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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1957

Page

2

County's Assistance Funds Top Tax Payments In April

Comanche county received 810 in public assistance funds for each dollar of sales tax during April. During April 82,148.05 in sales tax was paid in the county, with 1,452 persons receiving 115,910 in aid. Breakdown shows age assistance to 792 recipients totaling 80,863, underprivileged child recipients 1,837, blind persons 260, totally and permanently disabled 103 recipients 5.57 total 60.64 per recipient, general assistance 1 recipient 600 total 1224 per recipient.

Lawton Constitution Comanche County Aneile Marie BH. Detry Department of Public Welfare Reeturn

Storm aids disaster relief with clothing and supplies drive

Tornado aftermath details show a large thrift shop donation of clothing including trousers dresses and linens. Red Cross organized aid distribution at the county fair barn with basic essentials, medical care, and household items being funded and delivered. Local volunteers and officials coordinate to shelter and feed families, while a benefit event aims to raise funds for victims.

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Special music planned for police event in Eugene Gundim

Special music has been arranged for a police event with Eugene Gundim confirming the program. The plan details a formal gathering featuring local ensembles and military brass, aiming to honor officers and public safety.

Eugene Gundim

Attack Predicted On New Local Statutes in Oklahoma

Oklahoma public expenditure officials study predicted attack on about 200 local bills passed by the 28th Legislature. Steve Stahl of the Public Expenditures Council says they will convene an executive committee meeting and consider inviting the attorney general to discuss possible actions. Local bills, once prohibited by the state, faced questions of legality and potential veto.

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Three Drivers Face Traffic Charges Documented

Three drivers named Atlarnes Matven Crue James A McManis and Bart Sub faced traffic charges amid unclear details. The report notes one Bart Sub was charged with deiwir while interented and mentions Bart sal Cecil Isaac Loran in Chattanooga on tremless ihe.

County Officials Prepare To Assess Storm Damage

Brett Wynn rooms with Comanche county and nearby officials at 1 p m Monday to document storm damage across the region. Talks cover bridge washouts and requesting state disaster funds as engineers inspect sites for possible aid and repairs.

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Sill Man Stabbed During City Fight

A man was stabbed during a city fight on a Tuesday night near the Columbus site. The suspect, released to his custodian by police, fled as the victim, with a broken hand and severe wrist injuries, was taken to a hospital for treatment.

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Eisenhower faces socialism question and budget critique

President Eisenhower joked about whether the Truman grandson would grow up under socialism and asserted there will be no swing to socialism in his second term. He sparred with critics over the budget, challenging opponents to know the facts and noting Democratic proposals of the past. He also downplayed Formosa rioting, saying it does not require a Nationalist clash, and discussed China's trade with the United States, weighing differences in American views on loosening restrictions.

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Eisenhower weighs Russia China trade rules and gas policy

Eisenhower stated he may favor equalizing trade with China and Russia, arguing long run trade cannot be stopped and clandestine trade is unlikely. He declined a China reassessment, noted Chiang Kai-shek apologized for rioting, and urged a bill encouraging natural gas exploration while opposing public utility control.

Burglary At Liberty Store Netted Cash And Cigarettes

Thieves entered the Liberty Store at 1701 Perris Tuesday night via skylight, sawed an iron bar, and fled through the skylight with a ladder. They took about four dollars in cash and 13 cartons of cigarettes, per detectives Johnny West and Cleo Stout.

Liberty Eights Fond Perris Johnny West Cleo Stout

Dean's Pills Offer Quick Back Pain Relief Promoted

An old ad fragment touts Dean's Pills as fast relief for backache, head- aches, and fatigue. It claims sedating action and kidney-related issues, urging readers to try the product for restful sleep and widespread past use over many years.

Avick Relief Dean Thoi md Munty

U S decision on Girard case triggers protests and probes

Congress orders investigations into the decision to send Army Specialist Girard to Japanese courts. Senator Ralph Flanders calls the move outrageous and questions who authorized it. Military officials note Girard faces up to 15 years in Japan versus a potential three year U S court martial sentence, with unclear minimums and possible higher penalties.

House Senate Senate Armed Services Defense Ralph E. Flanders Rve Girard Pentagon U.S Japan Mos

Farmer electrocuted holding irrigation pipe in Oklahoma

A 32 year old farmer Alfred Molfman of St. Francis community, Canute, Oklahoma, was electrocuted Tuesday when an irrigation pipe brushed against a 7,200 volt power line. His son Ronnie, 18, was treated for burns and shock at Elk City.

Canute Oklo Upi Alfred Molfman St. Francis Ilis Son Ronnie Elk City

Water crisis relief plan referenced in Lake Lawton spillway rise

Article describes water shortage concerns and proposed measures to divert more water from Cache Creek to Lake Lawton, including pipeline construction and soil testing. It notes Lake Lawton reaching its highest level in history, with the spillway finally topped after a severe spring rain period.

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