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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1957
Page
10
Police Chief S. Albritton accidentally shot jailer Arco Turris while restraining a prisoner in Chandler. Turris, reportedly drunk, was being escorted when the chief fired, striking Rounsivelle in the back. the wounded man was not believed to be seriously hurt.
Reported device found in Clinton area triggers investigation and political rifts. Police and officials discuss threats amid civil rights tensions, with inquiries targeting Kasper followers and a Florida visit. Community leaders urge calm as investigations continue.
President Nixon travels to Addis Ababa for talks with Haile Selassie focusing on aid and bread import appeals while Addis faces heavy rains. Nixon comments on Soviet repression in Hungary and World Communist setbacks as he visits several African nations.
A London spokesman notes resumed pumping through key Syrian pipelines along the Mediterranean coast. Officials say one main line is operational, with the government expecting a return to regular flow within a day or two. The three pipeline network faces repairs and improved conditions after recent issues.
A spokesman for 20th Century Fox says actor Olly Wood has signed to star in three pictures for the studio. The deal marks his return to German cinema with projects planned in Switzerland and Germany. Details on titles or release dates remain unrevealed.
UP Vice President and general manager Lyle C. was hospitalized for treatment after a heart attack. Doctor De Berard Z. Volah, a Washington News specialist, announced the condition and care details while the executive received treatment at his home over several days.
Oklahoma A&M won top honors in the first event of the 10th Oklahoma City livestock judging contest at the stockyards. The Aggies scored 1490 of 3000 with team members Bodene, Hall, Ambrusier, Wargrave, Bowley, Totsek. coach Totsek. Texas Tech followed. junior college winners included Murray State College and Northwestern State College.
Adm Wal lace M said a large force will stage the Digeest American military operation along the East Coast of the Philippines starting March 17 to counter Soviet submarine activity. About 99 ships, 900 aircraft and 60,000 Navy and Marine personnel will participate using conventional weapons.
McAlester grand jurors meet to examine county offices amid maladmin istration and corruption charges. District Judge Woo called the panel after Saunders was suspended by the county commission. Sanders remains free on bond on a second degree rape charge. a related case involves a Pittsburg County jail prisoner.
A traveling salesman and dog lover found a small black cocker injured at the GS G2 US 277 intersection. A. W. Mitchell carried the dog to Holly Kelsey Veterinary Park for treatment and hopes someone will give the dog a home. Mitchell and Dr. Joe Ke offered care after noting the dog had a concussion but was not seriously hurt.
An all night search by about half the town failed to find the drowned boy until Saturday morning. The victim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Daniel, fell into a cistern near his home and was recovered after about 2,000 people helped search a crowd of roughly 5,000.
Two U S Air Force jets collided in midair over Hight near here tonight. Three officers were killed and the names of the dead were withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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