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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1957

Page

9

Aga Khan Burial Today In Egypt

In Aswan Egypt nearly 500 Aga Khan followers gathered for the funeral of Aga Khan II whose body lay in a white oak coffin in the villa courtyard. The burial was planned in a temporary red brick tomb with a mausoleum to be built later on the Nile's west bank, Nour El Sallam light of peace. The Aga died in Switzerland eight days ago at age 71 and was buried beside his villa where he had spent many winters with Begum, his fourth wife, and the new Aga Khan IV grandson.

Aswan Egypt Aga Khan II Aga Nile Begum Cairo Nour el Sallam Switzerland Aga Khan IV Roma Bes Calarac

Bones Said Best For Road Money

Tulsa AP H E Bailey Oklahoma City engineer says a Jevenue bond financing project is the best path to a modern north south highway through eastern Oklahoma. He spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Forum and warned interstate aid would be long in coming if possible at all. He argues turnpike revenues and gasoline taxes can finance new expressways more equitably than relying on the interstate program.

Tulsa H. E- Bailey Oklahoma City Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Bailey Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Tension In Brazil Capital Relaxes

In Rio de Janeiro the capital eased today as the palace playground opened and no special army activity was evident. Earlier, the army searched two homes of Tenorio waicanci, a member of Brazil's largest opposition party, triggering rumors of a presidential flight and arrests or killings.

Rio DE Janeiro Tenorio Waicanci National Democratic Union Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek Kubitschek

Charles W Toby Ex Showman Dies in Tulsa Hospital

Charles W Toby, 63, retired showman and prominent shriner, died last night at a Tulsa hospital. Former owner of Toby's Comedians, he produced the slack show for 25 years in the Midwest and held leadership roles in Akdar Shrine and the Scottish Rite of the Oklahoma Consistory. Born in Ardmore, he was educated there. funeral services are pending.

Tulsa Charles W.toby Young Young Toby Midwest Akdar Oklahoma Consistory Ardmore

Lawyer seeks delay in jail sentence for contempt

Oklahoma City attorney David Young asks the state Supreme Court to stay his 10 day jail sentence for contempt to allow appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The state high court previously refused to rule against District Judge Kenneth Hughes who cited Young last January for contempt for interfering with the Creek County grand jury proceedings.

Oklahoma City Sapulpa David Young State Supreme Court U. S. Supreme Court State High Court Kenneth Hughes Young Creek County

Ratio Of 300 Nurses For 100000 Persons Revealed

Tulsa The national president of the League for Nursing says the organization hopes to reach by 1970 its goal of 300 nurses per 100000 people. Addressing the Oklahoma League for Nursing annual convention, Huth Freeman said the current ratio is 258 to 100000.

Tulsa League For Nursing Oklahoma League For Nursing Huth Freeman Tatio

Area Men In Service Update From Fort Polk to Okinawa

Area men enter or begin service as Army personnel in various locations. Levi D. Whitney completes eight weeks of basic training with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Polk Louisiana. Andrew W. Jobson arrives on Okinawa and joins an antiaircraft artillery battalion. Paul Tate and 24 Lawton Reservists prep for Fort Chaffee training starting June 5. Raymond W. Rodes trains in ordnance at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland under the Reserve Forces Act.

D. Whitney Levi D. Whitney 1St Armored Division Fort Polk Whitney Winnie B. Mason Lawton High School Andrew Johnson Okinawa Andrew W. Jobson Pauling Ind Johnson John WW Johnso Japan Vrainin Ky Paul Tate Paul A. Tate Fort Chaffee Ark Lawton Init Fort Chaffuc Raymond Rodes Aberdeln

More Oilers North of Dry Holes in Oklahoma Fields

Oklahoma oilfields remained stable with more oilers and fewer dry holes per Research Oil Reports. State operators topped 131 tests, up production noted at an abandoned Oklahoma County wildcat yielding seven barrels per hour and a Simpson sand well pumping nine barrels per hour.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ygre Oklahoma County T. P. Petroleum No Watson Nsw 3Dmond Wilcox Jernigan and Morgan No. 1 Osage-Degen Osage County Simpson

Miniature Train Roller Skating Grounds with Family Facilities

A compact historic venue entry lists amenities at Pientey Grounds including miniature train roller skating and grills for families and groups. It mentions Kiddies Auto Ride, Monkey Island, Ben Hoyt's Chinese American Cafe, Jim Jak Metons, and picnic supplies near Iee Skating and Swimming and Plaza Trailer Court tenants with miniature golf and live Shetland ponies.

Monkey Island Ben Hoyt Jim- Jak Plaza Minature Golf

State Weather Study Proposed by Sen Monraney

Sen Mike Monroney urged a Senate committee to back an experimental weather modification program. The plan would study cloud modification and seek NSF grants or contracts with public or private entities for promising methods. Proponents say research could raise rainfall and snowpack for power and agriculture while assessing hazards and effects before any deployment.

Mike Monraney Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Oklahoma Sen. Monroney National Science Foundation

Squall Approaches South America

SAN JUAN Puerto Rico UPI The weather bureau predicted squally weather would sweep into the north eastern coast of South America early today Military weather reconnaissance planes were sent into the low pressure areaThursday when a tropical storm might be brewing about 500 miles southeast of Trinidad They reported winds up to 50 miles per hour and signs of weakening with no indications of a storm but moving west southwest toward the Guianas The area lay more than 2 500 miles southeast of Miami EN SAPULPA SAPULPA Eugene B Smith former Sapulpa mayor and veteran attorney died in a hospital yesterday

San Juan Puerto Rico UPI Weather Bureau South America Trinidad Guianas Guianas Miami

Tulsa Police Chief Urges Loyalty and Straight Talk

Tulsa Police Commissioner Bill Peterson warned department personnel to abandon rumors and cliques and pledged discipline in a brief address to about 150 officers. Police Chief Joe McGuire declared an arrest and liquor raid policy stating any officer present could arrest or raid anyone they choose. Peterson announced two department transfers amid a traffic director status dispute, with Larry Coulson demoted from captain to lieutenant and removed as traffic chief pending clarification. the action paused after protests and a City Commission hearing was arranged, leaving Coulson as traffic director.

Tulsa Bill Peterson Joe McGuire Peterson Larry Coulson Coulson

One Dies When Auto Hits Ditch

An automobile with three persons plunged 24 feet into a water filled ditch 10 miles east of Ardmore on U S Highway 70 today, killing one man. The dead was Hux C. Alin, 77, Madill. Driver Bud Mays, 48, Ravia, and two others survived. Highway toll for 1957 reached 233, compared with 348 a year ago. Patrolman Charles Williams said the car left the road, over the embankment, entering the ditch water. a passerby freed Mays and passenger Marcia Johnson, 40, whose hometown was not learned.

Associated Press Ardmore Hux C. Alin Madill Charles Williams Bud Mays Ravia Mays Marcia Johnson

Claims To Be Allowed Indian Wells In Oklahoma Tribes

Oklahoma tribes fought over a 20 million farm claim tied to Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Southwest Oklahoma. Attorney Ronny Thompson said the Indian Claims Commission disallowed government offsets, reversing a prior decision. The case began with a nearly two million dollar favorable judgment on the 1900 land valuation, but offsets reduced the award to about 1.6 million after the commission later limited offsets to around 300 thousand. Tribal attorneys sought a rehearing and the commission reaffirmed the original judgment.

Washington M Oklahoma Rony Thompson Thompson

Hearing Set For Bristow Farmer

Preliminary hearing for 40 year old Llnyd Stevens is scheduled for July 26. The Creek County farmer is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his father in law Charley Brewer, age 60, who was attacked at the Stevens farm last Sunday. Stevens was arraigned before Justice of the Peace A Dumas yesterday.

Bristow M Llnyd Stevens Creek County Slick Stevens Justice of the Peace A. Dumas Charley Brewer Oiter

Sayre Insurance Firm Ordered To Return Pensioner Money

Sayre Oklahoma reports allege insurers pressured elderly pensioners to buy hospital and medical policies under false links to welfare. State officials Hunt and Collins cite agents misrepresenting programs, refunding one case in Sayre while reviewing laws with Charles Wilson of Sayre.

Sayre Insurance Firm SAYRE Okla Joe Hunt Tom Collins State . Insurance: Board Switch. Welfare Washita Custer Beckham ‘Com Tinsurance Oklahoma Welfare Department State Welfare Thensirance Collins Mary Waits Insurance’ Company Jocal Cour Charles Wilson Insurance ‘Committee Legislative Council State Insurance Board

Television Guide Menu Mixes Variety Shows and Cartoons

A dense listing of programming across channels features radio and TV lineups with hosts such as Williams, Durante, and Lawrence. It includes theatre ads, cartoon blocks, sports, news, weather, and late night programs, noting some program changes and special events.

Olin Orty Cartoon Party H. O'Connell Syste Chuck Rin Asnec News TV Lin Gewte Cochisel Adam and Eve Tim Bewte David Grist Toi Criigervade SchIitz Playhouse Carvacade Dr. Christian Cross S—Wear Destiny ' Dale Awittz the Angels Red Barber The Angels Secret Journal Riley Frontier Christian Sauthwest Voniehr Bhiage Chicago

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