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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1958
Page
6
The Lawton Constitution issues a January 10 1958 front page with notices of editorial staff and publication details. The page includes names such as BILL F. BENTLEY TED RALSTON and various roles, plus an assortment of typographic fragments and a religious citation from Jehu 10:28. The piece reflects era style with notice boilerplate and a quoted verse.
The piece discusses federal support for education, praising the administrations wider approach and a push for about 10 000 scholarships to help qualified students attend college. It also supports expanding the National Science Foundation and notes critics want tighter budgets. It warns a poor compromise could bring heavy costs.
The Europeans plan a gradual removal of tariffs over 12 to 15 years to create a free trade federation spanning Germany France Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Architects foresee services capital and labor moving freely and even a political unity resembling a United States of Europe for a stronger free world economy.
Quotes from Convair’s K Bossarl on moon trips in one to two years, a Mali tailor’s fashion notes, and a State Secretary Dulles jab at communist promises. The remarks reveal optimistic tech goals, fashion debates, and political critique amid Cold War rhetoric.
A reader asks about Ghana's republic status and U S ambassador representation. The reply names Daniel Ahmling Chapman as the ambassador. Other questions cover Columbus flagship the Santa Maria and Pere David's deer captivity, plus football field length 160 feet.
Washington column cites Army officers and Pentagon experts warning that heavy focus on long-range ballistic missiles could cripple the U S ability to fight limited wars. Furnas of the University of Buffalo argues for tests and improved target detection, while experts discuss enemy jamming, nuclear propulsion prospects, and safer, restrained use of micromic warheads in potential limited conflicts.
AT&T reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31 rising to 178,250,000 or 4.87 a share from 162,803,618 or 3.59 a share in 1956. For the full year 1957 earnings totaled 685,860,000 or 10.75 a share, up from 616,480,207 or 18.71 a share in 1956.
Lawton officials seek aid from Congressman Toby Morris after a funding shortfall threatens a proposed Army Reserve training center and maintenance shop. Only 1600 remains for a project bid that illustrates a gap between 194 423 and the engineers 207 319 estimate, with 216 000 previously approved. Col. Robert G Johnston calls the shortage confusing but expects a quick formal award and stresses the center is needed in Lawton.
In municipal court this morning Turge J Moric Oulss disposed of 21 traffic complaints, imposing fines and forfeitures totaling hundreds of dollars. Several defendants including Elta Mac Hight, Paul D DeCoste, and Shirley E F Lassetter faced speeding, stop sign, and improper driving charges, with multiple bonds forfeited or suspended as outcomes.
The Easter Pageant Association bought Principal Films Co assets at a public sale for 1000 dollars to satisfy a deficiency judgment. Assets included film footage rights and a contract with Tralimark Productions. Judgment totals reach 110115.18 with interest, tied to royalty shares of five percent on film showings and book sales.
Local officers seek a suspect after a man allegedly exposed himself to three young girls in the south lawn area Thursday afternoon near 13th and I. The incident involved a car described by the girls and a partial license tag number provided by their parents.
Lt General Edward T Williams, commander of the Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe, paid a $20 hunting fine in Maryland yesterday after a companion Maj General Rinaldo Van Brunt settled a similar charge. Williams entered a plea of no defense and did not answer the charge.
A reader asks how to handle Madge, a middle aged woman who becomes loud and rude after drinking at social events. The writer argues her misbehavior stems from a sick mindset, not alcohol, and urges a formal censure rather than excuses, noting repeated loss of friends.
A columnist urges bluntly that Madge be confronted for boorish party behavior after drinking. The author quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson on true friendship and suggests that persistent rowdiness risks tipping friends out of patience and may require psychiatric help.
Walter Lippmann argues against Senator Johnson's critique of President Eisenhower's state of the union message. He cautions leadership must stay with the President, warns against equating space exploration with military dominance, and urges scientific pursuit over weapon race to attract future genius. Smelting a ton of aluminum requires vast energy, underscoring infrastructure demands.
Chamber leaders outlined growth plans for Lawton including housing, education, and cultural development. Senator Harris pressed for improved farming methods and a four year college, warning the city must keep pace with Fort Sill growth. Carter urged broader participation and cultural activities while recognizing outgoing and remaining board members.
A compact crossword style list of across clues with garbled text and mismatched letters. Includes entries for pores, milk, cats, regions, and several broken word fragments across a shoreline of unclear phrasing.
Tulsa County deputies intercept a man fleeing at a east Tulsa club scene and confiscate 21 gallons of moonshine whisky and narcotics. In Hollywood news Warner Bros hired 200 Indian extras in Kanab Utah for a western film and later ordered 20 Indian style wigs as many extras sported crew cuts
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