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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1957
Page
13
The readable parts show fragmented phrases and names like Gilbert Hinesars and Wallan Gite amid garbled text. The item appears to be a clipped quotes page with uncertain attributions and stray phrases, offering minimal coherent facts or events.
Fifteen Lawton area girls have registered for a real run-off in the annual Miss Universe contest at the Dame Theater. Judges will weigh beauty and personality. events include a parade, luncheon, dress rehearsal, and a top-rate movie showing. Tickets cost 25 cents for chairs and 15 cents for children. The winner will be Miss Lawrence of 1957 with Miss Oklahoma to be named in July at San Diego.
An irregular narration discusses Wichita Will's Refuge, noting Scott Sacked Theeet as the highest peak near the refuge headquarters, with elevations around 247 feet, and describes vegetation, wildflowers, and water concerns. It cites visitor numbers and nesting observations at Parker Lake and nearby areas, highlighting wildlife protections and recovery efforts.
A plane experienced an engine failure while approaching Dulles Airport and was forced to land safely. The incident occurred near the Potomac River as the craft descended under control, with no reports of injuries or major damage.
Youngsters take over Fort Sill for Operation Small Fry as XVII Corps Artillery units host a weekend camp at the U S Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center grounds. Boys check in at building 496, undergo drills, swims, and tours including a helicopter hangar, with several family members participating among the attendees.
A fragment describes an exchange about Dulles and a speech on disarmament, noting a man laughed off the incident and claimed he was too busy with papers to notice anything wrong, reflecting a tense, evasive mood.
The Lawton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Comanche County flower and vegetable show at the county fairgrounds. Entries are accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., with judging at 10:13 a.m. The public can view from 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contests feature 37 varieties of flowers, 40 kinds of vegetables, and six arrangement classes. Judges include J. C. Garrett, extension horticulturist and accredited Lawton garden club judge.
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