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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1958
Page
6
Fragmentary historical text with garbled phrases referencing a stroke and a figure who handles the rod, attributed to Tryon Erlwartis and Isalins 19, suggesting a religious or moral reflection from an older publication.
GOP strategists weigh chances for a 20 seat gain to win the House amid a dim forecast from experts. Postwar Senate margins and a recent WV vacancy shape expectations as party questions its fit with voters and plans remedial steps if prospects stay unfavorable.
The Indonesia government proposes extending its territorial sea to two miles, challenging the standard three mile rule and threatening maritime access in southeast Asian waters. The move could cut off Australia and New Zealand from direct sea routes to SEATO partners, drawing U S protest as a breach of freedom of the seas with potential naval escort for commerce if not rescinded.
Washington society awaits the arrival of Mikhail A Menshikov the new Soviet ambassador noted for wit and dancing while speaking fluent English. Former ambassador Georgi N Zarutin left with efficiency and manners but appeared not to enjoy the posting.
Maj. Gen. Claire Chenault voices resolve amid cancer fears, vowing not to quit or worry. Sir Edmund Hillary reflects on crossing crevasses with enough fuel to pursue the South Pole for the sake of exploration. British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan asserts a readiness to take any action to ease tensions and preserve peace.
A Q A pair outlines that Washington and Madison signed the U S Constitution. The Northern Cross is noted as a Cygnus star group with Arided and four dimmer stars forming a cross. Sigmund Romberg was born in Hungary. Evangeline is based on a true story that traveled from Canada to New England by word of mouth before Longfellow wrote the poem.
District Judge Luther B. Eubanks signed an order directing Airs Tom Cobbles Mrs. Bobby Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Jones to appear in district court at 10 a.m. Saturday for a habeas corpus hearing. Joyce Lindsay seeks higher court relief claiming Cobbles and the Joneses unlawfully detain her grandchildren Deborah Wise Cathy Wise and Jonathan Wise in their custody. The petition filed by Fred T R Harris alleges deprivation of the children’s custody. Eubanks ordered the respondents to bring the children to the hearing.
Washington Senator Russell predicts Congress will boost Strategic Air Command funding to preserve long range bombers as missiles develop. He backs dollars for additional B52 production beyond current authorizations and notes SAC remains the backbone of U S power despite missile advances.
Coell Pharoah received a suspended two year prison sentence after pleading guilty in Superior Court to obtaining money under false pretenses. Judge Robert Landers sentenced him on the county attorney's recommendation. Pharoah allegedly obtained $400 from the Bank of Elgin by mortgaging cattle that the suspect did not own.
Numerous notices list admitted patients with medical or surgical cases, births, and memorials. Names include Mona Jean Littlecall Carnegie and Walter Smitty, with many entries detailing hospital location, dates, and infant weights. memorial births note several newborns and family details across multiple towns.
Col Ret Jack Rhodes presented twenty eight study subjects to the Lawton Citizen's Council on Education in a Monday meeting about Juvenile Protection and Home Education. The session concluded a two meeting series on juvenile delinquency with topics including watch honesty integrity and safety alongside issues of sex offenses narcotics and gambling. Attendees and speakers included Bernell Gilbert presiding and a list of local officials and citizens.
Oklahoma City livestock prices show varied activity with cattle calves and hogs trading unevenly. No. 1 slaughter cattle steady to lower, feeder steers 19 to 27, hogs 19.5 to 21, lambs around 24 to 25, and West Virginia type poultry prices and farm market notes intermingled in the report.
Norman authorities and Missouri officers testified in the murder trial of Robert Steig Rose, identified by witnesses as the man sought for the death of University of Oklahoma Professor Edward De Barr. Testimony linked Rose to past arrests in Pacific, Missouri and fingerprint work corroborated by Missouri patrol members.
Insurance hearings opened before State Insurance Commissioner Joe B Hunton as investigators labeled the case against American Security Life of Marshall Texas the strongest yet for evading Oklahoma taxes. Testimony was ordered from bank officials and company officers. back taxes totaling 144 000 across three firms include 37000 from American Security. Reserve Life of Dallas faced license suspension and 86000 in back taxes and penalties.
A puzzle listing clues about Marie Sklodowska Curie and related terms. includes biographical hints and wordplay on discoveries, durations, and scientific names. Entries reference interstice, mangle, mariner dives, and various linguistic twists.
A partial OCR list names and clues pairing numbers with terms. It hints at a puzzle or glossary segment including operatic, religious, and linguistic items, plus names like Pierre and Thailand, with several biblical and linguistic references. The readable bits suggest an index or clue set rather than a full article.
Visitors are invited to a ceremonial review at Fort Sill's Lucas Field at 3 30 p m Thursday honoring a non commissioned officer for Korean War decorations and the retirement of two officers and a non commissioned officer Maj Gen Thomas E de Sharo will present the Silver Star and Purple Heart to Sir Wayman J Simpson Retiring this week are Maj Eugene E Sorensen Maj Teddy B Nelson and Mr Dock B Strickland Units in the review include the 77th and 97th Army Bands and batteries from several FA battalions Col Charles A Symroski will be reviewing officer and Lt Col Elmer P Curtis will command the Woops The 2d Battle Group 30th Infantry has been designated color battalion
An estimated $200 in cash was taken from desks in the Durrell Lumber, Co. office at 307 BE after burglars gained entry through a rear door. Patrolman Melvin Kelley said thieves climbed a fence to reach the lumber yard, entered upstairs, broke a rear door glass, and unlocked a desk safe before escaping.
Four men were charged in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for fishing without valid licenses. Game rangers arrested Henry D. Smith Earl Bailey Donald L. Kerbo and Bob Sawyer at Lake Burford and Lake Rush, with Justice of the Peace Marvin E Cameron handling the complaints.
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