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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1957
Page
12
An obscure excerpt blends biblical verse with garbled phrases about upright paths and moral conduct. The fragment references Proverbs 16 17 and mentions attitudes, life, and a cryptic set of words, forming a fragmented reflection on ethical living.
The piece argues organized labor over relies on constant wage increases regardless of economic conditions. It contends wage hikes in a shrinking or stagnant economy deepen recessions and fuel inflation. It calls for responsible union leadership to limit raises and align gains with real industry productivity before profits are shared.
Bill Boyle of General Electric donated a clock radio at the Washington Press Club father-daughter dinner. His daughter Patsy Boyle was drawn as the winner, but he urged her to refuse. She refused briefly, then declared her father would buy her one anyway and he did.
In Paris Mamie guided shopping for wartime style with gloves and silk scarves said to be top buys this year. The column notes Ike’s trip home aboard the Columbine and stresses strict customs declarations for all passengers.
An oblique mix of quotes references aging sports figures and political figures. Warren Span and W Vile are cited with unclear context about a 1 year or 14 year span. Mentions include Janes Hagerty the French Premier Felix Gaillard and Algeria independents. The text blends sports and government remarks without a cohesive event.
A humphack is described as a whale named by whalers for its arched back when diving. The cassowaries of New Guinea are listed as highly dangerous with deadly claws and swift sideward charges. Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with coining anesthesia. The Bulldog Club, founded in 1873, is cited as the oldest breed dog society. The Earth is divided into twenty four time zones.
Stewart Alsop argues the Atlas firing proves little about an operational ICBM. He notes the launch is a large rocket feat but stresses major remaining challenges such as linking stages, re entry, guidance, and accuracy before a true ICBM exists. He cites Soviet tests and political hopes while doubting immediate operational readiness. France raises auto prices as cost pressures bite Renault and Curves, 4-5 percent increases.
A male writer asks Mary Haworth for guidance after proposing to Jenny, who bluntly says no without explanation. He wonders if his offense caused the rejection and whether Jenny might reconsider if given time. The response notes insufficient detail but suggests the situation risks his future prospects.
A man reflects on Jenny turning down his marriage proposal after a long courtship. The text questions his awareness of her feelings and suggests his love may be a transient response to shock rather than true enduring affection. Mr. Mary Dheverth counsels writing to Jenny via The Lawton Constitution.
A reader asks when surviving spouses can claim benefits and how age and earnings affect payments. Advice clarifies that widows may qualify for pennies from a deceased spouse, burial benefits, and the option to take benefits early with reductions. It notes eligibility depends on earnings, age, and timing of the spouse’s death.
Charlotte scene shows Jennie Buckley meeting Santa Claus twice with mother and later grandmother. Each time Santa asks for her name and she repeats Jennie, reinforcing the same identity during visits in a small shop corner. The child expresses Christmas wishes while remaining shy and demure in the festive setting.
John Cleland argues Sputnik era pressures colleges and federal aid shape access to higher education. He notes rising enrollments, costs, lax high school standards, and regional disparities in U S education. He warns federal funding alone cannot bridge the gap without local support and reform.
A readable crossword style list with across and down clues is presented. It includes items like a Christmas tree use, a French river, and various wordplay clues such as oxidizing enzyme and wickerwork material. The puzzle references Santa visit and festive terms, with solutions tied to holiday imagery.
The text lists puzzle answers and clue pairings such as Lamellirestré birds, Vipers, Sania, Withered, and various numbered hints like Indian prince Persian prince Snare Raster and more. It appears as a partial answer grid for a cryptic or codeword style puzzle with scattered terms and cross references.
The article explains that in well fed countries overweight prevails while some are abnormally thin. For weight gain, reduce energy expenditure or increase intake. Emphasizes high calorie foods like fats cream and sweets, while maintaining balance with fruits and vegetables, and suggests small extra meals and gradual intake until appetite is satisfied.
A woman known by a pen name speaks on peace as she continues her long walk. She claims to have traveled about 1 900 miles in Florida and intends further steps toward a global message of peace.
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