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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

2

Rabies Quarantine Extended as Dogs Run Loose

City officials extended the rabies quarantine amid reports of many dogs at large near schools. Mayor Ellsworth said the action aims to prevent further spread while recalled cases require Pasteur treatment for bitten residents and officials consider 30 day extensions if needed.

Ellsworth E. C. Parks Garfield School Elsworth Miller Afiller State Health Department Lawton View

Sputnik revisits area after early morning pass

Sputnik relayed over the area seven minutes ahead of schedule Saturday morning. Lt. Van Valkenburgh notes Cambridge data place the satellite over the region at 6 17 with a maximum altitude of 64 degrees. Additional passes are planned Sunday Monday and Tuesday with times to be announced.

Westphal Sputnik van Valkenburgh Cambridge Tulsa

Indonesia's Sukarno Denied Ouster Amid Martial Law Moves

Army orders nationwide control of Dutch enterprises under martial law with military administrators to oversee firms and resettle cases. Dutch nationals barred from certain roles as tensions rise. Sariono sworn acting president. Djuanda and Nasution to govern during Sukarno's absence.

Ruslan Abdulgani Sukarno Abdul Haris Nasution Maj Narsono Indonesia Amsterdam Bukarmo Sariono Mohammed Hatta

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Lawton Morning Constitution Constitution Press Sunday Mail Okla Press Const. Press & Sun Sun. Const. Press

Transit strike turmoil as MBA seeks talks with mayor

The Motormen's Benevolent Association votes to present the mayor with a six point plan to end the strike and call a conference for settlement. The AFL-CIO TWU negotiates over bargaining rights while the Transit Authority resists MBA demands. Subway service is back to 61 percent, with the evening rush smoother than earlier.

Mer Transit Authority Kummer Charles Patterson Joseph O'Grady Motormen's Benevolent Assn Wagner Afl-Cto City Hall Motormen's MBA Afl-Clo Louis Waldman Waldman Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union TWU Tong City Transit Authority

Ike Leaves Washington for France NATO summit

President Eisenhower departs with a medical team and aides including Dr. Snyder and Capt. Marsh, heading to Orly Field France to participate in the NATO summit. Officials aim to restore allied confidence, expand cooperation, and counter Soviet influence while addressing French discontent over arms shipments to Tunisia.

Secret Service White House Eisenhower Washington France Soviet Union Hisenhower NATO Alliance United States NATO U. S Tunisia Bulganin America Felix Gallatt Macmillan

Rocket To Reach For The Sky In Classroom Project

Students Taylor and Nunley built a 32 inch high forty five pound rocket with help from instructor Hopkins. Halliburton Oil Co donated materials and the high school shop class made the nose cone and body. They plan a simplified alcohol and oxygen propellant with a valve controlled ignition.

Taylor Nunley John Hopkins Halliburton Oil Co Duncan

Lawton Christmas Parade Plans Highlight Theme The Greatest Gift

Parade activities chairman urges participation and notes Black at EL3 3122 for info. Civil Defense helps police control traffic with Don Smith and John Bostick in charge. City police escort will accompany the parade as children meet Santa after floats and hikes conclude.

Civil Defense Don Smith John Bostick Lawton Santa

VA Official Dies of Leukemia in Washington

George A. Kramer 41 a special assistant for foreign affairs in the Veterans Administration died of leukemia yesterday in Washington He is survived by his widow a son Philip at home his parents Mr and Mrs George O Kramer Adair Oklahoma a brother and two sisters

Washington George A. Kramer Veterans Administration Philip George O. Kramer Adair Okla

Big late model used car sale offers massive trade-ins

Lawton Mercury Rambl er dealer overstocked with 1958 Mercurys and Ramblers claiming largest used inventory ever and slashed prices. Offers total quality low mileage mostly one owner cars with a written guarantee. Calls to George Glasby or Ernie Wyatt at EL 50224 for a quick demonstration. Trade-ins encouraged and deals approved in minutes with financing available.

Lawton Safe-Ray Buster Wyatt George Glasby Ernie Wyatt

NATO Leaders Ponder Missiles Plan Amid Diplomatic Strain

At the NATO summit ministers discuss a Continental answer to U S and British proposals. France and Germany privately weigh stationing intermediate range missiles in Western Europe to cover a 1500 mile range toward Russia. Paris and Bonn also consider Italy Norway Denmark and others while Eisenhower may be asked to intervene.

Eisenhower Europe European Russia Washington London Paris Bonn Italy Norway Denmark France North Africa U. S West Germany Germany

Paris Frustration, Algerian Rebellion, and Western Pressure

Officials debate whether French distress over economy and North Africa delays progress on Algerian rebellion. Some see genuine concern about missile policy, others claim Paris pretends to stall amid pressure from Washington and London. West Germany notes no fear of reported U S and Britain pressure.

Jten Washington London U.S Paris United’ States Britain Henrich von Bretany

Britain Eyes Alliance as Summit Talks Focus on Missile Sites

Von Bretano said the Atlantic Alliance remains central and the Germany missile site question would not be settled during the Monday to Wednesday summit.

Atlantic Alliance von Bretano Germany

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