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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1957
Page
2
The Vatican backed the medical use of anesthetics and tranquilizers to ease pain when doctors approve, noting they may shorten life but should not prevent moral duties. Pope Pius XII urged regulation of sales to curb abuse, warning against narcotics erasing basic needs and consciousness for pleasure.
Tax opponents warn the proposal to remove the exemption on advertising from the sales tax would hurt small city papers and reduce overall consumer spending. Ray Dyer of the Oklahoma Press Association argues the plan punishes small outlets and could shrink tax receipts. Lawmakers note taxes fund public services and a new natural gas tax is being drafted by a subcommittee.
John Shoemaker city school superintendent and OFA president leads Lawton teachers in preparing for conventions. Meetings will be held in all city schools with Lawton high school as central headquarters. About 190 delegates expected for National Secretaries Association state convention March 16 and 17 at Lawton. Miss Geri Usi in charge of local arrangements.
Oklahoma City markets list state board of agriculture prices for wheat, broilers, hens, eggs and butterfat across multiple towns. Cattle and hogs at Oklahoma City livestock market show sharp curtailment of receipts, varied gains on slaughter cattle and steady hogs, with specific weights and price ranges cited. Butter prices in Chicago steady with wholesale quotes unchanged.
Fire and police seek Marjorie F. Sewell of Lewiston Idaho registered owner of a 1956 Bel Aire Chevrolet damaged by fire in the 2500 block Smith Street early Sunday. The car moved to Tompkins Garage and held for the owner. wiring and battery burned. hood paint scorched. A bag bearing A3¢ A.O Burch Tinker AFB found in car.
Police estimated damages to a Ford at 1000 dollars and a Buick at 50 dollars after a mishap at about 3 30 a m. A collision occurred between Lee and Ian S Second streets as George H Walker 23 of College Park Ga claimed he slowed for a left turn and was struck by a car that attempted to pass. The other driver stopped briefly then fled the scene. Walker escaped injury.
The Chicago Sun-Times will increase its Sunday edition price from 15 to 20 cents, effective next Sunday, across Chicago and suburbs.
Cub Pack 71 awarded 55 badges at the Howell School auditorium banquet. Merle Collier announced awards including Lions to Larry Collier and Danny Edwards, Bear to Patrick Campbell and others, Wolf to numerous scouts, and new Cubs Robert Schumm and Jessie Isbell joining with Bobcat pins. Guest speakers included Rev. Clay ton Valder and Dr. O. L. Parsons.
Seven Lawton elementary school principals depart for Baton Rouge Louisiana to attend the Southwest Regionals Elementary Principals Conference from Tuesday through March 2. Attendees include Walter Oswalt Taft Orvis Rigsby A T Howell John Littlefield Andrew Jackson Ward McCracken Jefferson Pearl Harmon Roosevelt Dewey Parker Grover Cleveland and Fred Thomason Woodrow Wilson.
President Eisenhower invoked the Declaration of Independence to urge a decent respect for mankind as he spoke amid the Middle East crisis. He cited Soviet influence and urged Britain France and Israel to withdraw. He urged friendship with those living under communism and pledged ongoing work for a peaceful world.
In Bay Minette Alabama six members of two related families died when an overloaded skiff sank during a canal trip off the Ten Saw River. Surviving crew included 25 year old Jack Hodge who attempted to split the party into two groups. He rescued his sister Inez Cook and her daughter Bobbie Ann Cook. The drowned were Joe Cook, 31, his two sons Billy Wayne 9 and Thomas 3, and Hodge children Joyce 15 Charlie 11 Hubert 9. Bodies recovered.
Funeral rites are announced for Susanne and Margaret Wardlow born at a local hospital Sunday. Graveside services will be at 1 am Tuesday at Fort Sill cemetery officiated by Rev. Robert West esman. Survivors include two sisters and paternal and maternal grandparents. Also, Mrs. W J Mattingly died Sunday after a short illness. services set for 10:30 am Tuesday at Lawton funeral home with burial in Highland cemetery. She was born in Texas and had lived here since 1952. She is survived by her husband W J Mattingly and two step daughters.
Oklahoma City lawmakers plan to introduce a resolution to probe the handling of the W B Graham estate. Rep Lucien Spear and Rep Shockley Shoemake say they have evidence that two attorneys were paid 340000 to lobby a 1953 trustee law. The Pryor banker left nearly 3 million to be divided among the state Mayes County and Pryor. The estate was recently cleared by the state Supreme Court.
Battalion units including Hg. & Hq. Btry and multiple FA units depart the post in March for King Cole, a command post and field exercise. About 25,000 soldiers train staffs and units in new tactics under Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe. Lt Gen John H. Collier directs, Maj Gen William N. Gillmore as deputy.
Burglars left skim milk cottage cheese and half and half milk at Emerson school grounds after a break in. Police logged numerous minor thefts over the weekend including hub caps, rearview mirrors, spare tires and a nurses box with instruments from various addresses and vehicles.
American folk singer Terry Golden performed a lyceum program at Central junior high and Lawton high school. He played guitar and offered authentic American and English folk songs. At Central, eight students were chosen for a square dance exhibition: Bill Stamps Pam Matheny Preston Holsinger Linda Richardson Charles Brooks Denivee Cornelius Sammy Puttkamer and Elizabeth Porter.
An advertisement touts COLONAID a new laxative described as boosting colon moisture and bulk to stimulate evacuation. It promises relief of chronic constipation with a claimed safe profile including pregnancy use, low price and a prescription-free tablet form available at drug counters.
Twenty eight Lawton high school students will attend the state convention of Distributive Education clubs March 10 to 12 at Oklahoma AM college Stillwater. Leigh Ewing a Lawton HS graduate will attend as a special guest and was named the state's outstanding DE student last year.
Warren Crane fled three traffic and three public drunkenness charges this morning. Glen F. Mayo, 18, Fort Sill, and Thomas Martin Bussey, 26, Sterling, were charged with speeding at night. Albin Tomala, 23, Fort Sill, charged with making an improper stop on the highway. Public drunkenness charges filed against Fred Norris, 19, and James McKee, 19, Fort Sid Indian School, and William G. Burnett, 46, Apache.
An advertisement claims back hip and leg pains stem from glandular inflammation a constitutional disease. It warns against temporary relief and urges non surgical treatments. The Excelsior Institute reports many from 1 000 communities were helped and offers a free book by mail from Excelsior Springs Pa. Dept H463.
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