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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
2
A scanned hospital roundup lists admitted and discharged patients, with names such as Bern, Williate, and Mary gray, including surgical cases and medics. The dense OCR shows numerous personal diagnoses and transfers, reflecting a period in which patient flow and staff notes filled daily pages.
Lawton hosts a Father’s Day event by the Cow-Belles of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. The first baby born at either Lawton hospital on Father’s Day will win a five pound prize donated by Safeway stores. The event honors fathers statewide with prize incentives and recognition for participating fathers.
Fore Sill awards program began in January with sustained superior performance rules. Recipients include Doris Underwood and Susisined superior performan awards, with $200, $100 and other sums distributed to numerous named staff for six months on the job.
Mae Tame died Friday at a local hospital. Funeral services were held at First Tai church with burial at a nearby cemetery. Surviving relatives include a brother and aunt. A veteran nurse in World War I, she was connected to the Panells area and a local hospital.
About 85 typhoid vaccinations were administered at Cache High School under the guidance of Mrs Jan Con and the Cache Parent-Learner association. Nurses Judy Livingston and Welin Buchwald assisted, with Jon Worsner and Patricia in the high school five also mentioned in attendance.
Seven youths denied outraging public decency charges after raid near Camp Boulder Mas 20. Judge Fullerton set trial dates in Tate City for August with public defenders to be appointed if needed. Leaders of Chekasha Girl Scouts reported the group joined the trespass before midnight, and investigators indicated possible additional charges.
A scrambled report notes cloud seeding with silver iodide claimed to lift cloud height. Oklahoma City pastor Rev William H H Alexander was to speak at a banquet tonight. Rep Carl Albert and WBE Agent 2 were listed as scheduled speakers Saturday. Committee leaders and local officials were also mentioned with breakfast plans and related events.
Surviving soldiers of the 327th Airborne Infantry recount a crash near a base. Pvt Ronald Cintis of Kalamazoo describes no panic as the truck toppled, with workers freeing victims. Army engineers and a helicopter sling saved lives as 18 inch debris and water aided the operation. Casualties included Specialist Ernest J. McNeill of Lanpertin and others named by next of kin.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a birth and family relations with unclear names and dates. Readers cannot determine person names or exact event details from the garbled text.
A Duncan three year old, Anthony Ray Dobbin, is being treated for polio at Memorial hospital, with doctors noting a slight possibility the illness may be something else. Two other patients at the hospital, including Mrs. Robert N. Werner, are also treated for polio. Rickie L. Drew, age three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Drew of Chickasha, is listed among polio patients. Doctors note the Salk vaccine had previously helped prevent severe paralysis in Drew.
Festivities kick off today with a convertible parade starting at the Lawtonian at 7 30 p.m. It winds west to Sixth Street then north to C, east to Sreand, then south to D before stopping in front of the Dome theater where the contest takes place. A movie is shown and admission is 74 cents for adults and free for children. Police and local officials list numerous contestants and ages, including Ms. Mir and Mes, Clyde Fannon, Sylvia Tales, Janet Mussen, Joanne Muehta, Arnold, and Janice Parker, among others, with Fort Sill and Lawton figures cited.
The Lassier Cliens' Council arm Tri cation will hold its annual education awards Monday at 7 pm in the Motel Via ballroom. Leader in education Iain Cost presides. reservations cost 10 per person and must be made by Sunday 3 pm with Gilbert or at Gore.
Grover C. Ralston of 469 Arlington received a 25 year perfect attendance pin at the Downtown Kiwanis Club meeting. Vernon T. Greer presented the honor, noting Ralston helped organize the club in 1922 and moved to Lawton in 1919. Ralston served as first superintendent of mails in Lawton and Fort Sill, was assistant postmaster 1927 to 1955, and holds multiple civic posts. The Ralstons have two children, Marvin and Mrs. Jack N. Merritt.
The article portrays a briefing with General Decker and Major Girard about a soldier confined at Camp Whittington who faces possible trials related to Japanese sentences versus Army courts martial. Levin notes discussions on trial options and potential sentence implications, while Girard interactively signals concern over judicial outcomes.
The National Cancer Institute pan el in Bethesda has accepted a study on a Squibb cancer drug. Sloan Kettering cautions there is no evidence it is more useful than similar materials. Miami Herald reports University of Miami researchers note some success in halting breast cancer spread, with 7 of 22 Jackson Memorial patients showing marker improvement after months of tests.
Bids are invited to operate the Fort Sill greenhouse on a concession basis. The contract lasts one year with possible annual extension. Deadline is June 20. Inquiries go to Lt. Col. Carroll H. Hoagland building LOU or via telephone 6212.
Senate hearings feature Hubert Humphrey urging restraint on tax cuts and budget cuts. He argues inflation risks rise if spending grows, urges long term savings, and predicts a balanced budget for three consecutive years as government recalibrates fiscal policy. He stresses confidence in the public and government as keys to prosperity.
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