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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1958
Page
8
A fragmentary biblical quotation from Genesis 51 9 and a paraphrase on hope and prophecy appears, naming Mizpah and a celestial rainbow image. The two lines evoke protective dawn imagery and a prophetic, comforting tone amid life’s storm.
The piece argues skeptics blame the United States for arms races and pacts while ignoring the Kremlin’s drive for global domination. It argues a peace-led Soviet aim could defuse tensions, noting Americans share fault but face a calculate- power conflict begun in Moscow.
Western Europe reacts to Eisenhower's summit stance urging lower level prep. Many in Britain France and West Germany share the view while public opinion pushes toward action. Some favor diplomacy through normal channels and see a propaganda opportunity for the West if a summit proceeds with groundwork.
The text questions a president who signed a 1921 peace treaty ending the war with Germany Austria and Hungary. It asks about a building in San Juan named House of Ages and defines the millennium as a thousand year period before the final judgment in Christian belief.
Thirteen driving related complaints and six other cases were disposed of by Justice of Peace Warvia Te. Cameron in municipal court. Individuals including Bailey Olson, William Sawyer, William Newsom, and Nancy Howell faced fines or bond forfeitures for reckless driving driving without a license and improper signals. Several stop sign and disorderly conduct charges resulted in fines, bonds, or dismissals for defendants such as Charles Le Toulorny Richard Osell Lord Roy Acy Burt Velma Coreen Edwin Hood Lena Mae Nicholson Opal Patterson Berma Bowers George Leon and William Foster.
Washington Rear Adm Raborn is invited to inspect the Naval Ammunition Depot near McAlester while in Oklahoma. Rep Carl Albert and Sen Jackson announce the visit and related armed services inspections. Oklahoma lawmakers and reporters plan a gridiron dinner in Oklahoma City and attend flood central meetings in Topeka.
Washington Senator Lawrence reports Wisconsin Republican Smith collapsed at the House Restaurant and died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Aged 65, he likely suffered a heart attack after entering with a guest, with aides and Capitol physicians administering adrenaline before his death. Smith served since 1941 on the Foreign Affairs Committee as his death trims the House balance to 197 Republicans and 232 Democrats with vacancies.
A jury panel for the ouster trial of Carter County Commissioner Paul Heartsill was discharged and the trial reset for February 1 by Supernumerary Judge BE A Summers, who called the move a matter of discretion. Heartsill and Claud Arnold were convicted in September of conspiring to defraud the state, each receiving a $3,000 fine and one year in prison. appeals are now underway.
Jiminie Wasthirn son of Capt and Mrs Sherman Washburn Jr 103M 20th elected president of the First Methodist church family choir A Wickliffe son of Mr and Mrs Al Wickliffe Jr 23M 26th named vice president and membership chairman Jana Young daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Wy Young 2912 En clie elected secretary The group meets Saturdays at 9 30 a m in the First Methodist choir room for rehearsals A graded attendance award system is arranged The junior choir will sing monthly Mrs Frederick G Hammond is director
Lt. Gen. Arthur Trudeau oversees a simulated atomic strike with frontline troops south of the armistice line. He departs Korea next month to command the missile and weapons post, while Gen. Decker and South Korean leaders praise Korean troops and reaffirm U.S. military support amid weapon-technology tensions.
Charles Gillard, 22, pleaded guilty in Superior court to a felonious bogus check charge. Judge Robert S. Landers gave a one year prison term on recommendation of County Attorney Warren Crane. Gilford allegedly passed a $25 bogus check at Montgomery Ward's department store on January 13.
The newly formed Boy Scout Troop 47 will hold its first meeting at 7 pm Friday. Scoutmaster Dan Skow announced the initiation ceremonies for members of the Flying Eagle and Flaming Arrow patrols. Eight Scouts will receive Tenderfoot badges. Sponsored by the Jefferson school La Dad's club, the troop welcomes any youth 11 or older north of Cache Road. Fathers may attend the meeting. The troop is led by patrol leaders Robert Aud and Capi, with Jack Plewes as assistant Scoutmaster.
Wilborn Foster, 22, was fined 20 dollars in Municipal Court after being arrested on an assault and battery charge. A service station operator at Second and B testified Foster slugged him over refusing to buy a defective tire for 3.50. Foster allegedly offered 2.50, seized 3.5 in cash and checks, and was taken into custody by Patrolmen Blackburn and Swadsey.
Six more bullet riddled bodies have turned up in Oriente, bringing the violent deaths in the area to four in the last five weeks, as authorities continue investigations into the unrest.
A three car crash near Muskogee and a separate auto bus collision near the Arkansas River bridge left two people dead. John W. Jackson 58 of Okmulgee and Tracy Lyon White a one year old passenger in Joyce White’s car died. Pauline McGinty 36 was hospitalized. Joyce White 21 and her son Steven Neil were listed in critical condition with other injuries.
Two motorists from Oklahoma City and Las Vegas reported thefts from their vehicles during the night. James J. Gray said a suit with two trousers neckties a sports jacket and dress shirts were taken from his car at 113 N. Second. Mrs James C Taylor reported six shirts three pedal pushers a ladies skirt and baby’s clothing stolen from her car at 713 D.
Cub Scouts at Miowell school will welcome thirteen new Bobcats in a TL Of Alekas TM council ceremony at 7 30 pm Friday in the school auditorium. Cubmaster Thomas J Lott says monthly awards will be presented after the initiation ceremony and refreshments will be served.
The Oklahoma City board shows wheat prices across several towns with No 1 hard around 2.02 to 2.09, eggs and broilers trending steady to weak. Cattle calf sales are moderately active with steers at 21.50 to 33.00, cows 16.00 to 18.50, hogs largely up to 50 cents higher, and slaughter lambs mostly steady with top prices near 24.00. Chicago butter prices hold steady with AA 59 and A 89 in U.S. wholesale quotes.
Indiahoma Public School district files a title suit in Superior Court naming United States Comanche County officials and numerous claimants as defendants. The district seeks to quiet title to Lots 1-20 Block 30 and Sections 1-22 25-32 Block 33 in Indiahoma alleging ownership of the parcels and challenging tax claim links by the federal and county governments.
Rev. Ow York of Bethel Methodist church is recovering at his home after contracting influenza.
A scrambled cross clue puzzle segment lists musical terms, animals, verbs, and descriptors across and down. It includes references to violin, rancher, bread spread, wind, reform, and various thematic word pairings without a single coherent article narrative.
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