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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
4
A compact collection of sayings urges reverence for the aged and warns against letting wisdom fade with time. It contrasts biblical command to honor the elderly with Garfield’s reminder that the spirit should not grow old.
Debates over inter service rivalries and civilian authority at the Pentagon persist. Some argue for a unified top command while others defend a diverse, joint approach, warning that drastic centralization could curb decision speed and fail to fit modern warfare. Experts favor balanced reforms to reduce bickering and maintain civilian oversight without collapsing interservice voices.
A collection of quoted opinions on communism, peace and defense from figures including Sukarno Jacques Chaban-Delmas John P Hagen and others. The remarks touch on fears of labeling, nuclear missiles, space exploration and schooling, with reflections on freedom and national resilience.
A set of trivia style Q A items covers topics from presidential inaugurations to plant families and animal physiology. It includes claims about first Washington inauguration dates, poison hemlock classification, hippopotamus secretions, diesel engine cylinder counts, edibility of wild carrot roots, and the Shrine of the Sun memorial in Colorado honoring humorist Will Rogers.
Edson discusses President Eisenhower's proposed 1958 budget of 73.9 billion dollars and the shift in public mood from inflation fears to defense spending. He notes how Congress may trim or boost appropriations, the impact of missile programs, and Secretary Anderson's cautious stance on taxes and debt. The piece contrasts fiscal restraint with anticipated economic growth and a balanced budget aim for 1959. A separate brief item reports a barefoot prowler sought by Atlanta police after frightening a passerby in a downtown alley.
A three part spelling test series sponsored by the Lawton NSA chapter will be held at Lawton High School Cameron College Tomlinson Junior High Central Junior High St Marys and Douglass schools. Test No 1 covers 300 words with 100 words chosen from each group. Certificates are offered for perfect scores on tests 1 2 and 3 to encourage interest in correct spelling.
Hugh D. Peck, 17, returned from Texas to surrender to local officers and received a two year suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to second degree burglary for breaking into the USC YMCA building at Pourth and Blast on Nov 16. Superior Judge Robert S. Landers set the term on county attorney Warren Crane’s recommendation. Peck lives with his mother and stepfather at 1712 Lindy and is represented by court appointed attorney Vernon D. Field.
Maj. Woodrow Woolsey of Fort Sill spoke at the Downtown Kiwanis noon meeting about missile history with visual aids. Capt. Robert Kren presented, and Warren Walveron chaired flea program. Also, Marlin Keathley outlined the 1958 Red Cross drive. Guests included Roger Letcher Tulsa Earl Crites Oklahoma City Cal Clyde L Jones Port Silk Sam Joyney Jimmy Walker Buck Edward BE and Dr FE Tom Wiles Layton.
CHICAGO GRAIN ranges show mixed moves across wheat corn and oats with small up and down fluctuations for March May July and September contracts. Soy futures advance with prices near mid 11 dollars for several months and a modest uptick in the September to November slice. FORSE GETS MEDAL. New York Robert Forst receives a second gold medal from the Poetry Society of America at its 18th annual dinner for distinguished service to poetry.
A reader laments a deteriorating marriage over drinking and money disputes. The husband resents restrictions and questions if his wife should work. The columnist replies that his attitude fuels the estrangement and urges cooperation for family life.
The passage scolds a drinking man for treating his spouse badly and portrays him as selfish and lost between bachelor life and marriage. It urges him to seek mental treatment to allow his wife to relax and be happy, comparing his behavior to a pig stuck in a fence.
Municipal Judge J. Merle Oaks disposed of 24 complaints this morning, handling 19 traffic charges and five public drunkenness cases. Several defendants forfeited bonds and fines, with penalties ranging from 10 to 20 dollars, plus multiple speeding and school zone violations.
The infant son of Sgt. Tommie Anderson Wilson and Mrs. Wilson died last night at Memorial hospital. Coroner Marvin E. Cameron ruled the death accidental after a coroner’s inquest. The mother found the baby unresponsive about 10 p.m. while she ironed nearby. the infant reportedly suffocated in the crib. Funeral services are set for 3:30 p.m. Monday at Becker Funeral Home with burial at Fort Sill Post Cemetery. Survivors include the parents and three grandparents.
Accordionist Don Canort appeared in concert at Central Junior High School today. Comfort played several selections on the harmonium and electronic accordion. Today's program at Central was part of a lyceum series sponsored by the National Assemblies Musical Program of Los Angeles.
Three children die in Oklahoma incidents as drought hunger? No. Samuel and Donald Lee age 9 and 6, Stuart, were found drowned in Cook Creek near Stuart after disappearing from grandparents' home. A large search of about 70 residents and deputies recovered the bodies late Thursday night. Sammy Sorrell and Sammy O'Dell, both five, drowned near Lindsay in the Washita River after being seen on the bank. Johnny O'Dell told police he and Sammy swam. Sammy disappeared and Johnny found Sammy's body later.
An Arkansas National Guard platoon searched Central High School after anonymous calls warned of an attack. No explosives were found and classes were canceled for the day as guardsmen returned to duty. Authorities described the drill as a practice alert.
Sarah Churchill daughter of Sir Winston Churchill paid a $50 fine after a Malibu incident in which police were called to her beach home for profane language. She said she deeply regretted the trouble caused and asserted equal justice under American law.
Puzzle style word list with diagonal clues yields a crossword like grid. Readable segments include numbers, foreign language hints, light wordplay, and several garbled phrases. The item catalogs clues for across and down entries with multiple missing letters and potential theme lines.
Three men arrested in Walters on burglary charges were moved to Duncan where prosecutors plan to file charges this afternoon. Clinton Dennis, Stephens County attorney, said he had just received the case and needed time to examine evidence. The trio allegedly burglarized the 81 Drive-In theater south of Duncan on U.S. 1, taking cigarettes and candy bars from the concession stand.
A Wichita chapter resolution urges expansion and full use of Fort Sill facilities to prevent delays in the missile defense program. The group backs engineers week plans and notes the chapter covers 14 Oklahoma counties including Comanche, Jefferson, Stephens, Cotton, and Kiowa.
A California man Lloyd Gene Walley aged 27 from San Francisco was killed when his car collided with a truck driven by George D Wade Jr 33 of Pauls Valley near Oklahoma City. The crash raised this year’s Oklahoma traffic fatalities to 22, up from 21 last year. The highway patrol identified Wade as the truck driver and noted Walley’s death as the fatal incident for the period.
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