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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1958

Page

7

Polio Hall of Fame Honors Pioneer Scientists

At Warm Springs a ceremony honored 17 polio fighters including Jonas Salk and Franklin D. Roosevelt. The National Foundation for Polio Immunization unveiled the bronze plaques marking the 25th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. Attendees included 300 doctors and national figures, with brief bios of von Heine Medin Wickman Landsteiner Rivers Armstrong Sabin Francis O Connor.

Warm Springs Gall Jacob von Heine Jonas Salk Franklin D. Roosevelt National Foundation For National Foundation William Fay Delict Germany Oskar Medin Ivar Wickman Landsteiner Thomas Rivers National Committee of Vaccination Charles Armstrong Albert B. Sabin Thomas Francis Jr Basil O'Connor

Wounded Student Is Still Critical

An 18 year old University of Oklahoma freshman Judson Bevis Poteet remained unconscious and in critical condition at Mercy hospital in Oklahoma City after a bullet wound to the head. He was found shot in his Norman home Monday after a distressing phone call with a girlfriend. emergency surgery was performed.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Mercy Hospital Judson Bevis Powel S.J. Poteet Norman

Shell Oil Foundation unveils Tulsa 7 A plan for 100 scholarships

Shell Oil Co Foundation announces 7 A program to fund 100 full college scholarships for Oklahoma high school seniors who intend to teach chemistry science or mathematics by 1961. Twenty five four year scholarships will be awarded this year with 25 more added annually until the goal is reached. Dr T Bristol notes the program targets strengthening science education at the secondary school level.

Tulsa 7 Oklahoma Shell Oil Co. Foundation Inc Shell T. Bristol Tulsa Bristol

Queen's Mice Official as Royal Warrant Holder Named

London report notes royal warrant list includes British Ratling Co of East Grinstead. A spokesman says workers trap mice for the Queen at private residences including Sandringham estate.

London Queen of England British Ratling Co East Grinstead Sandringham

Greene couple miss tax deduction by two seconds on birth

Robert and Joenna Greene welcomed daughter Karen Lynn Greene at 12:00:01 am New Year’s Day at Ss. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. The timing cost them a year’s income tax deduction.

Anssed Tan Louisville Robert Joenna Greene Karen Lynn Greene Ss. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Burro Blocks Trapeic Vienna Traffic Jam

A New Year’s Day traffic jam disrupted Vienna’s main street as a burro blocked traffic for about 10 minutes. Police and bystanders watched as the stubborn animal stood in the roadway causing brief delays and curiosity.

Vienna

Market Grain Ranges Reported In Chicago Open

Chicago grain market shows open high low and close ranges with price movement across futures. Traders monitor supply weather and export demand as prices fluctuate on morning trading.

Vessel Sinking Off Mexican Gulf Coast

The Coast Guard reported one likely American fishing vessel sinking and three others in distress in the lower Gulf of Mexico due to high seas from a cold air push. Two Mayday signals were intercepted in Campeche Bay early today. one signal origin was traced to about 20 miles east-northeast of Carmen Mexico.

New Orleans Coast Guard Gulf of Mexico Campeche Bay Onc Federal Communications Commission Whingsville Tex Carmen Mexico

Retired Civil Service Group Plans Saturday Meeting

The Lawson chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Service employees will hold a regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carnegie Public Library located at Fifth and B. All members are urged to attend by president A. J. Mielehea.

Lawson National Association of Retired Civil Service Carnegie Public Library Fifth A. J. Mielehea

Romania President Groza in worsening condition

Bucharest Radio said 72 year old President Petru Groza of Communist Romania is dying as his illness progresses. He has led the country since 1952 after serving as premier since 1947.

Romania Vienna Petru Groza Bucharest Radio Groza

Negro Woman Shot To Death In Tulsa Slaying

A 43 year old Tulsa woman Virgin ia Dodd was shot to death early today and her husband was arrested shortly after in connection with the shotgun slaying. Police reported the dead woman identified as Mrs. Virginia Dodd.

Tulsa Virginia Dodd

Man Arrested After Accidental Shooting In Oklahoma Home

Detective Lt. Harry Steige said Claude Dodd 43 was arrested at his brother’s home following a shooting he claimed was accidental. The incident occurred as a 16 gauge shotgun was fired from a bed edge, with Dodd arrested nearby. The Lawton Constitution reports the January 2 1958 note. Bankruptcies rise in Louisville 1957 a new high with 1 198 petitions filed.

Harry Steige Claude Dodd Steige Lawton

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