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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1957
Page
7
A collection of quotes from United Press wires covers a propane gas explosion killing two and survivor accounts including a man reciting the Lords Prayer. Separate remarks criticize Eisenhower era Middle East policy as continuing colonialism and instability.
A UPI report states a year old Latin American boy signed a statement admitting involvement in the murder of a 14 month old girl in West Dallas. He implicated another Latin American boy, with the younger brother present at the scene. The infant’s body was found in high weeds after being allegedly raped and beaten.
Erskine Caldwell and his San Francisco bride were wed in a midnight ceremony at the Park Wedding Chapel. Rev Gareth Hughes officiated at 2:01 am EST. The chapel owners Joe Melehon hosted the event with the couple as witnesses. this was Caldwell's fourth marriage and her second.
Ike enters a second term facing domestic friction with Congress and party rifts, while foreign policy shifts from Asia to the Middle East. The 1960 presidential race looms as Republicans weigh Nixon’s bid and Democrats seek a durable public difference with Eisenhower, who must manage uncertainties at home and abroad.
Pasadena prepares for the 8th annual Tournament of Roses with a five mile Rose Parade route lined by grandstands and crowds. The event culminates in the Rose Bowl football game, drawing vast attendance as 63 floats entertain spectators along the route.
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