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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1957

Page

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Clinton Trial Convicts Stir Bitter Shock in Tennessee

In Clinton Tennessee bitter shock and wary resolve mark the conviction of six men and a woman who opposed desegregation at Clinton High School. Residents cite an organized Ku Klux presence and vow to push forward with law and order amid lingering prejudice and tense school term plans.

Relman Morin Clinton Tenn Ku Klux Ova D. Absson Knoxville Clinton High School Tennessee Supreme Court Negra Gil Paul Turner

Police Surround Town In Search For Madman

Police cordon a town square area in New Mexico while hunting a madman suspected in the postmaster terror, the Cantwell dual homicide, and the Hobbs divorcee killings. Postmaster Mrs. Virginia Guest resisted, fired, and a suspect fled in a red 1932 Louisin. Cantwell was shot. two divorcees killed. possible suspect linked to car. Authorities urged caution as a statewide manhunt continues.

Virginia Guest Guest Mars J. D. Can Carlsbad Camtrell Barbara Lemmens Dorothy Gibson Hobb N. M Hobbs Cantwell Jewell McAdoo Sal Charles Tommons Carlsbarl Pete Gibson Hoyt Lyne Sone J. A. Smith

Man Admits Killing police in El Segundo and beyond

A 13 year old Illinois fugitive, William T. Allen, confessed to killing El Segundo police officers Richard Phillips and Milton Curtis after a traffic stop. He claimed also shooting officers in St. Louis and Nebraska, and had escaped Feb from deputies transporting him from a Chicago mental hospital to stand trial for tavern robberies.

Oaklane Cali Mlinois Segundo Calif St. Louis Nebraska William T. Ren Chester Chicago Johm Dailey Lamar Dunster el Segundo Richard Phillips Milton Curtis Allen Joseph Moose Moose

Garbage service payments urged amid crackdown in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City officials, led by Finance Director Bob Luttrel, announced a continuing crackdown on delinquent residents who have refused or neglected to pay for garbage service. A total of 4,906 residents face charges if bills remain unpaid within the designated period.

Oklahoma City City Bob Luttrel

Jet Makes Test Flight to Wright Patterson Air Base

The Air Force's new supersonic jet bomber completed a flight from Fort Worth to Dayton Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1 hour 17 minutes covering 773 miles. Officials kept route speed and altitude details private. If flown direct at low altitude the craft would approach the speed of sound of about 720 mph, varying with altitude.

Pope Dayton Air Force Fort Worth Wright,Patterson Air Force Base

4 H Funfest In Wichitas Attracts 200 Members

Comanche county 4 H camp for 4 17 students enters its third day at Quanan Parker Lake in the Wich ita Mountains Wildlife refuge. Over 200 persons expected tonight as 143 children and 35 adults supervisees join crafts swimming volleyball and educational events. Roy Bacon Fort Worth chemist spoke at the general assembly while Wes Miller from the highway patrol and Fort Reid health sanitarian addressed seniors and planned activities.

4-H Becan Quanan Parker Lake Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Annal General Assembly Roy Bacon Wes Miller Highway Patrol Fort” Reid Page

Gary George? Oklahoma Gov Baits REA over GRDA deal

Gov Raymond Gary charged the Rural Electrification Association with political motive in the GRDA and Public Service Co power swap talks. He claimed responsibility for the plan while REA spokesman Floyd Gibson accused Gary of engineering the contract to repay a political debt.

Oklahoma CLTY Raymond Gary Rural Electrification Association Grand River Dam Authority Public Service Co GRDA Vinita Gary Floyd Gibson Oklahoma Rea Kamoq Electric Cooperalive Bettey Gibson REA Kamo Electric Cooperative Gary Sid

Britain Jets Bomb Rebel Forces In Oman Conflict

London reports RAF Venom jets struck targets in Muscat and Oman to press rebels to halt attacks on British led forces. Rebels claim encirclement of troops and oil workers near Nizwa. Damascus says Arab leaders seek united stance. Lebanon condemns Western interference.

London Britain Muscat Oman RAF Jdawn Aden Persian Gulf Cairo Nizwa Mt. Fahoud Damascus Lebanon Foreign Ministry Arab League Mey

Pair Delays Plea In Murder Case

Two Lawson sisters Mel Edith Mae Johnson and Betty Jean Baucom, both 23, asked for more time to consult attorneys before entering pleas to a murder charge. Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron granted the delay. They are accused of fatally stabbing John Armstrong Russell, 22, at their home after an argument at night club Surf. Witnesses say Russell and Robert Lee Guice, 20, had returned to the club before the dispute.

Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Mel Edith Mae Johnson Betty Jean Baucom Dre Russell Robert Lee Guice Mes

Showers Fade as Heat Returns Across Oklahoma

Lawton records indicate high humidity easing as drier air moves in. Temperatures near 100 degrees again, with a five day forecast predicting little precipitation statewide through Monday and highs in the upper 80s to 90s. Showers expected Tuesday bring over an inch at Ardmore and Bristow, about 0.75 inch at Chandler, Gordonville, and Okemah.

Lawton Weather Bureau Ardmore Bristow Chandler Gordonville Okemah Tulsa McAlester Oklahoma City

Go Western or Else Rangers Told By Mayor Elsworth

Lawton holds a birthday celebration with a four night Ranger rodeo and western dress urged for all locals. Mayor Elsworth proclaims Lawson Rangers and merchants must decorate windows and enforce the western spirit through August. Violators face confinement at the Rangers’ discretion.

Canton Rangers Lawton Gard AU Lawson Ranger Third and Mayer CR. Elsworth Dude" Elsworth Actica Ron Ang Lawson Lawson Rangers Ellaworth Lawon Lito Sin

Civil Rights Bill Faces Vote on Enforcement Powers

Senate debate on the civil rights bill shifted to voting rights focus as Mansfield urged narrowing the measure to protect voting rights and Case pressed for attorney general suits to enforce desegregation for children. Analysts foresee an Anderson Aiken amendment removing broad enforcement authority, with talks of a presidential civil rights commission as a possible substitute.

Washington Mansfield D-Mont Senate Clifford P. Case R-N.j Case Sens Anderson Aiken Gener Knowlané Ater Knowland Johnson Texas Anderson-Aiken

City to pursue condemnation for Lake Lawtonka area

City council authorized Richardson and Cavanagh to press condemnation proceedings for about 220 acres around Lake Lawtonka to build a new reservoir and related dam works. The firm also defends two Huckleberry suits seeking over 50000 damages from flooding and inundation threats.

Mabe Hucklebery Estate Lake Lawtonka Richardson and Cavanagh Lake Lawronke Cese Huckleberry East Cache Creek Richardson and Cavanagh Lawtonika Huckleberry Steks

Racial Issues Hit School Bill Sparks House Debate

Washington factions clash over a federal school construction measure of 12 billion dollars aimed at building classrooms, with 300 million annually for matching state funds. An anti segregation amendment and opposition to federal participation cloud final passage prospects as voting on amendments looms. Representative Wainwright plans to offer a bar on federal aid.

Washington Rep Wainwright R-My

Footsore lone boxer reunites with anxious family

A nine month old boxer from Sgt and Mrs G T Bradshaw vanished last Friday from the trunk of their car in Als gonac Mich during funeral visits. The dog, injured and exhausted, was found by trucker Merritt Querlin in eastern Illinois and is being cared for by a local family while the Bradshaws are contacted.

Lawson Midwest Sgt G. T. Bradshaw Spaulding Algonac Mich Effing Hang Jr Merritt Querlin Illinois

Jury Stymied In Hood's Trial

New York jury fails to reach a verdict after a night of deliberation in the racketeering and labor extortion case against Johnny Die. The judge ordered a new round of talks at 11 am while asserting the trial continues and prosecutors face delays in testimony related to the Risel assault allegations.

New York Johnny Die L A General Sessions Court John A. Mullen Dig Mionttlong Din Victor Risel Risel

Britain to Confirm Port Closings With Kremlin

Britain said it would contact the Kremlin to verify if Vla Distovok Bay has been closed to foreign ships and aircraft. If the response is yes, the Foreign Office would regard the move as a substantial encroachment on what appears to be the high seas.

London Britain Kremlin Vladistovok Bay Foreign Office High’seas

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