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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1957

Page

2

Youth Fatally Stabbed In Fight In Flint Park

An 18 year old youth was fatally stabbed near Searsley Park outside a teen dance pavilion in Flint Michigan during a brawl. Two other youths suffered minor stab wounds as the crowd dispersed. Danny Steinhoff admitted stabbing Allen and was detained for investigation.

Flint. Mich Ronald Allen Searsley Park Parks and Recreation Department Wayne Wieterholt Robert Johnson Allen Ray Weatherwax Danny Steinhoff Flint Steinhalf Lieut, Weatherwax Steinhoff

Oklahoma state grain and livestock prices report

The Lawton Constitution highlights Oklahoma market quotes from Oklahoma City grain and livestock sectors for August 16, 1957. Wheat No 1 hard varied by city with prices around 1.89 to 1.92, eggs steady around 20 to 30 cents, no. 1 butter steady around 50 to 53 cents, cattle and hogs limited by small offerings affecting price discovery, and overall light market activity across cattle calves hogs sheep.

Lawton Constitution Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Frederick Enmond el Keno Enid Hennessey Kingfisher Medford Vinita Tulsa Pauls Valley Shattuck Blackwell Watonga Clinton Elk City Lawton Butterlat el Reno Okatahoma City USDA

British Begin Oman Pullout

British troops started withdrawing after a 10 day clash with rebels. Brig. J. A. R. Robertson's forces moved toward Muscat via Izki, with most personnel to depart by ship and the rest by air. Fahud base closed while the Firq airstrip remains for operations. Rebels previously linked to the Imam of Oman are noted as former Saudi trained recruits.

Manama Bahrain J. A. R. Robertson Izki Muscat Gulf of Oman Fahud Firq

First Baptist Revival Ready at Lawsons First Baptist Church

Dr CE Autry of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth will lead an eight day revival at Lawsons First Baptist Church. Services are 9 50 a m and 7 45 p m daily with special nights and audience seating arrangements. Kenneth Alyers directs a 7 voice adult choir and a children s choir of about 75 voices. Dr H Ton Wiles, the pastor, assists in the revival.

Ce, Autry Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth Lawson First Baptist Church Kenneth Alyers de. H. Ton Wiles

Three Men Sent To State Prison From County Jail

Three men were moved from the county jail to the state penitentiary at McAlester by Sheriff Everett Hale. Leon Wiley, 40, of Austin Texas, and Edwin Bol din, 24, of 1604 Jefferson, received seven year terms for armed robbery at the Wonder bar and cafe No 20 B on August 3. David R. Brennen, 21, of Chicago and Fort Sill, drew five years for armed robbery, accused of robbing another Army man at Cache on February 2.

McAlester Everett Hale Leon Wiley Austin Tex Edwin Bouldin Jefferson David R. Brennen Chicaze Fort Sill Cache

Tulsa Boy Killed by Truck on City Edge

A six year old Tulsa boy named Kenneth Allen Lake was killed when struck by a light truck along the southeastern edge of the city while walking home from a fishing trip. Highway patrol trooper Ed Edward identified the victim.

Tulsa Okli

Strike continues at Fort Sill amid union talks

Picket lines at four Fort Sill gates persist after a strike launched Aug. 1. Lawton attorney Manville Redman says he is undecided about attending a meeting at Fort Sill to discuss the dispute as he leaves for an Army reserve camp at Fort Charler. The union may call in another attorney.

U.S. Army Artillery and Missile Center Fort Sill Manville Redman Lawton Union Fort Charler Fort

Rights Vote Stalls In Rules. House Prospects Improve

The Rules Committee has blocked action on a civil rights measure as Allen predicted a bill to pass soon. He said the committee would meet next Monday or Tuesday to act, suggesting the measure could adjourn with a bill. Republican leaders held a strategy session amid talk of completing optional action on the Demme version and adjournment by August 31. Democrats push to accept the Senate bill with its judicial provisions on contempt tied to voting rights cases.

Allen House Eisenhower Senate

Funeral Rites Set For Cyril Resident Edward Henery

Edward Henery longtime Cyril resident dies at home after lengthy illness. Services scheduled for 10 a m Saturday at Cyril First Baptist Church with Rev Frank Jennings and Rev J C Earl officiating. Burial in Apache Cemetery under Dalton Funeral Home direction. Henery born December 12 1882 in Wetmore Kansas survived by wife Elizabeth two sons Lawrence Deepwater Missouri and Val Dean Cyril two daughters Lucille Oaks Ann Arko and Leona Reardon two brothers Harry Ottawa and Herman Golf two sisters Mrs Arthur Berridge Fostoria and Mrs Jane Patton Topeka and four grandchildren.

Cyril Edward Henery Servees Cyrt First Baptist Church Frank Jennings J. C. Earl Atfleiate Dalton Funeral Home Fletcher Henery Wetmore Kan Elizabeth Lawrence Henery Deepwater Klo Val Dean Henery Lucille Oaks Anarko Leona Reardon Harry Henery Ottawa Herman Henery Golf Tan Arthur Berridge Fostoria Jne Patton Topeka

Army claims breakthrough in missile re entry heat shield

The New York Herald Tribune reports the Army achieved a major technological breakthrough by fabricating a material able to withstand extreme friction heat during long range missile re entry. A Jupiter IRBM test reportedly returned the nose cone intact, enabling potential use with atomic or hydrogen warheads. The piece notes the specifics of the material remain undisclosed and mentions the deepest descent as 10,30 feet.

New York Herald Tribune Washington Dispatch Earth The Herald Tribune

Clinics Seek Volunteers for Vaccine Clinics

Community health committee calls for volunteer registered nurses to assist at vaccine clinics. No one will be turned away due to income. Interested helpers should contact Mrs Lansden or Mrs Ted Stalston by phone for details to be announced later.

Sowever Lans-7 Itten Lansden Ted Stalston Volling

Ambiguous historic notice on costs and tax items

Fragmentary entries reference Loos os re Ma Mn Const Sunday 8 R14 403 2.38, Trees & Bunda 344.08, 2IRR, and prices from Conat Press Sun Const. Press, yearly terms. Mentions include 2 percent tax and multiple press names, but details and context are unclear.

Loos Os Re Ma Press & Sun Sun Conat Press Coun Sunday

Lacey Testimony in Teamsters Probe Highlights Fifth Amendment Use

The hearing tangled with Hoffa Dio and O'Rourke while Lacey, long a Teamsters veteran, refused to admit ties to leaders or knowledge of racketeering figures. Secret recordings suggest offers to withdraw support and threats, as Lacey recounts diplomatic efforts and his own responses during the AFL CIO merger period in December 1955.

Lara McClellan Lacey O'Rourke Council Hoffa Johnny Bio Goldstein Corallo Joint Council Aflcio New York Beck

Trial Record Recaps Courtroom Proceedings And Board Members

Trial continued from page one with Capt. Gilbert A. Frisbie as trial counsel. Col. Lindsay J. DeFrees presided as board president with Lt Col. Ferguson, Lt Col. Bryan, Maj. Worl, Maj. Chmielowski, Capt. Burd, Capt. Herring, Lt. Wrightly, and Lt. Thien serving on the panel.

Gilbert A. Frisbie Judge Advocate General's Corps Lindsay J. DeFrees Thomas G. Ferguson W. E. Bryan George H. Worl Sigmund Chmielowski John Dburd James W. Herring Noel B. Wrightly Edward Thien

Former Fort Sill Colonel Charles W. Henry Dies at 45

Col. Charles W. Henry formerly of Fort Sill and deputy post commander at Fort Hood died unexpectedly of a heart ailment at 11 20 am Thursday. He served 1950 to 1954 at Fort Sill. Memorial services are planned Saturday at Fort Hood. Burial will be in San Antonio, Texas. Survived by wife Alice a son William and two daughters Peggey and Mrs. James Wall.

Charles, W. Henry Fort Sill Lawton Fort Hood Col. Henry Department of Tactics Combined Army San Anthio Tex Alice William Peggey James Wall

Justice Dismisses Vagrancy Charge

Justice of the Peace Woodrow Giles dismissed a vagrancy charge against Joan Steed, 24, of No 14 A, on County Attorney Warren Crane’s recommendation. Cecia James, 25, of No 12 A, pleaded guilty and was fined 90 dollars plus court costs. A bench warrant was issued for Ruby Chatman, 27, of No 6 1/2 B, for failure to appear and she was ordered to return to court Thursday afternoon.

Joan Steed Justice of the Woodrow Giles Warren Crane Cecia James Giles Ruby Chatman Miss Chatman

Chester to Speak At Church Tonight

Tay Chester, minister of the 16th and Decatur Church of Christ in Washington, D. C., speaks at 7 30 p.m. at Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ. His talk closes week long lectureships opening the new church plant. Chester recently left Lawton to serve the capital church and has led revivals in Pocahontas and Corning Arkansas.

Tay Chester 16Th Decatur Church of Christ Washington, D.C Sixth Arlington Church of Christ Arlington Plant Chester Lawton Capitol Pocahontas Ark Bgins Corning

Congressional debate rages over foreign aid bill

Senate panel plans final hearing Monday on a multi billion dollar aid package. House Republicans fight to restore cuts as Democrats push back with strong defense of the 24 billion target. Sparks fly over the aid program with terms like Frankenstein-like monstrosity used in partisan exchanges.

Appropriations Committee Rep Flood D-Pa Floor Passman D-La Repubicans

Mrs James Stewart Hosts Germanettes Meeting at Home

Mrs James Stewart hosted a social meeting of the Germanettes club at her home 627 Carver at p.m. Thursday. Twelve members attended with Mrs Jacob Parker as reporter.

James Stewart Carver Germanettes Club Jacob Parker

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