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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

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Federal Attorneys Take Girard Case To Supreme Court

Federal prosecutors press for direct Supreme Court review of the Girard case involving the United States and Japan. Officials weigh timing and jurisdiction while Army officials discuss possible retention of a soldier past service expiry to satisfy possible charges.

Girard Case Supreme Court Pontiva Mig Gen Verber Brownell J — Ler Rankin Solierur Release Department Aes

Warning to Egypt over Gulf of Aqaba submarine threat

Israel warned Egypt against attempting to break the Gaza blockade with Soviet submarines. The broadcast cited Middle East tensions with naval positions near Eilat and Aqaba, noting Saudi Arabia and Jordan protests and Israel’s readiness to counter any submarine action.

Jerusalem Nackade Terael Eilat Gulf Aqaba Gth Iean Saudi Arabia Jordan U.N

Demonstrations At Fort Sill Spotlight Modern Warfare Tactics

Public demonstrations at Fort Sill reveal the Army’s five sided approach to warfare. The 3d Battalion with tank and armored support will push to seize objectives at Adams Hill in a three act display titled The Rifle Company in the Attack. The event, under the Associate Arms Division, shows fire support from company to division artillery and includes the 5th Field Artillery Battalion Bly Armored Field Artillery Battalion and 3rd Field Artillery Battalion. A separate night illumination display at Stoway House begins at 8:30 p.m. to show how battlefields are lit in support of the army.

Fort Sills 3D Battalion Adams Hill Uncle Sam Penlomic Aros Hemosstiatins

Japans Leader Says Japan Will Play Constructive Role in Asia

In a speech prepared for the Senate and to be delivered to the House the Japanese prime minister affirms Japan’s resolve to contribute to freedom in Asia and to progress without the communist path. He does not address U S Japan title issues or the case of Army Specialist 2 William S. Girard.

Washington Japan Congress Asia Senate House al International Camatuni Ihal Pale United States William 5 Girard

United States Proposes Military Reductions at London Talks

US delegate Harold Stassen proposes cutting US and Soviet forces to 2.5 million each as a first-step disarmament plan carried out within a year. He says further reductions could follow, tied to political issues and a broader treaty including nuclear test questions.

London United States Harold F. Stassen Stassen Russia Alier| Rea Lion Eisenhower

Silk Scart Killer Leaves Nude Victim

Oklahoma City police report a strangulation death suspected to be the work of a sex killer. Mrs. Ruben S. Perkins, divorced, was found slain Wednesday night in her duplex apartment after a coworker reported she failed to appear for work. A black silk scarf and a roast skewer were among the items discovered near the victim.

Oklamoma City Voor Nevis Ruben S. Perkins Innies Faer

Hoffa Trial Delay Denied by Appeals Court

The US Court of Appeals denied a bid to delay the Hoffa trial amid preparations in New York. Defense lawyers argued for postponement due to publicity from the Senate Rackets Committee probe into the Teamsters, but the motion was rejected as court schedules and jury selection proceeded.

Washington Court of Appeals Today Team Nion View James Moffa Matthews Wotfa Miami Thuman Z. Piseckbagh Vial Senate Appell Court Howard Beonett Willkie Wolff Allownes Frank Costello New Yorke Hoffa Ite Justice Department Costello Williams Daniel B. Maher Fischbach Teamsters Union of Scipls Willaims

Pen Pal Magic from Fort Sill to Janet Capron

A nine year old New York City girl, Janet Capron, mailed unaddressed airmail letters from her window. Fort Sill Lt. Frederick T. Magee answered one letter from Rangoon Burma, offering encouragement and advice about loneliness.

Sill Man New York City Fort Sil Janet Capron Frederick Tt. Magee Fort Sill Rangoon Burma Janet Magee Dale Miss Capron Trent Rings House Wints Min Kahin Jane Wolters David BL Mager Ti Mae Ree Christopher Sates Reform Section Brma

Youth Held on Second Murder Charge in Nude Girl Slaying

Rohe Van Dyne 28, unemployed painter, is jailed on a second degree murder count after a 17 year old girl, Tigkney, was found shot in a darkened Rochester apartment. A 15 year old boy, a gun from his grandmother, and a witness were involved. Clarenes Kirkpatrick may face questioning. Police tie the case to Van Dyne’s relationship with Tigkney and to prior intoxication and vagrancy arrests.

NOY Rohe van Dyne Ald Barkan Tickner van Dyne Pitt Ife Clarenes Kirkpatrick Tiss Tigkney Hirh Thomas K. Tier van Dene van Dehe McAlester Ohio Witkpathicle Rochester

Solon Attacks Private Dams in Senate Debate

Senator Jackson denounces Idaho Power Co plans for three dams along the Snake River near the Oregon border. He argues a federal dam at Hellsgate Canyon could yield as much power as the private projects, accusing the company of misleading taxpayers and Congress amid a clash over public versus private power.

Washington Sen Tack D-Wasterlay Ida Power Co Plens Caiyen Jackson Senate Con Congress

Western Oklahoma Weather Outlook and Harvest Delays

A weather forecast for western Oklahoma predicts scattered rain today and again Friday with highs in the 90s. Wet fields slow harvest as dew adds moisture and rivers like Lake Lawtonka show little change.

Oklahoma Lawtonka Roy Ifigeden Elmer Thomas Pivas

Teen-Age Killers Given Life Terms

Three teen robbers dubbed young rattlesnakes by a prosecutor were convicted of murdering Charles Slyrsky, owner of a suburban Alsip motel, during an attempted holdup. Tobesz Maslowski, 16, received 10 years. David Clark, 15, and Gerald Felner, 16, were each sentenced to 60 years with parole eligibility after one third.

Cuicago Charles Slyrsky Suhurhan Alsip Tobesz Maslowski Wigeerman David Clark Gerald Felner

U S Finances On Thin Ice Byrd Asserts

Senator Byrd of Virginia challenged Secretary Humphrey during the Senate Finance Committee hearing, calling the government finances "very thin ice" and warning of dangerous implications. He noted taxes now take about 119 billion dollars annually, roughly one third of personal income, and warned continued fiscal rules could push the nation into serious difficulties.

Wallington Byrd D-Va Finance Committee Chaiman Byron Byrd Stiles Tumphrey Saint Jan

Allies Seek Plan To Modernize Weapons To Face Communists

United Nations calls for a meeting at Panmunjom to discuss updating arms to counter North Korean and Chinese forces. Reports say the move could replace aging equipment while preserving the 1953 armistice framework.

Seoul Korea Upi United Nations Panmunjom U. N U.S Japan Red Suga U.N North Korea Jand South Worpa South Korcea Russia United States Okinawa Formosa

Rights Bill Clash Near Senate Calendar Move

Washington article notes a Senate showdown over President Eisenhower civil rights legislation. Supporters expect victory while Southern opponents vow to resist. Civil rights coalition seeks to place the bill on the calendar bypassing the Judiciary Committee to speed debate.

Washington Senate Wisenhower Senate Judiciary Committee Wyleliam I. Knowland Paul H. Douglas D-Nl Judiciary Committee Knowland Douglas Richard M. Nixon

Soviet Ships Pass Through Bosporus Toward Mediterranean

Soviet cruiser and two escort vessels crossed the Bosporus from the Black Sea toward the Mediterranean early today. Additional cruisers and destroyers were expected to pass later. The Hola’s final destination remained unknown. Three submarines sailing from North Sea ports reached Alexandria this week.

Istanbul Turkey UPA Bosphorus Black Sea Mediiterranean Mediterranean North Sea Alexandria Egypt

Sill Unit To Fire Big Rocket Tonight

The Sill Field Artillery Rocket Battalion will fire the Honest John rocket from the West Range near Cache tonight and Friday night. Firing runs 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on both dates. Public admission is not allowed.

Sith Field Ariery West Range Cache Public Information Office

Postal Service Cuts Ordered by Appropriations Panel

Washington The House Appropriations Committee urged cuts at the Post Office Department to fit a reduced budget and avoid a repeat of the 1957 fiscal debacle. It trimmed 149 million dollars from the department request, signaling support for curtailments and zoning of second class publications and third class bulk mailings to save about five million dollars. The panel recommended reducing far route service to once daily where possible, suspending some Saturday services, and reexamining city delivery amid a five day work week trend. It urged ending most cost of living salary differentials in territories and possessions, with Alaska possibly excepted.

Washington Thuse Appropriations Committee Post Office Department Tgs Iutro House Alaska

Jury Rules Long Death Result of Own Action

The coroner's jury concluded veteran state Rep. Charley W. Long died by his own gunshot wound. Investigators noted threats by Long to take his life and that the shotgun used was taken from a local Apache hardware store. Officers found no suicide note at Long’s electrical contractor shop, but papers showed a post office trip and a possible letter to his wife. The jurors included Floyd Kennedy and Detective Lt. Cleo GeslNG Pa.

Coronm Marning Charley W. Long Apache Justice of Peace Marvin Fr. Camieron Long Apache Monda Floyd Kennedy Cleo Ges

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