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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1958
Page
4
A compact reflection on sacred time and rest cites Psalms and Charles Reade. The text evokes a traveler pausing in a green oasis amid a weekday journey, seeking refreshment and repose before continuing.
The United States successfully projects its own earth satellite into orbit, a lighter Explorer compared with Soviet craft, signaling progress in the space race. Analysts note achievements with Atlas and Jupiter-C tests, praising scientists and engineers while urging continued effort to sustain American prestige and security.
Congress acts to close a gap in income tax withholding. Many employers pocketed 279 million dollars from 400 thousand delinquent cases. A new bill requires deposits to a special IRS bank account, ensuring funds are paid to the government.
The piece notes that population in the Valley States has risen by 21.7 million since 1990, while the 435-seat Congress has not expanded. It argues that growing states gain representation by taking seats from others, leaving 172.85 million Americans represented by the same lawmakers as in 1930 for 151 million people, and suggests a discussion on enlarging Congress.
A compilation of trivia questions and answers on topics including music keys, notable political figures, animal oddities, government watchdogs, heliocentric astronomy, and alien residency requirements. It presents concise responses such as C major has no sharps, Neilie Taylor Ross achievements, kinkajan tail ability, a watchdog of the treasury, Copernicus as sun center, and aliens filing addresses annually.
Ardmore reports county clerk Jony McCharen and Carter County officials testified in the ouster trial of County Commissioner Heartsill Meurtsill. Evidence included a $41.19 county claim signed by Rev J H Alexander and lease purchases for four trucks later found to be delayed in payment. Deputy examiner Robert Burch and McCharen described the mortgage and rental payments totaling $6,806 in Carter County appropriations to 1956.
The front page reports a controversial Republican fund raising dinner in Houston, condemning mass bribery under a veneer of prestige. White House press secretary Magrady and others deny coordinated deceit while Eisenhower vetoes a natural gas regulation bill, signaling ongoing partisan struggle and regulatory debates.
Jersey City faced a water emergency as a major break drained millions of gallons. Public Works Commissioner August W. Heckman said the leak was pinpointed in a Shine main near the city’s receiving reservoir and running under the Macken sack Thiver. Hundreds of water works crews had searched since Sunday night. The risk of cave-ins prompted the state of emergency.
Oklahoma City report states a temporary restraining order bars mass picketing by the Teamsters at Gate 24 Tinker Air Force Base while the NLRB reviews the dispute with Page Airways. Union and NLRB attorneys held a one hour conference with no union opposition.
J. J. Zinen of the Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 20 announced application deadlines for veteran bonus payments. New Hampshire entries set July 1, North Dakota February 1959, Ghig January 1959, West Virginia June 1989, and Minnesota has no deadline.
Winston Howard of Oklahoma City met with area school administrators today in the office of Clarence Searl, county school superintendent. Mouwared is assistant director of the Division of School Plant Services, Oklahoma Department of Education.
Oklahoma teachers magazine details Lawson Junior High shown with four photos. The $1 683 892 project costs 13 86 per square foot and features contemporary design, steel windows, blue porcelain walls, plastered tiles, and face brick exterior. Planning prioritized student welfare. Jol Shoemaker, A Richardson, the Board of Education, and architects Nulisger and Lawrence contributed. Plans also note future Lawson additions and upgrades to several area schools.
Oklahoma Democratic leaders list top party figures attending a $100 plate dinner honoring former President Truman at Washington. Attendees include Gov. Raymond Gary Sen. Mike Monroney, Lt. Gov. Roy Turner, Mrs. Beatrice Lawson, and national committee members Kim Armstrong and Raymond Fisher. Local organizers are Elmer Jarner Shawnee and Mrs. Mary Kennedy Pawhuska.
Kenneth Myers, minister of music and education at Lawson First Baptist Church, will guide a session on church papers during Oklahoma Baptists statewide public relations conference in Oklahoma City. Attendees include ADC pastors and church leaders. event opens at 10 am hosted by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma with sessions on association papers and church promotional literature.
In Lens France eleven coal miners were killed when a mine elevator cable snapped causing a 200 foot plunge. The incident occurred at a nearby coal mine, with officials reporting the tragedy and investigations underway.
The State Board of Agriculture released price data for wheat broilers hens and eggs across cities including Muskogee Oklahoma City and Vinita. Evidence shows fluctuating wheat prices around 2.02 to 2.08 per unit and varied egg and poultry values with modest gains and steady marks in different districts.
Lawton safety council members plan to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the city council chambers for the regular monthly session. President Bol Dunn announced the council will be reorganized for the next year and committee assignments will be made. The public is invited to attend. A review of the city's 1957 traffic safety record will be conducted and a sensitive program for the coming year will be studied.
Seven passengers including a mother and her two children were killed when a package of explosives aboard a bus exploded. Thirteen people were seriously injured. Reports from Dhanbad say the blast occurred in Calcutta bound service.
A letter from a mother describes her 16 year old daughter Lois growing withdrawn and anxious after illness and a move. A family service agency suggests confidential assessment and potential emotional distress rather than mental illness plus exploring stressors and balance.
A guidance piece explains the autonomic nervous system as the unconscious inter-communication of life support functions and notes that prolonged emotional hardship in a gentle child can damage this system. It urges holistic care from a medical specialist and family support, suggesting reading Body Mind and Lugar for insights.
F B Barnes county chairman announced the 1958 Comanche County Heart Fund goal of 8712, with February 23 designated Heart Sunday for a house to house canvass. Contributions mailed are addressed to HEART in care of the local post office and forwarded to the donor’s county headquarters. The state target is 246000, with funds supporting nationwide heart research and efforts focusing on disorders affecting youths, noting a 35 percent decline in death risk for ages 75 to 44.
A two story Milwaukee shop building burned in near zero weather injuring twenty firefighters and six figures in damage. Firefighters fought from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. as flames reached 100 feet high and 25 000 spectators watched. Deputy Chief Clary Eblers suffered minor injuries but returned to duty. Fire cause was undetermined at report time.
Results of the college’s second semester student elections were announced on campus Monday. Dera Willis was elected freshman class president to fill a vacancy. Charles Fox became freshman vice president. Freshman student representatives include Ronnie Nelson, Jerome Wallon, Karen Caddell, David Leister, and Bill Hunter. Richard McCord was elected cheerleader. A couple was elected to reign over the Aggie Sweetheart Ball, to be held Friday in the student union room. the identity of the pair will be announced at the dance.
A fragmented clue heavy puzzle page lists across and down entries from polio research to place names. Readers encounter references like Sister Elizabeth, Australia, Eslerot oleic acid, and various cryptic hints across a 1920s era theme.
The 1958 Comenine County home demonstration club dress revue is scheduled for April 2 at the fairgrounds. Judging at 9 30 a.m. and 12 45 p.m. The theme is Eighty Days Around the World. Entries must include entrant name club class of dress pattern material and total dress cost with sheets due by March 11.
City police logged a midnight loss on Rt 1 Faxon as Oscar L. Shanks reported his wallet containing $20 missing near No 13 B. In another burglary note Currell Lumber Co. office at 307 B faced a rear door glass entry with over $500 stolen in prior break-ins. Everett Thompson Plumbing Co. at 1240 saw entry but nothing missing. Stanley Johnson, 1107 Bell, reported a hub cap stolen from a 1957 Dodge.
County attorney Warren Crane dismissed a second degree burglary charge without prejudice against 17-year-old Donald Ray Leopard Bruce of 2802 N 22nd. Bruce was accused of breaking into the Tip Top Laundry at 15 S Fifth on October 31, 1936.
Cameron college ROTC cadets dominated the Oklahoma State University event in Stillwater last weekend with James Dilbeck taking first, John R. Wyant second, and Bernard Mahrahrah fourth in the state junior college rifle meet.
State Rep. George Nigh, a McAlester former teacher and four term legislator, opened his campaign for lieutenant governor last night. He seeks the post now held by Cowboy Pink Williams after a testimonial dinner honoring his career.
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