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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1957

Page

2

Inauguration Day Echoes Dignity and Dissent in Capitol

The speech highlights Eisenhower's stance on freedom and noncoercion toward enslaved peoples, extending a welcome to Russians and other nations. Ceremony notes include governors, diplomats, clergy, and a 750000-strong crowd, with Nixon and Eisenhower taking oaths and a parade to follow.

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Driving and liquor charges filed in Comanche and nearby counties

A Lawson man Lawson, Aron, was arrested over the weekend by Deputy Tivhersot on liquor law violation and reckless driving charges. County Attorney Cran filed additional traffic counts against several individuals including Harold Meight, Arnoldeney White, Paul Glendale Riggs, James Keith Fritae, and Robert Les Boslon. Justice Woodrow Giles heard spading charge cases involving Tomson Ve Rich and Earl W. Tankersley. Multiple defendants face license and drunken driving complaints in county and municipal courts across the region.

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Bonds Forfeited In Police Court Proceedings

Police court records show multiple bonds forfeited for unlicensed activity and careless driving. Wilfred A. Scheete and Jesse D. Robertson had bonds forfeited for license and safe spending violations. Edith Robertson and others drew fines of 20 dollars, with a third bond forfeited on public drunkess charges. A complaint against Ronald Veillen of Fort Sill was dismissed for want of prosecution.

J. Merle Duke Munisipal Court Wa Feston Steva Lareas ISIS Wilfred A. Scheete Jesse

Death Toll Rises After Multivehicle Lawton Crash

A Sunday Lawton accident involving a southbound 1952 Plymouth, a northbound semi-trailer, and a freight box car left four Fort Sill men injured and one driver deceased. Police report the Plymouth struck the truck, slid 140 feet, and hit the box car on the tracks. Injured were Robert Louis Terry, 22, and three passengers from Fort Sill units. The truck driver, Powell, 23, Bentonville Arkansas, owned by Owens Produce. Damages were extensive to the Plymouth and substantial to the truck front. The deceased was not named in the available text. Memorials note Tahmahkera resident Mrs. Palmer survived by husband Wilson, two daughters Carolyn and others, with multiple siblings.

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Yale Professor Warns Artists Against Narrow View

Yale art professor Josef Altevis said many artists are labeled crazy or eccentric romantics because they focus only on painting and ignore broader, exciting developments around them. He urged artists to broaden their perspectives and engage with surrounding ideas.

EW Haven Conn Yale Dent Josef Altevis

Crane Elected Second Vice President of County Attorneys Group

County Attorney Warren Crane has been elected second vice president of a statewide association for county attorneys. The election occurred during the annual institute for county attorneys at the University of Oklahoma last week, where Max Darks of Hughes County was chosen president.

Warren Crane Institute For County Attorneys University of Oklahoma Max Darks Holdenville Hughes

SAFE Debacle at Store Opens After Theft

The incident followed the building opening by Dwight Black a pharmacist. Gilbert testified the thief took 20 dollars in stamp money left in the safe. A box with money for Hungarian relief placed behind the proscription case was missing.

Dwight Black Gilbert

Robber tells store robbery tale and battles whisky

The man described as Shannon confessed to planning and attempting a store robbery while drinking, saying he hoped for courage from whisky but did not want to go through with it. He claimed the loaded gun was not loaded and blamed alcohol for his actions. He expressed guilt toward his children and questioned his sanity.

Minor Shooting and Knifing Probed at Fort Sill Surf Club

Police report a knife attack left Judge Davis Jr. cut on the neck at Surf Club No. 29 in Fort Sill early Sunday while a shotgun discharge in a house injured a woman. Investigators will interview two more people as they pursue leads. Weekend thefts include hub caps, a tire and wheel from a trailer, and other minor property losses.

Judge Davis Jr Fort Sill William Upjohn Monroe James Snyder Joe Martin Lea N. Steinke Lindy

Sill Copter Unit Deploys for Fort Polk Exercise

The 64th Transportation Company under Maj. Howard B. Richardson heads to Fort Polk Louisiana for Exercise Sledge Hammer starting April 24. The unit, fresh from H-34 training, joins Sky Cav II T, engineer assault gear and aerial armor testing, with Lt. Raymond D. Magallanes leading the 544th Transportation Detachment providing field helicopter support. Additional Sill participants include elements of 41st Field Artillery and related units. Venezuela ranks second to the United States in daily oil exports.

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United Nations Peace and Freedom Message

Highlights pledge to honor UN authority and support global peace. It affirms honoring the people of Russia, paying the costs of military strength to deter force, and aiding security abroad. The speech emphasizes freedom, independence, and friendship with free nations while rejecting coercive sovereignty. It envisions healing a divided world through united effort for liberty.

City Man Jailed In City Burglary

A 26 year old Lawton man was held in city jail today for investigation of the Sunday morning burglary of a place at 205 N. First. Rosie Dillon, operator of the Place, said entry was gained by breaking a rear door panel and unlocking the door. Money from the coin box of a music vending machine was taken.

Lawton Rosie Dillon

Police hold man on burglary suspicion after bar incident

Philadelphia police questioned 35 year old Carl Hivish at a closed country club bar where he was drinking and singing alone. He wore a full length beaver coat and possession of 32 pieces of club silverware led to charges. He was held without bail on burglary suspicion.

Philadelphia Carl Hivish

Israel Egypt Begin Prisoner Exchange

In Cairo authorities report the start of a prisoner exchange between Egypt and Israel with U N help. Israel reportedly held about 5,000 Egyptian prisoners from the October 1 invasion and Egypt captured four Israelis. About 500 Egyptian prisoners were handed to U N authorities at El Arish to be returned to Egypt at Misrakim in the Sinai Desert. The operation is expected to span several days.

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Suspect Robbed Safeway After Confronting Staff

Ernest Rush Safeway manager said the robbery suspect spent hours in the store and ordered a salesman to take money from cash registers. After realizing the salesman was not employed there, the suspect forced Rush to bag cash at gunpoint and left after retrieving the last register. A Coca Cola Bottling Co. manager had also noted prior suspect behavior in Sears. Shannon was arrested when blocked by a freight train in Waurika. officers say he surrendered without picking up the pistol left in the car.

Shannon Ernest Rush Safeway Chili Company J. D. Rainbow Rush Lawten Alvin Roof 1701 Lawten Coca- Cola Bottling Co Roof Sears Root Waurika

Parade Continues with Floats and State Bands Across Way

The parade showcased a 407 foot float and bands from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Notable entries included the Missouri Governor James T. Blair Jr.'s state patrol units, the Marv Academy band, and the Cowboy Band militaries. Chiefs and tribal delegations from Navajo and other tribes were also part of the procession.

Kansas Louisiana Ohio Oklahoma Missouri James T. Blair Jr Missouri Marv Academy Missouri State Patrol Arkansas Fort Smith Texas Zollie Steakley Sam Houston Rifles Arlington Richardson Fort Worth Polytechnic High School Washington Redskin

Lesson Planned Bridge Session For Bell Employees

The first in a series for women employees of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company will start at 7 p.m. today in the Design for Living club room at 416 C. Instructor is Loretta Lawson, a full-time Design for Living instructor with the company.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Loretta Lawson

Glandular Inflammation Remedies Advertised By Excelsior Institute

An advertisement urges men over 40 to seek non surgical treatment for glandular inflammation causing back hip and leg pain fatigue and loss of vigor. It claims many communities were treated successfully and offers a free book from Excelsior Institute Dept 4463 Excelsior Springs Missouri with no obligation.

Excelsior Institute

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