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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1957
Page
6
A devotional reflection by Thomas Brooks emphasizes that human guilt cannot be redeemed by own efforts or sorrow. Only Christ’s blood and sufferings can atone, securing release from spiritual bondage for those who trust in him.
Science widens the rubber frontier as natural rubber demand surges. Replanting and tapping improvements lift per acre yields toward 2 000 pounds a year, with some forecasts of 2 400 pounds. Hormone experiments aim to push output further, while synthetic rubber remains a competitive but secondary portion of the market.
Dozens of top U S senators will monitor the London disarmament talks signaling a shift toward possible accord. President Eisenhower seeks congressional buy in on any deal with the Soviet Union and Western powers, while supporters emphasize enforceable inspections and a ban on nuclear weapons.
NEA dispatch from Washington highlights traffic safety engineer Irving S. Markel testimony to a congressional committee on highway safety. He notes 25 states require vehicle inspections, that some states allow 14 and 15 year olds to drive, and that speed limits lanes and road use vary widely. He argues voluntary state action won’t suffice and federal legislation is needed to enforce a uniform code to prevent deadly inconsistencies across states.
Torrential rains produce flash floods and a cresting Merrimack River near Valley Park threatening homes and prompting evacuations. Floodwaters close US 66 near Valley Park, with rail lines rerouted and numerous bridges washed out across St. Louis County.
London reports say Prince Patrick Beresford invites Princess Margaret to attend his brother's wedding in Ireland on July 23 at his ancestral home. Buckingham Palace calls the invitation private. sources deny invitation to the bride and groom’s families. Security and political sensitivities could block any visit, which would be the first royal Irish visit since 1915.
Western powers pressed for a conditional pause on nuclear tests linked to halting fissile material production and broader disarmament for precision controls and inspections. Britain Canada and the U S warned any halt must be negotiated with strict terms. China’s exclusion from UN complicates efforts to bind Peiping to any agreement.
City Inspector reported to the city council that building permits issued in the first half of 1957 totaled 3,277,673.11, down over 1.2 million from the same period in 1956. June permits totaled 224,285, with 125 new residences making up the largest item at 1,558,150, while other major blocks included business construction, remodeling, and several facility projects.
Two tavern operators were fined 20 dollars each for failing to secure city beverage licenses. Judge J Merle Oaks said new licenses were due by May 1 and warned more complaints will be filed. Officers are checking other establishments for licenses as well.
Wood, 43, of 308 16th Street, released on a 100 bond after pleading innocent to malicious mischief. Justice of the Peace Marvin E. Camara set trial for 2 pan, July 24. Wood is accused of dropping cooking utensils owned by C. C Stair, Lawton, into an outdoor model on Dec. 30, 1955. Embezzlement charge was dismissed after a preliminary hearing. new mischief charge filed.
Melvin Foley and his musical team were playing at the Surf club last night when vandals cut the front and rear seats of Foley's car in 37 places and punctured the rear tire. Police reported no arrests as of today.
City councilmen face a vote to issue funding bonds estimated at 170000 to cover 13 water pipeline judgments awarded last month by District Judge Luther B. Eu banks in favor of developers and finance agencies. Similar bonds have paid over 160000 in prior suits, with bonds purchased by a bank from the city and repaid from ad valorem tax revenues over three years.
A 24 year old man from Paris Texas was charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing two pistols from Pennington Pawn Shop at 410 D The pistols were disposed of locally with one pawned and one sold to a Lawton man Detective Li Cleo Stout said the theft occurred June 25 and the suspect was arrested Monday.
Graveside rites were conducted at 11 a.m. today at Past Cemetery Fort Sill for Charles David Farrington one day old son of Capt and Mrs Arthur Farrington of Gore who died Sunday in a local hospital Rev L W Qzier assistant minister at Centenary Methodist church officiated Burial was under the direction of Becker Funeral home
SP5 James completes the military police course at the Army’s European training school near Oberamtorgau Germany. He joined July 1952 and arrived overseas February 1954, a Korean War veteran. Lt William Massad, son of Mrs Amos Massad of 1608 Artington, serves as operations officer in Korea with the 24th Infantry Division. He joined January 1955 and arrived in the Far East in March 1956.
County Attorney Warren Crane filed an assault and battery case against James Ashley, 30, in Jas ot Peace Woodrow Giles' court. Joyce Ashley, his former wife, alleges he beat her at about 4 45 a.m. Sunday after she prepared to go out with friends, striking her, stomping her, and forcing her into his car. Witnesses say he threatened to kill her and drove her to his apartment where she was later released to her mother. The Ashleys divorced June 3.
Oklahoma City reports the State Supreme Court opinions today. Ed Kinder versus Doe Godeey is reversed and remanded with directions. Andy Jordan et al versus Detouris Zatleen Johnson from Comanche County is noted.
Fort Sill police investigated three theft reports near First Street between B and C in the east section. Victims John J. Edwards Donald D. Eyestone and Marvin T. Hieb reported losses totaling 280 dollars after two Negro women attacked them, with Edwards claiming 160 dollars and Eyestone 100 dollars taken.
Stanley B. Niles of the Oklahoma United Dty organization said church affiliates would be asked to raise funds and referenced the 1949 prohibition repeal campaign cost of 100 900. Raymond Gary, a dry, said a special election would be held probably this fall but he would not actively campaign. If approved, county residents could vote on beer out law in special elections called by county commissioners when 15 percent of last general election voters petition. Justice Floyd Jackson wrote the majority opinion opposing a procedural challenge. Chief Justice Earl Welch authored a strong dissent with eight other justices concurring.
Rev S A Perkins missionary of the Western District Baptist Association will lead evangelistic services at 7 30 p m daily Wednesday through Friday at Greater Galilee Baptist Church 106 Columbia Highlighting Friday sermon from Psalms 59 6 7 titled You Ain t Nuthin But A Hound Dog Rev Perkins also to preach on Thursday You Ain t Shook Up Wednesday topic Where Do We Go From Here Rev M W Johnson is pastor Perkins 103 Bell Drive is chairman of the state board in Oklahoma evangelism for the Western District
Warren Crane filed six traffic charges in Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles court. Maurice Leonard Boylan 40 Wichita Falls was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Henry W Thompson 31 Oklahoma City and William James 35 3004 Ferris were named. Phillip Ezell 16 2514 Latham accused of improper mullet driving. Luther Nealy Jr 31 Dallas fined 20 dollars plus costs for speeding. Ralph Gordon Lattie 26 Fort Sill fined 15 dollars plus costs for passing on the wrong side.
Actress Sheree North filed for a Mexican divorce from songwriter Bud Free in the Second Civil Court of Monday in Mexico. Attorney Adalfo Chasis Calderon said he fled the petition and expected a final decree sometime this week.
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture lists prices for wheat No 1 hard near two dollars in several towns, broilers and hens steady, butter and eggs steady with minor shifts. Oklahoma City livestock sale shows cattle mixed with steady fed steers, cows slow, hogs active but uneven, spring slaughter lambs high, stockers and feeders slow. notes on fat cattle, veal, and pelt values.
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