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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1957

Page

2

Germs Could Survive On Mars Say Researchers

Researchers from Texas and Arizona report experiments showing microbes may endure Martian-like soils and atmospheres. Dr Wubertis Strug led tests at an Air Force aviation school, noting microbes could survive nitrogen rich air and presence of water, suggesting life might endure on other planets under harsh conditions.

Cpaylor Associated Press Seioney Flagstaff Ariz Evie Dente Tener Tos Mir Arena Sind Texas Ventfort Roland B. Mitchell Ivy Sliss Jeesonthitiss Jay Ever Witler Ronfest

Funeral rites in Meenas iy war roglieiad

In this fragmentary report, rites are described for a funeral with references to an Innes and Sunita. The text mentions a Wach River and Oklahoma City, noting the deceased and memorial acts though exact details are unclear. The piece hints at cultural or regional funeral customs and temple or place names.

Les Innes Sunita

Slaying Case Leads to Fire Crew Questions at Hotel

Reported slaying involved several individuals including Blois Walle Patten and Mrs Samey Maywald. Firemen aided officers at the scene while witnesses described a struggle and a wet, soaked aftermath. Investigators sought signatures and questioned persons connected to the Plymouth Bedh area as details emerged from Etienne Brule’s entry into Michigan’s upper peninsula.

Freeauvan Plymouth Cain Etienne Brule Michigan Upper Peninsula

Subscription Rates Case Involving Serv or PaW Issue

A terse notice outlines a subscription rate dispute involving the service, potential party Wy Stl SOS and Ye Ma Nay Mb. The case appears in legal notices, with details clipped and unreadable in the OCR fragment.

Army Budget Woes Highlight Fixed Spending Debate

General Taylor warns fixed ceilings on military spending could force drastic cuts if prices rise and programs cannot be trimmed. He cites Army budget needs under a 38 billion ceiling set for the fiscal year starting July 1, urging balancing reforms rather than blanket cuts.

Avtenwworth Maxwell Billie Doles Mans Command and General Staff Collyer Taylor Guingas Biell Carn Fryer & Heavy

Wheat Market Report from Oklahoma City Livestock Yard

Oklahoma City market update notes steady demand for wheat and mixed results in cattle and hogs. Listings show feeders and calves priced around 12 to 22 dollars, with steer and heifer values fluctuating, and sheep demand moderate as slaughter figures adjust.

Orlapomla Orlanova Brik Salle Saound WELCO Losis Mortiy Ivab Vicates Ainths Soot Ariel Commercial Waves Monits Beiter Uji Helen Vemanil Tentely

Student To Deliver Sermon At Church

A Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student from Fort Worth Texas will preach at a local church Sunday. Miltot Ferguson, an instructor in philosophy of religion at Southwestern Seminary, will deliver the sermon with messages drawn from theology and faith.

Tres Miltot Perguson Southwestern Baptis Thedoal Seminary Fat Worth Tex Tein Sundsey Ottielaly Trey Kerguson Southwestern Seminary Span Prinity Ghayel

Band Concert Slated Tonight At Local School

A six piece string band will perform tonight at the municipal venue near Faye Street. The school orchestra director said the program includes works by Lathan, Pale ton, Williams and others. The concert starts at 7:50 PM with bleachers and parking available at Lawler Street.

Lawson Fis Uh Seas Jens Tadag Ann Ties Lathan Paleton Williams Bude Divant Sue Whitney Shastakeviteh Direy Greys Duady Fier Tanldegg Faye Sud Lawler Staden Fort Sith Samtyer

Girard Continues on Page One Amid Federal Dispute

Fragmented garbled copy shows references to Girard and federal jurisdiction foes, mentions Dulles and Wilson, and hints at legal maneuvers by Joseph Robinsen Kavk Carroll and others. The text struggles to convey a wartime policy clash and possible injury risk to U.S. personnel in Japan, with unclear conclusions.

Silang Dulles Sith Secretory Wilson Girard Davelee Japan Trebinson Geddie

Talkative Clerk Foils Would-Be Bakery Robber

A would-be robber visited a Washington Avenue bakery and handed a note claiming the man in Horn Maul Troms to contact. The clerk kept the caller talking and used the delay to alert others. The bandit fled after the failed attempt.

Eterna Washington Avene Bakery Aeglory Willy Nadel Horn Eam Leory Passergshy Fee

Death by own action ties Sherwood's end to rumors

Continued from Page One, Sherwood Jr. died by poison in a Pacific Grove laboratory after leaving a note fearing assassination by publicity at a subcommittee appearance. Walter wouldn't reveal full details until reading the Supreme Court decision, while Ernest Besig of the ACLU urged canceling the hearings. Besig accused the subcommittee of ruthless harassment, and Sherwood’s widow Barbara, mentioning his past Communist ties, defended him amid questions about the hearings and his mental state.

Becauer Sherrwood Sherwood, Jr Pacific Grove Calif Subcommittee Walter Sherwood Supreme Court Ernest Besig ACLU California House Besig Communist Party Cis Chita Tie Bul Waller Washington Chicago Bir Simanne Arisaga Bee Jos Descarelt Heath Aa Sail

Retired Service Group Elects Officers for Year

Members of Retired Service group re elected Henry M Berry and TH Washington as presidents. JOAT SR slate named Bickers ey Arostrang as vice president and Teli Isehwerils as chaplain. Henry Schelig as treasurer, with past president Michael To Fleming to assist. Others serving include Ralph Purvis, A C Mayer, Clots Houston, Charles J Fowler, Charles I. dtisxenhaugi, and Morris Bwetl.

Henry M Berry Washington Presidot Bickersey Arostrang Teli Isehwerils Chaplat Henry Schelig Michael To Fleming Will Vou Devies Covernoys Ralph Purvis A.C. Mayer Clots Houston Charles

Gary backs GRDA engineer amid Markham Ferry plan rift

Governor Raymond Gary urged the Grand River Dam Authority to work as a team to advance the Markham Ferry reservoir project in northeast Oklahoma. He also voiced support for renewing engineer W. R. Holway’s contract, countering reports that the majority of GRDA favored dismissing him when the current agreement ends July 1. Gary asked the authority to meet Thursday so he can discuss Holway and related issues, noting he will be out of state Monday for the meeting.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Grand River Dam Authority Markham Ferry Oklahoma W. R. Holway Tulsa GRDA Holway Gary Mel

Suit continues on transfers in Cache district dispute

The suit raises questions about a pupil transfer in the Cache district. Judge Eubanks will hear testimony on June 25 as four district officials, including superintendent Lauderdale, present why the transfer should or should not be granted.

Scott Beall Cache James F. Cook Oh. M. Griswold Kenneth L. Maloy Charley Thompson Troy Wagar TE. Lauderdale Eubanks Stuip School Halvons

Stops Heart Gas Three Times Foster AgeNating HEE tablet

Fragmented report notes a fast acting med herbal product containing no aspirin or tranquilizers. It mentions a laboratory test proving a certain tablet’s rapid effect on stomach symptoms within one minute. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to a medical product and its safety claim are present.

Cartheed

Rights Fight Nearing Senate Debate on Civil Rights Bill

The House completed seven days of debate on a civil rights bill as Speaker Sam Rayburn urged quick transmission to the Senate. The measure survived seven days with only three amendments, two minor, as southerners blocked stronger changes. A proposed civil rights commission would be restricted from subpoenaing witnesses outside their home state.

Senate Sam Rayburn Kenneth B. Keating R.N Judiciary Committee James QC Eastland House Civil Rights Commission

Rain totals mark state wide rainfall records

Rain continued across the northwest where heavy totals were observed. Gage recorded 25 inches as the state’s wettest spot today. Other totals included 1.47 inches at Oklahoma City and 7.7 inches at Tulsa. Highs Monday ranged from 79 in Guymon to 92 in Ardmore and McAlester.

Gage Olahoma City Tulsa Gane Au Guymon Ardmore and MeAlestor

Finchers officiate at Sterling church service

Rev. Glenn Fincher of Ural Baptist near The City officiated at regular worship for First Baptist Church in Sterling on Sunday. His brother Rev. J. Lee Fincher serves as pastor of the Sterling church.

Sterling Glenn Fincher Ural Baptist Church Tle City First Baptist Church J. Lee Fincher Sterling Church

Oklahoma delegation votes on civil rights bill roll calls

The Oklahoma congressional delegation split on the administrations civil rights bill. For recommittal were Albert Edmondson Jarman and Morris, against recommittal Belcher, voting present Steed. On final passage Belcher and Edmondson voted for, Albert Jarman and Morris against, Steed voting present.

Washington Iere House Oklahoma House Judiciary Committee Albert Edmondson Jarman Morris Belcher Albert, Jarman and Steed

Commodities to End Wednesday in Central County

The central district will stop issuing surplus commodities on Wednesday. Emil Woesner, central district Commissioner, urged needy residents to bring identification and containers. Written permission is required to obtain commodities for another person.

Emil Woesner Woesner

Polio Cases Update From Page One

Four Gilbert children are mentioned with two of them struck by polio. Dobbins was moved to Memorial hospital June 9 after diagnosis Monday. Mrs. Robert N. Farmer of Marlow, mother of six, remains in serious condition in the iron lung. Rickie L. Drew, 3, of Chickasha area, is improving with hot pack treatments after a mild paralytic case and three Salk shots in 1956.

Gilbert Dobbins Stephens County Memorial Hospital Robert N. Farmer Marlow Rickie L. Drew Kenneth R. Drew Chickasha

Burglaries Reported at SAFE Club Field and Residence

SAFE American Business club baseball field in Metropolitan park was burglarized and 340 was stolen from the residence of Donald Judy. Lawrence Bressman reported the concession stand burglary. Bressman said 11 candy bars a sack of peanuts a quart of snow cone syrup and six bottles of soda pop were missing. Judy told police a thief entered his apartment through an unlocked door and stole $40 in cash plus a ring.

American Business Club Metropolitan Park Donald Judy A. Lawrence Bressman Bressman Judy

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