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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

14

Substantial Cotton Subsidies Face Georgia Congressman

Georgia congressman claimed in House remarks that 13 cotton producers received 8.4 million dollars in subsidies in 1964 while over 650,000 farmers shared 40.7 million. He argued the program favors large growers, cites big recipients like J. G. Boswell, Kern County Land Co., and Griffin interests, and notes the system costs taxpayers about 608 million annually.

Washington UPI Georgia House Today Charlies Weltner Weltner Atlanta Democrat J. G. Boswell Arizona California Kern County Land Co Griffin Fresno Calif

Army Orders Major promotions and assignments across commands

The Department of the Army announces numerous promotions and reassignments including Lt Col to Col for Richard M. Gardner Richard A. Crecetws and others in AUS and RA. Captain to Major promotions Roy C. Jones Robert Rice Ned A. Lespasio and more. Multiple officers receive flight designations Senior Army Aviator and overseas transfers to Germany Turkey Vietnam and APO posts.

Department of the Army Washington, D. C Aus Richard M. Gardner Richard A. Crecetws Hugh G. Martin Jr Marshall C. Hays Eaward M. Jordan Michore B. Heatus Larry M. Nelson Isidore R. Feinstein Indivy Roy C. Jones Robert Rice Ned A. Lespasio Beryl Dr. Russell Thomas F. Stopies Anthony P. Sabino Ralph W. Zwicker Indicare Vernon L. Conner Arvel C. Reese James B. Sivelis Gordon L. Winger Army Thomas E. Rice Calvin W. Schade Ivy S. Jorgenfil Richard _. Kartman SMOP DASO Vertaoin David L. Kinsey Rero Marshall F. Cow Rucker Dorin R. Cogie James H Hogue Douglass L. Jacobson Norman Knots Donald A. Korman Barry C. Lewis Ronald E. Scores Willie Tyson Mar John Ft Sill Ft Dix Mai Ax EE. Young Ent Afb APO San Francisco CWO Jock 8, Samuels Ft Si Colt Raymond J. Wright Washington DC Ft Bliss Roch R Moiltrac Ft Totten Cal John G. Beotson IATR John 8. Beotson

Jet aircraft fuel filter screens feature tiny openings

The article notes fuel filter screens used in jet aircraft have openings as small as 15 to 10,000ths of an inch. This detail highlights the precision required in filtration components for high performance aviation.

Cityan Joins OU Flight Instruction Program

J. Robert Howard son of Mr and Mrs Felix C Rogers of 2935 Euclid participates in an Air Force ROTC flight instruction program at the University of Oklahoma Cadets receive 36 hours of light plane flying at government expense.

J. Robert Howard Felix C. Rogers Euclid Air Force Department of Aviation University of Oklahoma

Tulsan Acquitted Of Death Charge

Tulsa district court jury acquitted Archie Olin Lane 67 of the murder of Walter Arville Smart after a three hour 45 minute deliberation. Lane had testified he shot Smart, an employee, in self defense.

Tulsa UPID Archie Olin Lane Walter Arville Smart Lane Smart

Commerce Okays Bonds For Water System Improvement

Commerce voters approved a $170000 bond issue by a 346 to 144 margin to finance a new well waterlines and hydrant installations and repair of existing lines in sections of the city.

Commerce (Ap Commerce

Money Auction Planned in San Francisco

San Francisco Postmaster John F. Fixa said the Post Office will auction off 280 uncirculated silver dollars dating 1884 to 1892 on October 30. The money was sent through the mail but the receiver rejected the coins for scratches and the post office paid about $1,000.

San Francisco UPI John F. Fixa

Area men in service receive Army Commendation Medal

Ray Prather of the 3d Howitzer Battalion, 30th Artillery, is presented the Army Commendation Medal by Col. Albert L. Tait, commander of the 214 Artillery Group at Fort Sill. Prather earned the honor for meritorious service as firing battery chief of Battery A, 1st Howitzer Battalion, 13th Artillery in Germany.

Ray Prather 30Th Artillery Albert L. Tait Fort Sill Set. Prather 13Th Artillery Germany

Cameron Plans Big Pep Rally Before Homecoming Festivities

Cameron college gears up for homecoming with a Friday pep rally at 10 a.m where football queen candidates Ricki Graef Maribeth Simmons and Pam Bassel will be introduced. A 7:30 p.m Aggie bonfire and tug of war follow, with cheerleaders and the band. Saturdays events include a downtown parade alumni dinner and the Aggie Kilgore game at Ron Stephens stadium.

Ricki Graef Maribeth Simmons Pam Bassel Leroy Montgomery Aggie Aggies Circle K Club Wesley Foundation Aggie- Kilgore Ron Stephens

Club Owners Fight Charge

The co owners of the Canadian Country Club contest felony gambling indictments in Canadian County. Fletcher Handley and Charles Handley ask District Court to quash arguing double jeopardy since prior misdemeanor pleas were dismissed, improper grand jury impaneling, lack of secrecy, and alleged improper actions by the attorney general's office.

EL Reno Fletcher Charles Handley Jim Rinehart Attorney General’s Office Oklahoma

Douglas Firm To Stay Out Of Jet Race

Douglas Aircraft Co. directors in Tulsa reaffirmed they will not enter the supersonic jet competition. Donald Douglas Jr. cited financial limits for pursuing both the DCS and DC9 programs and supersonic plans. Douglas officials expect subsonic jets to remain in use for 25 to 40 more years and foresee atomic powered space vehicles as prerequisite for interplanetary flight.

Tulsa UPID Douglas Aircraft Co Donald Douglas Jr Douglas Jack R. McGowen

Fifth GI Defects to Reds in Germany

In Heidelberg, AP reports a fifth American soldier defecting to East Germany in three weeks. Pvt. Frank Barton, 22, of Los Angeles, reportedly fled without leave since August 30 from his Giessen unit northwest of Frankfurt, according to ADN and U.S. Army HQ.

Heidelberg Germany East Germany ADN U.S. Army Pvt Frank Barton Los Angeles Calif Giessen Frankfurt

OU Dads Day Schedule Set

Fathers at the University of Oklahoma plan a busy Dads Day on the Norman campus with registration, a coffee, luncheon, football game, and quartet contest. Activities include a 1:30 p.m. kickoff for the Kansas game, ticket sales, halftime award presentations, and the Dads Day Quartet Contest at Holmberg Hall.

Norman Fathers of University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Union Independent Students’ Association George L. Cross Union Activities Board At & P.m Holmberg Hall Dads’ Association

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