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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1958

Page

2

VFW Plans Initiation Ceremony At Post 1193

VFW Post 1193 will present the Cross of Malta insignia to new members at a ceremony in its headquarters on 996 S Second Street, Tuesday March 4 at 7 p.m. Don Grimm of Lawton Post 3-year trustee and auditor will be elected. Job openings at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City may be filled under the Hire the Handicapped program, per Frankie Barkey.

Cross of Malta VFW W. D. Jones Don Grimm Lawton Post Srory Grimm Tinker Afb Oklaeoma City Progam Frankie Barkey Velrang Fuether Faingd Vom Barker

Fort Sill hearing outlines expansion plans amid tensions

Lawton officials and residents clash as Fort Sill expansion discussions unfold. General De Shazo testifies on scope and civilian consultations while defense officials cite ongoing study. A concert at Campbell building precedes the hearing with about 30 Lawton residents present.

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Monday Last Day To Buy Car Tag In Comanche County

County motorists warned by Tus Agent Ralph Tennessee that automobiles unpaid for by March 4 face seizure and sale. Auto license tags doubles in price after Jan 31 and delinquency extended by Oklahoma Tax Commission. About 1,000 more residents had bought tags. 1224 issued by noon today. Continue to pay fines and secure tags before the deadline at the license tag office.

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Nixon Faces FCC Probe Details From Hearing

The House Commerce subcommittee probes the FCC and federal regulators over influence peddling involving National Airlines and Miami TV channel bids. Letters and affidavits recount meetings where Kalventine and associates discussed strategies and potential exposure if Democrats learned of an alleged deal. The 1955 FCC examiner recommended Katzentine for the Miami channel amid rumors of National Airlines backing.

FCC Harvig Haleentine House Commerce Federal Communications Commission Harvis Nateentine Robert Wing Nixon Natzentine Rice King Rite Razzentine Hkalzentine Wich i Ieller Jerief Daniel Sullivan Florida Crime Commission Kalentine Walentine Iis Moore Malventine National Barton Miamie Berton National Airlines George T. Baker Dean Murphy Miami Harris Murphys FCC Examiner Katzentine Channel

Hospital Readies Play Rehearsal for Patients Thursday

Fort Si ambelatory patients will be guests of the Law for a Little Theatre rehearsal Thursday night. The production of The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman is set for Friday and Saturday nights at Cameron College. Director Joly Gentes announced opening Friday with the season’s first production. Cast, crew, and ushers listed, with tickets available at local drugstores and hospital shop.

Marcia Iicks Anthony Recchio UT Yarrington Leslie Toward Tommye Howell Ford Tizel Ferrington Jay Whitaker Frances Gilbert Frankie Ingrahm W. Cayyell Scully Brooke Jr Cecil Leila Powell Mankerip Betty Diener Judy Tuttle Jeanne Johnston Bill Achord Marta Stephen

Bonitas Adrift After Sinking Threat at Sea

Contessi and fireman Giovanni Barbara were aboard the freighter Bonitas when distress calls noted water flooding and danger of sinking. A Coast Guard plane from Elizabeth City reported the ship sinking as the crew fought to stabilize the vessel. The Bonitas, a 5646 gross ton freighter bound for Baltimore, was left with a deck awash and a slowly turning propeller.

Contessi Giovanni Barbara Banitas Coast Guard Ftlizaberg Nlc Pan Uleboat Bonitas Baltimore

Suspect apprehended after Tuesday Hi-Way incident

Report notes a suspect detained Tuesday at the Hi-Way vale 4145. A second suspect's car showed a file-type hole in the front window. Officers said the license matched a 1953 model identified in Depew. A third man arrested at a cafe with two others faced charges but was deemed not involved.

Elinde Depew ANC

Who's Who in Local Society Names Winners in Pageant

The list includes D. Nicklas, Robert Thomas, Mrs. John Thomas, and Latty Zook among several local residents recognized in society honors. Major categories feature Most Valuable, Best Personality, Best Groomed, and Best Looking with names and addresses from Fort Smith and nearby areas.

D. Nicklas Robert Thomas John Thomas Linde Jones G. A1. Jones Fort Si Tal Burt Ray Burt Junior Callicott W. D. Callicott Artington Latty Zook Floyd Zool N. Agi Tradlys Wir Murl Wison Columbia Donnie Sapp E.W. Sapp Cherry Loretta Osborne J. D. Osborne Vath Bill Bain Mr. Tath

Cameron college music instructor attends father's funeral

Miss Kathleen Haley, a Cameron college music instructor, departed Oklahoma City by plane for Ithaca, Michigan, to attend the funeral of her father, Michael J. Haley. Miss Benne Daniel accompanied Miss Haley to Oklahoma City this morning.

Kathleen Haley Cameron College Oklahoma City Tihaca Mich Michael J. Haley Benne Daniel Misa Haley

Two Are Fined For Allowing Dogs To Run

Municipal Court led by Judge J Merle Oaks fined multiple defendants for dog running violations and a series of traffic offenses. Fines ranged from 5 to 20 dollars with several bonds forfeited. Names include Thomas Paty Arnold A Fox and others, plus详情.

J. Merle Oaks Thomas Paty Widba BE Mdman Buftram Reese- Velt Arnold A. Fox Meinley de Fendants Lirge Midge City Davy T. Kirks Surmit Charles Rayday Bell Gregory Blois Dearborn Wags Clarence FE Smith Arlington Povest EL Shinn Atle Sumit James Wilkinson Evel Wilkinson Isa T. J. McAister Leroy Buller Aris McKinley Frank ‘Otis Waldran Fervis Marcus Deasy N. Misr Raymond Lee Sitlers Sycamore Patricla Williams Granville Lamers Lawton Abd Louis Runnels

Scout Banquet On Top Friday at Washington Elementary

Cub Scout Pack 7 will hold the annual Blue and Gold banquet at 6 30 pm at Washington elementary school. Willard Johnson cubmaster said monthly awards will be given following the banquet.

Washington Elementary School Old South Gallteria Willard Johnson

Engineer Talks Before Students at Central Junior High

Maynard Puller, a civilian post engineer at Fort Sill, spoke at Central Junior High School during Engineers Week. He outlined three engineering phases and urged study in math and science, noting over 400000 engineers and women’s growing role. The program included a film and remarks by Charles Waves and others.

Maynard Puller Fuller Tom Porter Charles Waeves Toes Wooa Berton Bel Adair Ara Corrales Lawrence Emrber Tomlinson

Korea anew calls for neutral supervision in talks

A North South Korea peace push seeks withdrawal of foreign forces and direct talks under neutral supervision. The Communist communique warns the U S and U N against exploiting any withdrawal and pledges firm action if pressure resumes. It notes heavy troop deployments on both sides and regional powers involved as Chou En Lai’s five day visit to the area ends with Chen Yi alongside.

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Roads project details and bid results for county widening

A large road upgrade outlines a new 4-foot concrete slab, conversion of the old 21-foot slab, and a 5-inch surface with median variations. A one-mile service road creates east side access, while Gate 2 introduces a trumpet interchange with four ramps. Bidding on four phases shows Freeman as low bidder in several sections with multiple competitors and varied estimates.

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ICC Ils Named In State Suit

Oklahoma district court action labels an Interstate Commerce Commission rate order discriminatory. The State of Oklahoma seeks a federal injunction to block the ICC from enforcing a 7 cent per hundredweight increase on interstate shipments from southern points, with no change to northern Kansas rates. Judge Stephen Chandler granted a temporary restraining order and a self-serving injunction.

Oklahoma City Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Commission We State of Oklahoma Permahene ICC Cn Maren 4 Stephen Chandler Fed. JS ICC Kansas

LHS students shine in difficult stage play The Robe

A 44 student Lawton High School cast presented Lloyd DouglasThe Robe before about 300 onlookers. The three act religious drama featured vivid Easter Pageant costumes and strong sound and lighting. Directors praised Pat Payne Kenneth Easton and others for solid performances amid youth and effort.

Lawton High School Lloyd C. Douglas Douglas Joan Lawson Opal Ford Golgotha Jerusalem Jesus Pilate Sen. Gale Rome Garden of Eupolis Caligula Mike Parsons Marcellus Diana Pat Payne Kenneth Easton Prne Love Jerry Brown Simon Peter Davi McClung Tiberius Darrell Smith Melas

Warrant Seizes Still on Cox Farm Four Miles East of Lawton

U S alcohol tax agents, with Deputy Sheriff M W McCracken, raided a house four miles east and 16 south of Lawton, finding two mash barrels and a 20 gallon cooker. The still was destroyed. Cox faces a felony charge of possessing an unregistered still and contraband. Preliminary hearing set in Oklahoma City. Field lists Stowers and McCracken as witnesses. Dispositions include $100 fines for Bob Minor for rock driving on Fort Sill and Doris Bradbury for reckless driving, plus a $325 fine for a woman in Altus for public drunkenness on the military reservation.

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