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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1958

Page

2

Committee Hits Space Agencies In Fund Measure

Washington lawmakers urged that the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics face renewed scrutiny over basic missile research as the House Appropriations Committee approved a $33.382 billion emergency bill funding Labor and Agriculture and other agencies. NACA’s cutbacks, a warning on Russia’s lead, and questions about exhibit funding for Brussels highlighted the spending mix, while agriculture gains included acreage reserve administration and farmer payments.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Labor and Agriculture Departments National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics NACA Deeuxuse Germany Russia U.S Brussels Commerce Department Tretonec Department Agriculture Department National Science Foundation General Services Administration Reclamation Sureas Veterans Administration Interior Department State Department

Sill Men Face Felony Charges in Fort Sill Case

Fort Sill men face felony counts filed by County Attorney Warren Crane. Eugene A. Balukas, 20, allegedly burglarized Wolverton Electric on Sheridan Road, taking a portable TV and about $273 in cash. Homer L. Bradbery, 39, allegedly concealed $697.41 worth of household furnishings financed under a conditional sales contract.

Warren Crane Fort Sill Eugene A. Balukas 59Th Trans. Co Wolverton Electric Sheridan Road Cache Road Homer L. Bradbery Selected Investments Corp

Actress comments reveal globe trotting wonders and wit

An interview excerpt quotes an actress discussing cultural stereotypes. She praises Argentine gentlemen as wine lovers and conversationalists, Brazil as home to great dancers, and notes she has never married with a boyfriend. She jokes about marrying eight men from eight countries for financial gain.

Moscow

Boy Allegedly Fails To Attend School Complaint Filed

County Attorney Warren Crane filed a complaint in Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles' court against Henry Ponpesucut 1716 Invin for alleged failure to attend school. The boy’s sister signed the complaint, Crane reported.

Warren Crane Lawton Henry Ponpesucut Invin Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles Crang

Fort Sill Expansion Faces Opposition in State Hearing

Oklahoma lawmakers and residents clashed over Fort Sill artillery school expansion proposed by the Army. Testimony warned of costs up to a billion dollars, potential oil-field loss worth tens of millions, and a “Trail of Tears” impact on Native tribes. Critics pressed for defense needs while protesters and placards filled the chamber despite bans.

Fort Siu Post Oklahoma de Shaxo Fort Sil Styron and Bola W. A. Cooksey Roosevelt Farmer Noel Carbough Hobart Oliman Robert Goombi Lawton Committee Fred Clarris Pep Charles Qurnun Lawton Chamber of Commerce Sean Byron Barns Gombo William W. Moreau Mobart Dor Baldwin Anadarko Legislative Council Baldwin Fort Sill Morris Ozman SOS Army Lawton SO5 Oklahoma Defense League Lamton

German Defense Minister Slated To Visit Center

Bonn Germany official reports say Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss will undertake a three week visit to the United States this month. He plans to tour the atomic testing area at White Sands New Mexico and the Artillery School Fort Sill Oklahoma among other stops.

Bonn Germany Franz Josef Strauss United States White Sands N. M Fort Sill Okla

Markets and Prices Across States and Regions

Chicago reports steady receipts and unchanged wholesale prices with a 93 score. Oklahoma City board lists wheat No 1 hard at 2.02, eggs at 80 cents farm clean, and butterfat No 1 steady from 50 to 53 cents in various towns. broilers and hens show mixed demand and regional quotes across Muskogee Tulsa Oklahoma City Vinita and others.

Chicago Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Praderick Minton Watonga Bison Blackwell E Reny Enid Yukon Alva Viel Guyman Booker F.o.b Muskogee Tulsa Vinila Lawson Watongi Paula Valley Clinton Shattuck Vinita Elk City el Rens Tid Lk City Pauls Valley K City el Reno

Jaycees Hear Series Of Talks At Lawton Meeting

At the Wednesday noon Lawton Jaycees session in the Hotel Lawtonian, extemporaneous speeches covered national economy babies Cameron basketball and Oklahoma highways. The club voted not to establish a $235 athletic scholarship to a Cameron college semi deserving student. Dr. Jack Spencer presided as president with Deen Young as program chairman.

Lawton Jaycees Lawtonian Deen Young Charles Dillahunty Marlin Wkeathley Manville Reman Cameron Toaz Jim Briskell Oklahoma Lawson Jaycers Persan Cameron College Punks Jack Spencer

Moscow models of Sputniks to be shown in Osaka fair

The Soviet Embassy announced models of Sputniks T and IT will be displayed at the Japan International Trade Fair in Osaka on April 11 to 17.

Tokyo Japan Osaka

Chilean General Montt to visit Artillery School for briefings

Brig. Gen. Manuel Montt, head of the Chilean War Academy, arrives Sunday with six staff officers and 18 students for three days of briefings at the Artillery and Missile School. He lands at Lawson Airport at 7 p.m. and departs Wednesday at 9 19 a.m. Attending officers include Maj. Geo. Thomas 2B ce Shazo and Brig. Gen. Philip C. Wehle. The program features tours of departments and a Saint Barbara luncheon, with a wildlife belt tour on Tuesday.

Manuel Montt Chilean War Academy Avill Sehoor Gen. Montt Arive Lawson Geo. Thomas Ce Shazo Artillery and Missile Center Wedletmerl Philip C. Wehle Artillery and Montt Saint Barbara de Shazo Officers’ Club Wichita Stountaine Wildlife Belge Fort Silk

Auto Injury Fatal To Fort Cobb Man

Roy Morrison a 43 year old Fort Cobb man died after a car left a southeast highway near Oney and overturned several times. He was thrown from the car and found by David Ross Chickasha. Morrison died at Anadarko hospital from head injuries exposure and shock. February recorded its 3d traffic fatality with Morrison.

Fort Cobb Oklahoma Roy Morrison lMighway Eee Mike Hellwege Morrison Oney David Ross Chickasha Anadarko Hospital Tle

Two Theft Cases Probed By Police

Police investigated two theft cases today. One involved an auto accessory theft and another a piggy bank cash theft allegedly carried out at a residence. Patricia Howard reported $345 missing from a piggy bank hidden behind a shelf. details for Warren Weaver’s case involve a 1815 Ford and missing items.

Patricia Howard Irwin Warren Weaver Ford

50 Dairymen Attend Clinic at Comanche County Fair

About fifty Comanche county dairy men attended a one day clinic at the fair barn. Instructors included Jack Pendleton of Oklahoma State University dairy production testing program L H Sennett Clifford Burton extension dairymen and Wes Seyler head of the Oklahoma City American Daily Association. Topics covered included reducing milk production costs the forage way balancing forage with concentrates feeds and easy to follow mastitis control program plus other diseases affecting herd health and quality milk production and steps in reducing cost of herd replacement.

Comanche County Comanche County Fair Barn Jack Pendleton Oklahoma State University L. H. Sennett Clifford Burton Wes Seyler Oklahoma City Oklahoma American T Daily Association Fairbarn Tbm

Five of Family Die in Fire in Staunton Virginia

A Staunton area fire killed five related residents as they slept in a frame house near the Shenandoah Valley city. Victims were Jesse Simmons 42 Zona Mac 42 Carrie Wheizel 45 a Simmons sister and cousins Clements Smith 36 Sammy Smith 39. The Simmonss rented the home a week earlier after moving from West Augusta. The site was found shortly after 11 pm by Ed A. Dudley the homeowner who lives nearby.

World Prayer Day Service Planned in Lawton

World Day of Prayer will be observed in Lawton with union worship at 7 30 p m Friday at First Presbyterian church. A 22 page directed prayer service will precede the evening worship. George Hales of Oklahoma City will speak on The living Power of Prayer Now It Can Open Your Life on the Power of God. Local Protestant church members join in the union service. The event is open to the public.

Lawton First Presbyterian Church George Hales Oklahoma City Hales of Interests

Leopold Paroled After Decades In Stateville Prison

The 1924 Leopold case and the related Touhy parole dominated headlines as Leopold won a parole with five years of supervision. Officials noted the parole location and job plans would be investigated before approval, with Puerto Rico proposed by Leopold and expected delays for housing and employment clearance. Touhy will complete six months institutional parole then seek further parole, potentially freeing him by August 19.

Touhy Leopold Stateville Richard Loeb University of Chicago Division of Parole Supervision Puerto Rico Statevile Penitentiary Joseph Ragen Ragert Ragen Joliet Earer Roger Touhy Nathany Leopold Jr Touhyost

Chamber To Get Hearing Report on Fort Sill Expansion

The Chamber of commerce will hold a noon luncheon Friday at the Hotel Lawtonian. Milton Keating, secretary manager, will be principal speaker. He will discuss Wednesday's legislative council subcommittee investigation of the proposed Fort Sill expansion, urging all members to attend.

Chamber of Commerce Wrete Legislative Council Fort Sill Milton Keating Chamber Lawtonian Toray Lawtone

Bright Outlook For Lawton Real Estate In 1958

Lawton realtors met at the Old South cafeteria to hear Ray Babbit report abundant mortgage money and more builder inquiries this year. He noted a possible seasonal dip in construction requests but remained optimistic for many new homes in Lawton during 1958. Next meeting set for March 3 with topics on selling safes and closing sales.

Lawton Realtors Lawton Board of Realtors Old South Ray Babbit Herb Shelton C. J. Constant Clare Motford

FCC Investigators clash over pace of probe on Channel 10 case

House subcommittee members spar over the speed of the FCC investigation. Chairman Oren Harris says the probe will continue to gather facts while Rep. John Moss warns against rushing. Miami witnesses deny a key allegation that Moore and Mamie Eisenhower relatives engineered the affair.

Oren Harris D-Ark House Subcommittee On Legislative Oversight John E. Moss Calif Harris Miami A. Frank Katzentini Gordon Moore Mamie Eisenhower Betas Federal Communications Commission FCC National Airlines Dean Murphy Kateenline Atzenline Moore Channel 10

County Receipts From Taxes For Roads And Schools

CHECK continued from page one shows receipts totaling 25 677 595 for road maintenance from gasoline excise taxes and 1 246 07 from special fuels excise taxes. Gross production tax provides 367 06 for bond purposes and an equal amount for schools. Other collections include 13 646 in bus mileage taxes. In current year, county has 277 885 26 from automobile and farm tract licenses and 51 494 64 from commercial vehicle licenses, including 31 691 26 for roads and 15 823 28 for schools.

Oklahoma Appeals Court Rules on State Jurisdiction in Refuge

The ruling holds the United States did not reserve and Oklahoma did not cede exclusive jurisdiction in the refuge. It could be reheard or overturned by the U S Supreme Court. Seven teenage boys faced charges for a raid on a Girl Scout encampment near Camp Souler around 11 p m May 29. Names include the Cline and Cary Clanton and five others. They were accused of disturbing the peace and insulting language toward Girl Scouts and leaders.

United States Oklahoma U. S Camp Souler Cline Cary Clanton Darryl Naegeli Ash Martin Sanchez Leigh Ewing Dearborn Jerry LeBlanc Andrews Alvis Kennedy Gore Shanklin Boy Jerry Stricklin Bill Cochran Jimmy Stanton Wilbert Lloyd Girl Scouts

Burglary Suspect Sentenced After Reign of Terror

Local officers and state investigators concluded a three month crime spree by a rogue burglar who used stolen cars and bicycles to escape. Wart and four Comanche county prisoners, including Victor H. Cowart, Wilford Cody Sharp, Dale Anderson, and Louie De Armond, face parole decisions amid varied prior sentences for robbery grand larceny forgery and voluntary murder.

Kart Wart Comanche County Victor H. Cowart Caddo County Wilford Cody Sharp Dale Anderson Stephens County Louie DeArmond Jackson County

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Sill Felony Page de Wie Comanche County Fairgrounds Burton Clarence Wilson L. H. Stinnett OSU E. R. Thompson Leen & Company Jaycees Joyce's Furniture Co. NP Amen of D Avenue Diot Ry Joe Ford BB Aerts Buster Babwitt Acter Ansley Paper CO Subcommittee People's Ice CO Lockers Ltd Elgin Suede Lend Ames
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