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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

7

Drought Ridden Southwest Hopes For Rain

Text describes drought across Texas and Oklahoma with farmers awaiting rain to save crops. Early signs of relief appear in some counties while many fields suffer, insects and disease threaten yields, and extension agents report losses and crop damage across the plains.

Dalian Sims Texas Oklahomn Crain Cadi Ike Jami Far West Teaas South Plains Central

Area Men in Service Area Men in Service

In the fragment the text appears garbled with unclear names and locations making a definite news item impossible to extract. It may reference local personnel or service topics but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.

Former Lawtonian Appointed in Belgian Congo

Laverne Gente Een, a Lawton native, has received an appointment in the Belgian Congo. She served as a teacher adviser at Port Sir Indian School and earned a home economics degree. She has worked as a guidance counselor with Vic Hlamma Presbyterian Colleges and in the Army dependent school system in Munich. plans to proceed to the field in Africa by late summer.

Laverne Gente Nis Lorie Lacham Cosga Fir Deas Ve Miss O'Tiear Teale Ram Wada Teagher Leacher Indian Schowlan Southeastern Ant Nevara Taraton Rhea Miss Olear Alvica

President Eisenhower to Observe Naval Exercise Off Florida

President Eisenhower will observe naval maneuvers from a carrier off the Florida coast this Thursday and Friday. He will fly from Washington to Jacksonville and aboard the carrier will witness atomic and conventional drills as the fleet trains under Navy and Defense officials scrutiny.

Washington M Misenhower Sarafest Florida Wate Misenhower Jacksonville Fla Pharscia Aries Defense Wilson Lewis Biraties Arleeh Mart Naval Secrehare Dulles Tees Hanne Yess Srvrehire Navy Gates Tefeose Mobilizer Orden Foc Camel Army Eisenhower Curries

Unclear historical notice from distant city council briefing

Fragmentary OCR recalls a city council, police, and regional references with scattered proper nouns. Mentions of Berlin proximity, scouts, a Benes figure, and a Yesteryears column hint at many era-specific items but legible facts are sparse.

Lorraine Bendix sheds 179 pounds after surgery

Lorraine Bendix, daughter of actor William Bendix, lost 179 pounds from a starting weight near 300 after surgery to bypass her digestive tract. Doctors warned her life was at risk from high blood pressure and obesity. Now 118 pounds lighter, she plans acting work and a public weight loss show in the near future.

Bob Thomas Uollywood Lorraine Bendix William Bend Lemaine Aly Mart Mune SBC Lorraine Age Jolie Bendix

Newsmen Seek Veto of Oklahoma Literature Commission Bill

Oklahoma City editors call for veto of a bill creating a state literature commission to regulate obscene magazines. Journalists warn censorship risks, urge judiciary definitions and oppose executive overreach while noting existing laws suffice if enforced.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Pri Associa- Liew Sigeri Delwe Chi Mornity Gor Gary Ben Blackstock Ue Association Oklahoma Wallace Kidd Journalisar Fraternity Publisheo Aimidarko Daily New Fanceraus Gov Come Nugsioner of Charities and Corrie- Hons Superintendent of Public Instruction Kidd Arkler

Tulsarama Delayed Again By Torrential State Rain

The Tulen's LeaveCentennial Tulsarama opening is postponed again due to heavy rain. The event now set to begin Saturday eight days later, delaying plans for the state show.

Tulsarama Tulsaum Tulen

Insurance Counsel on Call for Hire

A seasoned professional offers 24 7 access to insurance guidance and service. Call on this expert to craft a broad economical program using experience and a practical, professional approach.

Bill Smith Agency Real Estate Insurance Loans

The Bill Smith Agency advertises complete services in real estate insurance and loans. Includes contact details with a local telephone listing and mentions wind and hail coverage.

Bill Smith Loanswag Dial

Wisconsin Sets Special Election for Senate Seat

Madison announces a special election to fill the vacancy created by Joseph R. McCarthy. Vernon W. Thomson confirms a July primary with observers predicting a general election in the first half of Angelist Mecca fenny. Several GOP figures linger as potential candidates while party factions clash over leadership and policy.

Madison Wis Opa Taday Wisconsin Joseph R. McCarthy Gee Vernon W. Thomson Celal Manchon Afr Ube Senate Saganoy Alvin O Walter Xohl Republian Wire Nrowles Meibir Forimer Els Glenn Tits McCarthy

Oklahoma Toll Rises With 270th Death Of 1957

Oklahoma's 1957 traffic toll reached 270 after Eldon Eugene Warren, a 13-year-old Choctaw boy, was struck while crossing U.S. 62 near Nicama Park. Trooper Garland Richey said Warren crossed to the mailbox and was hit when Dr. Clyde B. McDonald of Oklahoma City, who honked to warn, could not avoid the collision.

Unite Press Oklahoma Oklahoma County Eldon Eugene Warren Frank Warren Choctaw U.S. 62 Nicama Park Garland Richey Warrern

JAP WAR ACE DIES TAMAMATSU

Maj Teruhiko Sabayasu aged 37 a noted WWII fighter ace with 12 B 29s and 4 fighters downed died in a jet crash near Hamamatsu He rammed two B 29s with his plane and parachuted to safety (text condensed from the report).

Tamamatsu Japan Teruhiko Sabayasu Hamamatsu

Air Force Officer To Speak Tonight At Reserve Parley

Col Lou Estes ROA representative and Fort Sill speaker will discuss Objectives of the ROA at the Fort Sill ROA meeting. Maj Rawlins M Morris will address Reserve obligations. The 7 30 p m session at Tiddlers Green Officers Club opens with a social period before the meeting inviting all commissioned and warrant officers.

Lou Estes Air Force Reserve Officers’ Association ROA Fort Sill Rawlins M. Morris US Army Reserve Qilahoma Tiddlers Green

Thieves Trade Old Tires For New Set

A Pittsburgh man labeled Guy Ferrara reported his car stolen. After detective work, he located it far from home with four white sidewall tires replaced by substitutes and the battery swapped. some items like the radio aerial and rear-view mirror remained unchanged.

Byrd Predicts Budget Cuts Amid Economic Drive

Senator Byrd head of the Senate Finance Committee says the economy drive will force President Eisenhower to cut his next budget, even as spending remains high. He expects Congress to trim more than 73 billion dollars in the January request, noting funds already backlog while the President could still draw from past authorizations.

Washington Byrd D-Vas Eisenhower Senate Finance Committee Congress Lisenhower

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