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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1963
Page
3
A 29 year old Lawton man was arrested early Sunday and held for investigation of attempted rape after an assault on a 15 year old babysitter in a south side home. The girl fled to a neighboring house, was treated at a local hospital, and a physician said bruising was found though rape attempt may not have succeeded.
Four East Germans fled to West Germany near Eschwege over the weekend. Two crossed in fog while the others swam a border river, police reported today.
A fragmented listing shows subscription prices for Oklahoma and Lawton area readers, including Const. & Sunday and Press & Sunday plans, with varying rates for counties Comanche Cotton Tillman Kiowa and others, mail delivery options, box delivery, and single year discounts, all in old style rates and districts.
U N investigators scrap the government itinerary and plan to meet whoever they choose in a probe of Buddhist persecution. A monk set himself on fire outside Saigon’s cathedral, the seventh such protest this summer, drawing in NBC reporters and other journalists. Police clashed with the Western news team as they refused to surrender film of the suicide.
OSU professor and planning board official testifies five political appointments were made by lodge managers. Colston named as the legislator who worked with a Texoma lodge manager. The Senate panel adopts a motion to force Hesser to identify lawmakers.
An advertisement touts Provo tablets for temporary relief from minor aches pains and stiffness linked to arthritis rheumatism bursitis lumbago and backache promising money back if discomforts persist. Store: Gilbert-Woods Drug 431 D Cache Rd Sq.
Three assault and battery cases were reported, two involving gangs of youths. Fort Sill residents Lewis Wagner and Clarence Hill were jumped by eight teens near Seventh and B as they walked to Union Bus station. Lawrence Cunningham and Albert Zarr Jr. said five or six 17 to 18 year olds attacked them downtown. Mrs. Andrew Gonzales said her husband beat her, and he was arrested with a charge of failing to provide for their children.
Plain housecats compete in Oklahoma City on November 16 17 with over 200 felines entered in the event. All breeds will be judged and a special class for household varieties is offered. Sponsored by the Oklahoma City Cat Club with the Kansas City Midwest Cat Club.
Notes from a dark theater quote Mondo Kane on scalp collecting and crown signs in warfare. Gillett Griswold explains formal scalp rules and their aim to prevent cheating. Kiowa Chief Stumbling Bear linked to scalp lore and Fort Sill burial. Mildred Chrisman donates the Chrisman collection to Museum of the Great Plains with rodeo gear and circus notes.
A Fort Worth Texas advertisement touts a no medical exam life policy from Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance. It offers $1,000 in coverage for ages 40 to 90 and urges readers to mail name, address and birth year to Central Security Life Insurance Co. for free information.
Police logged numerous thefts including a ring valued at $2000 taken from Buster Wyatt of 7502 Stone Gate Road and a large cash plus a diamond ring and two shotguns stolen from Clay Johnson at No 2 S. 50th. Other incidents include tools from Lawton Novelty Co. and a missing person case for William Faubian.
United Fund workers will meet again Tuesday for a report as the 1963 campaign enters its third week. The coffee report session starts at 10 a.m. in the USO at Fourth and B. Campaign chairman Bill Johnson reminded volunteers that $86,409.09 has been pledged, reaching 62.7 percent of the $137,800 goal. The Lawton Fort Sill United Fund aims to raise a total of $196 for 13 agencies.
The county attorney's office filed charges against twelve individuals including Betty Fry and Vir-Wright both of Grandfeld for grand larceny. Others face DUI charges James A Frey Everett Wade and Chester L Cheatham. Carl Green Jr was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Charles Clifton Sellers and Charles Raymond Carmichael face reckless driving and open bottle transport charges. Three people charged with public drunkenness.
Police report a car driven by Lola M. Bailey, 26, failed brakes and jumped the curb, crashing into the Mt. Scott Produce Co. building at 524 S. Third. The incident occurred at 1:35 p.m. Sunday as she attempted to park. Plate glass windows were damaged.
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