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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1957

Page

4

Hospital News Items Brief Births and Admissions

Readable snippets list births with times and weights for several families at addresses on Monroe, Ash, Euclid, Cherry and more. Admits include Edgar Maonetathehi Jr, Sylvia McCurtain, James Torralha, and Dennis Wallahedeval with surgeries or medical care noted. Dismissals include Mrs. J Ruland and Mrs. Terry Bell among others. several births credited to Mr. and Mrs. beyond Aug dates.

Joan File Calvin Lisk Cherry Hill Fort Sill Albert Lucas Euclid J. Ruland Terry Bell Glen Wheeler G. L. Gordon Aedicine Park Bill Turtle Rae City Edgar Maonetathehi* Jr Roosevelt Sylvia McCurtain Jefferson James Torralha Dennis Wallahedeval Cyril Webster High Fort Cobb Rose Baker Elgin Lara Mann Chickasha Sharon Connswerdy Tyler Connywerdy Ferrell “Coclopony Cache Bruce Tongkeamha Carnegie Erichard Parchcorn la Habra Calif

Milk strike roils upstate New York dairy scene

Violence erupts as milk strike spreads across upstate New York with DFA and Farmers Union picketing plants in Albany area. Reports say Teamsters drivers may refuse cross lines while farmers, dairy officials and police describe scattered incidents and uncertain turnout. Prices sought range from 13 to 2 cents per quart, with August uniform price slightly above June.

Albany N.Y New York Dairy Farmers of America DFA Teamsters Angler Farmers «Union Daisy Glens Falls Hhum Stile Slike Tristate Master Dairy Farmers Guild Din Dmst Farmers Union New York City Macket C.J. Mord

State Faces Loss Of 75 Schools In 1998 99

Oklahoma faces the potential closing of 75 more schools for the 1998-99 year due to annexation mandatory closings and higher teacher salaries. Roy Emans of the State Department of Education says most annexations are done but a few may be approved at the August 30 board meeting. Small schools may operate without state aid while pay raises loom, and population declines plus voluntary annexations could heighten closures.

Oklahoma City UBS Oklahoma Roy Emans State Department of Education Emans Arass

Officer Finds Own Son Crash Victim

In Sausalito California patrolman Robert Schriner, directing traffic, rushed to a wharf after hearing calls for help and found his son Richard Jr aged 16 badly injured. He had serious injuries from a boat propeller accident and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

Sausalito Calif Robert Schriner Richard Jr Haylad Minis Institute of Technology Joneer

Accused Spy Rudolf Abel Cache Discovered by FBI

FBI agents report finding 15000 dollars cached in a Manhattan bank tied to accused Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. Officials say more funds may exist across New York and neighboring states while Abel faces espionage charges and awaits legal counsel.

New York FET Manhattan Rudolf Abel Abel Secret Police Brooklyn New Hyde Park Mla Poughkeepsie N.C Quincy Mass Alan Winston Matthew T. Abrneza Moscow

Boston Papers Set Strike Talks

Boston newsrooms near week of talks as union leaders meet again to resolve a wage dispute paralyzing six of the citys seven major dailies. John H Thompson president of the Boston newspaper guild says no settlement yet and the strike could last some time urging workers to seek temporary jobs if possible. Non striking mailers suspend workers seek unemployment benefits while officials risk uncertain outcomes. A plan for an interim news sheet to cover the void is discussed.

Boston John H. Thompson Newspaper Guild Thompson Dhiginle Jonas Cleveland

Sooner Decries Rights Bickering

Washington Senator Mike Manraney says it would be a disaster for Congress to politicize the civil rights bill. He argues the measure is vital, stronger than two decades of proposals, and must pass in a workable, enforceable form without overreaching to appease all opinions.

Washington Mike Manraney D-Okla Congress Senate House Manreney

Red Candidates Win in British Guiana Elections

In Georgetown loyalist Burnham and his anti Communist slate win seats while Cheddi Jagan and his People’s Progressive Party claim a strong showing. Jagan’s party dominates East Indian voters amid British reluctance to cede power. Outcome suggests a push for independence despite British plans to block a Red majority.

Georgetown British Guiana Britain Patrick Renison Cheddi Jagan Peoples Progressive Party Janet Jagan Linden Forbes Burnham Burnhamites

McCarthy Honored by Senate in Funeral Tributes

The Senate plans a formal tribute to Joseph R. McCarthy after his May 2 death. The body lies in state in the chamber and a service is held from the rostrum where the 1954 anti McCarthy vote was taken. Jean McCarthy sits in the gallery as tributes begin.

Washington Senate Sen Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Jean

Kansas City Police Boost Night Patrol by 200 Men

The Kansas City Police Department expanded the night patrol force by 200 officers to curb rising crime. Since the start of Operation 200 at 6 p.m. Sunday, major crimes dropped 26.5 percent from the same period in 1956. Brannon cited checks of 10,963 businesses and residences and 1,430 motorists, plus protection for women living alone, with officers working 12-hour unpaid shifts. Criminals rose 21.8 percent in the first seven months of 1957 versus 1956.

Kansas City Bernard A. Brannon Brannon

Tragic Reign Strikes Tulsa Family With Losses

Tulsa garage porter James Portwood endures a devastating sequence as his son Roy Allen dies in Cotton Plant Arkansas and his four year old James Erward is killed in a head on crash near Hazen Arkansas. His wife Mabel and two other children suffer serious injuries as the family was returning from a funeral with friends.

Tulsa James Portwood Little Rock Ark Mabel Arn Portwood Roy Allen Cotton Plant Ilness Portwood James Erward Hazen Ark Marilys Joan

Hastings Revival Plans Are Made

Hastings Baptist church members elect a steering committee of young people to organize the annual youth led tabernacle revival, set for August 18 to 23 at the Hastings tabernacle. Committee includes Ivan Frost Johnnie McKay Jack Gavison with Joe Antery Frances Person Char lene Proctor Anver attendance chair Sherry Frost Cleta Cordray and Mary Lee Gover hospitality chair.

Hastings

Officials May Extend Border Of Anthrax Area

Ottawa county faces a potential extension of the quarantine as agriculture officials weigh broadening the border after a cattle outbreak. About 730 animals have died since mid-July, with 206 Craig county and 60 Ottawa county premises affected. Federal aid requests were made by Oklahoma and Kansas governors to support stricken farms.

Vinita Okla Ottawa County Craig County J. D. Blakemore Blakemore Craig Ottawa Johnny Cowen State Board of Agriculture Harold Hutton Delaware Mayes Washington Nowata Courlies Oklahoma Kansas George Docking Raymond Gary Agriculture Ezra T. Benson Docking Gary

Texas Fugitive Caught In Oregon

Portland authorities arrested Howard James Anderson a 41 year old from Paris Texas as an escapee from Leavenworth prison. The FBI said he was serving five years for theft and for forging a U S treasury check. Deputy Mel Farmer and an FBI agent took him without resistance after his July 17 escape from an honor farm. He admitted coming to Portland to see relatives.

Portland Ore UPJ Howard James Anderson Paris Tex FBI Leavenworth Kaw Anderson U. S. Treasury Mel Farmer

Payne Says Money Bars Candidacy For Governor

Oklahoma Senator Tom Payne of Okmulgee says financing a campaign is the only thing preventing him from announcing as a Democratic candidate for governor. He reports tremendous early support across the state after declaring interest two days ago. Payne previously drew statewide attention in a bitter threatened election in Wagoner and Okmulgee counties amid charges of illegal absentee voting and use of relief money for campaign workers.

Oklahoma City Tom Payne Okmulgee Payne Sinc Senate Wagoner

Suspect Quizzed On Missing Boy in Brazil Indiana

Police questioned Harry A Higgins 58 about the disappearance of 10 year old Billy Earl Martin. Higgins was last seen with the boy near his home as volunteers searched fields ponds and brush for the missing child. Higgins had a lie detector test and authorities say it showed he may know something but evidence is limited. The boy's mother Florence Martin tested but appeared to have no idea what happened. The sheriff plans further questioning Saturday.

Brazil Ind Harry Tex) Higgins Billy Earl Martin Higgins Martin Clay County Joseph Russell Billy Russell Florence Martin Indianapolis

TASTY EYE OPENER STARTS FAMILY FRUIT BREAKFAST

New York report offers a simple morning idea. Combine fresh strawberries with orange sections, drizzle a touch of juice, and dust with fine sugar. Serve chilled for a bright start to the day.

New York

Syria Orders Three U S Embassy Officials Out

Syria expelled three American embassy officials over charges of an alleged plot to overthrow President Shukri Kuwatly. Lt Col Robert W Malloy Howard E Stone and Francis Gelton were declared persona non grata and recalled. The U S Embassy protested as false and unfounded while Syria said it uncovered a coup plan and offered millions in aid to a new regime.

Damascus Amedian Syria United States Shukri Kuwatly Foreign Office Robert W. Malloy Howard E. Stone Francis Gelton Robert A. Lincoln Israel Stone Adib Shishekly Ibrahim Husseini Rome Shishekly Husseini

Port Huron High bans younger married students from attendance

Port Huron Michigan board of education bars young married students from Port Huron High School citing disruptive influence. The policy excludes married students over 21 and allows younger married students to take courses through the Port Huron Junior College continuing education service.

Port Huron Mich Board “of Education Port Huron High School Port Huron Junior College

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