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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1957

Page

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City Beauties Enter Big Prize Competition

Nine candidates registered for a local beauty contest led by organizers at Moss Arianne City. Norma Jean Tompkins and Carols Jeanesse are among the entrants, daughters of local residents, with finalists expected to compete Friday as community charity support is highlighted by Mrs. Herne.

Universal Competition Lawton Joanne F. Kuchta Norma Jean Tompkins Judy Bastons Guy Linnton Hans Miss Universis Babeod Smart Geer Moss Arianne Amodel Luele Marsh Gilt Fort Sill IL. Tompkins Washingtonn E. Bryson Lake, Nan Clyde Fannom O'Donnell Tex Carols Jeanesse Ralph Hennessee Wisrington Sylvia A_ Coles Wac Bury Daugher Howard AY Samem Tals Jeanar Kuchia

FB Agents Shot During Dope Raid at River Grove Tavern

Six federal agents trailed a drug peddler to a River Grove tavern. a gunman and four men, including owner Dominic Argentine, were shot or wounded amid a tear gas siege. Argentine fled. all four men were later arrested after police entered the tavern.

Cincagg River Grove Dominic Argentine Grat Albert Aman Federal Bureau of Narcotics John Fupa Ralph Eckhardt Ripa Bekharet Cario Bananasi Urhanti Jack Love

Polio shot recipients face new charges in Lawton incident

A Lawton court reports five more youths charged with public decency in a May 2 Garden Street incident, bringing the total to 12 among local teens. The case links to a Chickasha Girl Scout group, with suspects named including Shanklin, Malnay, Desre bor, Wilbur Glove, and others, as authorities plan arraignment. Also noted is a seriously ill 28 year old Marlow woman and a Duncan boy hospitalized with polio.

Whman Drew Marilyn Verrisy Ruth Herring C. Drew C. E. Drew Marlow Memorial Hospital Robert X. Farmer Furmer Duncan Anthony Ray Dobbin Mery Ray Dobbin Memorial Lawton Wildtire Hus Fr Iadt Dise Weburg Chickisha Hose Cary Clanton Don Ralph Cline Barry Naegel Sancho Leigh Ewing Dearborn LeBlanc Andrews Alvis Kennedy Gore

Germans Find Missing Boy Near Heidelberg

German police reported a 11 year old boy, David Sri, son of William B. Smith, missing since Tuesday from his home near Gelnhausen. He was found wandering on the Autobahn south of Heidelberg, more than 60 miles from home, with a ticket in his pocket. Army authorities promised an immediate explanation for his departure.

Som Gelnhausen Germany David Sri Cwo William B. Smith N. 21St Heidelberg

Carter County Jury Finds No Wrong In Corruption Probe

The Carter County grand jury adjourned after a report that a check of records did not warrant further inquiry into charges. It was called to investigate alleged corruption after complaints filed by County Attorney Karley Venlers and Commissioners Lonnie Rooney and Paul Heartsill, and auto dealer Claud C. Arnold. The charges allege commissioners approved false claims against the county.

Ardmore Carter County Karley Venlers Lonnie Rooney Paul Heartsill Claud C. Arnold

Slain Child Body Found In Detroit Dump Yard

DETROIT UP The slain child Mary May de Cinas was found in a dump yard two miles from her home after an all-night search by nearly 2,000 people and volunteers. Police said the girl, oldest of four, disappeared last Wednesday afternoon near her home. Tire tracks and footprints led to the bushes where her body was recovered.

Detroit Civ Mary Mdmillind

Fort Sill Copter Falls. Pilot Unhurt in Deming Crash

Fort Sill helicopter crash near Deming New Mexico leaves pilot uninjured. WO Elmer Lo Munsell of the 43rd Transportation Helicopter Battalion walked away after the craft capsized and burned, destroying the vehicle. An investigation was ordered by Fort Bliss officers.

Fort Sill Deming N.M Public Information Elmer Lo Munsell 43Rd Transportation (Helicopter) Battalion Sill Cvaft

Senators Battle Over Aid Slash in Senate Debate

In Washington Morse and Long pushed to cut aid funding, denouncing a 2 million dollar administration request as a drop in the ocean. Morse accused the administration of hiding its plans and waging a perceived pro long range program to aid foreign nations, while challenging party leaders.

Washington Ren Morse D-Ore Tap Senate United States Tap Seeven Nathan Meese

Girards Pal Confesses He Tossed Shells

A Japanese police officer said a Michigan soldier told Japanese authorities that Specialist 3 C Victor Nickel of Inkster, Mich. said Girard tossed empty shell casings at the scene to attract scrap collectors and then fired. Nickel is a key witness, though not charged, while Girard faces bodily injury resulting in death charges. The case prompts debates over U S. actions and potential reforms.

Girard United States U.S. Army Tokyo Nick Washington Girare Gonsen Serand Strness Naka Suftni Mam Guard Kaname Watanabe Girrard Mss

Fair Skies Through Friday Forecast and Lake Levels

The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Friday with mild temperatures and a chance of showers Friday night. Lake levels rose yesterday after recent hot, dry conditions, with rainfall expected up to 0.7 inch improving the water in the diversion canal and lake near the spillway, while patrols monitor levels at Lake Elmer Thomas.

Kio Warner Alu

Secret wartime rays blamed for deformed infants claim

Connecticut lawyer alleges a top secret wartime ray experiment exposed soldiers to dangerous light. Four men, including Raymond Ally and Peter Decerbo, report miscarriages and deformities among their families. Officials say no official complaints have been filed and an investigation may follow. details tie to a tank mounted arc light project in the 7th Armored Division.

Bridgeport Conn Leaen Ally Raymond Lyddy Connecticut Lyddy Amd Hes Qtothe Tank Ordnines Company Washington Army John of Painfield Mis Wifo Peter Decerbo Milford Bea

Soviet leader hints on disarmament pact terms

Khrushchev rejected Western proposals as a ruse to prolong the arms race but said the Soviet Union would allow international inspection posts in the USSR United States Britain and other nations if that helped ban nuclear tests. He emphasized trust as key to solving disarmament and noted readiness to accept inspections to aid a test ban.

Helsinke Nikita Nhrushcchev Communist Party Soviet Union United States Britain Khrushchev Weste London U.N. D Bulgari Bulganin Moscow Finland Swerr

House cuts sixty one million from public works bill

The House Appropriations Committee slashed 61,689,977 from President Eisenhower's public works program as part of a seven percent economy. The measure, approved without change, reduces total appropriations to about 34.5 billion for the next fiscal year starting July 1, with larger cuts than the current year in canals and power administrations.

Washington Eisenhower House Phuman Uy Corps of Engineers Tntervieg Department Roclamalinn Bonnevile Southeastern Southwestern Power Administration Senhower

Waurika Survey Funds Approved

Washington June 13 The House Appropriations Committee approved 3.5 million to continue work on the 16 million Washija reclamation project. Funds in the 814 million public works bill for 1958 include 10 planning money for a survey of the Waurika multi purpose project near Tow Qales northwest of Waurika. The plan covers municipal water storage for Lawton and nearby communities. The bill also funds three large reservoirs in Oklahoma near Oologah Pufaula and another site. A separate appropriation covers bank stabilization on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Washbyeton Buren Washington Youse Maney Bi Waurika Lawton Danean Oklahoma Pufaula Atrosa Lake Vesna Willis Bank Stabil Arkansas Tver Okiaperan Washita

Fort Sill to delay aircraft maintenance contract

Government procedures slow award of the Fort Sill aircraft maintenance contract. Tulsa’s Spartan Aircraft Corp. nears extension through July while a new contract for fiscal 1958 is prepared, with many Spartan workers likely to transfer. Captain Robert F. Kren announced the negotiations. The contract covers maintenance of light planes and helicopters at Fort Sill.

Fort Sill Public Information Office Spartan Aircraft Corp Tulsa Robert F. Kren Orl Sil Spartan

Nurse's Body Found In Lake Altus

The body of 2nd Lt Mars Jo Lyne, 21, from Sioux Falls, was found in Lake Lugers about a mile from a Sunday night boat capsizing. The body was recovered at 7:50 a.m. by Game Ranger Clem Patillo. Four of six POWs in the boat were rescued. Lt Robert Seifried, 26, of Kenmore, was found Wednesday. High winds paused searches after Seifried’s body surfaced near the accident site.

Altus Okla Mars Jo Lyne Air Force Sioux Falls Lake Lugers Clem Patillo Mangum Quartz Mountain Park Robert Selfried Kenmore Altus Air Force Bass Miss Lynch Seifried

Altus Air Force Wife Denies Communist Ties

LAHOMA CITY UP report says Mrs Aud D Mendryx wife of Air Force Sgt Welden Hendryx denies official Communist Party membership or concealment. Immigration officer notes she admitted applying for membership at 17 in England but claims no official membership. If deportable, she may stay as mother and wife of a service member. Hendryx, Korean veteran from Independence Mo, stationed at Altus AFB.

Lahoma City Communist Party England Aud D. Mendryx Slg U.S Henrys Robert W. Pierce Dallas

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