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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1957
Page
8
As Congress begins Easter recess experts say President Eisenhower faces slimmer odds for major bills amid wary economy mood. White House direction is seen as crucial to pass key measures including school aid and civil rights proposals, with tax cuts and foreign aid likely trimmed.
Admiral Jerauld Wright visited Commander Arleigh Burke and corrected three malfunctioning office clocks with a tiny screwdriver. Wright, famed for clock repair as a hobby, joked about timekeeping, while noting his Norfolk home routines and clock passion during the informal moment.
Treasury Secretary George Humphrey nearly accepted a hotel offer after getting lost near a Virginia airport exit. He described driving his old coupe to pick up a friend when a man with a room key offered help and parking. He continued, amused and discouraged by the Pentagon cloverleaf maze.
President Eisenhower remains irritable with still photographers. After a man asked him to say something he replied that photographers should stop urging lip movements for a picture and, instead, ask a question if they want him to speak.
An assortment of trivia Q A pairs covers land terminology origin real estate history Angel Falls exploration year cabinet resignations during Tyler era Twelfth Night celebration in Rodanthe Continental Congress location for Articles adoption and other misc facts noting sources and names such as James Angel Leopold Zunz and casual explanations of species and terms.
A debate in the Pentagon pits practical defense aims against basic scientific research. The story centers on Dr. Mac Van Valkenburg whose experiments with plastic pellets at 8500 mph hint at missile defense possibilities, fueling a broader conflict as officials push for applied results over pure inquiry.
In New Orleans at Audubon Park Zoo Josephine the whooping crane laid another egg, bringing the total in captivity to two. Keeper George Douglas called the event the most important Easter eye in the world and said they hope Crip mates again soon.
A mother describes her 12 year old son’s year long kidney trouble called nephrosis. It causes fluid buildup, swelling, and weight gain, with varying responses to treatment including antibiotics and diuretics. The piece notes uncertain causes, non inflammatory kidneys, and a new National Nephrosis Foundation formed to support research and awareness.
Hollywood rumors bubble from the 1940s celebrity scene with mentions of actors and events. Bits note glasses eyes jokes, parlor party antics, Oscar talk, Toni Chaplin and Darrell Baker jests, Wells Fargo TV casting, Don Murray film roles, and Tim Carey rising from Mobile in a new project.
In New York a squad of officers with rubber guns raided a branch bank office Thursday night and arrested 40 year old Sam Monez who was sweeping the floor. He told police he wears a bandanna over his face due to hay fever and dust.
In a profile of Sherman Adams, the article links his stance against federal power projects to New England business opposition and regional politics. It notes his role in pressuring McKay over Hell's Canyon and his influence in the Republican party's western regional conferences to shape next year’s elections.
Puzzle style compilation with across and down clues including references such as Emerald and Greek letters. The item mixes wordplay hints, partial phrases, and scholastic terms with several numbered entries and irregular spellings. The list reads like a dense mini crossword worksheet.
A clipped list of crossword clues and partial answers including items like Persia, Agave, Emissary, Printing mistakes, a feather, Concerning, Spart, Eager, Require, French summers, Bounder, Location and Kind of dance with scattered word segments and numbers.
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