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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
1
West of the city police report roving fugitives Ramos and Pal captured at a roadblock after a long chase. Officials say the men were brought back to custody and jailed pending further proceedings.
Lawton area men led a jail escape from Stephens County, with Sammy Ramos and three accomplices fleeing Monday. Ramos, 34, was captured at a west Lawton roadblock with a 28-year-old associate. Davidson remained jailed. Other escapees Don Galloway, Bobby Osborn, and Elmer Smith were arrested in Duncan, Wichita Falls, and Frederick respectively. Smith, initially misidentified, confessed later, as authorities pursued the car Ramos and Davidson were in. The incident prompted nationwide roadblocks and led to subsequent arrests and jailings.
Major David Simons descends from a high altitude balloon after a spaceflight test in a pressurized capsule. Weather and wind shifts delayed landing, with officials awaiting a clearer area near Breckenridge Minnesota as the descent continued late afternoon.
Union officials circulate petitions demanding a congressional investigation of the Page Aircraft Maintenance Co. contract with the Army. International Association of Machinists rep James W. Witcher says about 2,000 signatures collected by Monday night in Lawton and nearby towns. Petitioners question Page’s contract timing and incorporation date. Page personnel director F M Paulk had no comment.
Oklahoma City report details new cases of old age pension insurance schemes. Walter Minick faces charges of selling insurance without a license for policies to a minor and a 65 year old, with additional cases expected in eastern Oklahoma. Insurance officials push transparency as officials warn agents to stop pressuring the elderly and promote open disclosure.
City to act on salary increases ranging from 20 to 25 dollars monthly as part of a proposed budget to be submitted to the city council tonight. Finance chairman Pair said the plan could set a 23 dollar monthly raise for city workers with police and fire on higher scales, and about 20 dollars for non uniformed staff. The finance committee, with Mayor Ellsworth and city officials, spent days shaping the budget amid the funding hurdle, aiming for council action this evening.
New York milk supply disrupted as Teamsters Local 770 strike halts about 950 workers affecting 70 percent of bulk milk deliveries to the New York metropolitan area. Emergency deliveries arranged. talks resume with mediators after union and dairy association dispute over pay.
Memorial Hospital reported 109 patients today tying a new record as regular rooms filled with patients in family lounges Jab rooms and a corridor bed. Administrators warn of future needs while citing military medical care high birth rates and seasonal illnesses contributing to near capacity conditions. Obstetrics floor held 32 mothers and 38 babies as July average reached 88 patients and about 68 percent capacity.
In Hollywood the prosecution claims it trapped Confidential’s defense by alleging Maureen O’Hara cuddling with a lover while she was 6,000 miles away. Defense attorney Arthur Crowley challenges witnesses and asks for O’Hara’s location, while prosecutors say they set a trap for the defense and will call rebuttal witnesses.
Axtec Mayan Birdmen act scheduled at LO Ranch in Lawton was cancelled due to lack of proper facilities. Ticket refunds available at Safeway stores. tickets already bought valid for Oklahoma City performance at the state fairgrounds Wednesday evening. Promoter Tom Conrady cited no wiring and no dressing space as reasons for cancellation.
A county polio inoculation drive seeks volunteer registered nurses to staff three clinics running Saturdays for six weeks starting soon. Adults aged 20 to 40 may pay $1 per shot. no one will be turned away. Clinics are at Lawton High, Central Junior High, and Lincoln School from 4 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Volunteers may call Mrs. Lansden or Mrs. Ralston.
Forecasters say area residents can expect unusually cool overall warmth with highs near 95 today and 98 tomorrow. Tonight's low will fall to 65 and skies remain mostly clear with little chance of precipitation through Thursday.
Senate hearings reveal James R. Hoffa faced questions about a $120000 loan and a $125000 stake linked to a firm tied to a strike. Kennedy pressed Hoffa on profits before taxes while detailing alleged dealings involving Hoffa's wife and an associate, dating back to 1949.
Mrs. Bill Garrett a 29 year old Duncan mother died from bulbar polio at Memorial hospital where she had been treated in an iron lung. She was diagnosed Sunday and moved to critical condition Monday. She leaves a husband a dairy worker and three children ages five three and two. Services will be announced by Chickasha Funeral Home.
Oklahoma politics hint at a possible special session to raise highway funds. Flood damages and federal matching requirements push needs into millions. Gov. Gary is out of state. a source cites talk of extending the one cent gasoline tax to cover costs.
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