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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

3

Record Tornado Season Surges Past Halfway Milestone

Washington dispatch notes more than 600 tornadoes have struck the U S by mid-June, with experts saying the season is about half complete. Meteorologist Reichelderfer explains a western trough and arctic air collide with warm Gulf moisture to fuel violent storms, while Congress debates funding for research and radar tech.

Bnon Louviere Netumlen Wutshineten Surman Washengton APG Mred Dblaw Javie Reichelderner Reichelderfer Indiana Sh Reichelderfer Gulf Congress Bureau

Toy Maker Hal Boyle Says Toys Outperform Banking

Hal Boyle recalls leaving banking after a decade to design safe affordable toys. He built a toy empire with Gail’s help, testing products in 34 nurseries and selling through 30,000 outlets. Teachers judge durability and value. cheap plastics enabled mass distribution and growth.

Warren Gueindonr Gail Goehraour St. Paul Washine Jess Goedienae United State Godonour Tietiyatt Ophey Vale Cochraour

Arrival Near For Mayflower At Provincetown Approach

Reports say the Mayflower II nears Provincetown Cape Cod after sailing from Plymouth. Capt. Alain Villiers notes speculation on arrival as winds shift while Weather Bureau forecasters express uncertainty about a favorable breeze. Mayflower II plans a one day stop, then proceeds to New York Harbor for summer tourism before permanent Plymouth berthed status.

Provincetown Plymouth Alin Villiers Mid- Niel Sandiq Weather Bureau Boslow Capt Villier Samuel Penn Besloy New York Harbor Plmouth

AP CTU Wage Talks Continue Extended to Midnight

AP and Commercial Telegraphers Union agreed to extend their contract to midnight Wednesday June 12 after a wage dispute. Walter Maggiolo of the U S Mediation Service said a meeting would follow and neither side had shifted positions. Original CTU demands were 37 per week per man for one year. union offered 7, AP offered 3. arbitrator Knowlton awarded 4 23 per week per man with delayed benefits. union rejected. Police report a separate incident in Lovington, New Mexico where Cresencis Gongiles, 37, driven by intoxication, struck a vehicle. driver Janey Gonzales the wife was not hurt.

New York Walter Maggiolo U. S. Mediation and Conciliation Service Associated Press Commercial Telegraphers Union Federal Service Maggiolo CTU Mis Thomas A. Knowlton Battla

Meany calls for safeguards laws for welfare pension plans

AFL-CIO chief George Meany told a Senate subcommittee that both employer run welfare and pension plans and union plans can be abused. He noted corruption in company funds, urged nationwide registration and strict accounting, and criticized employers and insurers for not matching unions in self policing. He cited NAM opposition and indicated penalties should apply across all plans if enacted.

Washington Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Senate General Electric Co National Assn Senatr Apl-Cio

Senate panel delays Bakers probe hearings until June 20

The Senate Rackets Committee postponed further hearings on the Bakers Union until June 20. The delay allows committee counsel Robert F. Kennedy and others to testify at contempt of Congress trials of Teamsters officials Frank W. Brewster and Einar C. Mohn. Brewster led the Western Conference while Mohn was executive vice president. Brewster and Mohn refused to testify earlier and challenged the committee’s jurisdiction.

Washington

Lawton Girls Win Offices At State Conference

Lawton girls Sandra Banta and Judy Adams win state offices at Oklahoma Girls State session at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha. Banta becomes city clerk for Sooner party. Adams named manager of Lillard City. Both sponsored by local civic groups Lawton BPW and Lawton Rotary.

Lawton Oklahoma Girls State Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Sandra Banta Julius H. Banta Euclid Tice City St. Mary’s Girls State Lawton Chapter of Business and Professional Business Women’s Club Judy Adams LHS Lillard City

Board to Meet for Theatre Executive Session at Perry Allion Home

The Lawson Lide Theatre executive board will gather Thursday at 120212 Lake to discuss a planned organizational tie up. The session was moved from tonight to a later date, with Perry Allion hosting in his residence.

Lawson Lide Theatre Perry Allion Lake

National Cowboy Hall of Fame Recognized by Congress

Six Oklahoma House members introduced a resolution to recognize the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum as a memorial to western pioneers to be built in Oklahoma City with joint sponsorship from 17 western states. Five honorees announced include Will Rogers, Charles Russell, Charles Goodnight, Jake McClure, and Theodore Roosevelt. the museum will be constructed and maintained at no federal cost.

Constitution Washington Bureau Washington Okahoma House National Cowboy Hall of Fame Oklahoma City Will Rogers Okahoma Charles Russell Montana Charles Goodnight Texas Jake McClure New Mexico Theodore Roosevelt New York The Dakotas

Beckwith Elected First Plumbing Inspector for Caldwell Township

Arthur P. Beckwith was elected the town's first plumbing inspector for Caldwell Township, New Jersey. The town has a population around 2,500 and no plumbing code yet. he has not begun inspections.

Calswell Township N. J Arthur P. Beckwith

Constipation relief pitch for Colonain product in old ad style

An advertisement touts a so called thrifty colon causing dry hard stools. It claims Colonain and Colonait provide moistening bulk to stimulate the urge and relieve constipation overnight. Promises safety in pregnancy and claims low cost and easy tablet form at drug counters.

CoLonain Colonaid Great Colonat Comstipaign

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