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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1957

Page

4

Magazine Libel Suit Sparks Debate Over Scandal Mags

A suit filed by Likerace claims libel in Confidentia magazine’s latest issue detailing dozens of salacious story titles and lurid illustrations. Lawton officials and Oklahoma presses groups debate censorship, advertising, and the impact on reader safety amid calls to curb explicit material.

Likerace Confidentia Nancy Kelly Anthony Qunn Folly Wood Lawton Pappesos i Tay Ferale Play

ArtiRed Leader Slain In Lebanon

Beir ut Lebanon June 4 a political leader of the ArtiRed party was shot to death by two Communists as he opened a window in his apartment. The killing heightens tensions amid the upcoming elections viewed as pivotal for Lebanon’s neutralist coalition.

Beirut Lebanon Ad Wen Ar Uramu Vrais Lebano Coitus TS Plewestern Paheies Tines Yin Cla Ain Poy Paige Pail Taras Tehettetlin Aeaster Tashnik Acmenian Sundas Eleckors Semi Ries Soll Benvelink Jase Mere Seryets

Laud Appeals For U S Help In Middle East

The report cites CAIRO and Washington figures urging United States support amid tensions in the region. Officials stress urgency and coordinate with allies to curb growing unrest and maintain regional stability.

Wall acts undermine govern plan in tense standoff

A disputed wall project triggers national debate as leaders clash over funding and authority. Officials push a decisive vote while opposition argues for delays citing legal challenges and potential harms to local communities.

Unclear OCR Fragment Describes Weather and Names

Fragmentary text references a northeastern region and a Gulf topic with mentions of a hurricane. It also includes scattered names and phrases that appear garbled. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event, person, or date for a stronger summary.

Area Man In Service In Fort Troud Training

Pvt Billy J Brock son of Mr and Mrs J Brock is completing eight weeks of basic combat training with the 7th Armored Division at Fort Troud Texas He attended Southwestern State College and Central State College

Billy J. Broc Billy J. Brock Brock Rt c Rotwell Th Armored Division Fort Troud Tex Southwestern State College Central State College

Cadets Readied for Army Artillery Demonstration Program

Cadets prepare for a multi day artillery training program at an Army site with a MAT 102 demonstration and a massed fire exercise on the East Range. West Point cadets travel by plane to Fort Bliss for the visit led by Lt Col Harper and Brig Gen Throckmorton, with Col Stafford assisting.

Sheila Weqivenies Tidam Hell Moray Seth Mons L. S. Military Academy West Pointers Fort Bi Iseab Harper West Point Brig Ger John L. Throckmorfan Tat Stafford Trea Cvamimander

Demos Criticize Budget Irresponsibility Front Page

Fragmented OCR text quotes varying figures on the spending budget and social security, with references to Eisenhower and Democratic opposition. It appears as a political column or front-page montage discussing fiscal policy and party criticism without coherent context.

Panishent Neuberser de Dei Eisenhower Faye Renuriner Neuberger Thian Aschose DeOk Chemsia Gatien Heppner Tari Fom Congress Seta

Assault and Battery Fines Dominant in City Court Session

Court heard assault and battery charges with several defendants fined or bonded. Jay Moris Oaks ordered 5212 in fines and bonds. John Laneton and David Cote faced fines. Tower Mortaray paid 29 bond for interfering with an officer. Opal Patterson and Betty Johnson fined for solicitation and obscene language. Anthonelle Ingraham’s case dismissed after witness failed to appear. three others assessed 20 fines and a 12 bond forfeiture noted.

J. Moris Oaks Poyfoling John 2 Lanetomma Livingsta David Cote Georgia Bucy Livingstim Laneton David Owens Tower Mortaray Opal Patterson Betty Johnson AOL Monroe Aothel Af Anthonelle Ingraham Telferson Donald J. Tones

Girard Court Hearing and Military Aid Debate

Disjointed report notes a Girard district court matter and a proposal by Los Angeles official John Aso to assign temporary security duties. Lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves discusses support, while Ottawa Republican Times editor comments on crane operations and a legal confrontation involving Lois Civarel and attorney Karl Carvall.

Distriet Court Givatrel John Aso Los Angeles Clemans OtLawaness Popermut Tintenna Sid Will Eisenitaner Ens Ottawa E‘publican Times Filiais Dirksen Lois Civarel Iil Shirley York Attianey Karl Carvall Japan Dapar America U.S

Court-martial case prompts U S and Japanese custody debate

Senators criticize treaties guiding custody of a suspect in a slaying involving a U S soldier. The subcommittee plans to send a delegation to observe the Gina wid case in Japan and consider changes to status of forces agreements.

Sen. Hrugket R-Neb Miung Weber Ucuska Oldiers America Sen Hennings D-Mol Subcommittee On Tie Girard Hennings Hennings Announced the Sub- Committee Would Send On Stalls Havyer Japan Gina Blennings Girard Curry U.S

Oklahoma City Talks Demand for Handling Youth Case

Reports indicate a federal inquiry continues as officials discuss jurisdiction with Interior Department leaders in Oklahoma City. If the decision favors state courts, all evidence will be handed to local authorities for a full county investigation and witness questioning. Officials also address protection for a summer Camp Fire encampment and rising public concern over alleged abuses linked to youths from various groups.

Howard Oklahoma City Interior Department Alove Fee Alien Sasser Seuta Fes Suse Rad Sheriff's Office Candy Camp Faxon Wimp Dell Mewin Bossman Chickasha Vetiel Vernon Field J. C. MorsiMder Pepuel Oklahoma Cultured

Sterling School Reunion Planned for 1906 15 Alumni

Sterling school former students from 1906 to 1915 are invited to a reunion at the American Legion in Sterling today. Homer Widener leads arrangements with about 100 attendees expected including many family members. The event begins at 11 30 am with a basket lunch to follow. all alumni from 1906 15 are welcome.

Sterling School American Legion Sterling E. Peige Sr Lawton Homer Widener Price Todium

Weekend Weather Outlook in Larston Area Rain Chance

Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible showers and thunder tonight. Rain did not arrive Saturday as temperatures reached around 91 degrees in Lawton, with officials warning of lingering unsettled conditions for the weekend.

Larston Mercury Lawton Pyedart

Johnson calls for clash of ideas in Cold War debate

Johnson urges open competition between socialism and capitalism through ideas. He cites broad participation by industrialists, labor leaders, farmers, scholars and professionals, and stresses the need for a unified free world proposal against Soviet propaganda. He argues poets and citizens deserve access to free world energy discussions.

Johnson Khrushchev Eisenhower Fyhrushehev Jobson Stalin

Central Baptist Pastor To Take Pulpit Sunday

The Central Baptist Church will welcome Wilhaite as sermonist this Sunday. He recently moved from Santos to Tulsa and previously led Memoria Baptist Church before entering the armed services. Evening service is set for 8 PM.

Central Baptist Rew Wilhaite Tio Willhaite Santos Tulsa Memoria Baptist Ehch Tiey Wilhaileskas Armed Services

Funeral Rites for Mrs. Jeanette McCollum 86

Mrs. Jeanette McCollum 86 died Saturday at her grandson Amos Bolling Park home after months of illness. Born December 21, 1870 in Nevada Missouri, she lived in Shawnee and Lawton, was active in First Christian Shawnee and Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges. Survived by sister Mrs. G H Morgan granddaughter Mac Marie Bolg two great grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Gaskill Chapel Shawnee with Rev Johnson officiating, burial Shawnee Mausoleum. Ritter Funeral Home in charge.

Jeanette McCollum Wome Amos Bolliig L Park McCollum Nevada Wichita William McCollum Shawnee Lawton First Christian Church

Lawton ABWA Names Officers and Committee Chairs

At the Lawton chapter meeting six new officers were announced led by Mrs. Leslie Wallis as chairwoman. New officers include Mrs. William Prigmore as vice president and Mrs. Mike Wilkerson as recording secretary. Committee chairs encompass Math Lund program Belma Wilkerson ways and means Jewel Montgomery education Mary Wilkerson publicity Io Burgess music Mary Griffin social Bernadine Hessler membership Lema Anderson banquets Leta Smith bulletin. Lucile Parker, 11 D, spoke on grooming.

Lawton American Business Women's Association Leslie Wallis Ficer F Hatel Belma Wilkerson Jewel Montgomery Helen Dunn Mary Wilkerson Io Burgess Mary Rniffin Bernadine Hessler Lema Anderson Leta Smith Dina Lucile Parker Glennelle Stinson Beil

Woman Stabbed Suspect Jailed in Lawton Incident

A Lawton woman received stab wounds at an apartment over Corner drug. Mrs Alley Beathens of Lawton was injured with finger wounds, forearm puncture, and a cheek bruise. Lawton police arrested a 6-year-old man in connection with the attack.

Lawlot U. Ar Alley Beathens Lawton Theos Clm. Jinkins Jr Hark Bartels Conquestion

Teens Hold Downtown Jobs in Lawton Area

About 50 teens work in Lawton and nearby towns with 30 in downtown stores. Virginia Kidson of the Oklahoma State Employment Service notes rising opportunities and urges employers to place student workers. Examples include Diane Hart at Greer's Flowers, Jerry Bulles at Lawton Flower and Gift, and many teens in clothing and drug stores learning sales and customer service.

Marilyn van Eaton Suger Lawton Oklahoma Virginia Kidson Oklahoma State Employment Service Lawson Hosse Ald Lawier Jerry Young Penneysz Jerry Parsley Jim Jon David Gilley Towne'’s Sobs Iianet Hamburger Dubeher'’s Jim Simps Paul Grose Edward Howard Bizzell Joe Wasson Anhans Kenneth White Innes Gaylon Lee R. Zak Don Nouri Routhwest Donnie Sapp Dixie McLellan's S. K.tress McLellan Barbara Heil Carmen Moralez Janice Pinchback Carolyn Hawkins Beverly Rominger Public Finance Loretta Williams Carlene Tallent Zales Jewelry Roby Browers Raymond Allen Bill Smith Keith Haynes Oklahoma Tire and Supply Tony Prater VFW Patsy Nolan Virginia Rice Central Credit Bureau Brad Agnew Brad Billie Sages Noreth Easton Easton Hardware Kay Crossland Crossland June Sanders Elgin Pat Davis Hobart Anthony’s

Thefts Reported To City Officers

The article reports thefts in Lawson and nearby areas. James Baughman says his 1950 Mercury was stolen Friday from his address. Charles Torge’s pawn shop at 3995 Third Street experienced a stolen Spanish pistol. Herman Williams reports two hub caps stolen from his car on Hess Drive.

Lawson James Baughman Charles Torge Herman Williams Ash Hess Drivern

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