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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

2

Allied Officers Visit Civic Club in Lawton

About 34 Fort Sill Allied officers from 19 countries attended a Lawton Rotary Club luncheon at the Motel Lawtonian. The program chairman was A J Reawlings. Speakers included Lt Col Erik C Narhoff Denmark Lt Col Fadlollah Jalari Ivan and Col Chao Yun Yu Nationalist China who spoke on their nations. Maj Thomas D Lynch Jr and Miss Ann Wright also attended.

Fort Sill Funcheon Lawton Rotary Club Moo Lawtonian A.J. Reawlings Erik C. Narhoff Denmark Fadlolah Jalari Ivan Chao Yun ¥U China Thomas D. Lynch Jr Ann Wright Jorge Dansey Argentina Alfred Mansbart Austria Lucien F. van Houtte Beigua Aung Vhein Han Yin Burma Me Sarin Fernando Alberto Erik C. Havhot den Mark Miguel YT. Leon Luis E. Moncayo Paul Cadre Ecuador Georges R. Colitanceau France Engelbertus H. Bintoro Eudy Suchaedé Indonesia Fazlollah Jafari Hossein-Gholi Elmich Kan Raffaele Campos Maly Kiyohiko Hosoya Tetami Tsutomu Nakayayng Kazuo Sakakibara Japan Koh Sung Keh Lee Hui Yong Loree Ta-K Feng Chao Yun Yu Victor M. Sanchez Carlos C

Allied officers to attend Lawton BPW dinner

The Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club hosts an International Relations dinner tonight at 6:30. Allied officers from Artillery and Missile School will attend, including Maj. Khin Maung Lat of Burma and Lt Col. Khalil Bakhnl-Azar, plus Nationalist Chinese officers, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, and Viet Nam personnel.

Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club Pakistan Habib Atmad Khin Maung Lat Burma Khalil Bakh nl-Azar AH Shaegh Siu-Han Fu Ta- Feng Tong-King Chao Chao Yun Yu Chao Ming Chiu China Habib Ahmad Peer Badshah Gilani Antonio Concepcion Philippines Voeradej Tahloor Thailand San Irex Turkey Pham Kir Chung Phan Dinh Tung Viet Nara

Hobart Jury Frees Youth In Slaying

Hobart district court acquitted Riley Twitty in the July killing of Joe Louis Scallon. Twitty testified the shooting occurred in self defense, ending a murder charge after a district court jury verdict.

Hobart D — Riley Twitty Joe Louis Scallon Twitty Scallon

Principals Gather for February Meeting at Garfield School

Lawton public school principals will meet at Gar field School at 12 noon on Wednesday to discuss problems. City school superintendent John Shoemaker will attend the session.

Lawton Garfield School John Shoemaker

Four Hurt in Area Accidents In Lawton District

Four persons were injured in separate traffic accidents Monday in the Lawton high patrol district. An expectant mother, Mrs. Donald Endes, 15, and her husband were hurt when a pickup collided with a car near Sib Lee about 10:30 p.m. Another crash involved Raymond Lee Sillers driving a pickup in a 1948 Ford truck. In Grady county a seven month old, Phillip Keith Smith, of Wynona Minnesota, was critically injured when a car overturned in a ditch east of Verden. His father, mother, and sister Alicia Ann Smith sustained less serious injuries. Roy H. Morrison, 43, of Fort Cobb, was critically injured when his car overturned multiple times on a county road. Morrison was found hours later and treated at Anadarko hospital.

Lawton High Donald Endes Memorial Hospital Sib Lee Eades Raymond Lee Sillers Sycamore Virgil Smith Wynona Minn Verden Anaidarko Alicia Ann Smith Delbert Jump Highway Patrol Smith SH 9 Conto Layton Area Roy H. Morrison Rta Fort Cobb Oney Caddo County

Legion Oratory Winner Named From Lawton Post 29

Robert Thomas won the local American Legion 29 oratorical contest at Lawton High School, earning $10 savings stamps and advancing to the Sixth District contest on March 4 at Lawton High School. Alternate runner up was Don Jlay, with contestants Tynn Brewer, Woney Morris, Larry Watson, and James Wright. Judges included J Merle Oaks, Craig Pierson, Rev J C Smith, and Harold Carey.

Robert Thomas John Thomas Swinarr Lowery Whitehead American Legion Post Thomas Lawson Post Lawton High School Don Jlay Norman Hays Tynn Brewer Hazel O. Brewer Williams Woney Morris Frank H. Morris Arlanta Larry Watson Watson James Wright Gilbert O. Wright Dearborn J. Merle Oaks Craig Pierson Cameron College J. C. Smith Wallock Memorial Congregational Church Harold Carey Aander American Legion Legion Post Winer Allernate

OU Dean Named Hawaii University President

Dr. Laurence Ider, dean of the graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, was named president of the University of Hawaii. The board selected him from applicants for the $20,000 a year post, with a rent free house to be provided. Effective July 1.

Laurence Ider University of Oklahoma Amew University of Hawaii Sovearald Unversity Board of Regents

Johnson Named Veterans Chief in Comanche County Barrack

Officers were elected and 29 new members joined at the Comanche County Barrack of World War I Veterans. Roy Johnson was chosen as commander for the first year, with C. L. Dinkin senior vice commander and other officers named. Eligible veterans with honorable discharges from April 6, 1917 to July 2, 1921 may join. Monthly meetings set for the second Tuesday at 2:40 pm in the American Legion Hut. regional meeting planned at Lake Texoma Lodge.

Comanche County Roy Johnson Servy HS C. L. Dinkins Is. I. Ring Bill Kendel Doe F. Wirdeman J. O. Williams Johnson Armeed Gro Americal Legion Hut Lake Texoma Indge Coemahechs County

Cameron Student of Month Named for February

Glenda Nowlin of Cameron College earns February student of the month honors sponsored by the Aggie Future Teachers of America chapter. An honor student and editor of the college yearbook, she is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Cameron Players, daughter of Ray and Mrs Nowlin of 3407 Cache Road, Lawson High School graduate.

Glenda Nowlin Law Cameron College Aggie Future Teachers of America Imadeus Miss Nowlin Wichita Phi Theta Nappa Coed Ray Nowlin Cache Road Cameron Players Cognpolitan Club Lawson High School

Tax Cut Debate Shapes 1958 Economic Plan

Senator Knowland discusses the administration's approach to unemployment and tax policy. He cites Mitchell on March unemployment data, notes a possible tax cut is unlikely this year, and says public works could be considered if the upturn slows. He projects peak unemployment by mid year and emphasizes federal program reviews.

Knowland Mitchell Jauiary Weeks Bet Knowland

Von Braun marks to the conference

Walter Williams under secretary of commerce said the nation’s industry is ready to meet the Soviet missile challenge. In a prepared address he stated that with a green light the immense production capabilities can begin turning out long range ballistic missiles at a rate dismaying to any potential adversary.

Walter Williams Williams

Ash Wednesday Services Slated at Fort Sill

Fort Sill observes Ash Wednesday with Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran services. Mass and distribution of ashes set for 12:01 p.m. at Thulop Chapel and 12:15 p.m. at Sheridan Road Chapel for Catholics. SS. Barbara's Episcopal Church holds services at Old Post Chapel with Communion at 7 and 9 a.m. and a 7 p.m. service for Lutherans.

Fort Sill Thulop Sheridan Road SS. Barbara's Episcopal Old Post Chapel

Parley Attendance Listed for July Event in Tulsa

Thirteen Lantanians will attend the Fobvurry board meeting of Oblis sous Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Tulsa. Names include Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Bol Disin, Mrs. Ray Shackel, three dimra, Mrs. David Corley, C.J Meisel, Paul Hughes, and Dr. Jack Spencer.

Tulsa Allenting Wall Mtr Charles Miller Bol Disin Ray Shackelbhet Dimra David Corley C.J Meisel Paul Hughes Jack Spencer

Youth to Meet at Apache Methodist Church

The Lawton Subrlishiet meeting of Methodist Youth Fellows will convene at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Apache Methodist Church. Raymond Allen of Lawton's SVes ey Methodist Church is listed as president of the subl ishiet.

Lawton Apache Methodist Church Raymond Allen Svesey Methodist Church

Grace Mont man reenlists in Air Force service

Neil Thomas Keys, son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Keys of Grace mont, reenlists in the U S Army Air Force. He will report to Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas for processing and reassignment. Keys is a four year Air Force veteran who was discharged in January 1935. Family home is 1603 Euclid hape.

NEU Thomas Keys

Plane hijacking claim tensions flare over North Korea incident

The United States National Airline plane carrying Willis P. Hobbs of Vallejo California and Lt Col Towards Mc Clellian of Buchanan Michigan was forced to fly to North Korea after alleged Communist agents seized control. The secretariat member called the Communist explanation utterly fantastic and said the armistice commission remains the proper channel for such disputes, with refusals to hand over crew and cargo inventories.

USN Kehl U.N Ite Armistice Commission Wkekl Willis P. Hobbs Vallejo Calif U.S. Air Force McClellian Buchanan Mich North Korea Pusan Seoul

TV Channel Award Sparks Subcommittee Clash

The panel split as voting continued over upholding Sharfman’s recommendation for a TV license. One member backed a third applicant, while another praised Kallentine as best qualified on ownership and civic record, amid disputes over who truly deserved the award.

Two Women Arrested After Disturbance In City

Odessa Hardesty, 24, of 5808 McKinley, accused of creating a disturbance and Lena Mae Nicholson, 20, No 6A, charged with assault, were arrested last night in connection with a disturbance involving a .23 caliber pistol at Su No 28.

Odessa Hardesty McKinley Lena Mae Nicholson Ehib

Hijacking details emerge from early morning incidents

Police report two hijackings and a hotel robbery attempt. A 34 year old man and a 22 year old were involved in a car hijacking after which cash, alcohol, and some money were seized. A third man possessing little money was not considered involved. The Angie hotel manager described a 22 year old robber in a blue polka dot scarf who demanded the cash register, threatened to kill, kicked the manager, then fled.

Sely Depew Gily Harvey W. Thomas Angie Thomas

Fire kills 11 in duplex disaster as infant found in incubator

Calvin Douglas, infant body found in incubator, dies alongside Mary Helen Rowe and four children Betty Jo Marvin Robert and Calvin all under six. Jones says he smelled smoke while repairing a bed and fled from raging flames that trapped him upstairs and forced a jump from a window. Cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Calvin Douglas Mary Helen Rowe Jones Betty Jo Marvin Robert Calvin

City Man Faces Burglary Charge at Dixie Kitchen

James Lee Copeland, 26, eastside resident, was charged with second degree burglary of the Dixie Kitchen cafe where he worked after police arrested him Monday. He allegedly stole $35 from a music vending machine on Feb 13 at the first floor cafe. County Attorney Warren Crane filed the complaint, signed by Detective Lt Cleo Stout in Justice of Peace Woolrow Giles' court.

Eastside James Lee Copelland Dixie Kitchen Warren Crane Cleo Stout Justice of Peace Woolrow Giles Cow't

Cold spell grips northeast with zero temperatures and closures

A severe cold wave paralyzed several states with zero to five degree readings. Stamford and nearby cities housed 24 families in a high school gym as heating failed in two tenements. New Jersey logged ten above in High Point, while East Orange motorists faced overdue tickets after shoveling out. Washington DC endured its coldest in 16 years with 1.14 inches of snow and area schools closed for a second day.

Heon Ztro Montpellier Portland Maine Burlington Concord N.H Boston Bradley Field Conn Stamford Lacy New Jersey High Point East Orange Washington, D.C Uncle Samn Middlesboro Georgia North Georgia Virginia Tennessee South Fulton Tom Indiana South Bend Michigan City Ind Ohio River

Fort Sill Missile Training Debate Sparks Oklahoma Fight

The hearing heatedly debated Fort Sill's role in training in surface to surface missiles for the United States and 131 allied nations. Gen de Sharp will testify that moving Fort Sill would cost about 3250 million and compromise the school and training area. Local lawmakers allege political promises tied to promotions and condemned land issues echo past condemnations.

Harris de Sharp Legislative Committee Fort Sill United States Free Nations Dean Hart Pauls Valley Ge Sharp Bea Faudree Atoke County Atoka County Oklahoma City

Fort Sill Indian School Hosts Leadership Conference

Faculty members from Fort Sill Indian School along with representatives from the Indian agency soil and moisture division attended a leadership conference Monday at FSIS. Mrs. Winona Queton led the event with a talk titled The Right Way to Get a Job Done and practical dos and donts of leadership. Walter Gray, FSIS superintendent, oversees the monthly leadership evaluation courses.

Fort Sill Indian School Soil and Moisure Division The Indian Agency FSIS Winona Queton

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