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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1957

Page

4

House Leaders Eye Compromise on Farm Props

In Washington the House debates farm subsidy proposals for corn and feed grain growers as leaders seek a bipartisan compromise. Republicans press an Andresen substitute while Democrats push soil bank terms and parity linked price supports amid party clash and timing for spring planting.

Washington Mily Butt Colmer Sige Benefer Carl Andersen R-Minny House Beinre the Mouse Cooley Agriculture Committee Poage Texas August Anderson Minnesota Seicc Andresen Alan Recretare Agueultime Andresen Wilwell Democratic Treasury

Births and medical updates from Hospital News notes

A long list of births, surgeries, and medical admissions across multiple families and towns. Daughters and sons are born in March with weights noted, including Jepsen, Donal L. and Sue Smith, among others. numerous residents in Oklahoma towns receive medical attention or are discharged.

Jepsen Ste Charles Ing Donald L A. Sullivan Indiahoma Wayne Smith Comanche Dona Jo Sandranno Frank B. Sandranno Andrews Robert W. Shrader Robert Braly M. B. Braly Lindy Loyd A. Nelson Lacey Holley Columbia John W. Elling Jr John Elkins Eneldl

Pilot of Crashed Plane Grounded

The CAB barred Captain Wesley G. Mims Jr from July 7 as a pilot license leash after a Tulsi crash inquiry. He must pass a flight check to regain airline transport pilot status and airman certificate, with the action tied to careless listening during a Jan. 6 approach. The safety hearing into the Convair crash north of the municipal airport, which killed one and injured nine, is separate.

Tulsa American Airlines Here Weay Civil Aeronautics Bomed Wesley G. Mims Jr Joseph E. Calawell Jr Washington CAB Mima Tulsi Mims Agronautics Mims Canvarr Convair Municipal Arport Hove

IBC Guilty In Anti-Trust Suit Against Boxing Interests

Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ruled the International Boxing Club of New York and its Chicago affiliate with Madison Square Garden and other parties guilty of conspiring to restrain competition in boxing promotions. The government suit filed in 1952 accused monopolizing interstate commerce in title bouts and broadcasting rights. The report also notes unrelated details about Jivaran tribes in South America.

International Boxing Club of New York Chicago Othes Fedeal Sylvester J. Ryan Madison Square Garden James D. Norris Arthur M United States Inter- State

Drys Attack Prohibition Repeal Move In Oklahoma House

United Drys accuse a repeal resolution of diverting attention from county option on beer. They say sponsors expect failure and seek to ride rising beer option support. The measure would amend the constitution for a statewide vote on 3.2 beer and faces court scrutiny.

Oblanoma City United Drys Thugsdey Tre Stanley B. Niles The United Dr Jack Elisa de Tahlequacht Robert Lollar Dmiami Carle United Devs Bill Lasay Lawton Niles

Postal Rate Hike Requested Again

Washington brief: the Eisenhower administration reiterates a plan to raise postal rates to curb a roughly 630 million dollar annual deficit. Postmaster General Summerfield backs a 4-cent first class rate and hikes to 7 cents for airmail, 3 cents for post cards, with broader increases across second and third class mail and related items. He urges swift congressional action.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Hts Summerfield Rayburn D-Tex House Senate

Oklahoma Market Prices Reported by State Board of Agriculture

The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture issued prices for commodities including No. 1 hard wheat trading around 2.10 to 2.31 in towns such as Frederick El Reno Yukon Blackwell and Enid. Broilers and hens show steady demand with regional price observations from Muskogee Oklahoma City Tulsa Vinita and other towns. Eggs remain weak with slow demand across Watonga Alva Paws Valley Blackwell Clinton Elk Reno Lawton Oklahoma City Shattuck Vinita Enid. Bullerfat No. 1 stable with Pauls Valley Alva Clinton El Reno Tulsa Elk City Enid Lawton Shattuck Watonga Vinita prices around 50-60.

Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Frederick Eamond Bison Clinton el Reno Hennessey Kingfisher Vict Yukon Blackwell Enna Hobart Medford Alva Guymon Hooker Broilers Muskogee Tulsa Watonga Lawton Paws Valley Vinita Elk City Shattuck Watanga Elk Reno

Oklahoma City Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Movements

Cattle and calves offered were light with meager receipts delaying a full market test. Hog prices moved higher on fair demand, while sows held steady. lambs were few with limited offerings and prices around 20.50 to 21.00 for light shorn lambs on bought to arrive basis.

Oklahoma City USDAI Oasis

Debating Team Wins State Title at Southwestern State

Joe Crosby and Joan Godlove led Lawton high to the class A state title at the district speech contest held at Southwestern State College. The LIS team of Brad Agnew and Kenneth Hamburger reached the semifinals, with Capitol Hill Clinton and Duncan also competing. Lawton advances to the University of Oklahoma finals next month under coach Kinley McClare. Other events saw Crosby and Don Klays rated excellent in discussion. Weatherford tournament participants include Stephanie Lesler Jeanne Tilson Suzanne Jones Rosemary Hopp ert Rosalind Stanard Dern Glasevels Ellen Ewing Marilyn Van Eaten Billie Jean Heinz Roy Watson Joan Godlove Elaine Seright Lance Carden Kenneth Easton Harriet Brown.

Joe Crosby Joan Godlave Southwestern State College LIS Brad Agnew Kenneth Hamburger Capitol Hill Clinton Duncan Lawton High School University of Oklahoma Kinley McClare LHS Don Klays LUS Weatherford Stephanie Lesler Jeanne Tilson Suzanne Jones Rosemary Hoppert Rosalind Stanard Dern Glasevels Ellen Ewing Marilyn van Eaten Billie Jean Heinz Roy Watson Joan Godlove Elaine Seright Lance Carden Kenneth Easton Harriet Brown

Gruebther Urges More Interest In Foreign Affairs

Former NATO commander and Red Cross president Alfred M. Gruenther urged Americans to focus more on foreign policy to win the cold war against the Soviet Union. He warned the U S must improve its psychological warfare and public resolve beyond North American concerns.

San North America

Famous British Painter Wyndham Lewis Dies at 73

The British painter and author Wyndham Lewis has died at 73 in London after a long illness. Born in America to British parents, he rose to fame before World War I with Blast and co founded the modern movement Vorticism, later famed for Tarr and The Tin Men series.

London Wyndham Lewis America Lewis Fara Pound

Hermon T. Jackson Seeks Ward Five City Council Seat

Sherman born Herman T Jackson announces candidacy for Ward Five on a platform of cooperation with council members and ward development. He lists roots in Sherman and Antlers Oklahoma, church leadership, Masonic affiliations, a barbershop and repair business at 1516 Roosevelt, and a daughter in Oklahoma City.

Sherman Texas Antlers Oklahoma Aberé Prairie View College Hempstead Jaanita Ray Lawsen Sities Oklahoma City Tam St. Elmo Fifth Ward Herman T. Jackson Pol. Adv

Minister Sends Parishioners Long Sermon About Sex

London UPI Rev Evan Pilkington of Holy Trinity Upper Tooting issued a six page sermon on sex. He warned couples against promiscuity and irresponsibility comparing marital life to animals in fields. The sermon accompanies lectures and books he provides to engaged and married parishioners.

London Evan Pilkington Daily Sketch Holy Trinity Church Upper Tooting Pilkington

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Hospital News Edward Seymour John A. Smith Apache Michael D. Sparkman Ann W. M. Sparkman Billy R. Allen James H. Bates Ferris Marion E. Vaughn Altus Heaton Flannagan Thomas Pratt Arlington Ora L. Rhodes Fletcher Frank R. Oliver Walters Rachard Harrison Toh Pom Sevight Clinton Herring Ralph Collier Billy Gladney Pergy Marie Speck Thurston Speck Judson E. Simmons Doyle Mitchell Columia Ward L. Jones Patricia Ann Myler Daugh Fey Harley My Jers Gore James Buchanan Michael Dudley Set R. €. Dudley Dallas Tex Sursery James Dump Elgin Herman Ehlman Geronimo Willard Gill Ida Robinson John T. Ferguson Grandfield George Waldrop Velma Harris B. F. Butler Joe Cypert Edgar Cypert Granite Elton Huggins Mary Estelle Clare Joe Williams Bell George Ewing Irwin Borin Marclt Ars Mids Shelton C.horn Chip Mahwooksy Wallers, Medical Carvie Steele Anadarko Charles Hill Okahona City Della Frank IBC Ecuador Peru Constitution Press & Sunday Mail Kia Press & Sumday Press & Sun Oklahoma City Livestock John D. Mathys Koehler Electronic Watchmaster Sie’s Jewelry Harry Wiest Crook C Avenue Ems Wichita Falls Raymond Crook Gruebther Jackson Bernell Gilbert’s Pharmacy BUICK
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