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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1963
Page
11
An escape attempt by three prisoners armed with homemade knives led to a major disturbance at Reidsville State Prison. A guard's shotgun stopped the breakout as authorities faced a mass insurrection with about 2,000 inmates involved. two prisoners and a guard hospitalized. Tear gas was deployed to subdue the dormitories.
Indonesia filed a strong protest over Malaya's move to form Malaysia on Sept. 16. The Foreign Ministry condemned the action as reckless and premature, a unilateral step violating Manila summit agreements.
Colonial Honduras boasted vast gold supplies. ranchers reportedly used gold to shoe their horses, reflecting extraordinary mineral wealth and practical adaptation in frontier economies.
Public schools in Savannah integrated as 14 Black pupils entered two formerly white high schools. Initially 20 had been accepted, but only seven joined Savannah High School where 13 had registered earlier. Groves High and Savannah High housed about 1,100 and 1,600 white pupils respectively. no entry blockades occurred and unauthorized visitors were barred.
Four Negro girls began 12th grade at Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, marking the first integration at Baton Rouge’s four high schools. They are among 28 Negroes scheduled to enter the 12th grade today.
In Gary Indiana United States Steel Corp shut its huge Gary works after a walkout by about 15 000 employees over the suspension of a grievance committee member. The action began with the 11 pm and midnight shifts Monday night as about 100 pickets blocked entrances. Company officials said the suspension followed an incident of alleged bodily threat and abusive language toward another employee.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev left Belgrade's airport with warm goodbyes after two weeks of talks with Yugoslav leaders. Officials described the discussions as productive and cordial, though no formal agreement was announced.
President Kennedy says his civil rights positions have made him less popular in the South. In a Monday CBS Evening News interview with Walter Cronkite, he noted losing Southern states in 1960 and possibly more in 1964. He planned to speak with NBC next Monday and return to Washington after a Labor Day week. The article also mentions broad Senate support for a test ban treaty.
Eleven Negro children entered four Charleston public schools marking South Carolina’s first college level below. There were no incidents on their first day with whites, as they sat with classmates in historic port city. Fifteen Negro children also attended previously segregated Catholic schools in Charleston.
Classified ads outline rates and deadlines for the Lawton Morning Press. The notice lists telephone contact EL3-0620, daily publication deadlines, and minimum charges for notices and memorials.
Furnished rentals listed with 2 bedroom options and 3 room duplex. Includes amenities such as rugs drapes air conditioning water and pet restrictions. Locations include Cache Rd 1607 North 26th and Holiday Plaza area with prices from 75 to 105 dollars per month.
Classified notice listing furnished apartments for couples at Vogue Apartments. Features include private drive garage options, 2 to 3 rooms, all bills paid, locations at 1991 South 6th and 471 Columbia. Availability noted for September 4.
Room in duplex listed with contact numbers ELS-1472 and ELS-9414. $9.150 listed, water included. Two adults, bills paid, no pets. 1512 Taylor area, heating and utilities noted. Partial phrases reference ST A and 1111 Lawton and other file codes.
Listings of furnished and small apartments with rates and features. Ads note bills paid, multiple layouts including 2 rooms and 1 room efficiencies, locations on Lawton Street Avenue 1716 3 Room and 1327 3 Room, and contact codes ELS-2309 ELD-8218 ELD-6250.
Multiple room and apartment rentals listed with private baths, kitchen privileges, and bills paid options. Locations include 25 No. 1 South 5th, 106 North 6th, 708 Gore, 412 North 19th, 2314 Gore, and 1720 Cherry. Contact numbers provided for each listing.
A jumble of rental notices lists 3 room furnished apartments with air conditioning at several addresses including 207 North 8th and 1707 Taylor, 55 month small new apartment, 614 Monroe, and many more options. Also multiple unfurnished houses and duplexes with varying beds, garages, water paid, and nearby Fort Sill. Contact numbers provided.
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