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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

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Few Hints For A Perfect Secretary Says There Isn’t One

Miss Mary Markulin head of an Advanced Secretarial Training Institute argues there is no perfect secretary. She promotes a near perfect standard with poise imagination patience joviality brains and grooming and explains a secretary is a boss work manager who keeps the boss on task. The piece lists boss pet peeves including overassertiveness criticism social telephone work gossip and using a boss's first name publicly.

Will Crawford Sttall Mary Markulin Law Joniin Miss Markulin Ingiracter Ste Alice Job Jovaty Baruch Jane Russell

Scranton Mayor Linked to Teamster Officials

Paul Bradshaw testified before the Senate Rackets Committee that Scranton Mayor James T. Hanley asked him to date disclose until after an election. Bradshaw, a former Teamsters official and ex-boxer, said he informed investigators and the Scranton Tribune. He added past ties to Local 229 and implied other officials in dynamiting cases.

Washington Paul Bradshaw Scranton, Pa Teamsters Scranton James T. Hanley Bradshaw Senate Sen Goldwater J. Harold Brislin Scranton Tribune Teamsters Union Hackets Fare & Lol

Needy Widow Wins Fortune in Michigan and New York

A 104 year old charity patient, Mrs Wilhelmina Van Etlen, won 8300 000 from the estate of Agnes Momand, a much younger millionairess daughter. The two year legal battle in Michigan and New York challenged six wills that left the fortune to others. The court ruled to favor Mrs Van Etlen, now a city supported patient at a rest home, to pay bills and due care costs.

Detroit Wilhelmina van Etlen Michigan New York Airs Agnes Momand Momand University of Nevada van Etten Betty Roberts Los Angeles Moniand Donald S. Momand Linon

Severe Weather Advisory For Oklahoma Regions Today

The Weather Bureau issued a severe weather advisory for Oklahoma. Severe thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds are expected west of a line through Medford and Dacence? and Temple. Areas include Texas County and Cimarron County from 4 pm to 9 pm today.

Oklahoma City Weather Bureau Medford Descent Temple Okla Texas County Cimarron County

Crane To Testify In Meat Inquiry

County Attorney Warren Crane said he has not been invited to testify before a state Senate committee on overcharging in pre packaged meat. The panel voted to summon three state officials and two county attorneys, including Crane and James W. Bill Berry. Officials were asked to bring records from the drive against grocers and respond to questions about underweight and overweight meat packages.

Warren Crane State Senate Crane Oklahoma James W. Bill Berry T. C. Beck Agriculture Department Hazeld Hatton State Triculture Board Fain Cesar Cesar Grane Pyo George Miskovsky Oklahoma City Beck Miskovsky

Animals To Share Stage In 1957 Wichita Mountains Pageant

Lawtonians and other groups join a weekend Easter service pageant featuring 35 Meers horses in Scene No 2 and chariot scenes with multiple horse teams. Pigeons provided by Fur Barnes, donkeys from Odd Fellows Lodge, and sheep still needed. Final rehearsal set for 7 30 pm Wednesday with lighting planned.

Will Gverk Lawton Jack Hlowenstine Cy Gell Holy City The Odd Fellows Jodge Batten

Senate Okays Postal Funds For 41 Million Restore Service

Senate quickly approved a 41 million dollar postal fund bill to restore normal service and sent it to the House. The measure, passed by voice vote, includes 800000 for Senate investigations and housekeeping items, with Eisenhower signaling agreement on practical needs.

Washington Congress Hisenhower Washington II Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Lambas O Summerfield Eisenhower White House

Camp Cool Month Seen

The weather bureau predicts a cool May with moderate rain through mid May. Western Oklahoma should average 3.42 inches of precipitation and a mean temperature near 64 degrees. Oklahoma experiences rain everywhere with eastern areas getting heavy rain. Lawton reports 0.01 inch and light rain may continue through Wednesday. Highs near 70 and lows in the upper 50s through the period.

Weather Bureau Oklahoma Lawton

Jordan calm after cabinet crisis amid purge of communists

Jordanian troops and security police maintain tight control as Hussein’s new government moves to purge Communist and extremist elements from posts. Minor demonstrations occur in Jerusalem and Nablus, with warnings to radical groups. Ali Abu Nuwar's fate unclear. Sadik Shavan returns as acting chief of staff. The regime seeks a swift cleanup and may invite Eisenhower adviser James P. Richards to discuss Middle East policy.

Ammsn UA Jordan Hussein Jerusalem Noslem Brotherhood Nablus London Ali Hayari Nuwar Syria National Socialist Party of Suleiman Nabulsi Damascus al Ajam Dangassus Rec el Husstin James. P. Richards Eisenhower Amman Middle East Hissein Bediouin Arab Legion

Auto dealers tour Army motors center in Lawton

Sixteen Lawton auto dealers toured the U S Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center receiving an inside look at the Department of Motors operations. Demonstrations and a luncheon in the field followed an orientation by Cal James W Milner department director after a coffee session this morning. A laboratory tour was included.

Lawton Automotive Department of Motors U.S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center Cal James W. Milner

Top Teamster Leaders Meet In Galveston

In Galveston Texas the International Brotherhood of Teamsters executive board met with President Dave Beck to decide on ignoring or abeying AFL CIO ethics summons amid corruption charges. Beck, 62, faces reelection in September and has invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Senate panel. Lawyers for the teamsters discussed legal angles and the summons from AFL CIO. The board planned to brief newsmen periodically and worked through the conference, with Beck declining to answer questions as he arrived.

Galveston Tex International Brotherhood of Teamsters Dave Beck Afl-Cio Ethical Practices Committee Beck Afl-Cio Senate Gerald Trainer Washington Teamster’s Fop ‘Mion Edward Davis Philadelphia Jack Wiley St. Louis Nat Wells Dallas Teamsters Trainer Bill Slythe Inda Unon Tie

Vandals Hit Park Fields Rally prompts appeal to teens and parents

Metropolitan park baseball fields suffered more than 2000 in damage this year. Frank Countryman, president of the American Business Club sponsoring park baseball, urged teens and parents to cooperate as repairs exceed 92 00 dollars. The appeal stresses accountability for vandalism.

Metropolitan Park Frank Countryman American Business Club Countryman

Woman Arrives Early For Peek At Pageant

Mrs Beatrice Boyett of Jackson Mississippi arrived in Lawter for the 32nd Easter Pageant seeking a behind the scenes view of the Passion Play. She recalls a decade old wish sparked by a hurried visit to the Pageant and mentions connections to Sea Lovett and Judge R C Ramey. The item notes a prepageant rush and a cross country relay of inspiration.

Bill Cook Beatrice Boyett Jackson Lawter Bea

Prosecutors Seek Tighter Action On Bootleggers

Oklahoma county attorneys and Gov. Raymond Gary met in Oklahoma City to discuss combating bootleggers. They agreed enforcement is a serious problem but offered differing views on remedies. Some urged relaxing search and seizure rules. others pressed for harsher penalties including felony charges and longer sentences to deter bootlegging.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Raymond Gary Gary

Tots Lured Into Traps In Safety Test

Washington government researchers lured 201 children ages 2 to 5 into a refrigerator sized playhouse to study behavior when trapped. The Bureau of Standards and Children’s Bureau monitored reactions with an infrared snooperscope as doors shut in darkness. Secretary Weeks urged standards for easily operated release mechanisms to prevent ice box deaths.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks Congress Bureau of Standards and Children’s Bureau

Gas Tax Bill Okayed In Oklahoma City Turnpike Plan

Oklahoma City lawmakers near agreement on a resolution taxing gasoline used on state turnpikes to back bonds for a proposed Oklahoma City to Lawton toll road. The measure, drafted by Comanche County delegates, cleared the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and awaits floor action as amendments are prepared for passage.

Oklahoma CIFY Haymond Gary

20 On Trial For Violating Federal Laws

The government today pressed its case against 20 men accused of conspiring to violate federal liquor laws. U S attorney B Hayden Crawford framed the alleged plot as a streetcar named desire toward money, with Tulsa Tribune reporter Noren Bulloch named as conductor. Evidence set to include about 85 witnesses and testimony tracing a 1952 expansion of the alleged conspiracy.

Tulsa U. S B. Hayden Crawford Crawford Tulsa Tribune Noren Bulloch Desire Royce H. Savage Don Gray Joplin Noten Bullock

Parking Ticket Crackdown Warns to Pay by May 7

Police Inspector Jimmy Warren warned motorists with unpaid parking violation tickets that they must pay by May 7 or face arrest on municipal court warrants. He said stacking unpaid tickets can lead to fines of 5 per ticket and an extra 20 if brought to court. Records Superintendent Alfred T. Hennessee noted many meter tickets remain unpaid as meters run, with an ordinance permitting up to 20 per ticket for three or more unpaid meters.

Jimmy Warren Warren Alferd T. Hennessee

French Hero Tried As U S Deserter

A 31 year old Brooklyn soldier vanished from his U S World War II unit and reappeared eleven years later as a French Army hero. He faces a possible death sentence for desertion from the 533rd Infantry Regiment, 100th Division. The court martial will hear how an amnesia patient fought with the French Foreign Legion in Algeria and Indo China, supported by French credentials and psychiatrist testimony.

Poitiers France Brooklyn Pvi Vito Sala 533Th U.S French Foreign Legion Algeria Indo-China

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