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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

3

Eisenhower Returns to Washington After NATO Summit

President Eisenhower, recovering from a cerebral attack, signals improved relations with Atlantic allies after the Paris NATO summit. He attended final sessions, received a gold medal from the French Farmers Society, and planned a quiet weekend at home as Secretary Dulles prepared to address Americans on NATO results.

PAIS Eisenhower America NATO de Vorue White House James Hagerty Gettysburg Paris Columbine TT Orly Field Este Washington John Foster Dulles

Assailant Robs and Binds Tulsa Mother in Home Invasion

Tulsa police search for a middle aged man who bound a 35 year old mother to a rocking chair after ransacking drawers for cufflinks rings and watches worth over 2000. Mrs Mary Steele escaped after a struggle and called for help but could not identify the suspect from photos.

Tulsa Mary Steel Steele Mes Lill Sam Build

Oklahoma Sailor Murder Suspect Rushed to Nevada

Nevada sheriff planned to rerun two AWOL sailors charged with murder to Hawthorne for the Sparks, Nevada truck driver Vernon Stallard killing. Melvin J. Roland and Raymond W. Shuman waived extradition after two days of questioning about roadside deaths. Sheriff Bailey said focus remained on one killing amid other California cases.

Provo Uriah Nevada John Bailey Mineral County Melvin J. Roland Muskogee Okla Raymond W. Shuman Oaklawn Sparks Nev Vernon Stallard Hawthorne Bailey Las Vegas New Frank L. Mackin Baker Calif Bul Tani California

Sanity Trial Set for Oklahoma City Slayer Reward

Joseph Arnold Reward, convicted of murdering his wife Mary Elizabeth Revard, faces a sanity trial February 17 in district court. Held in the Oklahoma county jail, he has been under mental observation since December 3 at the Eastern Oklahoma Hospital in Vinita. If found sane, sentencing is scheduled for February 27 by District Judge Clarence M. Mills.

Oklahoma City Joseph Arnold Jasmonth Oklahoma Emity Eastern Oklahoma Hospital Winila Mary Elizabeth Revard Harold Theus Clarence M. Mills

Senators Push for Face-Saving NATO Move on Missiles

Senator Humphrey calls the Paris NATO compromise a face-saving measure while cautioning that administration plans to base missiles in Western Europe demand renewed disarmament talks. Fulbright Sparkman and others urge reconsideration of Paris positions and openness to Russia negotiations.

Washington Sen Han Phrey D-Minut Ford Eisenhower NATO Europe Russia Thanphrey Senainus Fulbright -Arkane Sparkman D-Atai Belynet Curks France Canada London Bouussia Humphrey Wisenhower Scretary Cilles Paris Misenhower Dulles Bulganin Nikolai A. Fislganin Fulbright

At The Hop Tops National Top Ten Pop War Records

New York United Press poll ranks the Hop by Danny and the Juniors first, Pat Boone April Love, Ray Charles, and others in the top ten. Positions show this week compared to last, with weeks on list.

New York UPS Frond United Press United Press Survey Rhal Daniy and the Juniors Akc-Parsanountt Raunchy Bill Custis Phillips

Slayer Seeks New Hearing in Tulsa Capital Case

Oklahoma records show Peter Williams known as Leon Crrymm Lelward has asked the Criminal Court of Appeals to reconsider its December 4 decision affirming his death sentence. Williams, convicted in Tulsa County for kidnapping Rev. Tommy Cooke and previously given a life term for Cooke’s killing in Muskogee County, argues double punishment and cites a duty to ensure justice.

Oklahoma Crrym Lelward Leon Peter Williams Stair Criminal Court of Appeals Wiliams Tulsa County Tommy Cooke Ife Srotente Killings Cooke Muskogee County Con Feodedt Williams

State's 1957 Crop Production Down 57 Percent

Oklahoma City report shows the state's 1957 crop production fell 45 percent from 1956. The crop value reached 282 million dollars while livestock values were not disclosed. Farm income may rise slightly due to government payments, despite lower output. National crop value stood at about 17.55 billion, down 5.5 percent from 1946. Oklahoma ranked 31st in farm output.

Oklahoma City Agriculture Department Oklahoma

Wasps Cause Tree Blights in Kent

The wasp's violent sting causes tree blights or galls on foliage, the major form of damage. About 2,000 gall types exist, with more than one third attributed to wasps per F R Lancaster of the Davey Tree Expert Co. Galls form as trees react to larvae feeding inside, triggering growth that shelters and feeds the insect.

Kent F. R. Lancaster Davey Tree Hisun

Fishing rules in Nevada for catfish and other fish

In Nevada it is legal to fish for catfish at any time. For all other fish, fishing is legal two hours after sunset.

Nevada Wit

Shooting Suspect Jailed Until Trial in Oklahoma

North Carolina fugitive David W. Roden, captured after a five day manhunt, waived preliminary hearing and remains at McAlester as district court schedule proceeds. He faces assault with a deadly weapon and armed robbery charges for shooting deputy Hartford Compton and disarming game ranger Sam Jones near Smithville. Three men charged with harboring Roden, two posted bonds, one held.

Idabel Okla David W. Roden North Carolina McAlester Roden Howard Phillips McCurtain Rodten Justice of the Peace Hartford Compton Sam Jones Smithville

Population Growth Strains Cape Canaveral Area

Florida Governor Levey Collins plans a committee to study needs around the missile test center at Cape Canaveral and Brevard County. The county population has surged since 1950, bringing highway congestion and school shortages as motels attract visitors for launch viewings and residents face crowded schools.

Cape Canaveral Pla Flovida Levey Collins Collins Brevard County Cape

D X Employees Reject Union at Tulsa Ref inery

D X Sunray Oil Co refinery workers voted in a National Labor Relations Board election. The tally was 53 for no union, 501 for the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, and 24 for the International Union of Operating Engineers. About 1100 eligible voters included all operating and maintenance staff at the West Tulsa refinery.

Tulsa & D-X Sunray Oil Co National Labor Relations Board Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union International Union of Operating Engineers West Tulsa

Oklahoma Popcorn Output Declines in Current Year

Oklahoma popcorn production this year reached 600,000 pounds, down from 800,000 pounds in 1956, with an estimated value of 23,000 dollars reported by the Oklahoma Crop and Livestock Reporting Service.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma Crap and Livestock Reporting Service Toda

Governor Gary Dedicates Chikaskia River Bridge

Blackwell witnesses the dedication of the Chikaskia River bridge yesterday by Gov. Raymond Gary. The span, part of Route 117, faced delays over a year due to floods and rain. It is named for Stoldt, longtime Highway Department director and former Blackwell engineer.

Blackwell Chikaskia River Raymond Gary Stoldt Highway Department

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