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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1958

Page

4

Democrats press missile and space leadership shift in defense push

Senate Democrats led by Lyndon Johnson unite behind a bold missile program and outer space control. They push for congressional leadership in defense policy, support Neil McElroy and James Killian, criticize Pentagon authority limits, and warn of vast future costs amid a 1960 election year dynamic.

Johnson Senate Fister Kefauver Teennessee John Stennis Mississippi Democratic Stuart Symington Missour Air Force America Strategic Air Command Melktroy Neil McElroy James R. Killian Jr Killian Pentagon William M. Troladay Richard Russell Geovegia

Biblical Verse Reflection Amid Personal Faith Note

A compact excerpt references sanctification through God’s peace and the will to follow Christ, invoking Thessalonians 5 23 and personal faith in Hilys Jasper. The fragment blends devotional sentiment with informal remark on spiritual guidance and divine revelation.

ic—Hilys Jasper

Healthful Self-Criticism and U.S. Defense Outlook

An unofficial appraisal and the Gaither report warn that without swift, massive defense outlays the United States could lose the global balance by 1960. Rockefeller and Gaither assess U.S. status, urging public-spirited scrutiny and costly reforms amid a broad national debate on America’s future amid adversity.

Hich Jewels Rockefeller Fund United States Gaither Eisenhower Rockefeller Soviet Bloc Pentagon America

Brighter Educational Scene Shows Rise in College and High School Attainment

The National Industrial Conference Board notes in a pictorial chart that educational levels in the American labor force have risen over two decades. In 1940 college attendance was 13.4 percent with 64 percent graduates. by 1957 the rate reached 18 percent with 9.2 percent graduates. High school training rose from 38.4 percent with 20.3 percent graduates to 50.3 percent and 30.5 percent graduates by last March. College graduates tend to fill professional and technical roles. those with high school only are often in skilled labor, clerical, sales, service trades, or farming. The report omits content details but shows growing educational attainment.

U.S National Industrial Conference Board

They Say Aid and Asia Tour Echo Mixed Reactions

Rep Dalip Singh Sound criticizes public relations while Tan tours Asia. Dr Al Sastronpuidjojo warns Western interference risks a dangerous situation over West New Guinea. Ser Estes Kefauger expresses belief in trying despite missile testing setbacks.

Dalip Singh Sound Asia al Sastronpuidjojo West New Guinea Ser Estes Kefauger U. S

Historical Q and A Highlights on Jewish Founded and U.S. Trade

Questions cover Bnai Brith founding in 1843 by 12 Jews in New York as a unifying service group. Other items note the 1873 1885 trade dollars for Orient circulation, the Sharps and Flats column by Euene Field, Richard Mentor Johnson as the only Senate elected VP, and ancient thumbprints used by the Chinese for signing documents before Christ.

B'nai B'rith New York Wale U.S Senate Richard Mentor Johson

$5,000 Taxi Tip Contested In Court Suit

In San Francisco a cab driver is blocked from cashing a $5,000 tip paid by retired Navy Captain Jesse L. Kenworthy. His wife petitioned the Superior Court to declare him mentally incompetent amid a reported diagnosis of mania. A hearing was set for Monday.

San Francisco Calif Jesse L. Kenworthy Parkesburg Lornenworthy Encinita Milton Sapiro Kenworthy Pennsylvania Bruno del Carlo George Page del Carlo Pearl Harbor Oklahoma Navy

Small Missile Launched By Air Force At Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral reports the Air Force launched a Boeing Bomarc ramjet guided missile Logan with a projected range over 250 miles. The booster used Aerojet General liquid rocket engines from California, followed by Marquardt ramjets, producing a vapor trail as the 47 foot long Bomarc with a 28 foot wingspan climbed to extreme altitude, mass produced by Boeing in Seattle.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Aerojet General Corp Azusa Calif Marquardt Aircraft Corp Var Nuys Boeing Airplane Co Seattle

Eleanor Roosevelt to speak at OU anniversary dinner

Oklahoma City report says Eleanor Roosevelt will headline a March 4 commemorative dinner at the University of Oklahoma marking the Roosevelts' era. Invitations were extended to Adlai Stevenson, James Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Paul Butler, with ticket pricing set for invited guests and students.

Oklahoma City Franklin D. Roosevelt University of Oklahoma Eleanor Roosevelt Raymond Gary Gary Adlai Stevenson James Roosevelt D-Calif Thiry S$. Truman Paul Butler Tickely

Resolution Eyed In Sill Expansion

Oklahoma City delegates from the Oklahoma Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts consider a resolution to review and oppose expansion of Purl Sill. The proposal seeks congressional review and would take agricultural lands for military use, weakening local farmers and ranchers.

Oklahoma City Ohom Association of Soil and Water Conservavion Ook Kiewsa County

Judge Deals with Three Cases in Municipal Court

Judge J Merle Oaks heard three complaints this morning in municipal court. Two defendants paid S20 fines for public drunkenness and Thomas L Gale of 8M Columbia was fined S40 for speeding. Honey Boy Minstrels by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1193 play at McMahon Memorial auditorium tonight with showtimes at 3:30 and 8:15 p.m. Tickets available at box office.

Municipal Ecourt J. Merle Oaks Ind Thomas L. Gale Columbia

Jobless Rate Hits High Peak in December Report

Washington reports unemployment rose to 3,974,000 last month, the highest in three years. The Labor and Commerce departments released the monthly labor force figures, noting the rate adjusted for seasonal swings.

Washington Labor and Commerce Departments

Dear H Mr Ha worth a boy asks about friendships with a neighbor girl

A 15 year old boy asks if he should stop his friendship with a 10 year old girl neighbor Nancy due to parental disapproval. The writer’s letter-wressor defends individuality, suggesting his temperament favors imagination and self expression, and urges allowing the puppet show plan to proceed without social stigma or pressure to fit a "tough guy" mold.

Mary Waworthsd Nancy

Private School Plans and Counseling for Honest Habits

A reader asks how to stay friendly with a younger girl and improve social ties while exploring a private school option. The letter urges examining a lie habit described as childish and possibly pathological, advising speaking with a clergy member or press to seek spiritual aid and a moral reevaluation.

Representative Andresen Dies in Washington Heart Attack

Congressman August H. Andresen of Minnesota, 67, died at Bethesda Naval Medical Center after suffering a heart attack. He had entered hospital December 1 for a gastro intestinal disorder and was recovering before the fatal event at 12:05 a.m. He served 16 terms, was ranking Republican on the Agriculture Committee, and leaves a House membership of 231 Democrats, 153 Republicans, and six vacancies. Born October 11, 1890, in Newark, New Jersey, his home was Red Wing, Minnesota.

Washington August H. Andresen R-Minn Bethesda Naval Medical Center Andresen Hovise Agriculture Committee House RE. T. Bergquist Red Wing Minn Newark

Three Minnesota Residents Die In Auto Crash

Three Minnesota residents en route to California were killed when five cars and a truck collided on U S Highway 82 about 14 miles north of Enid. Victims include Clarence McDonald and Ogwen McDonald of Rush City and Arnold Qtrea Sr of Rush City. Daniel Hendrix, 38, of Washington, Oklahoma, died later in Enid hospital. Paul Pardue, Haskell, drove the semi truck involved. one other car and various occupants were injured. Full details were not immediately available.

Associated Press Minnesota California Enid State Board of Affairs Oklahoma Clarence McDonald Rush City Mion Arnod Qtrea Minn Daniel Hendrix Washington Okla McDonald Ogwen Highway Patrol Radpers Paul Pardue Haskell

OCW Names Freeman Beels New OCW President

The Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges appointed Dr Freeman Beels 38 to succeed Dr Dan Procter as president of Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha. Procter resigned effective May 1 after 14 years, becoming VP for public relations at Star Engraving Co Houston. Beels, a journalism and English professor, had served as Procter's assistant at OCW.

Oklahoma City Board of Regents Okahoma OCW

Cityan To Begin Marine Training

Martin Luther Falstich Jr 17 of Kingsbury enlisted in the U S Marine Corps for four years. He will be flown to San Diego for 12 weeks basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, then four weeks of combat training at Camp Pendleton before assignment. Enlisted by MSgt W E L Schoolcraft of the Lawton sub station.

Martin Luther Falstich Jr Swandson Ifirs W. EL Schoolcraft Lawton

Vital Federal Posts Now Harder To Fill

Edward Jamieson reports Ike faces ongoing difficulty filling high level executive branch posts in 1958. Vacancies exist across departments as undersecreta ries and assistant secretaries sit unfilled, with pay and prestige not matching private sector. Officials fear an exodus as tenure remains short and prospects for outside jobs lure talent.

Edward Jamieson Washington Eisenhower Congress Franklin BD. Roosevelt General Motors Harry S. Truman John Foster Dulles William P. Rogers Allice Cngress White House Wowan Wey

Comedian Across a Comedian Lemmon Oscar Hayworth

Puzzle style entry lists names and clues with mixed references including Lemmon Oscar Hayworth and various cryptic hints. The content appears as a garbled fill in from a puzzle page with multiple definitions and partial answers across talents, myths, units, and objects. It reads like a cross number or cryptic clue collection without coherent narrative.

Artiswar to Previous Pursle and Related Clues

Puzzle item list includes varied clues such as Prince, Beside, Followers, Challenge, Flag, Lubricants, Crafty, Musical, Hawaii, Born, Natural, Pace, Father, Precipitation, swine vessels, Genus of maples, Aims, Emerad Iste, Pause, Fish eggs.

Hawaii

Sarah Churchill to star on TV despite jail arrest

Malibu California. Actress Sarah Churchill, daughter of Sir Winston Churchill, will appear on NBC Matinee Theater despite a jail arrest for drunkenness. Deputies describe her as obviously drunk after she tried to enter their patrol car and continued cursing during a two hour call on a telephone line.

Malibu Calif Sarah Churchill Sir Winston Churchill Sheriff's Miss Churchill Justice Court Makropoulos Walter Grauman Actess Sarah Barney Miller George Gentzvin Miller Gentzvin London United States England

Navy coach to stay. no offer from Texas A&M

College Station Texas bulletin reports Coach Medic Erdelatz will remain with Navy. He announced after telegrams from midshipmen urged him to stay and said talks with Texas A&M officials were general with no definite offer, and no offer was declined.

College Station Tex Medic Erdelatz Navy 45 Texas A&m Erdelatz

Spaghetti Dinner Planned By Cubs Pack 72

A spaghetti dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. January 22 at Garfield Elementary School auditorium. Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 72, Cubmaster Clarence C. Williams says advance tickets are available from any member. The event is open to the public.

Cub Scost Pack 'O Garfield Clarence C. Williams Cubmaster Pac

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