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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

4

Page Election Request Denied for Fort Sill Plant

The Fort Worth NLRB office denied Page vir craft Maintenance Co a request to hold an election to determine if Fort Sill employees want a union affiliation. The decision, appealed to the NLRB in Washington, comes amid labor charges filed by the International Association of Martinists against Page. SAM representatives plan a Santa Claus demonstration at Fort Sill Gate 2 Friday morning.

Fort Worth National Labor Relations Board Page Vircraft Maintenance Co Fort Sill NLRB Edwin Elliot Washington Harvey Christian SAM Stirling Sam Page

NATO Continued From Page One On World Peace

NATO leaders urged independence and sovereignty of Middle East states, stressing stability for world peace. They hoped the nations of Asia and Africa would cooperate in disarmament, favored UN framework talks with the Russians, and said a ministers level meeting could be held if the Soviet Union refuses to join the disarmament subcommittee.

Middle East TN. Disarmament

By laws dispute at turnpike office January 1931

Lawyers rule that bylaws could be changed only by unanimous consent at a meeting called for that purpose. Norton appears eligible for full four years. objections to Norton and Looney explode into pretext claims. Phillips argues move to curb political dominance of the Turnpike Authority. Norton vows right of way and highway project will proceed if governor supports it.

Memory Travel Office Taos Norto Guiness Jarhoe Atm Ned Looney and Associates Looney Gam Phillips Asfsrt Norton Sartan Gary State Senate Nartan George Miskovsky Oulakama City Sartons Sul Rogers County Northeast Het LS Lang

BPW Christmas Program Held at Civic Group Meeting

The annual Business and Professional Women's Christmas program was held at the Old South cafeteria during a Wednesday night meeting. Marie Delly led as president. Mark Pokorny conducted a group sing with Leta Smith Helen Burns Mildred Tranler Virgie Cleveland and Ruth Stanaret also participating. Gifts for underprivileged children were given to Mrs. Ben Williams for Cit Mission distribution. A next meeting is planned for Wednesday December 25, announced by Mrs. Betty.

Civic Old South Marie Delly Presi Mark Pokorny Sing Chris'mas Cargis Leta Smith Helen Burns Mildred Tranler Virgie Cleveland Ruth Stanaret Ben Will-iams Cit Betty

Police Department Disciplinary Ordinance Adopted

The ordinance outlines grounds for removal or discharge of officers for cause, requires written charges and service, and allows open trials before the city council. It permits summary suspensions, defines council hearing timelines, and provides for reinstatement or compensation. It also covers budgetary limits and seniority-based discharge and reemployment.

Mia Weal Coungel Itu Palicn Heparaeum Pew City Common Loe Patio

Central To Gather Food for Needy Families Project

Jim Johnson chairs a Central June committee distributing food to needy families through a high school student council project. Food will be collected during homecomings and stored in the visual aids room.

Jim Johnson

Speairs Father Plans California Christmas Visit

Personal Fe Speairs, father of Mrs. Ter Warkentin, will leave Monday for California to spend Christmas with his son Col. Eeldie Speaury and family. Speairs is to attend the Army language school at Monterrey after prior service in Venezuela.

Fe Speairs Ter] Warkentin California Col Eeldie Speaury Cal. Speairs Army Monterrey Geing Veneaiels

Funeral Rites for Jesse Henley and Others Held

Funeral services were held for Jesse C Henley 69 of Carnegie at 2 PA toray in Atlanta. Burial was in the Carnegie cemetery with Becker Funeral assisting. Other services included Mrs Biank ti and long time Fletcher resident. Rev Charles Puckett presided at Fletcher Methodist chapel. Walter Joseph Haran 76 of Cache died at home. services pending. Survivors include daughters and sons in Oklahoma City, Amarillo and Collitsville with several grandchildren mentioned.

Jesse C. Henley Carnegie Toray Atl von Methos Diet Henley Ihrer Ibn Tather Bt. Henley Arlington Pieter Becker Funeral Home Biank Fletcher Joe Laut Ansley Stanley Rieck Charley Coffin Elgin Ian C. A. Tackitt Lawton Walter Joseph Haran Cache Tlarmion New Orleans St. Louis Ichael Marriee Louise Cathson Nev Oklahoma City Tp ‘Aushtors Galdie Harmon Patsy Harman Geneva Tipton Wallon It Amarillo Ind Baniel Collitsville

Toy Shop continues with community groups aiding drive

The Toy Shop, aided by Camp Fire Girls, Blue Birds, Horizon club and about 60 organizations, again collects gifts this year after last year’s turnout. J Q Conner chairs the Army Christmas committee. Fimner Bauman leads the advisory board guiding annual projects. The shop is across from the county agent’s office on Avenue.

Camp Fire Girls Blue Birds Horizon Club Smith J. Q. Conner Army Fimner Bauman Asimy Silk County Ag Avenue

Jury Probes Hidden Microphones In Union Offices

Federal prosecutors say five offices in the building hosted hidden microphones used by Hoffa allies to monitor union officials and employees. Wiretapping charges claim Hotta and Brennan tapped phones to block investigations into Hoffa’s control and funds, with $38,429 allegedly diverted to pay for the taps. Ioffa, Midwest Teamsters leader and $21,000 vice president, oversaw unity efforts as Spindel was hired to carry out the operation.

Iaffa Hotta Brennan Grand Jury Holla Ioffa Midwest Teamsters The Unity Spindel Moffa Brennan Tnelo

Lawton Right‑of‑Way Project Funding Tangles

City council reviews final phase actions for the road project with the Bureau of Public Roads. Pending right‑of‑way settlements and utility adjustments are to be concluded by Lawton under Senate Bill 63. Property owners were asked to donate land as neither city nor county has enough funds to buy the needed property.

Bureau of Public Roads Lawton Senate

City faces land securing deadline for highway project

The city must finalize securing the needed land by Friday ahead of Friday’s highway commission meeting. State Sen. Fred R. Harris of Lawton was notified earlier this week that the project will be included in January, with the right of way to be settled by Friday.

Highway Commission Fred R. Harris Lawton

OU Moot Court Team Wins Round

The University of Oklahoma moot court team was one of six law schools to win in the preliminary round of the National Moot Court competition in New York City. The second preliminary round and quarterfinals were scheduled for today with semifinals and finals Friday at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

New York University of Oklahoma Association of the Bar of the

Atomic Plant Power Remark Highlights Shippingport Role

An interview recalls Shippingport the nation’s first large scale atomic power plant near Pittsburgh. A switchboard operator notes power flows and control as capacity rises from 5 000 to 60 000 kilowatts, meeting residential needs for a 50 000 population area. Shippingport is second in the world after a UK facility and primarily aims to produce plutonium for military use.

Wangaman Shippingport Duquesne Light Contol Pittsburgh England

VFW Sets Two Projects For Yule

VFW Post led by Commander W C Jones announces three Christmas projects. A holiday party for local children with Santa drew about 40 guests. Gifts will be given at Pryor Orphan's Home on Sunday December 22 and an open house at Sulphur WA hospital includes VFW representatives.

W. C. Jones Local Post Tho Pom Grau Jones Santa Claus Tin Local Post Pryor Pryor Orphan’s Home WA Hospital VFW Lascon Dee

Court action upholds general law on salary raises

Judge Mills rules a legislative act raising salaries for county officials is a general law not local. The mandamus case questions constitutionality as Warren Crane argues the act targets Comanche county. Salaries for the judge, marshal, and clerk were increased from 150 to 200 monthly.

Tudge Mills Mills Jodge Lidder EB EU Banks Hasoel Warren Créane Comanche County Comanthe Coun Cler

Population of Laclede Kansas Narrows City Size

Laclede Kansas, birthplace of General John J. Pershing, reports a population of 643 residents. The small town notes Pershing’s historic connection as a point of local pride and identity.

Laclede Kans Tohn J. Pershing

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