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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

2

Ouster Of Dutch on Subways Triggers Famines in Indonesia

The Indonesian campaign against Dutch control triggers severe food shortages as ships halt and imports falter. Reports say 30,000 tons of rice owed, 40,000 tons due soon, while prices rise and Amboina unrest grows. Jeopardized supplies frame the Dutch separation as a broader political clash.

Imsanta Trdenesi K Tadonesia Todas Breuse PAK Desa KPM Gavin Gun Taterishul Wales Jalarta Habhor Tepe Spain Lora Tn Dakar Jakarta Amboina Moluccas Amboinese Indonesia West New Guinea Muteh Enterprises Tol Transportation Ministry Central Java Army BPM Royal Shell Oil Co. 4 Abdul Harris Nasution Con

SILL GUN MISSILE RANGE PLAN STIRS OKLAHOMA AREA

Missiles from the Air Force Missile Development Center at Alamogordo fly over a sparsely populated area between Alamogordo and a test range in Utah as the Army eyed Ft. Sill expansion. Brigadier General Hayden says land acquisition near Ft. Sill could create an impact area for missiles launched from Ft. Bliss. Southwest Oklahoma residents form a Survival Association to oppose the plan affecting about 200 families over two years.

Air Force Missile Development Center Alamogordo Wandover Utah Matadors Air Poreecificmis Army Altus Okla Gea Dohn C. Hayden Ft. Sill Hayden Sill Solthiwestern Oklahoma

Subway Strike Eases As Transit Authority Reaches Peace Deal

Amid a subway workers strike, 27,000 voted in a similar election three years ago while 25,000 backed Quillsullan. Key MEA officers, including President Thondare Las, were jailed briefly for contempt. Transit Authority and MBA halted reprisals, pledging a fund to aid affected workers as service climbed to 80 percent.

Gul TWU Iris Iban Uneions Quillsullan Wagner Slate Dow Subway Op Mea Thondare Las Bof Uenerkley Stege Transit Tima Subywas Widtrs Crw Westersday MBA Transit Authority Mo Ale Quill Transil

Maroney Position in Presidential Prospects Stirs Attention

Editorial notes show Maroney positioned for a potential presidential bid with support from Congress including Senators Williams and Kenney. He faces religious and civil rights scrutiny while stressing a nonpolitical stance in civil matters. The publisher reports Matthews arranging a visit for Maroney and mentions his prior role as a Oklahoma City furniture merchant.

Hion East Kion Sa Mahroney Pase Youtiger Congress G. Mennen Williams Pe Mich John Kenney Mass Matthews Wallace Vusit Muh Yule Jnnone Furnihre Mouroney Okeahoma

Students Wrap Gifts For Needy Children At Meeting

Needy children will receive gifts collected by Tomlinsen Junior High students and other items from the council, with distribution coordinated through the Salvation Army. The gift drive was organized during Mourlay's council meeting as a community service project.

Tomlinsen Salvatink Army Mourlay

Missile program push debated in Senate hearing

Douglas urged expanding research and boosting Atlas and Titan production to speed up missiles. He supported Thor as an interim boost and warned against an independent agency handling space programs. Overtime limits were cited as a potential bottleneck, while dispersal of SAC units and a stronger SAS bomber force were urged by senators Bridges and Saltonstall.

Johnson Douglas Douglas Yepliee Aulas Titan Thor Beelieves Ito Air Forestins Wewin Ty Weiss United States Deuphis Russia Weiss Chatman Lyneion B. Johnson Daghas Defense McAlroy Strategic Air Command Wases Sens. Bridges R NU Sallanstad ReMass GAC SAS Johnsay SAC

Hooties Must Go New York 1UP Campaign Against Windshield Toys

The New York state Bureau of Motor Vehicles on Monday launched a campaign to outlaw hanging baby booties and similar toys in front of car windshields. The agency said it will ask the legislature to ban pond toys and other items that may obstruct vision.

New York State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bureau

NATO Summit Pressures Stir Talks on East West Peace Efforts

European speakers urged action as Western powers face renewed calls for negotiations with the Kremlin. Officials anticipate a possible Big Four conference by year’s end. Eisenhower and Dulles cautious about unconditional talks while European allies push to explore Russia’s willingness to negotiate. Authorities discuss a new conference, a nuclear test ban, and a Central European zone amid strategic uncertainty.

Lauris Norstad NATO Russia Isenhower Dulles Geneva Eisenhower Kremlin Bulganin Moscow Jetmare Trey United States West Germany Britain Canada Almeayy Thei

Fort Sill growth plans discussed at Kerr forum

Kerr Millen Kealing Chamber secretary manager urged a large turnout at a Fort Sill development forum. He emphasized Congress actions and local business support to advance Tuluen growth and artillery center plans. Holiday adjournment set with meetings on Dec 27 and Jan 3 and installation Jan 10.

Millen Kealing Chamber Tuluen Fort Sillan Congress

Picket Line Outside Auburn Barbershop Attracts Nod

A young man marching in a union picket line before a local barber shop in Auburn, New York, drew an appreciative nod from operator John F. Giangreco, who runs the shop and observed the scene before the protest moved on.

Tonic Auburn N.Y John F. Giangreco Ina Harvcst Nan

Crime Problems Rough In Frisco

A New York based law enforcement expert released an 143 page study on San Francisco policing. He cites weak supervision and promotion rules hindering crime solving while urging reorganization and ten added radio patrol cars. Chief Ahern and the Police Commission delayed comment pending review.

San Francisco Renee Smithie New York Smith Hike Chicago Salt Lake Iy Frank Ahern Police Commission

Illegal Jailing Plea To Be Aired

In Oklahoma City the State Supreme Court set a 1:30 hearing on a writ of habeas corpus involving Mershel Driggs. Bryan county nightclub owner jailed for contempt after refusing to answer questions before a court of inquiry. Driggs, represented by attorney Loure Gossett, contends illegal confinement by an improvised panel. district judge Sal Sullivan ordered jail for contempt during a probe into alleged liner and gaming activities in Bryan County.

Oklanoma City Mershel Driggs Bryan County High Court Driggs Loure Gossett Durant Gossett Cour Sal Sullivan Sullivan

Dossers Host Faculty Coffee at Central High

Glenn Basser principal and Mrs Dosser hosted a faculty coffee Monday afternoon in the school hall. Christmas cards and messages were read by teachers as Zeal Harman and the staff presented gifts to the Dosser family and the assistant principal.

Glenn Basser Dinine High School Dosser T He School Valejerii Zeal Harman Phebe Frask Mation Bish

Youth Fellowship Meeting Set Here

The Centenary Methodist Church junior high youth fellowship will sing carols at the homes of Centenary members who are shut ins at 7 50 today. The group gathers at Bobby Lacy's home 1122 Laird for refreshments after caroling. Barbara Horn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Horn, is president.

Centenary — Methodist Church Methodist Shutins Bobby Lacy Bill Lacy Laird Barbara Horn Hugh Worn Baltimore

Mitchell doomed clash of air power and fate

Mitchell became the first inter Allied air commander and pushed bold plans to parachute aU S division behind enemy lines. He led the first air blitz at St Mihiel but faced political battles after WWI, losing rank and facing court martial for criticizing the services. He resigned but died in 1938 before his prophecies about future threats materialized.

Mitchell U.S John J. Pershing Mitchel St. Mihiel Salient Congress Othe Army Air Service Texas Shenandoah Michell War and Navy Departments Coolidge

Lawton Arts Council Formation Meeting Planned

Representatives of Lawton cultural, theater and music groups will meet Wednesday night to discuss plans for forming an Arts Council. The gathering, at a private home, aims to establish a central clearing agency for event dates and promotions in theatre, music and art.

Lawton Arts Council Perry Allton Loke Slesring Lawtet Arts Council Ines

Girls Glee Club Caroling Party at Central Junior High

The Central junior high school Girls Glee Club entertained locals with Christmas carols Monday night. Afterward students gathered at Jeanne Baker’s home at 713 Roosevelt for refreshments. Participants included Carol James Connie Lindsey Le hore Hansen Lois Moses Mary Benningfield Karol Drauss Jeanne Baker Carol Rudolph Linda Ewing Jeanne Bunch Bettye Corey Stephanie Hammond Wy n i am Moore Judy Farrelly Helen Chism Phylis Allen Cherie Caldwell Rita Lanmann Sonja Cunningham Jean Highfield. Directed by Mrs. Sarah Bridges.

Central Junior High School Girls Glee Club Jeanne Baker James V. Baker Roosevelt Carole James Connie Lindsey Lehore Hansen Lois Moses Mary Benningfield Karol Drauss Carol Rudolph Linda Ewing Jeanne Bunch Bettye Corey Stephanie Hammond Wyniam Moore Judy Farrelly

Hospitality Club Hosts Yule Party at Mrs Newberry Home

An 8 pm gathering of the Hospitality Club at Mrs. Stanley Newberry's residence 106 Columbia featured gift exchanges. President Mrs. Henry Thomas led a short business session planning for next year with members including Mesdames Johnny Fletcher Alice Steadman Eddie May White Cary Hylton F Hill Emma Ackerman Day Sullivan and W R Patterson.

Hospitality Club Stanley Newberry Columbia Henry Thomas Mesdames Johnny Fletcher Alice Steadman Eddie May White Cary Hylton F. Hill Emma Ackerman Day Sullivan W. R. Patterson

University of Tulsa to Offer Police Science Degree

Police Science will be offered by the University of Tulsa in a one year course, a pioneer department in the Southwest. Dean Donald Maylen said the program may start next year. Police Chief Joe McGuire noted about two dozen officers have shown interest.

Tulsa University of Tulsa Joe McGuire Southwest Donald May Len McGuire

Judge Views Senate Bill 278 as General Law

Judge Ralph Cline and attorney Arthur Cavanagh argued Senate Bill 278 is general, not local, citing cases above population limits. County Attorney Warren Crane said the attorney general’s view makes the act invalid as local, and only Comanche County would be affected by the 1950 census population range. Paper mills in the U.S. use about 600 million pounds of corn starch annually.

Ralph Cline Special Sessions Court Arthur Cavanagh Richardson and Cavanagh Plainthis Warren Crane Board of County Commissioners Hale Crane Argend Comanche County U.S

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