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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
4
A partial archaic quotation discusses mag and the crowning wonder of creation. It cites Hebrews 218 and attributes a remark to William Gladstone about the nature of mag as the world’s noblest study. The text appears as a fragmented excerpt with unclear surrounding context.
President Eisenhower urged a peaceful space use and expanded a nuclear ban plan while offering flexibility on disarmament measures. He differed from prior Soviet rejections, suggesting technical study without full Soviet agreement and potential phased pacts, signaling a push for concrete action over words.
The piece argues against gloom after the 1957 Soviet satellite launches. It notes the United States has not lost scientific potential and credits Enoch Needles with urging a shift in emphasis. Needles says lag stems from misdirected focus rather than capability.
Dr Geoflecy Fisher and Dr William Thomas warn of waste and dwindling resources, while Senator Sparkman urges free nations to beware a space race at the expense of human freedom in half the world. The excerpts stress restraint amid Soviet scientific gains and interplanetary ambitions.
A mixed Q A passage asks about Wyoming rivers and Carolina islands. It lists answers on topics from the Morgan dollar to English coronation history and global currencies. The tone mirrors a quiz or reference column with terse responses.
A commentary on George Kennan's BBC lectures stirring debate across Britain and Europe, with a blunt US rebuke from Dean Acheson. The piece argues misreadings distort Kennan's ideas, notes the Western alliance's crisis of confidence, and warns against unilateral disarmament while urging sober analysis of NATO strategy.
A strong earthquake struck Manila for about one minute causing concrete buildings to sway but no damage or casualties were reported. The jolt disrupted daily activity across the city and prompted authorities to assess structures. Local residents described the tremor as intense yet brief with no aftershocks reported.
Justice of Peace Marvin B Cameron presided in the absence of Judge J Merle Oaks and disposed of 33 complaints, including 26 traffic cases. Fines ranged up to $20 for reckless driving and speeding, with several acquittals and bonds forfeited. Names and addresses of defendants appear with charges including failing to yield, improper turns, running stop signs, and drunkenness.
Traffic complaints were filed this morning by County Attorney Warren Crane against seven persons including a Lawton man fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Henry Stocker 44 of 1702 Manrec was fined 40 dollars. Rogers Dunford 41 of 119 E. Columbia faced another reckless driving charge. Mark Kellyhahroco 28 of Elgin faced a license suspension charge. Lawrence Albert Slovacek 23 of Fort Sill, Dee Allen Ricketts 18 of 1801 S Seventh, Don Jean Eubanks 20 of Britton and Billy Rex Estep 26 of Altus faced charges of following too closely or other traffic offenses in Cameron and Giles courts.
In Vasteras Sweden officials opened King Erik XIV tomb after 380 years to probe death theories. Thirteen scientists will conduct a two week belated inquest using X rays and spectroscopy. historical accounts cite arsenic poisoned soup, smothering, or opium.
Oklahoma City AP reports Democratic delegates in Carter Okfuskee and Wagoner counties faced appeals to the State Central Committee meeting set for Feb 17. Disputes over county officials include Heartsill Rooney and split slates in Wagoner and Okfuskee, with final decisions expected at state level.
A Salt Lake City scene shows a realistic 4PAA figure of a frontiersman at the base of a Brigham Young statue in downtown. An associated item tied to the barrel of the rifle depicts a brace of freshly killed rabbits, adding a macabre touch.
A young wife asks if her barber husband should move their family to a sunnier climate for her chronic bronchial illness. Doctors advised relocation to ease colds and sinus infections, and she seeks agreement on the decision. The reply suggests prayerful consideration, noting God may bless unselfish acts and that such a move could prove sound economically in the long term.
A historical magazine recounts Perry Como leaving touring life for suburbia and family stability. The piece argues the couple’s choice underlines responsible parenting, faith, and the impact on children, suggesting the path toward stability yielded lasting respect and success.
United Press reports rescuers scoured 125000 square miles of the Pacific for survivors from two crashes. Nine dead and 17 missing overall as other incidents in Ohio, Arkansas and the Gulf of Mexico added to the toll. SOS pings near Guam raised hopes about ten crew on a WB50 typhoon tracker. A C-97 en route to Kwajalein from Hawaii went down. A Navy anti submarine plane wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico with four aboard. Two light planes collided at Jonesboro Arkansas, killing instructor Charles Busby and student Billy Robinson.
Oklahoma City officials from the state Insurance Department examined books in Marshall Texas of American Security Life Insurance Co to challenge a 4 percent premium tax exemption. Attorneys argue the Oklahoma securities were held briefly only to qualify for the exemption, not meeting the law. The hearing will determine the firm’s tax liability with estimates of $34,361.18 in taxes and $3,000 in penalties. this is the third firm the commission has challenged on exemptions.
A chicken dash caused a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 290 near High Point. James Mahe, James Robert Ricks, and Marvin Seagraves were involved as drivers swerved to avoid the fowl. State Patrol put total damage at 310000. A second Asian flu wave was reported in Berlin with doctors saying most victims will have mild illness. A 199-foot tower for a Boston division station was braced to withstand 163 mph winds.
A garbled word puzzle list with scattered clues and numbers including entries like Jain 1 Heavenly body 2 Unusual Major 8 Deny fond 8 Nomad and various misprints such as Get up 19 Burmese 9 Purloins. The readable terms point to a crossword style grid with missing connections and unclear indicators.
Word puzzle list reads like a clipped crossword header with scattered clues and numbers. It includes references to African tree ripped and left out frameworks a bed and a folding couch as well as terms such as Egyptian god and Irish speed contest, suggesting a mixed puzzle page with multiple small items rather than a single news item.
A Byars man was killed and four others injured when a car and a station wagon collided on a slick highway near Purcell. Earlier a Miami youth died in another crash, pushing Oklahoma’s highway toll to 23 for the year, versus 24 at this time in 1957. The deceased include Archie Richardson, 51, of Byars, and Robert D. Maley, 13, of Miami.
Sedona meteorite tracker Dr. H H Nininger warns a falling meteorite might be mistaken for an intercontinental ballistic missile and spark atomic warfare. He urges defense staff to learn meteorite signatures and for radar crews to recognize meteor trails to prevent misidentification and escalation.
Emil Woesner Central District county commissioner announced a 3 30 p m Wednesday deadline for registered needy families to pick up free food commodities. No commodities will be issued from the courthouse basement after the deadline until February. Families should bring registration cards and containers to the pickup.
Preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 11 at 2 p.m. for 19 year old James R. Brumback charged with two counts of manslaughter in the death of Sp. Joseph E. Napier 26 Fort Sill. Napier died when the vehicle Brumback was riding in overturned in a creek bed five point seven miles west of Lawton on U.S. 62 early Christmas Day.
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