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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1957

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Ben-Gurion Wins Confidence Votes Promises Peace

Premier David Ben-Gurion crushed parliamentary opposition and won overwhelming confidence votes as Israel began withdrawing from Gaza and the Aqaba Gulf area. He warned that if the United States and other powers do not keep their word, peace would not come. The government faced multiple motions and defeated them, reaffirming rejection of the 1949 armistice framework and Egypt’s belligerency as grounds to alter Gaza’s status.

Jerusalem Israel Gaza Strip Aqaba Gulf David Ben-Guvien le Poser United States Isitebaneos Binovcency 2 Gaza Benjo Beyel Herut Ben-Gurion Gaza and Aqaba Ben-Gurion Iad Jael Fle Egypt United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Lodze U.N. Serretary Dae Hammarskjold

House Speeds the Doctrine to Final Vote

Washington reports House leaders moved to speed the Senate version of Eisenhower Middle East resolution to the White House. The Senate passed 72 to 19. Democratic and Republican leaders bypass a conference and seek immediate passage. If accepted, the measure would go to the White House without further House-Senate haggling.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Middle East Rayburn Texas White House State Department House Dules Rep. McCormack D-Mass Ihe JieeCormack McCormack Pace & Ol

Chief Snubs Joe McCarthy at White House reception

Washington reports President and Mrs. Eisenhower held a full dress party for every member of Congress except Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. His name was absent from the guest list, marking a second omission after the 1953 congressional reception during the Army McCarthy feud.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Sen Joseph FR. McCarthy McCarthy White House

Area Weather Forecast Turns Colder With Rain and Snow Risk

Mostly cloudy and colder with occasional rain tonight and Thursday. Possible freezing rain or snow tonight. High today near 41 with a low around 28. Thursday forecasted in the upper 30s with a low near 38. Tuesday high around 35 with light precipitation.

IL A.m

Fat Stock Show Here Under Way

The Comanche county fat stock and dairy show began with more than 100 entries. Dairy cattle judging started at 1 39 p m as part of a three day program. Thursday features swine lambs and steers judging with Friday including a livestock contest and premium sale. Sponsored by Lawton Chamber of Commerce and the Jaycees with over 1100 in prizes. Judges include John Kusel and E R Thompson.

Comanche County Lawton Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees John Kusel Fort Cobb Agriculture Ins E. R. Thompson Cameron College Kusel Thompson

Water bonds sold to fund city storage and lake plan

Lawton moves to issue water improvement bonds worth 1,182,840 for storage facilities and land purchases for a new city lake near Fast Cache creek. Bonds at 3.4904 percent to Liberty National Bank group, with state AG approval pending. Proceeds cover storage, land appraisal, and lake development. bids delayed on remaining 6,182,340 series.

Walter Bound Liberty National Bank and Trust Co Oklahoma City Blunt Zorger

Three Bandits Use Red Light To Hijack Tavern

Three men used a police型 red light and a sawn-off shotgun to halt a tavern operator and his wife three miles west of Lawson early today. They stole cash and jewelry valued at over 1.20, which police recovered after officers arrested the suspects, all Texas men from Fort Worth and Dallas, in a routine traffic stop.

Ray Attereray Lawson Texas U. S Robert Carmel Johnson Perry Francis L Fort Worth Tex Ben Travis Horton Dallas Horton Lawton Chester Burke Burke Bertha Mae

Acid thrown in face of Texas bribe witness in Conroe

In Conroe Texas Dr R E McMeans a civic leader and chiropractor testified to a $5000 naturopathy bill bribery plot. An unknown assailant threw hydrochloric acid through a door as he prepared to leave a clinic. Police say no arrests have been made.

Conroe Tex Texas R. E. McMeans Houston McMeans Ed Stephens Stephens House of Representatives James E. Cox Conrie

Father admits brutal killing of 13 year old in New Jersey

Edgar Smith, 23, a father of one, confessed to the brutal murder of Victoria Zielinski, 13, whose mutilated body was found in a Mahwah field. Prosecutor Calissi termed it the most brutal case. police believe the killer was known to the girl.

Bergen County Guy W. Calissi Ramsey High School Victoria Calissi Anthony Mary Barbara Nixon Siser Myrna Nixon Kent Mahwah Cic Wickham

New Negro Nation Born in Ghana Independence Day

ACCRA Ghana today proclaimed the Negro nation of Ghana following a midnight flag raising that replaced the Union Jack. Prime Minister called for total decolonization of Africa as crowds cheered with drums and fireworks marking independence.

Accra Ghana Africa

Fourteen Cityans Face Liquor Indictment in Oklahoma

A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City returned indictments against 14 Lawton residents charged with selling liquor without federal stamps. A Beaumont, Texas woman, Virginia Paulus, 20, is indicted for the fatal shooting of her soldier husband Pfe. Charles Paulus, 24, was killed at Fort Sill on December 2. Indictments stem from a November 7 raid by Alcohol Tax Unit agents. Also named are Clyde Prestage and Ralph Hudson in multiple counts tied to Southern club operations.

Oklahoma City Lawton Beaumont Tex Fort Sill Virginia Paulus Pfe Charles Paulus Alcohol Tax Unit U. S. Treasury Department Clyde Prestage Ralph Hudson Prestage Southern Club Clifford Prestage Hudson Fearl Prater Virginia Nelson Claude Sidney Ludwig

Hagerty Says Ike's Cough Slightly Better

White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said Eisenhower's cough seems a little better and he is not coughing as much as before. No decision yet on a possible trip to Arizona to treat the lingering cough since inauguration.

Washington UPI White House James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Arizona

Lie Tests Slated In Rackets Probe

Washington the special committee probing rackets arranged a lie detector test for Portland night club owner Nathan Zusman who denied a bawdy house madam's immunity claim. He pressed for test for Mrs Helen Hardy but yielded after prodding.

Washington Fermate Committee Portland Ore Nathan Zusman Helen Big Helen) Hardy McClellan D

900 Sillmen To Leave For King Cole Games

More than 800 men from the 52d Field Artillery Group will depart Fort Hill next week to take part in exercise King Cole at Fort Polk Louisiana. On Tuesday the 526th Field Artillery Missile Battalion will leave the post with 202 men and 88 vehicles led by Lt. Col. Theodor Wardlow.

52D Field Artillery Forthill Fort Polk 526Th Field Artillery Theodor Wardlow

Largest King Cole convoy departs Sill for exercise

The 526th arrived at Sill Jan 23 from Fort Bliss. Lt Col Albert W. Albrecht will reach his 86th FA Rocket Battalion to the Polk wa games. A convoy of 70 vehicles and 226 men leads the movement as 540 more troops depart next Friday. Headquarters Battery 52d FA Group with 55 men, 30 vehicles, two aircraft leaves, along with 692d FA Battalion with 419 men and 150 vehicles. Maj Richard H. Hague commands the convoy. additional detachments total 17 ordnance and 19 metro personnel.

Luna Sill Fort Bliss Tex Albert W. Albrecht 86Th Field Artillery 52D Field Artillery Group Horace L. Sanders Richard H. Hague Battalion Ordnance Metro 529Th FA Ser King Cole

Snow and Rain Mix. Area Cold Through Monday

Snow began mixing with rain after noon with more moisture forecast tonight and Thursday. Expected precipitation totals 0.1 to 0.2 inches, with freezing rain possible tonight and rain again Sunday or Monday. Temperatures run 3 to 5 degrees below normal through Monday, staying cold Friday and Saturday, then dipping again Sunday or Monday.

Weather Bureau

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Chief Snubs Joe McCarthy Mary Ellen Ryan Elgin Mary Ellen John Ryan Rt. 2 Virepha Victoria Zielinsakl KR. E. McMeans Cox Cache Uut Ike Sillmen King Cole’ Games Lawton High School Third and Bell Wayne Garrett Dodge Buster Wyatt Jr Gore Mercury Joanna Kay Gordon Ferris Maryestelle Clare Bill Dixon
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