Lawton Constitut 1963 A Year Of Shock And Disillusionment For Nehru
A compact report on India's 1963 crisis as Jawaharlal Nehru faces border aggression from China, political backlash, tax tensions, and questions over leadership. The piece notes public protests, calls for Nehru's resignation, party efforts to relaunch support, and concerns over corruption and poverty despite 16 years of independence. The aging leader, 74, shows fatigue with no clear successor.
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Lawton
Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru
Gandhi
India
Smithereens
Newaru
Ips
Bellmon Seeks Private Lease for Sequoyah Park Lodge
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon said the Planning and Resources Board should reach a new lease agreement with Western Hills Corp for the Sequoyah State Park lodge near Wagoner. Western Hills plans to cancel the current lease Sept 30 due to losses but seeks renegotiation. Board chair Monroe wants back rent of 80000, while Bellmon notes other lodges spur lake-area development and favors private operation where feasible.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Bellmon
Planning and Resources Board
Sequoyah State Park
Western Hills Corporation
Wagoner
Charles Monroe
Western Hills
Lake Eufaula
Bellman
Eufaula
Sequoyah
Lake Murray
Jim Shaffer
Paving Sought On County Road In Lawton Area
Comanche County seeks Bureau of Public Roads approval to grade drain and pave a three mile Ozark Trail section east of Lawton from SH 7 to a link with last year’s Elgin segment. Project cost 115000 with 75000 for paving 40000 for a bridge. County and federal bureau share costs 50 50. plans to be submitted once approved.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Lawton
SH 7
Elgin
F. D. Lyons
State Highway Commission
George L. Johnston
Comanche
R. F
Ike) Myers
Federal Roads Bureau
Goggles and Helmets Become Mandatory for Post Cyclists
Fort Sill adopts safety rule requiring riders of motorcycles and motor scooters to wear goggles and protective helmets from Sept. 16. Responsibility and cost lie with individuals. certified helmets and goggles are available at the Post Exchange and civilian sources.
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Fort Sill
Funeral Rites Stephen Q Miller Held Near Ge-
Funeral rites for Stephen Q. Miller of Rt 1 Ge- were conducted with local mourners in attendance. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery. The service honored Miller’s years of community service and involvement with local groups.
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Stephen Q. Miller
Rt. 1
Farming Put Him In Shape Muscled Private Makes Peril Score VT
Willie Arthur Little of Fort Sill, a private in Battery B, 6th Gun Battalion, 14th Artillery, scored a perfect 500 on a combat proficiency test. The Arkansas farmer from Moro raised cotton and other crops on a 300 acre farm and is set for a promotion to private first class within a month.
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Willie Arthur Little
Fort Sill
New Frontier Administration
Pvt
Little
Moro
Ark
14Th Artillery
Battery Com
Clarence E. Witt
Tebedns Pvt
Kansas City
Police Court Disposes Of Local Court Cases
Munici pal Judge J. Merle Oaks disposes today of a slate of cases including Helen Hare fined for following too closely in traffic, Glenn Shaffer fined for reckless driving, Marvin Yackeyonney fined for public profane language, Winona Carpenter fined for disturbance, Lee Hargrove for improper backing, and several vagrancy and driving offenses with bonds or fines ranging up to $29. The docket also lists cases for bond forfeitures and traffic violations across multiple defendants and addresses.
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J. Merle Oaks
Helen M. Hare
Lee
Glenn W. Shaffer
Washington
Marvin L Yackeyonney
Winona Carpenter
Lee D. Hargrove
Clifford Prestage
Warren Hotel
Earnest M. “Long
Thomas Wright
Rita ‘Towgg
Fran- Merman Leroy Strom
Avis D. Allsup
Summit
Everett Windel Thompson
Gore
Vesta M_ Reed
Hoover
Tommy W. A
Indiahoma
Joseph Arnold Ame
Jack Williamson
Cheyenne
Sizemore
Farra
Two Boys Caught After Car Is Swiped Then Abandoned
Lawton youths aged 15 and 14 admitted skipping classes and taking a car downtown Thursday. They were arrested on S Ninth by Patrolmen Vern Livengood and Wayne Campbell and handed to juvenile authorities.
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Lawton
Travel Experts Recommend History Oriented Abroad Trips
Travel writers urge travelers to design trips around the history and politics of destinations. Guides suggest focusing on museums, archival sites, and political landmarks to deepen understanding while exploring foreign cultures.
Tipton Boy Loses Leg In Accident
A Tillman county traffic mishap on a north Tipton street left 13 year old Stanley Manning with the loss of a leg. Manning was a Tipton Junior High student and newspaper carrier who collided with an automobile driven by 22 year old Jerry Earl Wilson. He was taken to Memorial hospital after initial treatment at Altus hospital. He and his brother Ernie were on a paper route when the crash occurred.
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Tillman County
Tipton
Highway Patrol
Stanley
Bob) Manning
Kenneth Manning
Tipton Junior High School
Jerry Earl Wilson
Rederick F . Young Manning
Altus
Altus Afb
Memorial Hospital
Ama
Ernie
SH 5
Lawton Morning Press
Anne Wawel
Sing Along at Lawton Church Led by Mayor Gilley
An Old Fashioned Sing Along was held at the People's Baptist church in Lawton with Mayor Wayne Gilley as master of ceremonies. Performers included the Wills Family of Fort Worth and the Soonerland and Goode Family groups from Lawton. The next event is planned for October 2 at the church.
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People’s Baptist Church
Eighth and B
Wayne Gilley
Wills
Fort Worth
Tex
Soonerland Quartet
Goode
Lawton
Alabama Troopers Stand Guard as Schools Close One Day
Governor Wallace orders a one day school closure in Huntsville and Tuskegee citing unusual circumstances. Parents resist, FBI agents photograph families, and Birmingham officials condemn the move while Huntsville officials call Wallace a dictator.
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Wallace
Alabama
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mobile
Murphy High School
R. B. Searcy
Redstone Arsenal
Marshall Space Flight Center
Army Missile Command
Louis B. Lee Sr
Huntsville
Birmingham
Tuskegee
Youth Advisory Officers Named Support Sought
Vernon C. Field was elected to a fourth term to lead the Comanche County Youth Advisory Council and new officers were re elected for one year. Officials urged public support to sustain the emergency shelter for dependent and neglected children as the group plans central air conditioning and funds for maintenance and care.
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Vernon C. Field
Comanche County
James A. Black
Clifton W. Glandon
George D. Ferris
Lawton
Civic and Service Organization
Noon Lions Club
Downtown Kiwanis Club
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Field
Franklin Institute Opens World’s First Educational Weather Station
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia unveils the world’s first educational weather station open to the public. The facility aims to teach visitors about meteorology through interactive displays and live weather observations.
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Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Overweight Truck Charges Filed in County Complaints
The county attorney filed charges against five drivers for operating overweight vehicles and three drivers for speeding at night. Additional charges of reckless driving were brought against Rodger Skinner. All complaints were filed in Judge Jack Brock's Court of Special Sessions.
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Donald A. Christensen
Medicine Park
John Wesley Miller
Rt. 2 Cement
Clayton Aaron Zike
Buck John Stamper
Roosevelt
Arnold Edward Adermann
Wichita Falls
Tex
Jack B. Hensley
Jerry Joseph Clark
Alton Curtis Fason
Fort Sill
Rodger Curtis Skinner
Rt. 1
Tipton
Jack Brock
Court of Special Sessions
CoLonato Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
Tense nerves block your colon causing constipation. Colonic nerves stimulate regularity with a bulking action. CoLonato tablet aims to restart bowel movement overnight and ease discomfort.
Burial Insurance Sold By Mail Ad
An old line life insurance ad offers mailed burial coverage with $1,000 policy for those aged 40 to 90. No medical exam or agent contact, just send name, address, and birth date to Central Security Life Insurance Co. in Fort Worth Texas for free information.
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Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Central Securitife Insurance Co
Dept
West Rosedale
Fort Worth 4
Texas
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UPI
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Wete
Congress Party
Bellmon
State Lodge
Googles
Oklahoma Reclamation Association Resolutions Committee
H. B. Elliott
Waurika City
George Barber
Fe Phillips
Walters City
Forrest Nelson
Norman
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Frank Raab
Oklahoma
National Reclamation Association
Fred Simpson
Glynn L. Bernard
S. Ninth
Vern Livengood
Wayne Campbell
Fort Sillman
17Th
Taft
Linda Leis Glasgow
Linda
Carl Stephens
Sycamore
Willie Hartmann
Harold Phillips
Ferris
Ernest Taylor
Vickie Lou Gaskins
Euclid
Taree
Lawton Church
Randy
Honti
Bison Junior High
South
Quality Optical Service
Lacy
Lake View
Super Market
Swift
Zale
Cache Road Sq
Diamond
Baylor
ANA Saat
Mustratron
Szale
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