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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1957

Page

12

Tornadic Storms Sweep Across US In June 14 Storms

Tornadic storms raked Colorado to the West and swept into Oklahoma Arkansas and Nebraska with winds up to 73 mph. No major injuries reported though towns from Detroit to Cincinnati and Columbus to Bellefonting experienced twisters and scattered damage. About 90 families fled Odakore as storms pushed north toward Tulsa and Van Buren Arkansas. Weather forecast warned more activity across the Great Plains and Midwest.

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Cameron Street Paving Plan Eyed for Campus Area

The State Highway Department submitted a survey proposing paving Cameron Street and surrounding campus roads. Harris notes plans include campus street work and repairs to deteriorating sections. If costs allow, the department may proceed with the project, with a fall funding order anticipated.

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County Farmers To Vote On 1958 Quota For Wheat

County farmers will vote on the 1958 wheat quota under the Wheat Allocation program. The county committee chaired by Chris Gay will oversee the referendum and explain eligibility, allotments, and price support details for the wheat crop.

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JURROR KOS PR DESTRITAN PR

A man identified as Jurroor Kos Pr Destritan died in Chester hospital from a skull fracture after stepping between two Parker cars and being struck by a passing vehicle's side view. The incident occurred as he attempted to cross or intervene near the vehicles. Police are investigating the collision and medical staff reported the fatal injury. Further details were not available in the fragmentary text.

Jurror Kos Cayneda Chester Parker

Funeral Rites For Mrs White In Rochester Church

Funeral services held in Rochester for Mrs. White who died Thursday after a long illness. The service at Rochester Methodist Church included burial in Rule, Texas, with survivor list naming Lt. White and three sons J B White Co White of Rochester and Paul White of Wilbula, plus two daughters Mrs Comings Newcastle and Mrs Jack Miexs Bula Texas.

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Oklahoma Floods Ease as Rivers Fall and Park Threat Lingers

Rain swollen rivers in northeastern Oklahoma fell after hours of rain while Tulsa faced rising water near Verdigris and Bird Creek. Park access and a Douglas Aircraft plant route were flooded as crews moved animals to higher ground. Flood stages remained above danger in several creeks and rivers with tornado alerts and widespread showers forecast through the week.

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Oklahoma oil well completions rise in week

Oil and gas operators in Oklahoma reported higher well completions for the week, with 73 oil wells finished, up from the prior period. Gas wells at two, a rise of one. 47 city wells, up 12. no new service wells, down four. New locations reached 124 for the week.

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Unemployment Figures Rise as May Rain Halts Hiring

Unemployment figures climbed in May with rain hindering job gains as Tulsa area and state offices report a June 1 applicant file of 30 218, down 30 percent from a year ago. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, chaired by William F. Latting, noted 10 842 women in the pool and 1 142 handicapped job seekers. New May applications rose, with declines in outside work opportunities and temporary layoffs.

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City Navy Doctor Receives New Post

Navy Cmdr Tobert Runt receives reassignment as a parasitology researcher. Mrs L Campbell and relatives attend as Runt and family move west to prepare for new duties in San Diego California. Kunitz, a Lawton graduate with degrees from Oklahoma and Michigan, departs for new duty.

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Ponca City Woman Sets Altitude Mark in Plane

Miss Joegie Cobb of Ponca City, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Cobb, flew a twin engine plane to a 30 300 foot altitude record yesterday. The National Aeronautic Association will verify instruments before the record is officially recognized.

Onahoma City Joegie Cobb Harvey Cobb Ponca City National Arronautic Association

Bitter diplomats blast Stassen talk with Reds

Western diplomats privately fumed as Khrushchev discussed Stassen disarmament plans in Helsinki. Stassen returned from Washington with new procedural instructions from Dulles and denied any reprimand. Allies fear a US Russia deal on disarmament or Germany, with Adenauer's West German election campaigns and hardline stances shaping the talks.

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City Girl Given Office At State

Judy Adams daughter of Lt Cal and Mrs G Th Adams Port Sil was given the wall in office Wednesday night to serve as state Commissioner of Charities and Corrections at the Oklahoma Carls State. Judge Henry S Halley of the Oklahoma supreme court adminised the oath and the ceremony the Oklahoma Women administration in austerius Sandra Banta daughter of Mr and Mrs Bama THNH Bar chu is serving as page of the house of representatives Col ralion.

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Dragnet Drives Detroit Rape Case to Clue

A citywide dragnet targets suspects after the body of 6 year old Mary de Caussin is found near Ecorse. Orville Dibble is questioned. Jacques Pares, 22, is held on bloodstain findings later ruled non blood. Autopsy links rape and blunt trauma to death. The case spurs commentary on societal factors and sensationalism. Fort Sill hosts French officers Maurice Mayeur and aides for a three day visit amid post tours and training briefings.

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Portugal Bride Returns Home After Salad Conflict

Maria Pereira Alves of Porto returns home after hospital treatment for a bruised rib. She vowed not to argue with her husband over salad preparation. she tried to interfere but was elbowed aside by him. The UPI report notes the domestic dispute occurred at their residence.

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