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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

2

U N Debate On Middle East Seen In Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly opens a round of debate on Middle East tensions with emphasis on Israel and the Gaza region. U.N. officials, including spokespersons, outline calls for restraint, Mediterranean security, and new discussions on arms and shipping routes through the Middle East, amid requests for reaffirmed international peace efforts.

U.N Middle East United Nations N.Y United Suite Wecchans Lissapeia United States Mabopedia Nilee Esryeh Israel Emeormens Mau Gene Te Es Burns Trl Aviver Shoo el Sheikh Sin Peninsula Tire Straits Eas Tsraeli Burns Elarish Gaya Strip Dar

Boley School Head Reports Problem Boy

Boley School head reports a disruptive 13 year old inmate at the state Training School for Boys in Foley escaped, pursued by an official, then attacked forearm and attempted further damage. Officials advise holding the boy securely until calm or transfer at age six to Granite State Reform School.

Orlalo Willie Bowers al Foley Capitol Hay Rick Bowers Bowes Nhl Wile Fiat Board of Affairs State Reformatory Granite

Hollywood Press Agents Rally Over Film Depiction

Hollywood publicists condemn a Tony Curtis film in which a press agent is portrayed as despicable. Dora Boulvette, president of the Hollywood Publicists Association, calls the depiction unfair and cites it as part of a pattern dating to the original production of A Star Is Born. Warner Hecht, Curtis producer, defends the publicists through his press agent.

Hollywood Dora Boulvette Assa Tony Curtis Boulgetie Mention Pictures Hale Warald Hecht Curtis Fuess

Argentine Airliner Crashes Near Buenos Aires Killing Seventeen

A two engineer passenger plane crashed after takeoff from Buenos Aires Airport. Unofficial reports say 17 killed and at least 13 injured as the plane aimed for Mar Del Plata and struck a seawall along Riverside Avenue during a landing attempt on the Plate River.

Buenos Aires Argentina Mar del Plata Riverside Plate River

Mass Bombings Halt Integrated Bus Riding

Mass bombings in Montgomery and arrests of Negro ministers halted integrated bus riding in the Deep South. Montgomery declared a state of emergency with a midnight curfew for all children while police and federal actions unfolded. Negro leaders urged restraint and preparation for court action as demonstrations continued in Atlanta and Montgomery.

Montgomery I Atlinta Deep South Atanti Sis Allankt Lok Martgalliens Coniastom Wi A. Gayle Gayle Sso Atlanta National Association Colemee Waleden Tf. T. Bearden Big Bethel Ame Nenroes Alana William Holmes Borders Lnader The Moveron Megrucs

Four New Traffic Complaints Filed

Four new traffic complaints were filed this morning by County Attorney Warren Hang against motorists arrested by Constable Newt C Adair. William Comstock, 24, of Oséo Arlington, and Alert M. Liesault, 22, Concord, Calif., were charged with speeding at night, Donald Ray Roberts, 41, of 1097 McKinley, was accused of reckless driving, and Robert Wal lis, 62, of No. 59 SE Sixth, was charged with running a red light. The complaints were filed before Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles. Crane filed one traffic charge Thursday afternoon, accusing Walter M. Brewer, 24, of Arlington, of speeding. Brewer, arrested by Adair, was charged in Giles' court.

Warren Hang Newt C Adair William €. Comstock Oséo Arlington Alert M. Liesault Concord Calif Donald Ray Roberts McKinley Robert [. Walis SE Sixth Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles Crane Walter M. Brewer Arlington

Ag Night Classes Draw 205 Students

Cameron college reports 205 students enrolled for the second semester night class term starting at 7 p.m. Monday. Alvin Hand, dean of students, said late enrollments are accepted through Jan 4. Thirty three courses are offered and the term runs through March 14.

A Ltd Zll Cameron College Alvin Hand

Former Blind Author's Sight s Improving

Fort Worth Texas UP report: novelist John Howard Quittin Griffin, 36, blinded in 1944 by South Pacific bomb blast, describes gradual vision return after a year of blindness. He cites focusing difficulties and notes his sight improved enough to see TV news and his wife Elizabeth and two children for the first time.

Fort Worth Tes John Howard Quittin Griffin Dev Nani South Pacific Mansfeld Tex Gatlin Mitel Ariend Tle Elizabeth Johnny Susan Michelle

Army officers promoted and reassigned across commands

The Department of the Army announces promotions from captain to major for W. Davis Jr and from lieutenant to captain for Harald W. Rehm vir Donald T. Kennurdy Geore L. Kelley Cyrus W. Garsell Walter L. Mayeaz Haard J Simpson Pelham L. Felder Lawrence R. Tassie Henry H. Emerson Irvin J. Hintzinger and others. Senior Army Aviator designations awarded to Capt Eugene S. Bailey Capt Edward M. Schleier 1st Lt Patrick Sabagan and 1st Lt Walter Matels while postings place personnel at Ft Sill Oklahoma Oakland Army Terminal California and other units.

Department of the Army Washington Sonnel Fred Stissong Snax Aberdeen Er Gr Clauhorns W. Davis Jr Harald W. Rehm Vir Donald T. Kennerdy Geore L. Kelley Cyrus W. Garsell Walter L. Mayeaz Haard Jimpson Pelham L. Felder Lawrence R. Tassie Henry H. Emerson Irvin J. Hintzinger Pa Ig Ariy Gar Sth Okla Edward If Dry Sill OS Real Slavers Oakland Army Terminal Oakland Calif Eugene S$. Bailey Edward MW Schleier Patrick Sabagan Waiter Matels Edward O. Judd FL Biles Tex

Planning Board To Balance Budget If $500000 Aid Fails

Gov. Raymond Gary said the Planning and Resources Board must balance its budget after February 1 if the Legislature does not approve a $500000 supplemental appropriation. The Senate cut the money yesterday, but replacements are planned for Monday. The move follows previous park employee cuts due to dwindling funds and a disputed allotment for Luk Blurray State Park.

Dayton Blair Orlatoma City Planning and Resources Board Raymond Gary Gary Flack V. Boyd Senate Appropriations Committee Toni Tipps Ardmore Tipps Luk Blurray State Park LeRoy McClenden Idabel Tlerbertope Pauls Valley Senate Fhe Tle Park Hill Emergency Relief Board Clouse Senate Privileges and Elections Committee Lagan County Wagener County

Crash Kills Six Airmen as Tanker Returns From Mission

Air Force reports four engine KC tanker crashed while landing after refueling mission. Deceased are 1st Lt Ronald Rosetti Pierson Tex, 2nd Lt Robert E Smith San Antonio Tex, T Sgt Edward Clemons Beckley W Va, Sgt Thonis Salazny Uvalde Tex, ALC Michael Bevent McIntosh Houston Tex, 2nd Lt John Anderson Berg Birkenfeld Ore. Hospitalized with minor injuries are Lt Joel Howerton San Angelo Tex, T/S Robert Winegar Austin Tex, A2C Bortimlemew Esposito Plainview N Y. Official hearing scheduled today.

Air Force Ronald Rosetti Pierson Robert E. Smith San Antonio Tex Edward 2. Clemons Beckley Thonis Salazny Birkenfeld Ore Joel F. Howerton San Angelo T. St. Robert C. Winegar Austin Bortimlemew Esposito Plainview N.Y

Awards Presented At VFW Meeting Fort Sill

Awards were presented at VFW Post 3263 Fort Sill Thursday night. Commander Melvin C. Fagin announced the program with Raymond E. Rush presenting pins. Pledger received a five year continuous service pin. Holt's Task Force recruiting pins went to 12 members including Fagin, Pledger, Cross, Allen, Beanett, Collins, Carrillo, Trunker, Matucks, ONeill, Simpson, and Wilcox.

VFW Fort Sill Spt Melvin C. Fagin Raymond E. Rush Jefferson P Pledger Holt Task Force Tefferson R. Pledger Donwil E

Dad Seeks Inquiry Into Marine Death at Camp Pendleton

CAMV TIZ Wisconsin UP I reports Casey Gruszynski, father of Marine John Gruszynski, requests a Marine inquiry into his son's death at Camp Pendleton. Gruszynski alleges the Marine told of drill instructor beatings about a year ago. Capt C C Smith in Milwaukee says the inquiry request was forwarded to higher headquarters.

Camvtiz Wis UPI Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Casey Gruszynski John Milwaukee C. C. Smith Gruszynski

Legion Post 29 to Host Second Weekly Dance in Lawton

Lawton American Legion Post No 29 will hold its second weekly dance Saturday night to raise funds for veterans rehabilitation and child welfare programs. Percy Givens commander announced the event as Hugh Byrd and His Oklahoma Hillbillies provide the music.

Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Lawton Percy Givens America Legion Veterans Rehabilitation Hugh Byrd Oklahoma Hillbillies

Markets Report From Chicago and Oklahoma City

Chicago butter, wholesale prices steady with receipts 722000. Oklahoma City cattle and hogs mixed. calves scarce, hogs up 25, sows steady. State poultry and eggs prices listed across Oklahoma markets with No. 1 hard wheat around 2.04 to 2.12 per bushel and hens and butterfat varying by city.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange Oklahoma City Oklahoma City SUSDA State Board of Agriculture Inday Guyman Hooker Clinton Alva Blackwell el Reno Enid Hobart Medford Vici Yukon Bison Hennessey Kingfisher Edmond Frederick Broilars Lawton Pauls Valley

Six Men Re-Enlist At Fort Sill And Fort Bliss

Six men re-enlisted for duty at Fort Sill through the Laws recruiting station with local recruiter M Sst. Bill Bradley noting the group includes M-Set Fielding TM Kuist Ste. Ray I. Logan Sr. Taber de. J. anger Spl Othel Ciinkscale and Sp2 William F. AIL all signing for six years while Hurst chose three. Also enlisting were Spi Waltey Jordan Jr. for Fort Bliss Texas and Pvt Tommie L. Estes for the Regular Army unassigned.

Army Fort Sill Laws Msst Bill Bradley Tm, Kuist Ste Fort Bliss Tex Pvt Tomiie L. Estes

Trials Ordered In Fraud Case In Lawton

Two Lawton men Alvin C. Kravig and Ben R. Lewis were ordered to stand trial in Superior Court after a preliminary hearing. They are charged with obtaining a $1,150 note on a wrecked vehicle by misrepresenting its value and condition and face two forgery counts related to similar transactions with A and A Finance Co. Lawton.

Lawton Balind Alvin C. Kravig Ben R. Lewis Justice of Peace Marvin A&a Finance Co

Hearing Set in Larceny Case In Lawton

Preliminary hearing scheduled for 3 p.m. today in a grand larceny case involving Justine Lillian Andrews, 23, a resident of Lawton formerly from Mineral Wells Texas. Justice of the Peace Marvin E. Cameron to conduct. County Attorney Warren Crane charged Andrews with theft of $60 from Fort Sillman Felix J. Meza Jr.

Lawton Mineral Wells Tex Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Justine Lillian Andrews SE Sixth Warren Crane Fort Sillman Felix J. Meza Jr

Fort Sill Couple Sues Over Mobile Home Delivery

Fort Sill couple Claude W. and Edna Mae Strong sue National Trailer Convoy Inc of Tulsa for possession of their "Castle Deluxe" mobile home and 852.74 in damages. They allege the firm agreed to deliver from Fort Bragg to Lawton within five days, but the unit was delayed and involved in a Knoxville crash and a Thompson Ga. repair stop before arriving in Lawton January 1. They seek reimbursement for 500 in trailer damage plus 1, etc.

Fort Sill Castle Claude W Edna Mae Strong National Trailer Convoy Inc Tulsa Ft Bragg N.C Lawton Luther Eubanks Strongs Thompson

Polio Potato Chips Drive At Lawton High

About 300 Lawton Public Schools pupils will buy and donate potato chips at Lawton Senior High on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to raise March of Dimes funds. No price set. contributions only. Dan Jennings chairs the local drive with Virginia Rice directing at LSHS. 24 French club members staff stations in two hour shifts. Gordon Paine leads the Tocquat March of Dimes drive.

Lawon Lawton Business Divier Dan Jennings Lawton Senior High School Virginia Rice Miss Rice LHS French Cluh Jennings Lunes Gordon Paine

Touring Club Sets Outing and Rally Schedule

The Comanche Touring Club will hold a gymkhana at Lawton light school parking lot starting at 1 p.m. and a sight rally that runs to about 1 a.m. Ken Smith, vice president, notes the events test driving skill and knowledge with low speeds under supervision. Rally entrants need road maps of Oklahoma and Texas. Awards follow the gymkhana at Bianco's Restaurant and the rally ends at English Motors. Concrete for a Sheridan Road bridge four miles south of town has been poured, county commissioner Pete Wynn said.

Comanche Touring Club Lawton Light School Ken Smith Automobiling Smith Bianco Oklahoma Texas English Motors Sheridan Road Pete Wynn

9 047 Jobs Filled Through Employment Agency In 1956

A report from the Oklahoma State Employment Service local branch shows 9 047 jobs filled in 1956, with 8 017 in 1936. Virginia Kidsop, manager, notes 933 people counseled, 4 380 written applications, and testing totals of 236 general aptitude 179 specific aptitude and proficiency tests. Occupations span professional, clerical, manufacturing, mining, farming, utilities, and government roles across Comanche, Cotton and Stephens counties.

Oklahoma State Employment Service Virginia Kid- S0c Comanche Cotton Stephens

Missionary to Speak Here After Jordan Flee Invasion

Rev Bill Jackson a missionary who fled Jordan after the Israeli Egyptian hostilities will open revival services at West Side Baptist Church 2726 Gore for eight days starting Sunday. He and his family escaped Ramallah near Jerusalem and traveled via Israel to Athens with U S government aid for their return. The Jordan mission had 400 baptized Christians and was left to Jordanian clergy.

Bill Jackson Jordan West Side Baptist Church Gore Jackson Ramalaah Jerusalem Sinai Peninsula Israel United Nations Athens Greece Lydda United States

Barbara Osivalt Crowned Queen at 1957 Classic

Barbara Osivalt, age five, receives coronation as Queen of the 1957 Classic during a Jaycees basketball event at seven thirty. Proceeds from the All States Basketball Classic go to the Barbara fund. Barbara suffers a rare heart condition and faces surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester with a 30 to 50 chance of survival.

Osivalt Barbara Paul Harvey New York Jaycees Barbera Fund Dennis Moore Taft Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Young Girl Faces Forgery Complaint

A 16 year old Lawton girl was charged with second degree forgery for a $10 check passed at Champlin Service Station on Route 5. The charge was filed in Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron's court against Kay Tibbets of 208 South 3rd. County Attorney Warren Crane reported today.

Lawton Champlin Warren Crane Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Kay Tibbets S. 3Rd

Three area men enlist in Regular Army

Three area men join the Regular Army along with one from Minnesota. Darrell G. Bell Mangum Oklahoma enlisted in the Corps of Engineers for three years after high school at Mangum and one year at Oklahoma A&M. Leonard C. Boelen Ardmore Fletcher Eskimo? Enlisted in the Ordnance Corps for three years. Charles E. McCartney Duncan selected Transportation Corps aiming to be a helicopter mechanic. Jun A. Walsh Hill City Minnesota joined the Army Security Agency with training at Fort Devens Massachusetts after basic.

Minnesota Bill Bradley Lawton Darrell G. Bell L. ©. Bell Mangum Leonard C. Boelen John Boglen Art Fletcher Charles E. McCartney H. F. McCartney Duncan Jun A. Walsh William Walsh Hill City Mina Bell Corps of Engineers Oklahoma A&m College Beelen Ordnance Corps Our Lady High School Sterling Transportation Corps McCartney Walsh Army Secunig Agency Fort Devens Mass

Judge Disposes Of Two Cases In Municipal Court

Judge J. Merle Oaks disposed of two cases this morning. Eugene L. Kent, 20, of 1106 C, forfeited $20 bond on a reckless driving by speeding charge. A Lawton man was fined $20 for public drunkenness.

J. Merle Oaks Eugene L. Kent Lawton

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