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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1957
Page
10
A distorted poem fragment speaks of a fiery soul shaping war and a pygmy body decaying. It mentions overinforming the tenement of clay and ends with a dry, fading note. The lines evoke struggle, mortality, and the physical degradation of life.
A Senate probe into labor rackets intensifies scrutiny of Dave Beck, with the Teamsters chief facing possible tax irregularities and calls for ouster. Meany and Reuther condemn his conduct while IRS reviews Beck's finances and Congress weighs the union's accountability amid broader fears of underworld influence.
James Hoffa called Robert Kennedy "Bobby Boy" during a rackets committee hearing night arrest by the FBI. Kennedy, 31, is a father of five Kathleen, Joseph, Robert, David, and Mary Courtney, while wife Ethel relies on full-time babysitters.
Russian embassy members form a baby-sitting pool with a third floor playroom stocked with dolls and toys. Wives take turns watching children while others party, citing a shortage of sitters, but admitting fear a non Russian babysitter might influence the youngsters.
Public tips flood the White House as President Eisenhower battles a persistent cough and head cold. Suggestions include bed rest with privacy, hot lemon with brandy, yoga, daily brisk walks, and smoking cigars like Churchill.
Questions and answers present legends about a mule cursed with no descendants after an imagined incident with St. Joseph in Egypt. It also lists Nellie dMeiba as Helen Porter Mitchell, Australia. Clara Barton as first Red Cross president. and Pakistan as the largest Muslim nation.
Washington based dispute centers on Federal Power Commission licenses for three private dams at Hells Canyon along the Snake River, namely Oxbow, Brownlee, and a third site. Public power groups, including National Hells Canyon Association and several electric cooperatives, sought to block federal dam plans by pushing the high court to rule. The Court’s brief order noted Justice Douglas favored review, while the appeal rests on the clash of private versus public power.
County agent Lewis Haydock urged pruning roses in April due to climate and growth patterns. He advised leaving eight buds on tall canes, removing dead wood, and shortening weak growth. For climbers, prune dead wood in spring and remove old wood periodically to encourage new growth.
At Jefferson school Cub Scout Pack 72 held its monthly meeting Friday night. Den 3 was named honor den after its den dad dressed as an Indian to fit the Indian Trails theme. Runners-up were dens 6 1 and 2 with awards given for Lion Bear Wolf and Arrow points to named scouts and leaders.
Oklahoma City court appointed attorney John Ladner Jr said he will file a late week appeal for Leon Pete Williams, contending trial errors. Williams received a death sentence in Tulsa after a life term for murder of Tulsa pastor Tommie Bob Cook, with execution scheduled on April 23.
Lawton high school's symphonic wind ensemble led by George Walters received a superior plus rating at the Bi-State Band Festival in Fort Smith Arkansas. The group performed as guest artists over two days and earned another superior rating in sight reading.
Four year old Lawson boy Danny O Briant suffered a broken left leg in a freak traffic incident at Fourth and Washington. He was treated at Southwestern hospital. Police describe a chain of movements as a Chevrolet was pushed, and a Nash sedan ran over the boy. The driver and passengers, including Mrs. Pearl O Briant, sustained minor injuries. A second collision at 2218 D involved a Buick and a Chevrolet, injuring Floya Wannell Adams who was taken to a local hospital.
Gail Kendrick, 23, of 311 Washington, starts as head of the city communications department. The former radio technician previously worked for a local firm handling repairs of two way radio systems for taxi companies and area police, succeeding the vacancy created when Ron Wheatley left to become police chief. Kendrick will oversee radio comms for police, fire and water with a $325 monthly salary, and traffic lights will be managed by a police officer rather than the department head.
Retired Fort Sill sergeant Clarence L Burleson died March 24 in Pacific Grove California after a reported heart ailment. Services were held in Monterey California. Burleson, a former Fort Sillman, had retired at Fort Sill.
Two men facing drunken driving charges, plus eight others cited on traffic offenses by County Attorney Warren Crane. Accused include Charles E. Gifford and Jack Harris. Several speeding and red light violations listed with fines for Hennessee Poe and Weldon Smith.
City water superintendent Jess McMillan reported a 24 inch main leak was fixed over the weekend near Gate No 4 inside the military reservation. The incident caused water outages and low pressure for about six hours, mainly in the northwest part of the city.
Dr George W Crane argues obesity raises blood pressure and dulls romance. He narrates Strangler Lewis shedding weight and lowering pressure, urging readers to weigh in, diet, and request his booklet How to Lose 10 pounds in 10 Days for $0.20 stamped return envelope.
Birth announcements record nine newborns including sons and daughters for families Dowling Sauls Bussey Gorman Turner Mandrell Carrico Pa rambit and Leeper with detailed birth times and weights. Admissions include patients Clifford Robertson Gretel Mathews Edward Ballou Neil Richards Lang Smiddy Smiddy Price Maj Maj Tedder Miller and others with medical or surgical status listed. An Indian Birth section notes a daughter for Napier with associated medical details and regional context. Highest and lowest elevations noted as Minnesotan geography context.
A fragmented word puzzle lists clues for Across and Down entries with partial hints. The grid mentions time related terms, places, objects, and common nouns, inviting solution of embedded wordplay and letter patterns.
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