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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1957

Page

6

Lawton Constitution Adopts Early 20th Century Format

The Lawton Constitution issue lists staff including NED SHEPLER as editor and publisher and BILL FF. BENTLEY as business manager. It includes publication details, address at Third and A Avenue, Lawton Oklahoma, and notes on circulation and class mail eligibility. The page carries Associated Press branding and subscription rates, with standard corrections policy.

Ned Shepler Bill FF. Bentley Ted Ralston Easter W. OR. Rice Joe House W. D. Hargraves H. O. Ahlsceilager DIAL Third Enwon Lawton Oklahoma WY Maid Morning Constitution-Press Associated Press Gspatenes

Mercy and Pardon in Psalms Quotation by Bishop Reynolds

The note cites Psalms 1552 and quotes Bishop Reynolds on God’s mercy as holy pardon for the penitent, not protection for the presumptuous, framing mercy as a sanctuary for true repentance.

God Bishop Reynolds

Farm Outlook for 1957 Sees Modest Price Rise Ahead

Farm economists foresee prices rising about five percent over the next year while remaining well below 1951 peaks. Export gains and soil bank payments could lift prices and reduce surpluses, with potential for long-range farm programs to balance production with consumption as population grows.

America Soil Bank U.S

Chiang Kai-shek’s Return Talk Sparks U S Hesitation

Congressmen visiting Formosa report Chiang Kai-shek touts an early mainland return to boost morale. Observers note without U S air and naval aid the Nationalists face a perilous venture. Some Formosan and diplomatic circles reportedly back private plans, though Eisenhower and advisers show no such support.

Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Eisenhower Washington U.S

Eisenhower’s Refugee Flight Reflects Humane Leadership

President Eisenhower diverted his personal plane from London to Munich to pick up Hungarian refugees for transport to America. He waived security rules to use the shin as a refugee plane, illustrating his imaginative concern for people and humane leadership amid a world crisis.

Eisenhower London Nehru Atlantic Munich Germany Tansport America Ike

Floyd Patterson Becomes Youngest World Heavyweight Champion

Question asks which boxing record was set. Answer: Twenty one year old Floyd Patterson became the youngest world heavyweight champion. The piece also notes a second query about presidents and a laburnum tree's poison, with facts that John Quincy Adams and Theodore Roosevelt married in London, and that all parts of the laburnum tree are poisonous, especially the seeds.

Floyd Patterson London England John Quincy Adams Theodore Roosevelt

Eisenhower Doctrine judged a belated foreign policy failure

Washington observers say the new Middle East policy was a trial balloon quickly punctured by criticism. Dulles denied finalization and Congress awaits a detailed message while debates swirl over containment, Baghdad Pact, and UN roles amid Soviet pressure in Egypt and Syria.

Washington Voice of America Eisenhower Secy John Foster Dulles White House Congress State Department Dulles New York U.N Dag Hammarskjold U.S Middle East Augusta Soviet Russia George F. Kennan Foreign Affairs Kennan United States Senator Mansfield Egypt Syria Nasser Mansfield United Nations

The Worry Clinic Advice on Church Roots for Marriage

Mary D 23 wife of Larry discusses lack of home life in a college town. The piece urges couples to join a church together, build religious social and civic roots, and maintain daily affection through dating and praise. It promotes weekly dates and love calisthenics, ending with a request for a 200 point test kit.

Mary Mary D Larry Mamma Daddy The Hopkins Syndicate, Inc

Hollywood Gossip Sparks Laughs And Press Schemes

Hollywood humor runs through a set of anecdotes from Greta Garbo to Burt Lancaster and Mamie Van Doren. Chaney advises Garbo to be the silent type, while Lancaster escapes notice at Lindy’s as the crowd bets on his identity. Steve Rowland describes Hollywood bachelor life, and Mamie Van Doren’s Christmas card stunt leads to a 5,000 print run.

Erskine Johnson NEA Statt Hollywood NEA Greta Garbo Lon Chaney Miss Double G Chaney Mamie van Doren Mamie Ray Pat

Washington Cailing Mideast Policy Faces Rough Road in Senate

Senate resistance to Eisenhower’s Middle East resolution grows from the absence of Senator George, a planned background inquiry by several Foreign Relations members, and doubts about authorizing war on a broad policy claim without a concrete plan. Democratic dissent and Republican caution push the measure toward delay and altered form.

Marquis Childs Washington Jan Senate Eisenhower Middle East Lyndon B. Johnson Congress White House Sena Tor Walter F. George Georgia Formosa Straits Formosa George Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jove Wayne Morse Oregon Herbert H. Lehman New York Egypt Aswan Dulles Foreign Relations Committee Paul H. Douglas Illinois Mideast Iraq Syria Jordan Mike Mansfield Montana Far East

Radio Star Answer to Previous Puzzle Across

Puzzle clues yield a themed crossword with across and down entries including radio star, heavy, garment, begin, lamprey sherman, and more, drawing from general knowledge and wordplay for a compact per puzzle update.

Rockies Colorado

Lawton Airport Adds Hangar Space for Light Aircraft

The city plane facility at Lawton's municipal airport secured additional hangar space for 13 light aircraft today. City council discussed expanding the Stephens addition northwest of Lawton and bringing 187 new lots into the city limits as part of ongoing development. Lawton High opened its season with a 26 to 9 basketball win over Elgin.

Lawton Stephens Lawton High School Basketeers Elgin

City on Suffers Attack At Work

Mrs Willie Kimes a manager of Old South cafeteria was taken to Southwestern hospital Monday suffering a heart attack. She became ill about 10 30 a m while at work. Fire department oxygen assisted until an ambulance arrived. Hospital officials said she was resting well and under oxygen.

Willie Kimes Old South Cafeteria Southwestern Hospital Fire Department

Oklahoma Will Not Field Inaugural Marching Unit

Oklahoma will lack a state marching unit in Eisenhower's second inaugural parade. Blackwell High School and its band join a two unit float to represent the state. No reason was given for the absence of a state marching unit. in 1953 the 45th Infantry Division led Oklahoma representation as the Thunderbird Division.

Tress Washington Dureau Washington Oklahome Eisenhower Blackwell High School Oklahoma 45Th Infantry Division Oklahoma National Guard Thunderbird

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Israel Cee Capitol Hill Sen D-Mont George W. Crane C. ¥. Whitney Burt Lancaster Burt Steve Rowland Galbraith Pan, OM Rules Washington Cailing Radio Star Balkan Spain Madrid Franco L. DL. Wiley Carbondale Kan Detroit State
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