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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1957

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Three More Dogs Die As Rabies Threat Grows Here

The article reports multiple dog deaths and a rabies outbreak scare in Oklahoma City area. Several dogs from the Bocking and related households are under observation while health officials urge leash use and contact tracing. A family began anti rabies shots after a dog from a litter died, and authorities confirm a confirmed rabies case with tests.

Ariis M-Set Les A. J. Bockhiog Atlanta Bocktg Faraushout Ahoma Charles Miller Lawsen Tn Thenr Miller Oklahoma City Carl Simpson Snyder George Sapcut Nelbing Dyer Bookling

Oregon Bribe Scandal Denied by Portland Official

Oregon officials deny a bribe plot involving Multnomah County Sheriff Seth Schrunk and others. Testimony allege envelopes with funds and threats to shut down a Portland establishment, with witnesses including two policemen and a bartender. The 1934 inquiry sought to connect racketeers and AFL CIO figures to a bid to control Portland vice and gambling.

Washington DD Senrunk Portland Multnomah County Leing Ian Natty Nathan Zasman Zasman Vomnitlere Thor Afl-Cio Linden Tontland Clyde, Craxby Tearmster Oregon William Te Ape Conny Aran Portian Charen Schrunk

Woman Burned in Bathroom Fall At Home

A 31 year old Lawton woman Mrs. Robert W Shrader sustained first second and third degree burns to the face and neck after collapsing against a bathroom heater at her home on 103 A. She was taken to Memorial hospital about 5 50 am in satisfactory condition. Police cited her husband who said she fainted when a fever blister on her lip broke and bled.

Lawton Robert W. Shrader Memorial Hospital

Bolte To Present Charter At Fort Sill Meeting

Gen. Charles L. Bolte former vice chief of staff of the Army will present a charter at Snow Hall Fort Sill tonight for the Lawton Fort Sill chapter of the Association of the U S Army Maj Gen Thomas E B de Sharo will introduce Bolte and speak at the 8 p m meeting The chapter organized last December and will hear reports from George Page chapter president Maj Rawlins Morris secretary and Brig Gen Ret John F Bird treasurer.

Charles L. Bolte Army Lawton-Fort Sil Association of the U.S. Army Snow Hall Forton Thomas EB. de Sharo U. S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center Bolle the & P.m Fort Sill Post Field Harmony Amony George Page Iain Maj Rawlins Morris John F. Bird Lawton-Fort Sill

Eisenhower Eyes Florida Visit For Cough and Ear

President Eisenhower plans a midweek trip to Florida for rest and light exercise to aid a lingering head cold and inner ear inflammation. Press secretary Hagerty said a return to Washington from Florida would be quicker than lingering western sites, with a Bermuda conference ahead on March 20 in mind.

Washington Eisenhower Florida James Hagerty Bermuda Macmillan Great Britain Arun Theson Ariz Far West Tucson

Ships Begin Suez Canal Passage As Clearance Advances

Two small ships the Kuwait flagged Maralvi and the Greek tug Mikali with a barge moved south from Port Said as Egypt signals approval for clearance of the Suez Canal. Authorities expect the canal to open at daybreak for ships under 500 tons with broader access by month end for vessels up to 10 000 tons.

Cairo Ty Suez Canal Egypt Maralvi Kuwait Mikali Port Said Suez Canal Authority Middle East Raymond A. Wheeler U. N Sinai Penninsula Edgar Bonnet Abukir Ismailia

Eisenhower to sign Middle East doctrine and launch mission

President Eisenhower planned to sign the new Middle East doctrine and send Special Ambassador James P. Richards on a tour that could cover up to 18 nations. Officials prepared a declaration declaring the Gulf of Aqaba and the Strait of Tiran an international waterway open to all nations, including Israel. The president aimed to sign the resolution as soon as it arrived at the White House from Capitol Hill.

Washington Eisenhower Middle East James P. Richards Saic U.S United States Gulf of Aqaba Strait of Tiran Israel Egypt Elath White House Canitol Hil

Destructive Greek Quakes Hit Central Regions

A series of sharp earthquakes struck central Greece with 20 villages destroyed. The Interior Ministry reports at least 30 casualties, all in the Volos area, with five villages near Volos and fifteen near Larisa in ruins.

Athens Greece Interior Ministry Volos Larisa

Contractors To Pick New Slate At OK Oklahoma convention

About 300 delegates attend the 35th annual Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma convention at the Hotel Lawson Builder. Sessions discuss Prospects for Home Building Industry in 1957 with W. T. Jameson Norman addressing at 5:30 a.m. Saturday. New officers will be elected in the Saturday afternoon session. Dale W Thompson serves as convention chairman.

William A. Landers Oklahoma City National Association of Plumbing Contractors Dale W. Thompson Lawton Landers Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma, Inc Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma Lawson W. T. Jameson. Norman Oklahoma State Home Builders Association W. C. Shelton Associated General Contractors of America, Inc Robert A. Camp United Association Wilbur E. Richey Tulsa Republic Steel Corp T. Clark Hashall Lawtonian Dale W Thompson Southwestern Pare 2 Col

Police Trap Two Crooked Gamblers Amid Plumber Convention

Two Missouri men, Kenneth Altman and Emil Umnann, were jailed after allegedly fixing dice to dupe delegates at a plumbers convention. Detectives seized three unusual loaded dice marked with missing faces and arming a gambling claim. Both men posted $20 bond and were released to leave town.

Missouri Otis Waldron Kenneth Altman Joplin Emil Umnann Kansas City

Auction Set Here Tonight For Blue Ribbon Stock Show

High level minimums set for blue ribbon winners at the Lawton stock show sale. Grand champion steer entered by Glen Smith expected to fetch top price. floor price 70 cents per pound. Sale at 7 p.m. in Lawton sale barn with a barbecue dinner at 6 p.m. Lamb and hog champions also named from Lawton, with partners and sponsors ensuring strong bids. About 42 steers, 4 lambs, and 108 Barrows on the auction block.

Nf Commerece Glen Smith Frank Smith Cameron College Lawtonian Lawton U. S. 277 Lamb Bill Abbott Doyle Bredson Sycamore Larry Coleman Sterling Jaycees Lynton Real Estate Board American National Bank Security Bank and Trust Co Rage

Oklahoma Governor vows thorough probe over Lake Raymond Gary spillway cracks

Gov. Raymond Gary called the Lake Raymond Gary spillway cracks very sickening and said a thorough investigation will be conducted. He plans a Monday meeting with the Game and Fish Commission to seek immediate action to protect the lake, after cracks and seepage appeared since last summer’s construction.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Lake Raymond Gary Fort Towson Gary Game and Fish Commission Choctaw County Jack Stamper Truge Stillway

Israelis Hand Over Sharm El Sheikh to U.N. and Withdraw

Israeli forces surrender Sharm el Sheikh to UN Emergency Force and begin final Sinai withdrawal. About 100 Israelis including a girl depart by plane, while UNEF moves in from southwest Sinai to assume civil duties and secure the Gulf of Aqaba area.

Tel Aviv Sharm el Sheikh United Nations Egypt Gulf of Aqaba U.N Sinai Peninsula Tivan Island Eilat Gulf Gaza Strip UNEF Matityahu Peled Israel UMEF Gaza E. L. M. Burns Cairo Strip

Cool Weekend Forecast for Oklahoma

The weather bureau predicts a clear cool weekend across most of Oklahoma with temperatures in the 40s. A slight warming is expected later with a five day outlook showing modest gains and possible light showers Tuesday. McAlester reported 0.01 inch precipitation on Thursday while other areas had traces and snow flurries. Lawton will see highs in the upper 40s with a 30 degree low tonight.

Oklahoma Weather Bureau McAlester Lawton

First Cancer Vaccine Found

A breakthrough vaccine to protect chickens against a cancer is announced by Dr. B R Burmester at the 11th Symposium on Fundamental Research in Cancer. The vaccine, derived from the cancer itself, boosts hens immunity five thousandfold, but cannot yet be used practically or fully protect chicks.

Houston Tex Saic 1Lth B. BR. Burmester U.S. Department of Agriculture Research “Laboratory East Lansing, Mich Burmester Lee

Council Approves Final Bond Sale for Water Improvements

In a special session the city council approved finalizing a 1,182,840 water improvements bond sale. The six member syndicate led by Liberty National Bank Oklahoma City won the bid at 3.4904 percent interest, with total interest cost 550,403.50 and funds expected by May after signing and state approval.

City pRnece Oklahoma City Cour Liberty National Bank and Trust Co George K. Baym and Co Oath First National Bank Dallas Tex Merrill, Lynch, Pierce

Bass Fiddle Is A Vehicle In Oxford Taxi Trouble

Oxford student Toby Jessel solved a taxi problem by adding a wheel to his bass fiddle to push it along sidewalks. Police ruled it a vehicle unless narrowed to under six feet, then it would be a musical instrument. A compromise allowed a torchlight for warning.

Oxford England Oxford University Toby Jessel Jessel Dessey Toby Jesecl Asati

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