06 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
1
Lawton youths raided a Chickasha Girl Scout encampment in a distant town last week as a gang allegedly threatened violence. Commissioner Vernon Field said authorities will present the case to federal officials as investigation continues.
The War Department official outlines the Women Army Corps as a leading opportunity for service. He notes women officers serving at Fort Sil today and emphasizes the corps role in national defense and postwar employment. Enlistment age includes those with high school education and various physical tests, with the corps growing to 100,670 personnel during the war.
The Redstone missile stands 19 feet long and 86 feet in beam, tested at Fort Sill with a Tex crane handling transport. Cadets from AS West Poni cadets will observe the rollout as officials disclose the launch capability.
Victor Grabs plush estate near Warrenton, Maryland in a land deal. The Wickersham group, led by Viet Wickershain, bought North Wales estate at a reported value around 10 million and planned resale to realize capital gains. The transaction netted about 185000 after taxes and fees, with goals of investment and profit. The deal involved multiple associates and reflected aggressive real estate maneuvering.
In Philadelphia Rene Mien Catholic priest Father Ansar alleges the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic prolonged his 80-year-old mother's life despite FDA opposition. He asks U.S. Attorney Malcolm Anderson to allow continued treatment, saying the clinic keeps her alive and could be jeopardized by denial.
A fiery crash at a rural North Carolina intersection killed 17 people and injured many more when a flatbed truck collided with a tractor trailer. Fire and wreckage spread across the highway as rescuers rushed to pull victims from the wreckage near Fayetteville.
On board the US Saratoga off Florida the President and cabinet officers observe atomic tactics and a carrier cruise. Security teams, naval aides, and Secretary Wilson join the voyage as the flight team prepares for sea maneuvers near the mast coast patrol.
Joseph M. Caienes, president of the Milwaukee based parent organization, will attend the Sooner State League game between the Lindow Braves and the visiting team tonight at Memorial Park. The event caps a nine game home stand for the club as local fans expect a strong showing.
Authorities report vandals defaced a school wall at Romillions High School with white and blue paint. Work crews cleaned the southern auditorium area as officials seek clues about the intrusion and possible suspects. Contact Bish at the campus with any information.
An American, Douglas F. Scott of Los Angeles, asks U S authorities to halt a Japanese trial involving extortion threats. He reports extortionists demand 9 12 000 and threaten his family. His two young sons hide with relatives in Kamakura. Police say they have yet to locate the culprits.
A garbled filing notes widespread interest as various London papers report on a public incident involving Adlai Lego and a high profile figure. The Queen's sister is seen in alert photos and a young person’s alleged injury is discussed across Daily Sketch Daily Mirror and other outlets.
Federal Judge directs U.S. and Japanese authorities to show cause why American soldier William S. Girard should not be returned to Japan for trial on a fatal incident in which a Japanese woman scavenging near an army firing range was killed. Hearings scheduled to determine custody and habeas corpus status. The June 21 trial date in Japan stands. U.S. officials defend the process as fair.
The region records continued clear skies with a few scattered showers possible Friday afternoon. Temperatures near 90 degrees are expected with highs around 90 and partly cloudy conditions continuing into the weekend. Lake Tawtoni and Lake Elmer Thomas show normal levels with minor rise and canal depth about two inches.
The crew of an Irish Overseas Airways Strato aircraft reported sighting the Mayflower IL about 210 miles west of Bermuda during a London to Landon flight.
A Texas man was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison by District Judge Wallace for extorting $3,000 from Robert Herron, associate of Senator Robert D. Obshat. The crime occurred in a federal case connected to political figures.
A Japanese man, Hiroshi Katsumala, 2, was seriously injured after being struck by shell fragments on a U.S. firing range on Mt. Fuji's slopes. He entered the range to collect empty shells believing firing had ended, while authorities warned scavengers to stay clear of ranges.
Washington The Army hailed a complex Jupiter guided missile test as a step toward satellite launches and rivaled the Navy in the missile arena. An anonymous scientist questioned official silence noting a 1650 mile Atlantic flight with 172 minute duration and an average speed over 5000 mph, while officials called the test completely successful.
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