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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1957

Page

2

Laborer Charged In Street-Brawl Death Of Actor

A street brawl in Manhattan left Broadway actor Gerald Sarracini dead after a single punch. Menno Gibson, 26, was arrested and admitted striking Sarracini. witnesses describe a heated confrontation among several men, including boxer Tommy Bell. Police pursued leads at nearby taverns as detectives reviewed prior incidents involving the two men.

New York WEA Laboreoowss Gerald Sarracini Menno Gibson Willy Gila Cele Brovaclya Rounimert Julie Aga Otey Ustine Sarvacini Belt Willing Gohson Mortis Gibson Hen Aeto Tess Bell Sarracini Manhattan Pay Tarco Sarragio Plas Bengamney Sugar May Nson Ele Youngstown Ohio

Eight To Attend Command Course at Fort Leavenworth

Eight Fort Sill officers, including Lt. Col F N Cour Amaic and Maj John A Stewart Jr, will attend the 1958 59 Command and General Staff Course at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Capt Colver will attend the Pakistan Staff College and Capt Price the Spanish Staff College. Courses begin in summer 1958.

Fort Sill Command and General Staff Fort Leavenworth Kans F. N. Cour Amaic John A. Stewart Jr Robert EB. Lewis Amy J. Touart Robert T. Townsend Glen W. Smith David T. Baker Richard L. Moriarty James E. Convey John T. Price Capt Colver Pakistan Btaff Capt. Price Spanish Staff College

Truman Gives Varied Views

Former President Harry S Truman, visiting, told reporters the most important task is uniting against totalitarianism and reconciling differences with friends. He criticized complacency, praised James R. William as able if given authority, and urged education to resolve conflicts in the Middle East while dismissing Soviet ships as irrelevant. He paused before a painting and quipped about a “hair and ess” style.

NW Yori i Harry&. Trerman Jourin Truman James R. Willian Middle East Alam Gallery

Bishop McGuinness Built Southwest Church Network

The bishop was credited with creating 103 new churches 70 new rectories 48 schools 28 convents 12 parish halls and 8 hospitals. A newspaper praised him as a matchless builder whose forward-looking vision shaped Oklahoma's Catholic diocese and echoed through its arches.

Bishop McGuinness Rmatchness Southwest Church of Oklahoma

Dallas Desegregation Dispute Reaches Higher Court Ruling

The discussion centers on Judge Atwell’s order to integrate Dallas public schools and the Fifth Circuit’s involvement. The Supreme Court’s mandate influenced the case, with references to civil rights and civil wrongs as the debate over timing and authority continued, highlighting a landmark desegregation dispute in Dallas.

Cable Supreme Court District Court Dallas Atwell Fifth Circuit Court Mid-Leray U.S Cne

Two Killed as Nationalist Attacks Hit Algeria

Nationalist assaults across Algeria shattered a Christmas calm. A farm guard died and farm buildings valued at $300,001 were hit. In Oran an off duty policeman was killed in a grenade attack, according to military authorities.

Algiers Algeria Oran

Army Bares Use Of Pilotless Plane

The Army reveals a tiny pilotless aircraft used for night photography over hostile terrain. It flies, shoots film, and returns to base with a parachute ejector. Developed by Sixth Corps engineers with local research partners, the drone is designed for low risk recon and reduced pilot exposure.

Monmouth Sixth Corps Engineering Laboratories Ealvern i

Bandit Pulls Quiet Haul In San Francisco Store

A middle aged man in a weed coat demanded cash from manager Michael Schachter at a San Francisco store. Schachter handed out 3120 after initial refusal. The bandit ordered more. Dolier arrived later and they fled when clerks and customers noticed no holdup. Police later found Schachter’s alarm intact on the floor.

San Radin Schachter

Newfoundland-born worker becomes U.S. citizen after 57 years

Carroll, 83, who jumped ship in Galveston in 190, finally becomes a U.S. citizen. He long worked in East Texas oil fields and faced hurdles proving residence before 186. Letters from oil veterans aided his case. Immigration officials granted citizenship after the Post and readers helped corroborate his presence in the country.

Trouston Texas Carroll Galveston Newfoundland California San Rafael Calif Immigration and Naturalization Service

IEE Continued From Page One Predicts Early 1958 Upturn

IEE companion efforts are said to raise the long run likelihood of a price level rise. He predicted the business contraction will not go far or last long. The upturn should occur when inventory cutbacks slow, possibly by the second quarter of 1958 or the first quarter.

Judge Disposes of 21 Charges in Municipal Court

Inde e J Merle Oaks disposed of 21 cases this morning forfeiting $180 in bonds and $171 in fines. Several defendants including Forrest G Vaught Dennis Leming E W Davies Joseph Jackman James Granger Barbara Cole Leroy Marrow Jose Delgado and others faced charges ranging reckless driving leaving an accident scene driving under the influence following too closely assault resisting arrest speeding drag racing speeding and public drunkenness with varied bond forfeitures and fines. One defendant’s appeal was announced.

Indee J. Merle Oaks Forrest G. Vaught Dennis Leming Lincoln E. W. Davies Brownwood Tex Joseph Jackman McKinley William D. Temple Dearborn Luther W. Pursley James I. Granger Washington Barbara Joanne Cole St Gove Leroy F. F. Marrow Euclid Jose Tt. Delgado Glen D. Osborn Port, Sill Roger Claurie Myers E. Jonnie A. Dismuke J. Lawson

Autopsy Links Fort Sill Soldier Death to Crash

Fort Sill 26 year old SP2 Joseph J Napier died from brain injury after a one car crash five miles west of Lawton on U 12. Napier was trapped under the vehicle and died at the Army hospital. Dr James R Brumback, the car’s driver, received minor injuries. Authorities noted Napier’s cause of death pending autopsy details and possible drowning or drowning were not ruled out.

Fort Sill Lawton Joseph J. Napier LI. Army Hospital Napier Harr John R, Duke Herbert Garber Napier James R. Brumback Brunbark

Trial Ordered On Dope Charge In Tulsa

Arkansas man Noel Otis Pettigrew was ordered held for trial on marijuana possession after pleading his arrest occurred before the crime. Judge Lloyd H. McGuire set bond at 1500 dollars as Pettigrew claimed unlawful detention based on a radio message from Lawton. Police say Pettigrew tried to wash two marijuana cigarettes down a lavatory while being questioned. Assistant County Attorney Phil Kramer argued the charge was justified as it occurred in officers presence despite the initial arrest legality questions.

Tulsa Arkansas Noel Otis Pettigrew Common Pleas Lloyd H. McGuire Pettigrew Lawton

Draft Board Grants Elvis 60Day Army Induction Delay

MEMPHIS TENN Elvis Presley was granted a 60 day postponement of his Army induction to finish a moving picture for Paramount. The deferment was approved unanimously by his draft board. Induction had been scheduled for January 20 after requests from Paramount and Presley.

Memphis Tenn Elvis Presley Paramount Studios Paramount

Tulsa mayor government urged by party chairman

Tulsa Republican Chairman Thomas A Landrith Jr asked the city commission to call a special session by March 19 to vote on a strong mayor form of government. A drafting committee of five Democrats and five Republicans should be formed immediately, as the commission had previously endorsed the plan. In a separate item, authorities report moonshine prices rising in Nashville with homemade whisky selling for six dollars a gallon.

Tulsa Thomas A. Landrith Jr Vales Landrith George E. Norvell

Mrs James F Brillingharm Remains In Critical Condition

Mrs James F Brillingharm of 1338 Cherry remains in critical condition in Fort Sill’s U S Army hospital today. She has been confined for a number of weeks.

James F. Brillingharm Cherry Fort Sill U.S. Army Hospital

Former Henryetta Cop Faces Charge

Henryetta Oklahoma UPI report states former Henryetta policeman Frank Murray faces second degree burglary charges connected to a Sand Springs firm burglary on November 19. Murray, held on 1500 dollar bond, reportedly served briefly with Henryetta police and previously with Sand Springs and Amarillo forces.

Henryetta Okla UPI Tulsa County Phil Bliss Frank Murray Sand Springs Charles Loyeau Loveall Tulsa Murray

Kellyville Man 33 Latest Auto Victim

Oklahoma's 1957 traffic deaths rose to a new year high after two more fatalities. Lovig Stephens, 33, of Kellyville died from burns in Tulsa hospital after an accident north of Sapulpa on U S 66. Howard Russell, 68, of Loco died in a crash north of Lexington on U S 7. The toll climbs toward 685 with New Year traffic expected to increase. Five deaths in a head-on crash near Checotah marked another grim day.

Oklahoma Gry Kellyville Lovig Stephens Wellyville Howard Russell Loco Stephens Tulsa Sapulpa U. S Russell Lexington Oklahoma Highway Patrol Cheeotah

ROAD Plan Targets Major Highway Project Under City Pact

Mayor Ellsworth announced the highway project contract setup with signed agreements from two property owners. An agreement for a tract owned by three persons is to be signed today. A pending signed arrangement for another tract awaits return. A third agreement mailed from Lawson last Tuesday remains unreturned. Next week a small east side tract target is expected. Future city limits may include the dedicated right of way areas.

Ellsworth Lawson

African Asian conference targets nuclear tests and Western influence

Delegates from 38 nations condemn Western powers at the Cairo talks. The Egyptian report advocates an African Asian common market to boost cooperation and curb Western military bases and nuclear tests. Sudan urges immediate ban on racial discrimination and civilian harms, while Japan presses a weapons test moratorium.

Serag el Din Aocbas Indonesia People’s Movement Mohammed Ahmed Mahgoub Sudan Cairo

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