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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1958
Page
6
A fragmentary quotation references Moses urging the people to fear not and witness salvation. It mentions the Exodus and the Egyptians, along with an attributed quote about delays and divine signs. The passage is presented with irregular capitalization and nonstandard punctuation.
The piece argues that despite dictatorship, the Soviet Union achieves notable results in science and education by tightly directing thought and suppressing departures from party lines. It contrasts Soviet freedom in scientific exploration with the restriction of political thinking under tyranny and urges finding a method where freedom yields stronger outcomes.
A special House Commerce subcommittee reviews six major federal regulatory bodies the Civil Aeronautics Board the Securities and Exchange Commission the Federal Power Commission the Federal Communications Commission the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. The panel weighs whether these agencies effectively perform their duties without becoming tools of the industries they regulate.
A compilation of short Q and A items covering historical facts about cathedral bells metals organizations dogs railroads legality and politics. Notable entries include Cologne Cathedral bell metal origin Gideons description German silver composition of metals riot definition and Debs presidential run from jail with concise factual answers.
A long list of births and admissions from area hospitals is reported, naming parents, birth times and weights for newborns, plus patients admitted for surgeries and medical conditions at various clinics. The notice also mentions memorial births and a note on Pennsylvania State University Library's growth from 14 agriculture volumes in 1859 to over a million today.
Municipal Judge J Merle Oaks disposed of 39 complaints this morning, fining many on traffic charges. Names include Buel Lee Stovy 34 William Hy Lacy 30 Manual Lb Johnson 11 and John Japp 58. Several others faced fines bond forfeitures or dismissals for speeding reckless driving stop sign violations and related offenses.
Major Muglafe from Ankara spoke on Turkish customs and traditions as the first World Tour Forums speaker. The USO YWCA event in Arlington featured films from Turkey with hostesses and staff supporting Fort Sill servicemen in attendance.
County Attorney Warren Crane filed nine traffic complaints in two Justices of the Peace courts. Night speeding charges target Raymon R. Davis 24 Fort Sill Myron Shelby Barnes 18 Slastings Annie Lauri Shultz Cache reckless driving for William Q. Dossey 50 q mo. In Cameron court night speeding charges for William Perry Roberts 2 Town Parts and D Barden 36 Rt 1 Faxon. Reckless driving for Prin D Shelton 1208 T and Bennie Loy Toally 23 Cyril Julia Tieval 43 Elgin improper turn.
Vic Dyer named president of Centenary Methodist church College and Career group. Howard Jkuehta vice president, Virginia Rise secretary, David Barnes recreation chairman, Jerry Brammer program chairman, Connie Lassetter song leader, Rohy Browers, pianoists Jim Rane some and Myrna Kay Langley offering stewards. Dyer to preside at a Tireside at 7 30 p.m. today in Fireplace Room Little Chapel.
In Washington, the Fort Sill 275,000 acre expansion faces a protracted review through the Pentagon Budget Bureau and Congress. Protests from Oklahoma affectors reached congressional offices as the plan threads through Army and Defense channels toward possible fiscal year alignment and eventual funding approval.
Oklahoma City and state figures show butter, poultry and beef prices steady or mixed. Receipts, wholesale price levels and cattle, hogs, and sheep bids are listed with regional towns and price ranges for a busy market segment.
An elderly Oklahoma City woman, Mrs. Bessie Schilf, 62, died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing a street in front of her home. Police said the accident occurred Saturday night, raising the year’s traffic death toll to 46.
The Hindu reports a 1957 rainfall in Mansyaram As sam of 651.47 inches, noting Cherranpunji in Assam as the previous wettest with 875 inches. The record is well below the regional average of 450 inches.
Earl Perry 67 a pioneer Comanche county farmer died at 8 pan Sunday in a local hospital. Services set for 2 30 pm Wednesday at Walters Baptist Church with Dr H Ton Wiles and Rev W E Russell officiating. Burial in Walters cemetery under Beck er Funeral Home direction. He was born May 22 1890 in Altus and lived near Walters 1901 1934 then Purcell and Washington before returning to Lawton in 1942. He married Malissa Mood Oct 3 1910 and survived by wife three daughters two sons a brother a sister 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Police report vandalism at St Marys School Seventh and Gore causing about 2000 in damage to doors and windows. Inspectors said desks were rifled on all floors and a vending machine was busted. Other incidents included thefts from cars and a stolen Chevrolet sedan.
Lawton Oklahoma. Mrs. Wylie Griffin, 26, of 230 FE Gove, told police Saturday she was stabbed in the neck while leaving a gambling game venue after winning money. She was taken to Menovial hospital for emergency treatment around 7 15 pm. Officers noted she could not name the exact location of the incident.
Governor Raymond Gary will depart tomorrow to join the Executive Committee of the Interstate OU Compact Commission in Oklahoma City. The visit aims to discuss intergovernmental cooperation and regional policy coordination.
A disjointed OCR of a word puzzle page lists clues and partial answers across many entries. It mentions names like George Shae Owen and Reavenly, plus mythic Norse gods and Greek letters, with scattered hints to nouns, verbs, and archetypes.
Cameron Players announce the cast for Goodbye, My Fancy to be staged in Aggie auditorium. Glenda Nowlin directs with Glenda Nowlin and Madéline Carroll roles echoed by Broadway and film versions. The lineup includes Joyce Bess, Marilyn Salyer, Beverly Beauchamp, Maxine Phillips, Carolee Barrett, Joy Brooks, Sarah Durrett, Barbara Laurence, Tess Wilt, Barbara Sherman, Maude Sessaran, Mike Bevill, Ronnie Calticott, James Corner, Roy Decker, Roy Watson, and Jerry Clopton with the Dingley and Griswold families featured.
Three heavily armed Texas jail escapees evaded capture after breaking out with keys from a jailer and fleeing in the jailer’s car. Lawmen maintained roadblocks and aerial search across southwestern Kansas with leads placing the fugitives near Cimarron, about 30 miles east of Garden City.
Lawton Jaycees plan a statewide campaign to aid Citizens Councils on education modeled after the Lawton Council. Copies of the council constitution and bylaws will be distributed to attendees at the Tulsa meeting in February. A council press book prepared by Mrs. C L Parsons will also be on display. Dr. Jack Spencer, Jaycee President, will distribute brochures.
Sarah Millard was elected president of Centenary Methodist Church junior high Methodist Youth Fellowship. Others chosen include Alice Farrington vice president Donna Aust secretary Tish Downing pianist Bobby Lacy fellowship chairman Paul Baker altar chairman Raymond Webber song leader Tex Lansden Billy Welden offering stewards. Installation set for 5 p.m. Sunday.
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