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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1957
Page
14
A fragmented early modern style text presents a misquoted Bible line and a recalled preacher’s aside about brothers and pity. It mixes alleged scripture references and names in archaic diction, lacking a cohesive narrative or clear event.
A historic call to fund a doubling of U.S. college enrollment by 1970. The President's committee on higher education urges higher faculty pay, tax-favored student support, private gifts, and expanded housing loans, warning against leaving expansion to chance.
The piece argues Eisenhower’s nonpolitical style helped him win the presidency but limited his influence with Congress. It notes his reluctance to use political pressure and the two term limit reducing his leverage, leaving lawmakers free to defy his agenda and hindering effective governance.
The text presents brief Q and A entries on Yiddish origins and spread, Gautama Buddha as Siddhastha, the first international boxing match in 1754, and early Christian plainchant as unaccompanied vocal music. It notes languages influencing Yiddish and lists historical figures and events referenced in concise form.
In a 1957 column Walter Lippmann argues the House spending cuts redefine the United States foreign aid role. The piece contends reduced aid undermines alliances, delays NATO and development efforts, and tests President's leadership as Congress questions strategic priorities and Money.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said he has not heard the ballad titled I Made A Fool Of My self Over John Foster Dulles. The State Department received a transcription of the song on Monday.
Washington dispatch notes U S officials see Soviet use of the disarmament talks as a strategic weapon to pressure the West The piece cites London talks and UN plans as Moscow presses to shift control away from U N subcommittees and gain leverage in world affairs through propaganda and perceived military strength.
A nine year old Lawton boy, Vel Lynn Hemphill Jr, was injured when his bicycle collided with the right door of a lumber truck east of the 24th street intersection. The Russell Lumber Co. truck, driven by Henry D. Rodgers, 31, was eastbound on O. Branscum noted tire marks suggesting the boy may have been run over by the trucks dual wheels. He was admitted to Memorial hospital for assessment.
Thomas L. Hickey of Los Angeles said he will withdraw as a candidate to succeed Dave Beck if Einar Mohn of Washington, D C wants the job, backing Mohn as the better qualified choice while Hoffa remains a rival for the 50,000 dollar per year presidency of the Teamsters Union.
Former commanders at nine Far North air bases testified of surplus spare parts worth at least 44 million dollars. The figure could be higher due to uncounted items and outdated inventory records. Senate subcommittee evidence cited improper inventory controls and misdated records, with ties to post Korean War base rearmament efforts.
The U S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals refused a rehearing for Dallas on school desegregation. The board had argued a new Texas law requiring voter approval for integration could impact state aid, but the court left the decision as is from July 23 with no timetable set.
Market notes from Oklahoma City show cattle calves and stockers uneven, with slaughter steers and heifers around steady, cows mostly steady to higher, bulls steady, and stockers weak. Hogs and sheep trade mixed with bids down for some classes. The report also cites long lakes Superior and Tanganyika as the world’s longest, each about 400 miles.
In a Los Angeles court, attorney for Confidential magazine says Mike Todd supplied both photographs and information for a March 1957 story. Todd wrote the closing line and sought to help a distressed actress by proposing to loan her for a film, an allegation the producer denies, stating he tried to stop the piece.
City police investigated eight thefts including items from downtown stores. A youth allegedly stole seat covers from Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co Lawton store, and a teen said to be 16 or 37 took the box. Also reported were a revolver from R&S Sporting Goods, a lost billfold, missing school books, two steal cabinets, a bicycle, and hub caps from various vehicles.
A compact word puzzle style item lists clues across political, geographic and everyday terms. Read as a newspaper teaser, it pairs hints with social and historical references for reader engagement.
The U S Public Health Service released 562 610 more doses of Asiatic flu vaccine as the A flu epidemic looms this fall or winter. The total cleared for distribution since Aug 12 reaches 1 143 610 to pharmacists physicians and health agencies. Surgeon General Leroy E Burney estimates 80 to 90 million doses by January 1 to inoculate about half the U S population.
Mrs. Edith Carlile sues the City of Lawton for 20261 damages after a August 29 fall from a Lake Lawtonka fishing dock. She claims a dock board was loose causing her to slip and injure her right leg, seeking medical and pain damages and compensation for scars. Local attorney Dwight Malcolm filed the suit, and city officials were served with summons.
A U S Army private from Brooklyn, Pfc. Martin Mills, faces involuntary manslaughter and failure to obey orders charges for fatally shooting a Korean at the Inchon oil pipeline guard post. The incident follows prior gunfire and a fatal ricochet after warnings to halt went unheeded.
Police report vandalism at Council Heights Grocery 517 E Gore where five large plate glass windows were broken by rocks. Detec tive LL Cleo Stout said youths are suspected but no burglary attempt occurred and the damage is estimated at about 1000 dollars.
North Syracuse firefighters finished a drill simulating a barn fire and congratulated each other. Minutes after, they responded to a second call for a real fire. The barn burned to the ground.
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