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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

2

Bush Confesses He Was Wrong About Merit Pay

Vannevar Bush in Cambridge Massachusetts admits he was glad the National Education Association does not oppose merit salaries for superior leaders. He criticizes a New York resolution delaying a high pay proposal and says the MLA has not endorsed merit awards.

Cambridge Mass Vannevar Bust National Education Association XEA Oklahoma New York Furdy NEA Bush Portland Ore Oklahoma News

Finances panel weighs tax revenue risks and crisis words

The discussion centers on potential losses from even small business shocks and the impact of tax rate changes. Senators debate treasury policy and the balance between revenue and inflation, while lawmakers scrutinize Humphrey stock holdings and hidden beneficiaries of monetary policy.

Long A veteran lawmaker found dead in Apache office

Johnny West detective and Collie Wallace patrolman report the death of Long a longtime legislator and business owner. He served as chair of the game and fish committee and helped push wildlife conservation amendments. His body was found in a Lawton area office with a single barreled pistol nearby and a shell missing from its box. Funeral services are planned in Apache with Masonic and American Legion rites.

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Four Municipal Court Dismissals by Police Judge

Four cases were dismissed in Lawton Municipal Court this morning by Judge J. Merle Oats. Some defendants could not be located and witnesses did not appear. other charges were thrown out due to lack of evidence. The judge imposed fines on several individuals for public disorder and related offenses.

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Worker Survives 68-Foot Fall From Crane

Paul Sharp 31 a ULP construction worker suffered a 68 foot fall while on a water wheel crane and survived. He remains in critical condition at a local hospital with severe injuries.

Fale Buckley ULP Paul , Sharp Risominglam Irth

Israel vows defeat of open seas threat amid arms race

Warning from government broadcast says Israel will not sit idle as enemies arm against it. The report mentions a sunk and captured Eyyn fat frigate, blockading submarines facing fate, and a tense naval balance with Britain Free France and the Ubrn Fleet in the Mediterranean.

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Governor Hopeful Promises Segregation Promise in Alabama

Former Congressman Laurie Battle announced as a gubernatorial candidate vowing to make Alabama the most segregated state in the union. He spoke at Toffer son County picnic praising Supreme Court decisions and urged actions to replace justices with barbers from Alabama.

Hopeful Supreme Court Brst Das Towall Akibama

Post Quarantine On Animals Ends At Fort Sill

Rabies quarantine on Fort Sill has been lifted by Army authorities following a similar release for Lawton pet owners. Animals no longer face confinement except 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., but dogs may be impounded if they are a nuisance or danger. Pets must be vaccinated and registered and are restricted in theaters pools enclosures kitchens golf courses fields and parade grounds.

Fort Silll Lawton Fort Sill

City Man Denies Assault Charge in Stabbing Case

Wallace Berry 21 pleaded innocent to assault with a dangerous weapon after a stabbing of Edward Williams 23 near First and C streets following an argument. Berry remained jailed on a 1900 bond. preliminary hearing date to be announced after counsel. Williams, brother-in-law to Berry, was treated at Southwestern hospital and expected to be released later this week.

Wallace Berry Justice At Woodrow Giles Dale Berry Gerty Edward Pete) Williams Bell Williams Southwestern Hospital

Troubles Multiply For Lawton Man

Milta Dale Perkis, 21, of 1606 S Eighth, Lawton faces a refiled second degree forgery charge after a preliminary hearing in Cameron. He allegedly passed a $24 bogus check at Elgin Red Etk ila Lawton tavern, payable to Perkis and signed “Donald Ata.” A misdemeanor case yielded a 30 day jail sentence and $10 costs.

Lawton Milta Dale Perkis Selnne Justics Potce Marvin FE Cameron Perkis Elgin Red Etkila Lawton Tavern

Knights Name New Officers In Lawton Assembly

Jim Noury is elected faithful navigator of the Lawton fourth degree Knights of Columbus. Other officers chosen at Shanen's restaurant dinner include Tom Conwell faithful captain Bruce Folk faithful comptroller Bit Striegel Spencer Hawkins sentinela Paul Nishimura scribe r and Cliff Webb faithful admiral.

Jim Noury Lawton Knights of Columbus Shanen's Tom Conwell Bruce Folk Bit Striegel Spencer Hawkins Sentinela Paul Nishimura Cliff Webb

Oklahoma City Market Reports Mixed Prices Across Agricultural Goods

The Oklahoma state market roundup shows steady wholesale butter prices, varied wheat quotes across towns, and livestock movements with cattle calves and hogs trading unevenly. Cattle and sheep values differ by grade, with slaughter calves and feeder lambs reflecting softer demand and some quality-driven rises in specific lots.

Oklahoma Livestock Oklahoma City USDA Vonler Ood Chaine Suindarad Jew Conuoan Meelum Stacker Fea Sterty

Oklahoma Highway Patrol denies Rollins retirement report

Oklahoma City UP report claims Patrol Chief Jack Rollins applied for retirement, which officials say is false. A spokesman notes Rollins has no retirement plans and a demotion request is untrue. Only four of the first 30 troopers eligible by Sept 1 have applied for pension status. The four are Capt. E. C. Macintosh, Lt. Norman Holt, Trooper John Hinds, and Trooper Hugh Enos.

Oklahoma City Highway Patrol Jack Rollins Rollins Safety Department E. C. Macintosh Ardmore Durant MacAlister Norman Holt McAlester John Hinds Miami Hugh Enos Pawhuska

Girard Case Could Head To Army Court Martial

Reported tensions over bringing Girard before an Army court martial depend on U S Japan agreements and Supreme Court rulings. Japanese officials call the shooting a prank and say Girard’s offense was accidental. U S officials note court rulings may not bind Japan. A possible marriage to a Japanese fiancé is considered premature by Major Stanley Levin.

U. S. Japan U. S Girard Umekichi Nakamura Japan Washington Court New York Flava Candy Lucyanta Tokyo Stanley Levin Levin

Wasp Sting Fatal Near Cape Girardeau

Ray d. Hill a 45 year old farmer died fifteen minutes after a wasp sting beneath the left eye Doctors cited a likely fatal allergic reaction to the wasp venom in Cape Girardeau Missouri.

Cape Girardeau, Mo Ray d. Hill Daco

Arms Plan Presses for Step Toward Disarmament

Aiming at nuclear restraint the United States presents a phased conventional disarmament plan at a five power meeting with the Soviet Union Britain France and Canada. Eisenhower signals possible halt of tests while Britain conducts a last Welcomb test and Johnson hints Senate action on delegation to talks.

Moscow Radio Stassen U.S United States Russia Britain France Canada Valerian Zorin Moscow Eisenhower White House Christmas Island Ministry of Supply Washington Dispatch Senate Lyndon B. Johnson

London talks outline disarmament steps and delegate limits

Eisenhower may urge executive oversight on delegates. Staussen to unveil a phased American plan including a test ban, mutual air inspection of arctic areas, ban on further production of fissionable materials, and conventional armament limits. Soviets push a parallel plan for a nuclear test ban and checkpoint setup.

London Eisenhower Johnson Staussen Arctic

Demonstrations Planned at Adams Hill and Moway House

Demonstrations by the B02d Field Artillery Battalion Math Field Artillery Battalion 522d Infantry Battalion 88th Searchlight Battery and others from the 41st Group and Department of Observation are open to the public Adams Hill lies northeast of Lake George on the East range reachable from Gate One Moway House on the West range west of Gate Four with military police directing traffic.

Math Field Artilery 41St Group Department of Observation Adams Hill Lake George Moway House

Jaycees to Help At Oklahoma Semi Centenary Celebration

Lawton Jaycees will travel to Oklahoma City to serve as official hosts for the Semi-Centennial celebration. Jaycee groups from across the state will take turns assisting the Semi-Centennial Commission with duties. Headquarters will be at a host trailer on the exposition grounds.

Lawton Jaycees Oklahoma City Oklahoma Exposition Grounds

City invites bids for inmate meal service

The City of Tyaslon will accept sealed bids until 7 30 p m Tuesday June 25 1957 for furnishing meals to inmates in City jail for the period July 1 1957 through June 30 1958. Bids must be submitted to the Office of City Clerk City Hall Lawton Oklahoma reserves the right to accept or reject any bid Mr M Dadson City Clerk.

Tyaslon Lawton M, Dadson Gis

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