Goodwill Salvation Army and others will ride floats or march. Col Ret Jack Rhodes Easter Service Association is parade marshal and Al Duplantis is overall chairman. Monday’s luncheon marks the drive’s official start though Advance Gifts workers have solicited since September.

United Fund Fund Red Cross Girl Scouts Chartered Negro Mission Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls USC Patterson Community Center YMCA Goodwill Industries Lawton City Mission Salvation Army Easter Service Association Red Shield Boys Club Jack Rhodes al Duplantis Advance Gifts Lions Rotary Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce Johnson Noon Lions Club Sieg Carl Stephens Johnson's Bakery Union Bus Confectionary Southwest Chemical Co Lawton Funeral Home

Berlin convoy blockade risks full scale showdown with Soviets

Informant sources say a blockade on the vital highway between Berlin and the West threatens a major crisis. Five convoys totaling over 500 men and 80 vehicles were halted as the United States refused Soviet demands to have soldiers exit trucks for counting.

Berlin U.S Berlin Wall West Germany United States

Optimists Hear Salvation Army Leader's Speech

Maj. Harold Davis, unit commander, spoke to the Breakfast Optimist club about The Salvation Army Program A Job in Human Salvage. He presented the Salvation of the Week award to Dr. Royce B. Means, with Max Porter as chairman and Bob Parr presiding. guest Bill Price from the Highway Patrol attended.

Salvation Army Harold Davis Maj. Davis Optimist Club Royce B. Means PTA Max Porter Bob Parr Bill Price Highway Patrol

McNamara Rejects Nuclear Powered Carrier Plan

Washington AP The Defense Secretary rejected urgent Navy proposals to build a second nuclear powered aircraft carrier, opting for a conventional carrier instead citing economy. Officials said the decision aims to avoid roughly 125 million dollars in extra costs while Navy leaders pressed for the atomic design.

Washington API Defense Robert S. McNamara Navy U.S Adm Hyman G. Rickover McNamara Defense Department Fred Korth Korth David L. McDonald Naval Operations

Flora Expected to Begin Dying Today in Atlantic

Hurricane Flora, which killed about 3,700 in the Caribbean, was expected to weaken today as it moves into colder Atlantic waters. The Miami Weather Bureau said winds near the center should drop as the storm over colder seas.

Atlantic Miami UPI Flora Caribbean Atlantic Ocean Miami Weather Bureau

Lawton Students Among 45 to Take Civil Service Exams

Twelve Lawton high school and college students join 45 district youths in taking the November 9 competitive civil service exam for Congressman Victor Wickerham's appointments to the Army Navy Air Force Merchant Marine and Merchant Marine academies. The top scorer may begin academy training next June with others advancing to service academy exams.

Lawton Victor Wickerham Military Academies Merchant Marine Academy Paul Allen Robert Bailey William Beach Jr Sam Harding James Norvill Jr John Oneal Thomas Stacy Jr Roger Moseley Kenneth J. Osborne Michael C. King Arthur W. Knott Iil Charles Limbury Wickersham Army Navy Air Force Larry Mayes Ronnie Burton Alvin Reeves Duncan Gary Barr

Sergeant Dunlap case raises NSA security questions

Insights show Dunlap earned about 60000 while spying, prompting Sen Richard Russell to call for a full Army Counter Intelligence Corps probe. Dunlap, a Bogalusa native and family man, died by self-inflicted car exhaust after earlier overdose attempts near Ft. Meade and Glen Burnie Maryland. White House says defense officials confirm ongoing investigations by multiple agencies.

Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russell Army Pentagon FBI Dunlap Bogalusa NSA Defense Department Glen Burnie Anne Arundel Ft. Meade Robert

Two Ex-Cons Charged Over Harrah Post Office Burglary

Oklahoma City United Press International reports two 28 year old ex convicts Kenneth Eugene Smith of Marlow and Arnold Ray McGaha of Sulphur have been charged with the Harrah post office burglary. Both are held on 15000 bond with preliminary hearing set for next Thursday. McGaha was wounded by Officer Jack Tidwell’s shotgun blast during the Harrah incident after fleeing. Police tie the pair to burglaries at Pecasset Amber Wayne Byars Bradley and three in Rosedale over the past nine months.

Oklahoma City UPI Oklahoma Harrah Kenneth Eugene Smith Marlow Arnold Ray MccGaha McGaha Pecasset Amber Wayne Byars Bradley Rosedale

Rescue Efforts Under Way After Longarone Disaster

Mrs. Carmela Butter, 72, survived a disaster that hit her village and surrounding settlements in the Piave gorge. Italian Captain Papa warned of rising water before perishing with his team, as American helicopter pilots Capt. Fred R. Michelson and Capt. Harry Jones surveyed the devastation, noting towns along the Piave river were wiped out.

Carmela Butter Fae Longarone Papa Ponte Delle Alpi Fred R. Michelson St. Louis Michelson Verona Piave Piave River Harry Jones Ambler

Civil warfare erupts in Kabylia as Ait Ahmed calls revolt

Paris reports say Algeria erupts into civil conflict with rebel leader Hocine Ait Ahmed ordering his troops to attack Ben Bella forces from his Fort National stronghold. Fighting begins around Medea and Kabylia at dawn with government bans on private phone lines between rebel centers and the rest of Algeria.

Paris UPI Algeria Kabylia Hocine Ait Ahmed Fort National Ben Bella Medea Michelet

Missile Battalion Will Be Activated In Post Ceremony

The Army will formally activate its sixth Sergeant Missile battalion at McNair Hall at 8 30 a m Saturday. Maj Gen L S Griffing will hand colors to Lt Col H S Lewis, commander of the 3rd Missile Battalion 80th Artillery. The unit has begun training in assembly and deployment and will later conduct firings.

Army McNair Hall L. S. Griffing H. S. Lewis 80Th Artillery

Colonalp Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A medical claim advertises Colonalp tablets using a colonic nerve stimulant and bulking action to relieve constipation overnight. The ad emphasizes tense nerves blocking bowel impulses and invites readers to try the introductory size 46, as recommended by doctors.

Post Sets Savings Goal of $400,000 for Fort Sill

The Artillery and Missile Center aims to save about $400,000 as part of a cost reduction program for the current fiscal year. The Fourth Army targets $2.4 billion in savings, with Fort Sill expecting major cuts from administrative vehicle maintenance and equipment upkeep.

Artillery and Missile Center Uncle Sam Fourth Army Fort Sill

Shaws To Stand Trial For Kidnapping

Homer Otto Shaw and Rita Shaw pleaded innocent to kidnapping charges in Pawhuska. They were ordered to stand trial separately for the previous year abduction of Bartlesville housewife Bertha Bartholomew. Rita's trial follows next month with Homer to follow. Homer is already serving a life term for Bartholomew's murder.

Pawhuska UPI Homer Ottie Rita Shaw Bartlesville Shaws Rita Shaw Bertha Bartholomew Eben L. Taylor

Stop Cold Sores Fast with CAMPHO-PHENIQUE

At first sign of a cold sore or fever blister apply CAMPHO-PHENIQUE. It acts as a local anesthetic to stop pain instantly and as an antiseptic to prevent infection. It doesn’t stain skin and its drying action promotes rapid healing. Keep a bottle ready for instant use.

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