Spontaneous Charity Found Its Inn in Lawton
A short quip on charity noting it is self-originated rather than born of importunity or emulation, attributed to Hosva Ballou.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
4
Voice of America Turns 15 Years Broadcasting World Wide
The Voice of America marks its 15th anniversary as part of the U S Information Agency. It reports in 40 languages reaching a global audience with 78 transmitters and an English audience near 200 million. The program aims to tell America’s story while aligning with policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of America
United States
Bie
The
Voice
Information Agency
Scotiiom
America
Ney
Eisenhower
Is This Responsibility? Nasser Uses Suez as a Political Tool
The piece accuses President Nasser of Egypt of blackmail through the Suez Canal by blocking traffic until Israel concedes Egyptian demands. It argues his actions undermine impartial canal management and warns against settlements that allow such leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasser
Egypt
Suez Canal
Israel
Suez
Douglas slows pace as Supreme Court justice retires early
World traveler and biker Justice William O Douglas cuts back social life. He and his wife left a party by 10 PM, the couple noting he has many cases to hear in the morning. The Justice, married for a second time recently, reduced his social schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
William Douglas
Douglas
Kefauver Introduces Himself In Elevator Mix-Up
Senator Estes Kefauver enters a crowded Willard Hotel elevator and meets a blonde woman who does not recognize him. He clarifies his identity and affiliation, joking about unfamiliarity with Tennessee and his role as a Democratic vice presidential candidate. The exchange ends awkwardly as she remains puzzled by the introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Estes Kefauver
D-Tonn
Willard
Washington
Tennessee
How the word gat and a general’s rights evolved
The Q A notes explain that gat comes from J Gatling inventor of a machine gun. It claims no large European deserts exist. It adds Gen Robert E Lee died while denied full citizenship rights including office and jury service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gatling
Robert E
Modern Republicanism in the Eisenhower Era
The article argues that the 85th Congress reveals a split between dominant Democratic figures and the Administration on foreign policy, while domestic disputes recede. It notes Folsom and Benson as fiscally conservative yet expanding welfare programs, with non defense spending rising while defense cuts erode national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Marion Felsom
Health, Education and Welfare
Sen. Toft
Folsom
Oscar Ewing
Truman
Ezra Taft Benson
Henry Wallace
Nomdefense
Defense Department
Marion Folsom
Ezra Benson
Benson
Britain
New York Herald Tribune Inc
Flooding Beats Wilson Creek Washes Town in Washington
A flood from Crab Creek stranded 100 residents in Wilson Creek Washington. An Air Force helicopter from Spokane delivered food and blankets to the high school and Presbyterian church where 275 residents sheltered. Roads remain flooded though shelters stay dry.
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Associated Press
Little Norsh
Washington
Wilson Creek
Air Force
Spokane
Eastern Industry Tour Dates Set for 1957
Oklahoma Development Council announces September 30 through October 31 1957 as the dates for a eastern industrial tour. Wallace Kiddl Anadarko council sales chairman chairs the 15 member committee with Milton Keating Lawton Chamber and M G Tomlinson Frederick as southwest representatives. The tour visits New York Chicago Boston and Baltimore to educate industrialists about Oklahoma offerings and attract new industries. Inquiries will be mailed to Oklahoma cities holding council membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Development Council
Wallace Kiddl
Anadarko
Council
Milton Keating
Lawton Chamber of Commeree
M. G. Tomlinson
Frederick
Kidd
New York
Chicago
Boston
Baltimore
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Cities
Baby and Two Others Injured in Lawton Wrecks
Traffic accidents in Lawton Wednesday afternoon injured three people including four week old Rosalyn E K Hallford. In the first crash a car backing from a curb on 4th Street collided with Mary F. Smith’s car on 322 C. In the second crash at Second and G Velma Harris and Carrie Harper, riding with Alma Fern Bailey, were hurt when their car struck Virginia Shafer’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Rosalyn EK
Hallford
Auriol Hallford
J. R. McCaig
Jim Branscom
Mary F. Smith
Ferris
Velma Harris
Carrie Harper
Alma Fern Bailey
Virginia Shafer
Cub Scout Pack 41 honors at Blue and Gold Banquet
Cub Pack 41 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet at Centenary Methodist Church with 17 Cubs earning awards. Otis Black presided. Den mothers cut the birthday cake as Mrs. Woodrow Pipkin welcomed guests and Miss Monta Collins spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack
Centenary Methodist Church
Otis Black
Bob Taylor
Walter Brown
Richard Kail
Woodrow Pipkin
PTA
Emerson School
Monta Collins
Johnny Mayes
Chad Kail
Donald Evans
Marcus Black
Wilbur Ray Pippin
Victor Crabb
Victory Crabb
Edwin Chapman
Mayor Proclaims Prayer Day Observance Named
Mayor Proclaims World Day of Prayer and sets aside March for observance. R. Elsworth announced the designation by Gay Raymond Gary. Mrs. L. Parsons will oversee the local observance and coordinate activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Elsworth
Gay Raymond Gary
Frankie Sinatra Testifies About Joe DiMaggio Raid
Hollywood mob tale centers on a Las Vegas era raid by private detectives hired to gather evidence on Marilyn Monroe. Frankie Sinatra testified he did not drive DiMaggio or participate in the raid though a detective said he was among seven men who entered the wrong door. The state Senate committee weighs perjury charges as it probes private eyes who sell clients secrets to tabloids.
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Aline Mosby
United Press
Hollywood
Frankie Sinatra
Joe DiMaggio
State Senate
DiMaggio
Marilyn Monroe
Confidential
Sinatra
State Building
Los Angeles
Marilyn
Joe
Phil Irwin
Floderice Katz
Governor Silent On Rehiring Craig Amid Dropped Charges
Oklahoma City Gov. Raymond Gary avoided comment on rehiring executive assistant Denk L. Craig after conspiracy charges were dropped. Craig had been placed on leave and Frank Easley suspended as Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board administrator following Wagoner County indictments, which were later dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Denk L. Craig
Gary
Craig
Oklahoma
Frank Easley
Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board
Wagonee County
Ordinances Posted Grant Pay Raises for City Officials
Public notices announce salary increases for future council members and raises for the city engineer, patrolman, and several department staff. Ten mimeographed copies of the ordinances were posted in public places today to mark the changes effective immediately.
Pest Control Talk Planned by Extension Entomologist
Newton Flora, Oklahoma A&M extension entomologist, will discuss Household Pest Century at a HD club leaders training meeting next Wednesday. The 1 15 p.m. event in the civic room of Security Bank is open to the public per Mrs. Clara Kelley, county HD agent.
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Newton Flora
Oklahoma
A&m Extension
HD Club
Security Bank
Clara Kelley
Union to Meet in Lawton with IBEW Local 1460
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lawton Local 1460, will convene Friday at 1415 Lincoln Street for a general business session. W B Ogden, president, announced the gathering.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Lawton
Lincoln
W. B. Ogden
Oklahoma House Debates Probe of Public Officials
Oklahoma City lawmakers push a Monday resolution to investigate certain public officials over mowing equipment used in Seminole County highway right of way work. Rep. Buckler targets Sen. Glen Cullins and vows to press the proposal despite House adjournment and political pressure.
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Oklahoma City
Kona Wa
Seminole County
J. M. Buckler
Glen C. Cullins
Ada
Buckier
House
Lucien Spear
B. E
Bill Harkey
Buckler
State Senate
Woekend
Collins
Hugo Lawmaker
Little Dixie
Snear
Norris Wins Trial Delay in Mississippi Burglary Case
Attorneys for three Lawton residents, Gene Paul Norris Louise Norris and Billy Joe Pearce, won a continuance to the summer term of circuit court on a Mississippi burglary charge. Norris, 35, a Texas Oklahoma figure, moved to Lawton last fall. Louise Norris, 23, and Pearce, 28, both implicated in the planned trial at New Hebron in Lawrence County.
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Lawton
Montivello
Miss
Gene Paul Norris
Texas
Fort Sill
New Hebron
Lawrence
Fort Carson Chief to Arrive for Three Day Visit
Maj. Gen. ff. P. Storke, Fort Carson commanding general, will arrive at Fort Sill at 2 p.m. today for a three day tour. He will be presented with the Order of Saint Barbara before departing Saturday morning. He will tour the post and museum this afternoon. He will attend department briefings on missiles and other developments Friday and dine with Maj. Gen. Thomas E. B. de Shaza of Fort Sill Friday night.
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Ff. P. Storke
Fort Carson
Colo
Fort Silt
Saint Barbara
Storke
Thomas EB. de Shaza
Fort Sill
BPW Club Hears Progress Report At Noon Meeting
Marie Detty, program chairman, presented a progress report at the Lawton BPW Club Wednesday noon meeting. Lela J. Wilson reviewed parliamentary procedure and Mary Pokorny reported on the Heart fund drive. A nominating committee for 1957 58 was named with Miss Lets Smith presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Detty
Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club
Lela J. Wilson
Mary Pokorny
Oklahoma City Livestock and Markets Report
Oklahoma City market notes show cattle and calves trading lightly with few fed cattle on offer, slaughter cows weak to 50 cents lower, bulls scarce, stockers and feeders little changed. Hogs mostly 25 to 50 cents lower, sow prices down. sheep and lambs represented but few adequate test. State poultry and eggs prices listed by town, with steady No. 1 broilers and steady butterfat prices amid variable regional asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Across and Down Puzzle Word List and Clues
A clued crossword puzzle page with numbered Across and Down entries. Includes hints like Indians, Sea nymph, surgical threads, perfumes, and a long list of miscellaneous terms. The reader is guided to fill in answers such as May Wong, Swatter, and Lily maid of Astolat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Maid
Astolat
Mariner
May Wong
Hay
Lawton Parole Board Recommends Releases for Two Inmates
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended parole to Gov. Raymond Gary for Wil Shaddix, a Lawton man with a 15 year term for first degree manslaughter of his wife in 1951, claiming the shooting was accidental after a quarrel. The board also recommended parole for Donald Edward Hammond, 28, a former soldier serving a three year burglary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pardon and Parole Board
Lawton
Raymond Gary
Wil
Shaddix
Parole Board
Donald Edward Hammond
Schoolmasters To Conduct Monthly Meeting March 13
Comanche county schoolmasters announce their March meeting to be held after dinner at the Old South Cafeteria and in the courthouse lounge. Superintendent Sol Meeree of Chattanooga schools and president of the group spoke today about the event featuring dominoes and partner games.
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Camanche County Scholmasters
Sol Meeee
Chattanooga
We Schoolmasters Group
Old South
Comanche County
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