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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1958

Page

2

Ben-Gurion Eyes New Government in Israel

In Jerusalem Ben-Gurion begins talks to form a new five-party government after the previous cabinet resigned. President Ben-Zvi asks the veteran leader to assemble a new cabinet with secrecy on security and foreign policy. protests mount over a leak and coalition tensions.

Jerusalem David Ben-Gurion Israel Tursday Izhak Ben-Zvi Ben-Avi Arged Gen-Gurion Ben-Gurion Pal!ie Mapai Abduth Avodah Labor Unity Mapam United Workers Avhrtuth Avodan West Germany

Train Crash near Apache injures several on U S 62

A crash on U S 62 near Apache injured Rose Ann Packer Wid Floyd and Vernell Flenmah. Penna was taken to Fort St hospital and another passenger treated for possible hand lacerations. Driver Raymond Melbert Schuller 21 of ATL AFB was cited.

Content Ritles Eorth U.S Rose Ann Packer Wid Floyd Vernell Flenmah

Pirates tale spans Florida chase and yacht raid

Florida authorities pursue three Texas youths reported missing on December 26. The boys allegedly loaded a yacht with goods including ammunition and bar equipment before abandoning the ship off Miami Beach. Relatives in San Antonio await word as investigators describe a mass of items taken and a hasty flight toward Florida. Sherlock Holmes case noted as unrelated filler from Doncaster England.

Rene Raidle Sherif's Department Sias Raide Tad St. Petersburg Miami Beach Mexico San Antonio Smpnds James Cox Wey West Johnny John M. Edwards Tommy Florida Tex Lockridge Alamo Heights Trig Con Oflbers

ADA Presses Bigger Federal Spending To Combat Recession

American Democratic Action proposes a broad 10 year program seeking 5 to 10 billion dollars annually to fight a business recession. The plan calls for expanded defense, federal aid to schools, urban development, international economic aid, civil rights enforcement, and a national research agency amid criticisms of Eisenhower policies.

Washington Congress Eisenhower ADA Robert R. Nathan Nathan India

Markets Report From Chicago And Oklahoma City Prices

Market notes show butter steady at 815000 wholesale, with no change in ag ing prices. Oklahoma listing reports No 1 hard wheat nominal and various regional poultry and egg prices including hens and broilers across Enid Clinton Tulsa Pauls Valley and Lawton with several values listed.

State Poultry and Eggs Onlahoma City State Board of Agriculture Guy Man Hooker Oklahoma City Rena. Blisher Vukor Alva Bison Blackwell Finid Walotea Hennessey Medford Clinton Viei Frederick Broilers Umeterlane O.b. Farm Muskogee Wiephita Tulsa Elk City Walongr Vinila Shattuck Pauls Valley Lawson Lawlor Enid el Reno Oklshama Itv Shaturek Ilapan Watonga Bullerfat Pile i City Lawton Shatirek Tulsa Watonga

Two Auto Deaths Mark New Year Start

The new year opened with two highway fatalities. David James Widd, 26, of Muldrow, died when his car overturned at high speed four miles north of day late Wednesday, being thrown from the vehicle. James Earl Palmer, 19, of Pawhuska, drove a stolen car into the Clear Creek ridge abutment on SH 60 near Pawhuska while a deputy sheriff pursued him.

David James Widd Muldrow James Earl Palmer Pawhuska Clear Creek Ridge

Burglars Steal $12 From John Adams School During Holiday

Police report estimated $12 in change taken from a vending machine at John Adams school during the New Year holiday. Burglars broke a door glass at the north end to gain entry and used cafeteria tools to breach the principal's office. Offices were ransacked and drawers searched.

John Adlams

Pastor Chester Morris Resigns from Lelitia Baptist Church

The Rev Chester Morris announces resignation as pastor of Lelitia Baptist Church and becomes available for supply work or a new pastorate. Herbert Chapman will supply the pulpit at V1 Ram. Sunday services and Alan Sasser will lead 7:30 p.m. services. Both men are from Lawton.

Chester Morris Lelitia Baptist Church Herbert Chapman Wel Ram Alan Sasser Lawton

21000 Win Liquor Right Across Nation

Washington based Distilled Spirits Institute reports that over 21,000 people won the right to buy liquor last year after 38 dry vs wet elections. The survey tallies 2,427,000 voters involved and a net increase of nine units, totaling 21,279 new liquor buyers. By now about 38 percent of the population resides in legally sald areas.

Washington

Wife cooks bulb harvest ends in family stomach woes

In Birmingham Mrs Murial Bennett and four relatives suffer severe abdominal pains after a greenhouse mix up. A dish labeled onion used instead of flower bulbs caused illness. Pauline Bennett and Mr and Mrs Stevens sought treatment as the daffodil bulbs were found with a prankish mix up.

Birmingham England Murial Bennett Kala Bennett Pauline John Stevens

Fire In Chicago Destroys Warehouse In 12 Hour Blaze

A stubborn 12 hour fire destroyed an unused seven story cold storage warehouse near the Loop in Chicago. About 600 firemen fought the blaze on the riverfront, aided by two fire boats and 40 apparatus. Two firefighters were slightly injured. Officials suspect vagrants sleeping inside started the fire. Damages were undetermined.

Chicago M—Firnien Loop Ta.ni Quinn

Church To Have Annual Christmas Epiphany Pageant

St. Andrew's Episcopal church will present a Christmas Epiphany Pageant this Sunday led by Rev. Lon M. Lrmly. Cast includes church school members and the senior choir with a service beginning with the Enunciation of Gabriel to Mary and ending with the congregation lighted in the dark, followed by processional and fellowship in the parish house.

S Pam St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Lon M. Lrmly Gabriel Mary

Thief Raiders Home Steals Kitchen Sink in Atlanta

A thief broke into Mrs. Waite Dorsey’s Atlanta residence and stole only the kitchen sink, leaving other valuables untouched. Police reported no injuries and are reviewing surveillance footage for leads.

Thiele STVK Atlanta

New Year's Auto Toll Reaches 156

The New Year toll for traffic deaths rose to 156 by midweek, with experts predicting final figures will exceed early estimates. The National Safety Council had projected 130 deaths for the 30‑hour period ending midnight Wednesday, while other reports tallied 392 deaths across all mishaps. New York led with 24 deaths, followed by California and New Jersey with 14 and 13 respectively.

National Safety Council Atso-a. m. Oh United Press New York California New Jersey Texas Ohio Virginia

Funeral Rites for Wade Johnson Held Friday

Funeral services for Wade Johnson, 43, will be at 2 30 p m Friday in the Lawton Funeral Home chapel. Rev Henry Wall of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Burial follows in Highland cemetery. Johnson, born May 3 1909 in Hickory, died Tuesday evening at Fort Supply Oklahoma. He is survived by a brother Waller and several nephews and nieces.

Lawton Feneral Wade Johnson Fort Supply Okla Henry Wall Calvary Baptist Church Highland Cemetery Johnson Hickory Waller Meister Minnie Apperson Novato Calif

Nehru Faces Suit Over Cow Remark in Allahabad Speech

Indian Prime Minister Nehru faces a defamation suit claiming mental anguish from a February 6 Allahabad speech in which he compared a cow to a horse. Plaintiff Pandit Sitaram Mehra seeks 190 000 rupees in damages, arguing the remark insulted Hindu religious sentiment. Mehra says Nehru offered no apology and the case centers on sacred cow reverence and constitutional duty.

NEW Dell India Nehru Pandit Sitaram Mhemba Allahabad Holly Khemka Ino Rhema Mehra

Cowboy Hall of Fame Groundbreaking Promises 5 Million Project

Cattlemen will turn over proceeds from the sale to the Hall of Fame building fund. Don C Collins Kit Carson Colon rancher and association president will preside at convention sessions. Groundbreaking ceremonies at the Cowboy Hall of Fame mark a planned 5 million dollar project. Movie stars Glenn Ford and Jack Lemmon will attend the premiere of the new movie Cowboy to be shown at 8 p m Tuesday.

Hall of Fame Building Fund Don C. Collins Kit Carson Colon Rancher Association al the Cowboy Hall of Fame Glenn Ford Jack Lemmon Cowboy P. m

France Due A Sub Plans

New York Times reports the United States plans to provide France with designs and fuel for atomic powered submarines pending Congress approval. NATO allies may follow, reflecting atomic cooperation emerging from the Paris NATO meeting. Secretary Dulles offered submarine data at the Paris conference. France showed interest in highly enriched uranium for U S submarine fuel.

New York United Sates France New York Times Washington John W. Finney Otter the Times Nort Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris Dulles NATO United States Congress

Police Chief Plans Strict Traffic Enforcement

Police chief Wheatley warned that violators will be stopped whether enforcement is active or not to curb rising accident rates. He praised motorists for reducing fatalities last year but noted no drop in overall mishaps and injuries, citing driver attitude as key and urging tougher enforcement to change behavior.

Wheatley

Final Building Report Shows Big Drop Here

City officials released the annual building inspector's report showing a 244 million dollar drop from the previous year. The 1987 totals include 329 new houses valued around 3.67 million, 50 new business buildings at 638 thousand, and remodeling and other activity across sectors such as schools, hospitals, and utilities. December added 176 thousand to the year with 3 new houses and 57 thousand in business projects.

Shakeup at Joint Chiefs aims to streamline command structure

The plan shifts the command function from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to speed decision making. Chairman Jussell D-Gaj of the Armed Services Committee opposes a single general staff, saying he dislikes the old Prussian model. He favors tighter integration of the Army Navy and Air Force within current laws.

Joint Chiefs of Siam Joint Chiefs Jussell D-Gaj Armed Services Committee Russell

Revolt in Venezuela Threatens Perez Jimenez Regime

Rebels with about 4 million aviation personnel and 2 400 soldiers claimed leadership through Maj Luis Edencio Carrillo of parachute troops. The uprising signaled the era’s gravest challenge to dictator Perez Jimenez following a 1949 coup that toppled Romulo Gallegos.

Luis Edencio Carrillo Perez Jimenez Romulo Gallegos

Spending decisions amid defense and budget pressures

Cannon urged limited spending and warned against debt, calling for cuts to surface ships and land forces while supporting nonessential savings. He stressed balancing the budget amid declining revenues and favored state role in schooling but not federal funding, cautioning against bankruptcy as Russia waits.

Page One Cannon North Pole Congress House Martin Mass Russia United States

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