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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1957

Page

3

Solon Reports Negro Bondage in Alabama Welfare Attacks

State Sen. George Little of Barbour County alleges reliable information that white planters in Alabama keep enslaved Black people by coercing welfare payments. He cites reports that at least three large landowners encourage unwed Negro mothers to qualify for aid to dependent children while threatening to cut payments if families do not stay together. The disclosure supports pending legislation capping welfare to one illegitimate child per family.

Montgomery Alain Alabama George Little Barbour County Little

Gator taking rap for gar myth in debate over attacks

NEA correspondent outlines wildlife expert R F Dooley's claim that the alligator gar is blamed for most attacks attributed to gators. He notes the species’ size, habitat range from Gulf of Mexico to Virginia, and rarity of gator attacks compared to dogs. He discusses pet releases, cold tolerance, and advice against keeping grown alligators near children.

Bill Mshoney NEA Cleveland R. F. Dooley Cleveland Zoo Deviey Bau Gallie Fla Devley Alan David Rice Eau Gallie Florida Dooley Pennsylvania Long Lake Pontiac Mich Michigan Gul Mexico Virginia

Hungary Arrests Former General

Hungary's state run Nepszabadsag reports the arrest of former Gen Gyula Timar and 17 officers from the pro German army of World War I. They allegedly sought jobs with anti Soviet rebels last fall and Timar failed to secure landing rights for U S planes.

Budapest Hungary Communist Party Today Gyula Timar Nepsgabadsag Timar U. S Bela Viraly Pal Maleter Kiraly Maleter Adm Nicholas Horthy U.N. Commission

Cityan Satisfactory After Major Surgery Reports

Cityan, who underwent major surgery at Southwestern hospital this morning, is reported in satisfactory condition. Visitors are restricted for two or three days per her daughter Mrs. Clarence Aubrey. Dean Phillips at 405 Fort Sill Blvd. was not mentioned further in the report.

Dean Phillips Fort Sill Blvd Southwestern Hospital Clarence Aubrey

Return To Family Dining Is Urged

ST. LOUIS (LIP) The president of the National Association of Food Chains urged a return to family dining. John A. Logan said modern living forces families to eat by shifts as mother attends meetings and fathers commute home. He warned that while communal ties endure, excessive quick meals may erode the social and spiritual value of sharing a meal together.

ST. Louis LIP National Association of Food Chains John A. Logan Logan

Lighter Eating Not Always Healthier in Summer

In Buffalo, researchers note lighter summer foods like salads have lower calories but may not meet all caloric and nutrient needs for active people. Summer activities burn more calories, yet vitamin and mineral intake remains as high as in winter.

Buffalo Amer Co

Pope Integration Case Involves New Orleans Catholics

A New Orleans Catholic group appealed to Pope Pius XII to halt racial integration in church schools. They asked Archbishop Rummel to delay integration while a papal pronouncement is pending. The laymen’s leaders released excerpts from their letter backing segregation and asking Rummel to take no further steps until guidance arrives.

New Orleans Pius XII Rome Joseph Francis Rummel Papacy Rummel Laymen's Association Aso Emile A. Wagner dv Jackson G. Ricau Ietter

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