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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
2
Washington June 21 Sen Mike Monroney will stay in Bethesda Naval Hospital at least two more days for a complete physical and medical tests begun after a prolonged sinus condition. Monroney entered June 13 for evaluation and doctors want further tests before release.
Fragmented hospital notices describe a board session, personnel moves, and a field display incident. It notes a mortar demonstration mishap, casualties among infantry, and ongoing military activities. Memorials list multiple births and dismissals, with names and locations across Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and surrounding communities.
During World War I the Bataan area faced operations and repairs as engineers supported camps and routes. The 1st Battalion and associated units reported strength of officers and men while detailing medical staff and local acts in the Philippine theater through Camp Walters and nearby sites.
Odis W. Robinson received a Master of Science in Genetics at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He was among 700 graduates earning master degrees in the ceremony while 1,700 bachelor degrees were awarded.
A faction of 35 Chinese prisoners killed a Communist guard and fled aboard a motor junk toward Formosa. They seized the vessel near Jiangmen, killed an opposing guard, and two other guards leapt overboard to drown. A woman and two children were among the group, allegedly sent to work on a military project near Hong Kong.
Weather system drenches region with heavy weekend rain raising water inflows into Lake Elmer and nearby reservoirs. Officials report river levels easing evaporation as canals and levees handle cresting runoff and the river remains well below flood risk.
State lines report rising waters from Cimarron to Arkansas and Salt Fork as highways close from Guthrie to Red Rock. North Canadian near Woodward climbs past flood stage with more rises foreseen. towns like Okeene, Hennessey, and Guthrie brace for overflow and roadway closures.
A report from Palmer House Chicago notes the 23rd convention of the American Society of Medical Technologists with about 2,000 professionals attending. The event features technical papers and symposiums, including a Thursday evening banquet where papers will be presented.
Fines totaling 170 were assessed in nine cases, and cash bonds of 3116 were forfeited in seven complaints heard this morning in Municipal court by Judge J. Merle Oaks. Charges include reckless driving and drunkenness with fines of 20 dollars for several defendants, plus assorted bond forfeitures for assault and disturbing the peace.
Red Iserea figures and Democratic Youth League members are highlighted in a fragmented report. U S leaders push plans to modernize South Korea’s defenses with an anticipated deployment of Firefighters aircraft from Japan this week.
WMGLAD reports that police were warned to stop unlocking locked cars for forgetful owners except in emergencies or serious inconvenience. Local locksmiths criticized the practice, saying officers often assisted without charge. Police Chief Carl Manson issued the memo to patrols.
Mrs Ela Ree Sublet 33 of 1306 J S 15th died at 545 am Sunday at home after a heart attack. Services pending Shaw Funeral Home. Born Gilmer Texas she lived in Law ton a year and a half moving from Fort Worth. Member of Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survived by two daughters Ruby and Willie Marie at home five sisters and three brothers plus father Oscar Freeman of Pittsburgh Texas.
Wynona Shrader from Cache and Wendell Ronald Boardman along with James Daniel Hensley from Lawton were named to the Central State College honor roll for the second semester. The criteria require at least a B average in no fewer than 12 hours with no grade below B.
Police search for clues after an armed robbery late Saturday night near a padlocked farm two miles southeast of Lawton. Victims were Fort Sill soldiers Bobby and John Riley of Company B, 522nd Infantry, robbed of 83 with facial injuries. Suspects, described as two to four youths aged 18 to 21, fled in two cars. Authorities reported no arrests by noon today.
Oklahoma City inspector Dale Petty leads a one day parley on safety in Lawton with Harry Markee and Carmichael among organizers. The conference includes farm home business industry fire and traffic safety and a 4 PM personal problem clinic where readers join a panel to answer questions and offer advice.
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