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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

8

Treasury Boss Narrowly Escapes Traffic Ticket

Cleveland police halted a Washington limousine in a radar speed zone but delayed issuing a ticket after recognizing the secretary of the treasury. Officer Sam Dinardo confirmed the secretary, George M. Trumphrey, was present in the vehicle and later identified him from wallet details found in his clothing.

Cleveland U—A Secretary of the Treasury George M. Trumphrey Sam Dinardo Cac Amt Tia At the Treasury Huma Kaea Sgt Dinara Iet

Princess Beats Queen Elizabeth In Horse Race

In London at Ascot crowds watched Varah Peince defeat Queen Elizabeth in a horse race. Marsh haernay led the favorite Qaolay as competitors rode past Windsor Castle and the fashion crowd gathered near the track amid early spring excitement.

Princess Queen Elizabeth London Varah Marchaernay Wourtersia Eleabeth Windsor Ascot Margaret

New York Crusade Most Successful

The report highlights a New York crusade described as the most successful yet with numerous attendees and conversions noted. It mentions a large crowd on Thursday December 20 and emphasizes sacred dedication and the aim to spread Christian faith among those present.

New York York Maciswr Christ

Benny Yields To Money Lure Nightclub Appearance Report

Vegas gossip notes Benny declined earlier offers but finally appears at a Las Vegas nightclub. The veteran comedian opened a three‑week engagement at the Flamingo level and reportedly drew more than 8000 dollars per engagement with a show featuring singer Gisele Mackenvic.

Benny S Vegas Pi—Tgek Ben Thurstay Tonzoo Enierttanen Garren Fe Flaminga Swans Resort Las Venas Tis Delat Gisele Mackenvic

Drunk Driving Case Stirs Evening Traffic Court

In Chicago the traffic court heard a July 18 hearing for Pris cill Bowman 20 after a May 25 arrest on the South Side. An officer reported Bowman drove with a passenger slung over the seat and appeared intoxicated before the incident.

Chicago Jenny Ciashe Leukasia Eugene L. Wachowski Priscilll Bowman Niele Bowman Sted

Ur Store in a8 Gear wa yout nhone

The fragment reads as a garbled notice from a local store about gear sales or a promotion. Readable pieces mention a store, gear items, and a potential phone or contact line, but specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Boy Dies After Cistern Rescue Becomes Fatal

In Nashville Tennessee a boy, 11 year old Ralph Lewis Willaits, fell into a cistern in a Negro neighborhood. Four rescuers, including neighbor James Hogue, were overcome by gas entering the cistern. Fireman eventually retrieved the boy’s body while two other firefighters were injured.

Nashville Tenn Ralph Lewis Willaits James Hogue I Louie Lingay John E. Ward Mae Kesdy

Mother Seeks Son in Norris Related Shooting Case

A Wichita Falls Negro woman seeks her son Stinson Williams, linked as a former pal of Norris, amid a chase ending in a deadly shootout near Kurt Wert. Officers say suspects tied to a business deal with Norris and a guard were killed. Williams is among missing persons with ties to the scene and McGowan and Garrelt named.

Wichita’ Falls Gene Paul Nepris Badman Mine McGowan Wichina Falls Stinson Wiis Wilhirss Qvus Burkhurneu McGawan Willian Willaims Norris Tis Peels Humphres Texas Kurt Wert

Cheap Books Slow Use Of Libraries

A Chicago report notes libraries face slow uptake of affordable paperbacks as patrons resist replacing older volumes. Public access feels hindered by costs and convenience factors, with readers favoring existing, higher priced titles over new low-cost options.

Disarmament Hopes Rise in International News

The week brings mixed signals on global balance sheets. The United States and its allies consider a path toward disarmament with Russia, while Tokyo seeks a new basis for Japan United States ties amid Asia's tense postwar landscape. A separate UN report harshly condemns Soviet suppression in Hungary, urging action.

Russia United Nations London United States Britain

Man Denies Federal Liquor Transport Charge

Sam Dvenney a 56 year old Law ton man pleaded innocent to a federal charge of transporting liquor into a dry state. He was accused of moving about 50 cases from Texas into Oklahoma after arrest south of Davidson in Tillman county Thursday afternoon. U S Treasury Alcohol Tax Unit agents said he drove a 1935 Ford pickup and were staking out two bridges north of Red River when arrested following a tip.

Sam Dvenney Lawton U.S Vernon C. Field Dvenney Oklahoma Texas Davidson Tillman Alcohol Tax Unit U.S. Treasury Department Dyenney Red River Tillman County

Saving For State Nets $3,086 Prize

California earned a record 88 191 in suggestion awards with Mrs Gladys M Burrows of the Board of Equalization receiving the top 2086 prize from Gov Goodwin Knight. Her idea streamlined state accounting to accelerate payments and bring more interest by shortening bank processing to under eight days.

Sacramento Calif California Gladys M. Burrows Board of Equalization Goodwin Knight

Dances Planned at Lawton Park Through Summer

Public dances move to Division Park each Saturday night under city recreation council sponsorship. Paul Tate will be the caller for square dances as the weekly sessions continue throughout the summer.

Division Park City Recreation Council Paul Tate

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