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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1957
Page
10
Five year old Brenda Bloyd of Aline Cherokee died yesterday after efforts by doctors and nurses. She was treated with an iron lung from Enid for a mysterious ailment initially thought to be a cerebral hemorrhage. authorities released few additional details.
Oklahoma City reports a new two lane bridge over the Red River opened yesterday to separate north and southbound traffic. The span parallels the older structure, measures 41,373 feet, and cost 78,12 with Oklahoma and Texas sharing the cost.
Altus authorities say LeRoy Swain 30, a farm worker, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon for beating his 4 year old stepson Neith Phillips with an auto fan belt near Altus. Preliminary hearing has not yet been set.
Tulsa welcomes about 10 000 Shriners and wives for the 20th annual Central States Shrine Assn ceremonial, gathering 23 temples from seven states. Four special trains bring 2 300 Shriners. leaders from Omaha Davenport Town Kansas City and St Louis attend. Sessions run through Saturday at Skelly Stadium Municipal Theater and local hotels with Splendorama pageant and a parade, then officer elections.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors refused a nudist organization's request to bathe along a secluded stretch of Marin Beach. Supervisor William D. Fusselman called it a risk for parking and sheriff patrols.
A historical note explains that an attempt to trigger rain with a dry ice cloud near Chickasha blew west to Anadarko, yielding rainfall there while Chickasha stayed dry. The acknowledgment comes from Anadarko in thanks. The column also records various local notes from years past, including community acknowledgments and civic events.
The Rev. Frederick Richmond faced a rough day in court after a traffic incident caused by a line of children. Police charged him with impairment and dangerous driving. he paid 11 pounds and lost his license. He defended using the word bloody and reflected on language.
President Eisenhower signed an appropriation bill providing more than 148 billion dollars for construction of military works in the United States and abroad. The total includes 310 million for the Army, 53 million for the Army Reserve, 265 million for the Navy, and 900 million for the Air Force.
A 3 year old McAlester boy, Jimmy Don Wood, was struck in front of his home and died after the driver left the scene. Thomas A. Lambert, 66, of Ponca City, died in Enid hospital from injuries after his car left the road and struck a tree in Ponca City. The Oklahoma highway fatality toll rose to 437.
Sidney Nebraska Dele Langley Potter Village marshal avoids trial after Cheyenne County Judge dismisses second degree murder charge. The Aug 5 death of James T. Stanford 28 occurred in a Potter bar during a confrontation with Langley who said Stanford struck first and he acted to prevent further attack ending the case.
Gov. Raymond Gary and state leaders will attend a ceremony tomorrow to open the Don Baldwin Bridge over Deer Creek south of Hydro. The 308 foot structure on State Highway 59 cost $207,000 and is named for Sen. Don Baldwin of Anadarko, president Fro tempore of the state Senate.
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