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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1963

Page

2

Diem’s Brother Nhu Sways Viet Nam Regime and Minds

As South Viet Nam’s powerful figure, Ngô Đình Nhu dominates politics with a mix of reform rhetoric and iron control. He oversees the secret police and the Revolutionary Labor Party while steering Diem’s government through a campaign against perceived corruption and alleged American pressures. His wife Mrs. Nhu wields influence in the palace and in politics, shaping policy and public opinion.

Nhu U.S North Viet Nam Saigon Diem Walt Whitman Research Institute of America The United States North Viet Nam Ecoles Des Charites Paris Hue Hanoi Viet Minh Dater Dalat

Tuskegee Officials Clash Over School Opening

State officials met with the Macon County School Board Monday as Governor Wallace defied federal court orders and faced contempt threats. Wallace and Flowers traded accusations while U S Attorney General Kennedy rushed back to Washington to monitor the crisis. Federalized troopers arrived at the high school as white buses were turned back, delaying Tuskegee’s Labor Day opening amid threats against the local board.

Wallace Flowers U. S University of Alabama Justice Department Washington University Tuscaloosa Black - Square Bia Ala Tuskegee Macon County School Board

Soldier Receives Air Medal for Vietnam Duty at Fort Sill

Pfc. Richard G. Trahan of Kaplan Louisiana earned the U S Army Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial combat support during July 1 1962 to March 26 1963 while serving with the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 17th Artillery in Vietnam His flight crews faced hostile fire and he completed at least two combat aerial reconnaissance missions The ceremony was conducted by his unit Trahan trained at Fort Jackson Rucker Benning and served in Korat Thailand prior to reassignment.

Fort, Sill Pfe Richard Trahan 17Th Artillery Vietnam David E. Foster 214Th Artillery Pfc Trahan William F. Skidmore 17Th Fort Sill Richard G. Trahan Viet Nam United States Army Republic of Viet Nam United the Kaplan Kaplan High School Army Fort Jackson S.C Fort Rucker Ala Fort Benning Korat Thailand

Sill Information Officers Honored at Fort Sill

Lt Col Gordon R Cubbison and Miss Anne Powell received Army citations for proposed news coverage of post activities. Cubbison earned a meritorious achievement certificate. Powell received a $100 cash award and a commendation. Maj Gen Griffing presented the honors.

Gordon R. Cubbison Fort Sill Anne Powell Department of Army Col. Cubbison Powell L. S. Griffing

Big Musical Production Plans For Tonight’s Fort Sill Event

Production plans for a South Pa musical proceed with a 7 30 p m Fort Sill Special Services Entertainment Center meeting at 2940 Currie Road. Casting runs November 9 to 13 with Lawtonians and Sill personnel eligible. Performances are November 18 to 20 in Theatre No 4 and November 22 to 23 in McMahon Memorial Auditorium.

South Pa Fort Sill Special Services Currie Road Entertainment Center Sill McMahon Memorial Auditorium

Lawton Council Acts On Property Assessments and City Leases

Council members note owners of more than half the property failed to protest city assessments. They discuss minor street revisions and consent to a mineral lease offer from John A. Zerboni for three Lake Ellsworth tracts. Other actions include promoting McMahon auditorium staff appointments and conference plans, plus facility use requests by Civil Air Patrol and Youth Center changes.

Mth Gore Taylor Ith Sunset 3Rd Addition Public Property Committee John A. Zerboni Oklahoma City Lake Ellsworth Lawton Branch Civil Air Patrol City County Health No. 10 East B 14Th and Bell

Weekend traffic crackdown nets 66 charges across eight counties

County attorney's office filed 66 traffic complaints during a patrol push to curb holiday accidents. The effort by highway patrol and eight counties resulted in 170 arrests and 410 warnings, with 169 motorists receiving aid as officials enforce speed, license, and drunken driving laws.

Mene Se George W. Atterberry Cache Billy Darwin Glass Rt. 1 Snyder Thelma Daubenspeck Jefferson Bill Adams Little Rock Ark Vicky Lynn Hise Glendale Thomas

Faint Comet Discovered Near Sun

Goddard Space Flight Center reports a faint comet detected near the sun during the July 20 total eclipse. Belgian astronomer Francois Dossin of Liege made the find, noting ground observations are hindered by solar glare. The discovery may advance understanding of comets and their role in solar system formation.

Greenbelt, Md Goddard Space Flight Center Francois V. Dossin Liege Tional Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard

Workshop For Mentally Retarded Opens In Comanche County

Comanche County Council for Retarded Children sets September 8 as the opening date for a Sheltered Workshop in the Youth Center building at Mth and Bell. Enrollment is September 9 for children ages 11 to young adults not in public schools, with daily sessions 9 am to 3 pm and a $15 monthly tuition to cover the teacher’s salary. Mrs. Perry joins this year, with Mrs. John W. Tyree as president, noting summer improvements funded by the Military Police Association Fort Sill. A conditioner from Fort Sill Thrift Shop will be installed this week by John Allred. families with retarded members are urged to join the local chapter affiliated with state and national groups.

Comanche County Council For Retarded Mth and Bell Perry Turing John W. Tyree

Funeral Services for Mrs Velma Shipman 55

Burial in Highland cemetery follows funerals at Central Baptist church west of Marlow with Rev W C Towns officiating. Bearers named J B Leadford and Harold Services. Local hospital death after extended illness reported Friday evening. Becker Funeral home directs arrangements.

Velma S&s. Shipman Rt. 1 Marlow Central Baptist Church W. C. Towns Highland Cemetery Becker Funeral Home J. B. Leadford Harold Gus Japp S. Firth Becker Memorial Chapel Clayton S. Walder First Presbyterian Church Flower Mound Don Pruitt Cameron Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Gardens

FASTEETH promises secure dentures for comfortable use

Denture wearers can eat talk and laugh without fear of slipping or wobbling. FASTEETH claims to firm up plates with no taste or nausea and to reduce plate odor. The product is described as alkaline and available at drug counters.

Death by Strangulation Investigated in Local Case

Investigation found no pulse and rope tied around the neck. Mrs. High was said to have been dead for too long when asked how long. Officers arrived with a Sterling physician and a preliminary death finding of strangulation. Autopsy underway with body later to Fletcher Funeral Home for services.

Jacobi High Memorial Hospital Fletcher Funeral Home

Diem regime faced Buddhist pressure as Nhu clings to power

The text reports a Buddhist dissent movement pressing Nhu to withdraw from his strongman role while arrests crush monks and students. The U S expresses dissatisfaction by granting asylum to monks in the Saigon embassy, and officials seek reforms as Kennedy says Saigon is out of touch with the people.

Viet Nam Nhu Diem U.S Saigon Army High Command Kennedy

New Coronam tablets relieve constipation overnight

New Coronam tablets use a unique colonic nerve stimulant with bulking action to relieve constipation. The ad claims the product restores regular bowel impulses and leaves you feeling great after use. Introductory size 436.

Musicians Sought For Cameron Band

Cameron college seeks students to join the newly formed Aggie band for the current enrollment period. One hour of credit offered. music majors not required. Cameron will also field an ROTC band this year.

Cameron College Aggie

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