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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1958
Page
6
A compilation notes Malachi 3 16 describing the Lord recording conversations of those who fear Him and think on His name. It also cites Jean Pan Richter declaring recollection as the sole paradise from which one cannot be expelled.
An editorial argues the United States risks a poor image at the Brussels World Fair due to limited funding and planning. It contrasts Soviet and German preparations with America’s modest pavilion and cultural program, urging Congress to approve additional funds to project national prestige.
The piece urges broad support for the American Red Cross as 1937 disasters drained its resources. It notes rising population and economy will increase needs and asks for at least 95 million dollars in a nationwide drive next month for the 1958 appeal.
A devoted group of Washington gourmets braves weather to savor Indonesian meals hosted by Nelly and Alex Kawilarang. The supper featured sati Bambeng lamb skewers with spicy peanut sauce while Sputnik II passed overhead, drawing no guests away from the feast.
In 1943 at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco Virginia C. Gildersleeve was the sole American woman delegate. The quiz also notes gutta percha properties, Bee Rock Tunnel in Appalachia Virginia, St Louis hosting Olympics in 1904, and ferret gender terms hob for male and jill for female.
State Board of Agriculture lists prices for wheat No 1 hard and farm broilers No 1 steady to firm while hens and eggs show varied rates across towns including Oklahoma City Clinton Enid and Lawton. OKC livestock trading notes small calf hog and sheep activity with limited test of trade and butter markets in Chicago remain steady with wholesale prices unchanged.
Democratic leaders in Congress discuss a potential 5 to 10 billion dollar tax cut if a recession worsens. Early estimates of 2 to 3 billion were seen as too small to stem a dip, with doubt on action before summer. Rayburn signaled review of where cuts could help and budget constraints may limit possibilities.
A flash ranging platoon from the AVC h Field Artillery Observation Battalion leff Fort Sill for five months of tempo rary duty at Fort Huachuca Arizona. The group of one officer and 32 enlisted men will provide troop support for electronic tests at the Army Electronic Proving Ground. Traveling in a convoy of 12 trucks two vans and four trailers the unit is expected to arrive at Fort Huachuca at 5 30 p m Saturday and return to Fort Sill by June 15.
Wayne Newton Rucker, 33, an adjuster for Fucker Tabor and Cox in Tulsa, died in a one car crash on Riverside Drive when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. His auto crossed the median and struck a utility pole as Oklahoma traffic deaths rose to 63 for the year.
Army prosecutors read a signed confession by M Sgt Roy A Rhodes detailing cooperation with Russian agents while head mechanic at the U S embassy garage in Moscow. He admitted receiving about 3000 in rubles for answering questions and recalled specific inquiries while drunk at many contacts. Rhodes faced charges of conspiracy espionage and loyalty oath violation and said he continued cooperation after returning to the United States in 1958.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Becker Funeral home chapel for M Nathan A Nottingham 67 of 1th Bishop Road who died at 6 25 p.m Thursday in a local hospital after a brief illness Mrs Nottingham formerly Lena Young was born February 13 1891 in Rockdale Texas and moved through Greer lawton Mt View Carnegie to Lawton in 1932 She was a Baptist church member Rev Herman Nuefeld pastor of Lawton View Mission will officiate Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Survivors include husband five sons Earnest Leonard Ruben Elton and J R all at various Texas addresses six daughters Louise Robertson Juanita Yeast Margaret Camp Migon Shepherd Peggy Stewart and Judy Ann Setram a brother Jim Young two sisters Mrs Jesse Milton and Mrs Agnes Prentice thirty three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Space cadet Donald Farrell, a 23 year old Bronx airman, nears a seven day simulated space voyage at Randolph AFB. Officials say real manned flights could be practical very soon though weight and recovery challenges remain. Farrell, resting comfortably, is expected to emerge Sunday at 9 35 am after the 7 day test.
Garvin Ward a Ward 3 council candidate in the March 18 primary announces his bid. A Lawton barber since 1919, he operates 201 Park and previously served Ward 5 from 1925 to 1939. Ward faces re election hopeful Stitt Pair as others file by Feb 26 with 0 days remaining.
Norman report states Dean Eni Sneed Jr of the University of Oklahoma College of Law received a leave of absence from the Board of Regents. He will miss the spring and summer sessions to complete work on a Columbia University doctoral dissertation. George B. Fraser, professor of law, will be acting dean during the absence.
Louis Rouge a 21 year old Lawton Negro man was ordered to stand trial on an attempted rape charge filed Dec 21. A preliminary hearing heard only one witness, the New Jersey girl who came to Fort Sill to marry. She testified she awoke about 3 40 a m and saw Rouge leaning over her as she slept in a chair. She struggled and screamed, Rouge fled via a rear door. He was arrested about three hours later with scratches on his face and neck. The victim testified. defense offered no testimony.
Lawton Oklahoma seven new members were to be elected today to the Lawton Fort Sill United Fund board at a noon meeting with the Chamber of Commerce held in the Hotel Lawtonian. A slate of 41 nominees was announced by executive director Charles Gallaher and early results were not available.
A freshman writes about isolation from peers, fear of dancing, weight and skin concerns, and moving to a northern town. The counselor suggests patience, joining group activities, learning to dance at a studio, and seeking medical removal of the skin growth with family support.
A young Michigan boy who used a telephone at police headquarters to contact his mother for money was detained in Lawton, awaiting transfer to Bay City. He had been paroled after burglary and appeared to violate parole by leaving Michigan. Officers arranged for his return at a later date.
Mrs. Alvin Priddys second grade class at Garfield elementary presented a Valentine Assembly in the school auditorium with Dick Scott as announcer and Philip Dewey Bill Viel Gary McDivitt and Larry Watkins delivering the Nag salute. Ray Reynolds read scripture and the Little Snowman and Frosty the Snow Man casts featured many students including Ernie Holliamon Donnie Hendrick Mike Mahoney Jay Roberts Gene Bacon Ronnie Marburger Christine Hamilton Treavelyn Ralston Connie Bridges Cathy Berington Beverly Gribb Kathryn Harvis Alice Hopper Pat Kennedy Carol Payne Robin Rector Patricia Taylor Richard Parkinson Ricky Cunningham Moira Dolan Kathy Darington Steve Clark Jimmy Davis Carol Paine Micky Winter and J.D. Mattin. The program included readings To My Valentine and Did You Ask Someone to be Your Valentine with additional cast members listed.
Oklahoma City trooper Carl Snook intervened when he found a intoxicated man with a nude woman near a parked car. After the man fled in the cruiser, a passing motorist helped pursue. The drunk driver wrecked the cruiser and was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
An OCR fragment shows scattered terms from travel, geography, and objects around Las Vegas and New Zealand, with hints of routes, jobs, and numbers. It lists items like Harbor Maine, coral reef, German article, and various partial clues, forming a jumbled word puzzle style page with inconsistent spellings and stray phrases.
Three of five female impersonators who came to town to perform at the VFW post were fined 20 dollars each after pleading guilty to vagrancy charges in Municipal court. Judge J. Merle Oaks named Tony Powell, LaVera Newton, and Victor Saundros as offenders with home towns listed as Oklahoma City and Lawton.
A 31 year old man operating a garage at 116 C was arrested by Comanche county deputies on warrants from North Carolina. John Morgan refused extradition to face charges of fraudulent appropriation of partnership funds and passing bad checks. He allegedly skipped on a $3,000 bond. embezzlement charges filed in High Point NC. Extradition procedures will be started to send him back to North Carolina.
Oil well completions and new locations decreased in Oklahoma for the past week per Research Oil Reports. Completions totaled 105, down 28 from the prior week, with 8 gas wells down 5 and 1 service well unchanged. Southern Union Gathering tested a zone discovery in McIntosh County at No 1 Barileson, with a gas flow around 6 million cubic feet daily and Hunton lime pay flowing about 500000 cubic feet daily after acid treatment.
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