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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1957

Page

3

Eight Teens Die As Freight Hits Car At Somerset Crossing

Eight Somerset youths ages 11 to 17 were killed when a Southern Railway freight train struck a car they rode in. Witnesses said the driver wrestled for control. the car and three girls had just left a church meeting. The train dragged the wreck nearly half a mile before bursting into flames. investigation to assess negligence is planned.

Somerset Southern Railway Therm Charles Allen Frances Josephine Betty Bray Jamous Richards James Calhoun Charles Simmons Ronald Davis Gilmore Phelps Donald Hawk Phelps Kenneth Gibbs Jalopy

Proposal To Arm U S Allies With A Arms Shelved

Washington reports the administration will not seek congressional authority to arm NATO allies with nuclear weapons. Officials cite political fallout and a crowded schedule. London disarmament talks influence policy as France and Britain resist halting development. Dulles notes study of NATO stockpile options but legal hurdles remain.

Washington U.S Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization Far East London France Britain Donot United States Russia Dulles NATO

Wounded Mother Gives Birth To Boy

In Chicago a 30 year old police officer's wife was reported in satisfactory condition after giving birth to a healthy boy hours after being shot by her three year old son in a family car. The bullet entered her shoulder and spine, with doctors delaying labor until delivery occurred. The 28 caliber bullet was removed two hours after childbirth.

Chicago Patricia O'Connor Brian Joseph Beth

Spectator Arrested After Umpire Shows Badge

James Argenbright argued with umpire Bob Everett at a Las Vegas baseball game and was arrested for disorderly conduct when the umpire produced a police badge during the confrontation.

Las Vegas Nev James Argenbright Argenbright Bob Everett

Killer of Own Children Freed to Rejoin Husband

Eunice Brillhart, 30, British subject, released from a life term after serving about three years for murdering three of her children by dropping them on their heads. She plans to join Sgt. Robert Brillhart at Sandia base near Albuquerque, New Mexico, as their daughter Diane remains in Columbus, Ohio. Brillhart visited by reporters, expressing continued love. the case followed a Supreme Court ruling limiting military jurisdiction over civilians abroad.

Alderson, W. Va Eunice Brillhart Robert W. Brillgart New Mexico Brillhart U.S Ethiopia Gourt Columbus Ohio Diane

Expert Says Red Atomic Plans Cut

W Kenneth Davis of the Atomic Energy Commission warned at a Midwest regional Council of State Governments meeting that Soviet atomic plans have been dramatically reduced. He defended U S development of diverse nuclear technologies and said Britain’s plant approach won’t beat coal before 1990. The Russians appear to lag in tech and imitate U S progress to catch up.

Cleveland Ohio W. Kenneth Davis Atomic Energy Commission Midwest Council of State Governments Davis AEC United States U.S

Constipation remedy claims miracle laxative Corona

An ad promotes Corona as a laxative that supposedly remoistens a dry colon, expands bulk to trigger normal urge, and tones the colon overnight. It claims superiority to older laxatives, safety in pregnancy, no vitamin absorption interference, and offers a 60 tablet package for 98 cents at drug counters.

Nudist Club Closing Near Klemme After Complaints

LaVern Velau announces the closing of his 80 acre nudist camp near Klemme amid threats of legal action and local jokes. The eight foot fence will be torn down and land returned to pasture while Velau may seek another secluded lakeside site. About 80 members are linked to the club aligned with the National Nudist Council of Maumee Ohio.

Klemme LaVern Shevill L. Hv Brower Velau National Nudist Council Maumee Ohio

Nine Die In Crash Of Search Plane At Alps

A Navy Neptune bomber crashed on Mt Pra near Sestriere while hunting a missing sister ship. Nine American airmen died and a tenth survived in critical condition after the craft took off from Aviano. Italian climbers witnessed the crash and rescued two living crew members.

Treviso Italy Hames Mt. Pra Sestriere U. S Aviano Udine

Guards Protect Liberace's Hollywood Home

Armed guards surround pianist Liberace and his brothers George and Rudy at their San Fernando Valley residence after an attack on Liberace's mother Frances Liberace Zasadonte. She remains in hospital after being beaten on the service porch last Thursday night. Liberace's attorney John R. Jacobs Jr. says guards are necessary to prevent further violence.

Hollywood San Fernando Valley Liberace Frances Liberace Zasadonte John R. Jacobs Jr

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