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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1958
Page
12
A garbled excerpt attributes a poetic line to Edwin Markham and resembles biblical allusion. The fragment mentions spies and nakedness of the land, with references to youth, a starry stream, and a dream incomplete in context. The passage appears as OCR noise with misread names and punctuation.
In a fiery response the Lawton Times criticizes Oklahoma City for a sensational series on crime and vice. The letter accuses the metropolis of mercenary journalism and urges cities to stop dragging others’ reputations through sensational exposes while promoting regional pride and local achievements.
Dr Frank Laubach, renowned author and founder of World Neighbors, will address Lawton tonight at the new First Methodist church. He cites mass literacy as a tool against Communism, noting over half a million people in the Philippines India and Africa have benefited from his programs. The Lawton Interdenominational Council sponsors this timely talk highlighting education as a path to freedom and self expression.
Walter Lippman argues in the essay that Moscow and Western capitals are in a durable stalemate driven by mutual disengagement fear. He notes both sides prefer the status quo over concessions, with Khrushchev and Dulles unlikely to resolve the conflict soon. A separate item reports Patsy Chandler jailed on a traffic charge with a horse release tied to the case.
A quirky notice highlights a questionable bargain labeled as reasonable yet hard to retract due to mistaken wording and typographical quirks. The piece frames the item as a small value deal with potential for later regret.
The article explains a new Social Security policy eliminating the living together requirement for dependent wives and widow benefits while maintaining the three year marriage rule. It clarifies eligibility dates, advises visiting the Social Security office, and mentions potential back pay of up to 12 months. The tone is practical guidance for a reader seeking benefits.
A troubled letter details a son's wife Kate and husband Ken provoking jealousy through flirtatious behavior and revealing attire. The writer seeks advice on curbing the misconduct without splitting the family while Kate visits again. A separate item reports squirrels invading Mrs Ann Gabriche's Atlanta home, entering through the chimney and damaging blinds lamps and pots.
Paris dispatch reports the USSR is building a new air defense system that could neutralize the current US Strategic Air Command. Improved radars and nuclear warhead missiles may give Moscow the ability to deter or defeat SAC, prompting warnings on the missile gap and Western defense urgency.
A compact list of crossword clues and partial fills arranged as an across and down puzzle. Includes numerous wordplay prompts, with entries ranging from clothing terms to geography, chemistry, and famous names, some with misprints or phonetic hints.
Fragmentary puzzle prompt lists numbers and partial words including New Guinea hog, Fragrance, Werder, Grafted and phrases like The ald mare. The readable text hints at crossword style entries with clues and enumerations, but no complete definitions or solutions are present to determine a coherent title or a definitive summary of an event or article.
Maria Callas delivered a superb Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata at the Metropolitan Opera House New York. A sold out crowd roared with applause from curtain rise to final bow and demanded an encore for the famed soprano.
Atlanta detectives suspect two persons involved in the footing of Charles Rinzler's home. The missing list includes two bottles of whiskey and two apples, indicating possible theft. The report notes no further evidence yet and asks for public tips.
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