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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1957

Page

5

Thousands Riot In Colombia Try To Lynch Officer

In Bogota police using tear gas and rifles dispersed thousands of rioters after four hours of clashes sparked by a pro ousted regime. A detective accused of firing on a protester was rescued from a mob as youths massed to march on the presidential palace and attacked a La Paz building.

Bogota Columbia No Repuries Bf Pajaro Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Pajeros la Paz Agan

Two City Students To Get Degrees At Central State

Two Lawsson students are candidates for combined bachelor and master degrees at Central State College Edmond. The 2:50 p.m. Sunday ceremony at Edmond First Baptist will award Jackie Frank Dees a Bachelor of Science in general business and Ray Eugene Gower a Master of Teaching.

Lawsson Cerral State College Edmond Edmond First Baptist Church Jackie Frank Dees Jack Ders Arlington Margie Cal Stuart Crawford Fort Sill Oklahoma City Ray Eugene Gower Roy Gower Bessic

Deception In Cigaret Claims Target Of FTC

The FTC adopts a tougher stance on cigarette advertising as links between smoking and lung cancer gain attention. Acting chairman Secrest announces a public health survey to gauge understanding of cigarette claims and to curb deceptive labeling and advertising practices. The agency aims to curb extravagant claims for filter up cigarettes amid ongoing debate on smoking and cancer.

Livingstone Washington Federal | Trade Commission FTC Robert T. Secrest House Public Health Service Secrest Commission Blatnik D- Minn Surgeon General Srooiking Sait Caner

Teamsters Drift From U S Labor Line

New York Times reports widening gap between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and mainstream labor. Policy changes include Fifth Amendment discipline stance and absence from an AFL-CIO Ethical Practices hearing. Hoffa's impending presidency raises odds of Teamsters leaving by Christmas amid union troubles.

New York New York Times International Brotherhood of Teamsters Washington the I Teamsters International Union International Ethical Practices Committee Afl-Cio James R. Hoffa Dave Beck AFL Cio

Enid Man Cleared in Police Slaying

Enid Oklahoma man Benny Cecil Shepard, 21, who recently escaped a California mental hospital, is cleared of suspicion in the Monday killing of two California police officers. Sheriff Bud Hart said Shepard was found yesterday working on a Grant County farm and his whereabouts were accounted for during the time of the slayings.

ENID Oklahoma Benny Cecil Shepard California el Segundao Calif Shepard Grant County Garfield County Mason Bud) Hart

Couple, Daughter Survive Air Crash in North Carolina

An Ohio couple, Joseph T. Wlaszek, his wife, and their young daughter from Cleveland survived a light plane crash on a mile-high Clingmans Peak on Wednesday. Rescuers found them Thursday. they were treated for shock and exposure. The father credited God for their second chance as rescuers wheeled his wife and child to a hospital.

Asheville, N.C Ohio Joseph T. Wlaszek Cleveland Wiestel Wiloszek

Committee To Hear Report On GRDA Power Pact

Oklahoma City report on a proposed power exchange contract between Grand River Dam Authority and Public Service Co. will be heard by a 15 member legislative watchdog committee. The panel meets Tuesday and Wednesday. W H Stueve will present findings. Governor Gary backs the pact, GRDA may approve at the Aug. 5 meeting. several legislators oppose it. The committee's decision is nonbinding.

Oklahoma City i Grand River Dam Public Service Co Wosk Senate Don Baldwin Anadarko W.H. Stueve Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co Raymond Gary GRDA

Like Father Like Sons at Finkel Home in Chicago

Bernard Finkel and his three sons were all born on a Friday making Fridays special at their Chicago home. The curious coincidence highlights family ties across generations and is noted by neighbors who find the pattern amusing.

Chicago Bernard Finkel Finkel

Trucker Charged In Embezzlement Case in Guthrie

A 41 year old Belleville Kansas truck driver Ray Saylor faced embezzlement charges in Guthrie Oklahoma after allegedly stealing 849 dollars from a Nebraska company. A warrant was issued after his truck moved with emergency brakes on causing damage to two cars. He vanished July 1 and was last seen July 17 at a Guthrie hotel before missing pickup of his repaired truck.

Guthrie Okla Belleville Kan Ray Saylor Nebraska Crouse Elevator O Chester Neb Welch Savior Hereford Tex Ohio Saylor Royal Hotel

Airlines project costs twenty million for Tulsa base

American Airlines plans a six million dollar expansion in Tulsa to overhaul both jet and piston fleets. The project, expected to finish in 1959, includes facilities to service prop jets and the Boeing 707 turbojet, with the first sketch released Thursday.

Tulsa Okla UPJ American Airlines American

The Prodigy Son Hollywood

Warner Bros. notes a minister's son faring well with Marilyn Monroe. Sir Laurence Olivier, son of Rev Gerard Kerr Olivier, stars with the buxom blonde in The Prince and the Showgirl.

Hollywood Warner Bros Marilyn Monroe Laurence Oliver Gerard Kerr Olivier The

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