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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1957
Page
6
In the January 14 1957 issue the Lawton Constitution presents a sermon likely from Editor Ned Shepler urging belief in divine love, framing disbelief as spiritual ruin. The text emphasizes moral reflection and faith as core to the newspaper's stance.
The article reviews Sir Anthony Eden's career from his April assumption of the high post to his illness and resignation after the Suez Crisis. It notes his early promise, the canal crisis with Egypt, U S opposition, and his forced withdrawal from power. It concludes with mixed judgments on his legacy, praising his brave service while acknowledging the failure that ended his leadership.
Experts foresee nationwide price increases in crude oil and gasoline across the United States. Oil firms cite a 12 percent jump in crude costs since 1933, influenced by a drop in Middle East shipments and Suez Canal tensions. The piece notes global economic links and consumer impact on drivers and homeowners.
A set of Q and A items covers nitrogen fixing in legumes for crop rotation, South American nations north of the equator with Venezuela as the sole example, the 1801 Weehawken duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton with Hamilton's death, Henry Hudsons ship name The Half Monon, and Samuel Gompers serving as AFL president thirty seven times with one year missed.
County Attorney Warnes P filed one drunken driving complaint and eight other traffic charges in Fort Sill city court. Doyle Lee Crafton, Ralph Caine, Charles Loe Swinehall among those named, with fines and costs assessed for speeding and reckless driving. Unlicensed driver charged. several defendants fined or arraigned in Giles court and related proceedings.
Law noted new state representative Simmons visited over the weekend and was appointed to four House committees including water and roads and highways second education and welfare. He won the seat vacated by Gilhen Rhoads.
The article outlines new measures exempting certain trainees from long service, reducing compulsory duty for guardsmen and six month trainees. Enlistees may serve shorter terms and receive incentives to join reserve units, with opposition labeling the changes as “paper.” General Welsh dismisses fears and says the Guard retains military obligations.
President Eisenhower asks Senate to approve Brig. Gen. Ralph W Zwicker for major general amid the Army McCarthy row based on a promotions list. McCarthy charged Zwicker with not being fit for the uniform after Zwicker resisted naming who ordered an honorable discharge for former Major David Peress.
In 13 below freezing, about 300 residents fled a basement fire at Fairbanks largest apartment building pushing through smoke. A man died trying to escape via a stairway door. One woman hurled her baby to a net and leaped after, while others escaped via nets or ladders as fire crews fought the blaze.
Barbara was admitted to Baylor hospital after returning to Lawton where a catharization was performed. Doctors concluded surgery was needed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as the only place to be done. The letter also thanks Walter Oswalt and others who contributed and supported the campaign with heartfelt appreciation.
Contested control after failed armed revolt. strikes and power shortages crippling production. Officials deploy martial law amid hostile elements, while police fire on demonstrators killing several. Bela Kovacs quits, coalition talks hinge on Russian troop withdrawal and elections. U.S. and Norwegian officials press for release of two detained students aiding refugees.
Howard H 44 a business leader is obsessively jealous and hires detectives to shadow his wife. The case, by Dr George W Crane, links jealousy to fear and erotic insecurity, cites a Northwestern University student uprising, notes jealousy rises after 40, and urges readers to mail for Dr Crane’s booklets.
Washington column notes the Eisenhower administration replaced CAB member Joseph P. Adams, a vocal public champion with a Miami nominee Louis J. Neetor. The piece argues regulatory commissions have been reoriented toward business interests, diminishing public input and transparency in agencies like the CAB, SEC, FTC, and FPC, with Weeks wielding influence and Adams’ removal signaling broader shifts.
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Two state agriculture officials plan to attend a Wichita drought conference to discuss ongoing impacts in Oklahoma. President Eisenhower will join tomorrow after a drought tour. J G Powers of Farmers Home Administration says the drought is blamed for many troubles while soil conditions and wheat crops vary with rains. Ray Walker of the Soil Conservation Service notes topsoil improves with rain but remains critically dry in parts, and the drought has produced a record feeding period with large grain and hay shipments into the state.
In Nicosia Cyprus a British serviceman was killed by unknown gunmen as he rode a motor scooter along a suburban avenue. The assailants fled, believed to be members of the EOKA underground opposing British rule.
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