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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1958

Page

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Refuge Moves Elk To Public Picnic Section

Twelve elk were relocated by trailer to a new public use area near Lake Quanah Parker in Wichita Mountains Refuge’s camp area. Refuge staff aim to establish a visible herd while acknowledging elk may wander back to original ranges.

Lake Quanah Park Parker-Camp Boulder Tanith Quanahed Refuge Lake Quanah Parker Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Julian Howard Quanah Parker Camp Boulder Vetnge Vise Il Noar Harley Howard Bulfalo Claud A. Shrader Wichita

Note Of Gloom: Credit Overextended City Business Outlook Good

Talons economic outlook for 1935 appears generally good despite fears of a mild national recession. Reval merchants express confidence though competition reduces profits in some fields. There are concerns about overextended credit and rising delinquencies as spending tightens. Wheat and cotton losses in 1957 hurt farmers, while construction and housing demand show strength for next year. Car dealers report steady volumes with competitive pricing and ongoing replacement purchases.

Ratavon Talons Reval Krener Jess Jocw Ty Januenen Nic Abso Wat Hel

World Greets 1958 With Gay Revelry

A mixed year end scene of global celebration and sobering notes marks New Year’s Eve 1958. Fireworks at Pikes Peak and Vatican blessings accompany regional customs. In Cherryville North Carolina Uncle Sidney Beam leads a 12:01 am shout and a 150 year old muskets volley to ring in the New Year.

Hhoug Colorado Springs Cola Mosque Adaman Club Pikes Peak Vatican City Pope Pius Nit St. Peter’s Square Cherryville N. C Piedmont Area Sidney Beam New Yorke

Delayed Letting On Road Work For Federal Hearing

Local officials announced a one month postponement on a 2 million dollar project for 0.5 miles north of Lawton past Fort Sill Gate No 1. State Sen Fred F Morris said the delay stems from required public hearings under the new federal highway act.

Lawton Fort Sill's Gate No. 1 Fred F. Morris Gomer Biltle Highway Department Erg Near Sen Harris

Warming Trend Moves To Area

Fair weather with a slight warming trend for the new year. Forecasters predict temperatures rising toward normal in the western area and a bit cooler in the east over the next five days with little precipitation. Expected high today around 50, near 57 tomorrow. low tonight about 22.

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Sputnik Missing From Red Bulletins

MOSCOW reports Sputnik 1 was absent from the official progress communique on the two Soviet earth satellites. The omission suggested the first artificial satellite may have fallen from orbit as Soviet observers noted loss of altitude and predicted only a few days more of operation.

Sputnik Moscow Russia

Young Robber Strikes Third City Grocery

A youthful bandit strikes again at Gore Boulevard, robbing Flrod's Grocery and Market of about 125 dollars in mixed bills. The third such incident this week was witnessed by clerk Charley Morris, who reported a snub nosed pistol and a brown billed cap. Police have not identified the suspect.

Gore Blvd Bud Elrod Flrod’s Mirket Gore Elrod Hits Charley Morris 911 Ash Morris Morsis Eve Elva Wandit

Holiday Auto Death Toll Rises Across Nation Amid Snow

The National Safety Council reports 65 holiday auto deaths nationwide with snow and cold creating hazardous driving in the Middle West and New England. Officials predict up to 136 more fatalities before the new year. Weather warnings stretch from Iowa to Nebraska as blizzards and subzero readings chill the nation.

Nation Middle West National Safety Council Midwest New England Weit The Safety Council Missouri Thins Wisconsin Aieligag Hazavilnes Towa Kenga Nebraska Oklahoma Teast West New York

Son Of Sill Man Wife Leads Big Stork Derby

The Lawton Fort Sill baby derby winner is Richard Edward Johnson Jr born at 3 14 am weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces at Fort Sill Station hospital He and his family from Wayne Michigan may receive prizes from local merchants The infant was the first born in the local hospitals this year with two other births reported later in the day from other families in the area

R. B. Johnson Richard Edward Johnson Jr Constitution Press Derby R. EB. Johnson Fort Sil Station Ife Lawton-Fort Sill Comanche County Pyt. Johnson Bliy Fort Sill Sheila Kay Wayne Mich Johnson Richard Edward Memodal Hospital Abs James Rawson Sunees Twa Ols Southwestern Hospital Jesse Taylac Lee

Pawhuska Boy Becomes First 1958 Road Victim

Oklahoma records show Pawhuska 19 year old James Earl Palmer died when his car crashed into the Clear Creek bridge abutment on US 60 near Pawhuska. He had been fleeing in a stolen vehicle as a deputy sheriff pursued him. The state also logged the death of 48 year old Thomas Nailfelt near Watonga on US 270 after a panel truck collision. Governor Gary called for stricter traffic enforcement and safety clinics statewide.

Thy United Pre Pawhuska Oklahoma James Earl Palmer Pawhuske Clear Creek Us-60 Emil Dlent Palmer Fairfax Hunt Thomas Joseph Nailfelt Woodwart Watonga US 270 North Canadian River Raymond Gary Oklahoma City Gary Ralph Vandiver Heavener

Reds Send Peace Wishes For 1958

Moscow officials issued New Year greetings signed by Nikolai Bulganin and Klementi Voroshilov, broadcast via Tass to state leaders. The messages urged peace and ended “the fracture” felt by people worldwide, with banquets in the Kremlin and yearend Soviet praise of 1997 achievements and 1955 prospects.

Moscow i Ty Nikolai Bulganin Chevy Klementi Vovoshilov Tass Communist Party Kremlin Defense Ministry Soviet Union U.S

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