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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
6
A fragment from The Lawton Constitution presents a poetic line about grandeur, dust, and a whispered line, reflecting the page’s mood and period voice. The readable text centers on a lone line about grandeur and a southern response.
The piece surveys public fears about nuclear weapons tests and the scientific uncertainty surrounding their health risks. It notes three main positions: negligible increased bone cancer risk, a small yet nonzero danger to unborns, and a possible limit on global testing. It discusses US policy, national security, and moral questions about relying on nuclear arms.
In London talks, the United States presses for an enforceable global disarmament pact. Washington argues a link between nuclear and conventional arms is risky but necessary, while Russia demands robust safeguards and immediate steps. The U S calls for a workable plan backed by allies and guarantors to prevent a Soviet advantage.
A 66 year old president who recently faced heart issues and abdominal surgery returns to work amid widespread concern. Reports mix nerves with hopeful chatter as observers question the severity and timing of his health, while others downplay the scare and urge restraint.
Experts across the county applauded a Detroit push by major car makers to reduce speed and emphasize safety in future models. Despite earlier Ford Motor Company efforts highlighting belts dashboards and latches, promotion faded as firms pushed power and speed, racing cars and advertising to outdo rivals. With fatalities rising, observers urge restraint and safer driving cues for motorists and manufacturers alike.
Questions and answers cover Queen Victoria as Empress of India, inscription on the U S Supreme Court by Charles Evans Hughes, aluminum abundance, and Hugo Grotius as founder of international law.
A Hopkins Syndicate feature argues teens should face problems with trusted adults rather than hide them. Dr Crane counsels youths to seek guidance from clergyman or teachers, stressing lawful behavior and avoidance of illicit relations to prevent heartbreak, pregnancy, and long-term harm.
The doctor notes that low backache has many possible causes including injury internal organ disorders and infections. He emphasizes difficulty in pinpointing the exact fault in a given case and mentions common contributors like lime or related conditions as widely discussed explanations.
Article outlines ruptured intervertebral disc as cause of low back pain and sciatica. Describes diagnostic signs, when X rays help, and that initial treatment is conservative. Notes operations may include disc removal or vertebral fusion, and mentions supportive measures such as braces, exercise, and hard mattresses. Also notes Las Palmas as the Canary Islands’ largest city.
Oklahoma City police Safety Commissioner Jim Lookabaugh ordered an immediate stop to a plan where highway patrolmen would chip in for suits of clothes for two legislators. An anonymous source leaked details. gifts were described as voluntary contributions, raising concerns over propriety and public perception. Lookabaugh будут investigates to identify organizers and halt the scheme.
The flood scene intensifies as the north forks of the Solomon flood fronts and the Republican River nears banks. Dams crest near Scandia threaten downstream towns while Nebraska waters push into Kansas. Forecasts warn of heavy Nebraska showers today and a temperature drop in eastern Kansas tonight.
Deborah Ann Brewer by guardian ad litem sued St Louis San Francisco Railway after a March 1 194? collision at Sherrisco crossing. Superior Judge Robert S Landers awarded $250 for forehead laceration and alleged permanent seat. Frisco attorney John W Tyree represented the railway.
Dr. James Timberlake preached at Trinity Baptist Church Sunday evening filling the vacancy caused by Rev. Bob Vammons resignation to take another charge. Timberlake, Greek and Bible instructor at Oklahoma University, appeared as guest minister.
A fragmented OCR style list presents a collage of terms and clues including country related words, numbers, and partial phrases such as a cow’s cry, storage building, country road water, seed, poor garden, French friend, born Angers, timepiece plant, Persian Pring, son of Adam, exist, pronoun, dregs, saline deposi country skies, Greek letter, relane, opposed, flew, made a bird's home, worm, window part, high note, Charlotte Corday's veil, country sun substitute, harvest festival and quilting, fishing, diminutive suffix, Vegas Nevada, orchard plant, and nile or shed.
A compact list presents a set of crossword style hints with mixed clues and numbers. Entries include references to historical terms and simple definitions such as horse’s neck heirs and coral reef, suggesting a puzzle of wordplay and association.
A 10 year old Lawton boy suffered a broken foot thigh and fractured ribs after his bicycle was hit by a car in front of 432 Ferris today at 1 40 pm. Robert Bradley Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bradley Sr 414 Ferris treated at U S Indian hospital then transferred to Memorial hospital. Patrolmen Collie Wallace and Clarence Hill said the boy drove from 412 Ferris into the path of a 1956 Ford station wagon east on Ferris driven by Mrs Jacquelin Harries 1514 Smith. The boy s aunt Mrs Alice Purdy 414 Ferris witnessed and was taken to U S Indiana hospital for treatment of a heart attack.
The page reports that Sherwood was subpoenaed and feared retaliation by public exposure. He left a note claiming life and livelihood threatened by the House committee and warned of possible suicide days before his death. A friend notes distress after learning hearings would be televised. his wife found him missing and alarmed.
An 18 year old San Diego youth Dale Wayne Stafford reportedly signed a statement admitting the killing of Larue Howard near Evanston Wyoming on May 26. FBI said details not disclosed. Swafford and Grate, both 16, were hitchhiking with Howard when he died.
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