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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1957

Page

6

Washington Column on Ike and Congress Faces Difficult Path

Roscoe Drummond analyzes Eisenhower's strained relations with a resistant Congress. Senate action on the Middle East resolution shows selective opposition, while Republican unity grows when Democrats press for policy. Expectations for future economic aid and U.N. sanctions weigh on the White House.

Roscoe Drummond Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate Middle East White House Sual Truman Greece Turkey U.N Israel Iere Lyndon Johnson Dulles William Knowland United Nations Ben-Gurion Republican Party Sen Knowland New York Herald Tribune Inc

Oklahoma City Prices and Livestock Market Report

Oklahoma City March 11 report shows steady butterfat prices and varied poultry and egg quotes across towns like Guymon Enid and El Reno. Cattle calves hogs and sheep prices are listed with opening slow grain fed steer activity, yearling and heifer ranges, and slaughter lamb and ewe values across multiple districts.

Oklangma City Oklahoma City USDA

College Freshmen Speak Out highlights dropout causes

A 30 percent college dropout rate signals serious issues in American education. Agatha Townsend's book gathers student views on why freshmen quit, noting poor preparation in study skills, insufficient high school training in geography and history, and a gap between campus resources and student needs.

Agatha Townsend Tai Coliege America

Mortality Rates Show Decline Over 45 Years

Metropolitan Life notes death rate for policyholders held at 6.2 per 1900 in 1954 56, same as 1955 and 1934. Last year 111,000 policyholders died. if age-specific rates matched 1911 levels, deaths in 1956 would have reached 302,000, illustrating life expectancy gains.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Encouraging Graduation of Ghana Independence Celebrated

The article praises Ghana's emergence from colonial rule as a sign that Western leaders end colonial domination and support self rule. It notes Ghana as a model for other African and Asian peoples and suggests Britain is stepping back as Africa gains more national flags.

Ghana Gold Coast Africa Cme Free World Asia

Is there a rhythm to happiness and unhappiness in psychology

The Q and A section discusses cycles in human psychology with cycles ranging from two weeks to nine weeks or longer. It notes a recurring mood pattern and cites variability among individuals.

Weekend Thefts Probed By Police

Police report investigations into five thefts and two break-ins over the weekend. Break-ins occurred at Leo Shipley’s residence and Dr. K Hammond’s office with no losses reported. Money thefts cited by Ruth Parks and Beverly Mallett for $30 and $15 respectively. Clothing thefts listed for Wadell Shipper and Robert W. Van House. In Lawton area, Indiahoma school break-in and a theft from a blind man’s car south of Lawton. Dollar and goods taken from the car, including clothes and personal items, with a Ne cro man seen near the vehicle.

Leo Shipley Lindy K. Hammond Ruth Parks Duncan Beverly Mallett Monroe Wadell Shipper Fort Sill Robert W. van House Bell Lawton Everett R. Hale Indiahoma School Indiahoma Jack Collins Oklahoma City Collins Claude Stroud Stroud

Middle East tensions shift as Egypt viewed for Gaza control

Gaza Arabs including refugees demand restoration of Egyptian control over the Strip with a protracted stalemate over World Court rulings. Cairo hints at doubt on respecting international decisions while Israel says it will ignore Arab-led rulings. Iraq Petroleum Co plans to pump oil via Baniyas pipeline at 40 percent capacity as a glimmer of progress amid the clash.

Gaza Strip U. N Egypt Cairo Nasser Suez Canal Gulff of Aqaba International Tribunal Gulf of Aqaba Tiran Strait Suez Israel Middle East Iraq Petroleum Co Western Europe Baniyas

Capital blaze wrecks Ameri can Tron and Machine plant

About 100 firefighters fought the Oklahoma City three alarm fire for over an hour. Damage was estimated at $25,000 to the American Tron and Machine Co. plant. Assistant Fire Chief Jame Amberg said the fire likely started in the lubrication room of the large sheet metal building while winds gusted to about 10 miles per hour.

Oklahoma City American Tron. and Machine Co W. §. Harlin Jame Amberg

Settlement Reached In $80000 Rock Island Damage Suit

An $80000 damage suit against the Rock Island Railway over a March 3 1956 train car collision near Richards Spur has been settled out of court for 7500 dollars. The case was brought by Richardson and Cavanagh for Harry L Wright of Fort Sill and Calhoun City Miss. Wright was injured, his twin Russell L Wright was killed, and Zackie Owens Jr sustained injuries. A new suit on Russell Wrights death will be filed soon by his mother. Negligence centered on lack of a warning system at the crossing. a device has since been installed.

Rock Island Railway Arthur L. Cavanagh Richardson and Cavanagh Harry L. Wright Fort Sill Calhoun City Miss Wright Hudson Rock Island Richards Spur Russell L. Wright Zackie Owens Jr Owens J. Merle Oaks Cavanagh

Bonds Forfeited In Police Court

Judge J Merle Oaks forfeited nine cash bonds totaling 121 dollars and ordered 150 dollars in fines in nine other municipal court cases. A L Allen 50 of 303 N First who stabbed his wife and allegedly acid threw her face posted 20 bond for assault. His wife Elizabeth said the acid incident occurred at Surf club when she refused to return home. She said he threw acid in her face. no permanent injury. The acid type not revealed. Charley Johnson fined 10 dollars for assault. Four Fort Sill men charged with knife assaults transferred to military authorities. Fort Sill defendants: Sp Johnnie B Chapman 25, Pvt Jose J Perez 22, Pvt Enrique Colon Aperte 38, Pye Enrique Flores Camilo 19. Fines of 20 dollars each assessed against R C Smith 31 Oklahoma City Beverly Tomps 19 of 910 3 First and Lucinda Wallace 15 of 2417 H for vagrancy. Elva Wright 1508 Andrews received 20 dollar fine with 10 suspended for allowing a dog to run at large. Wallace Berry 21 of 10472 Bell fined 10 dollars for disturbance. Four persons forfeited 12 dollar bonds and two drew 20 dollar fines for public drunkenness. In traffic, Ronald E Cheat 21 of 1610% B forfeited 20 dollar bond for speeding. Jack D Lankford 44 of 326 D forfeited 11 dollar bond for improper left turn. Melvin Perry 20 Fort Sill forfeited 11 dollar bond and C B Littlejohn 32 of 104% Arlington fined 11 dollars for driving without a license. Paul Croy 25 Duncan fined 10 dollars for following too closely.

J. Merle Oaks A. L. Allen N. First Elizabeth Fort Sill Johnnie B. Chapman Jose J. Perez Enrique Colon Aperte Pye Enrique Flores Camilo R. C. Smith Oklahoma City Beverly Tomps Lucinda Walace Elva Wright Andrews Wallace Berry Bell Ronald E_ Cheat Jack D_ Lankford Melvin Perry C. B. Littlejohn Arlington Paul Croy Duncan

Ten Drivers Face Traffic Complaints In Oklahoma

County Attorney Warren Crane filed ten traffic complaints this morning in Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles court. Named defendants from Fort Sill Altus Mt Park and 116 Elm include Charles Hopson Lynn House Terry Clements Richard Bullock and Byron Niebruegge with charges ranging from lending a driver license to night speeding and defective mufflers. Other cases involve Glenn Davidson Melvin Ishmael Bobby Phelps and Jerry Knox.

Warren Crane Frace Woodrow Giles Court Charles W. Hopson Terry J. Clements Lynn A. House Fort Sill Jerry Odell Knox Altus Richard Lee Bullock Elm Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Byron A. Niebruegge Mt. Park Glenn Ferrell Davidson Melvin J. Ishmael Bobby Ray Phelps Jefferson

Hospital Births and Admissions Across Oklahoma Regions

Births list includes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James MecCurley in Tulsa area born 5 51 am March 9 weighing 6 pounds 19 ounces. An Anadarko Indian daughter born 11 08 am March 9 to Mr. and Mrs Rueben Prentis. Memorial births list multiple families with newborns and hospital entries across Fort Sill, Apache, Duncan, and surrounding towns. Dismissals note patients home after medical or surgical care.

James MecCurley J. W. Roark Manitou A. C. McDonald Dora Chambers L. Roan Clarence Prescott Judith Ann Roberts J. B. Roberts Apache Richard Panedone Patricia Ann Myler Harley Myler Gore D. K. Roach Burrell Jones John W. Hennessee Barbara Fancey John L. Fancey Smith Lee Knowles Maple Richard Taylor Williams Luther Banks Monroe Robert Looney W. M. Looney Librty Rita Proctor Mansford Proctor Railroad Kimberly Stafford Bob Stafford Parkview James Cannon Guy Clopton Charles E. Dietz Columbia Rueben Prentis Anadarko Marvin Moran Corinnne Ross

Gods and Goddesses Word Puzzle Clues

A fragmented crossword style clue list with entries for gods and goddesses, actors, words of love, gates, and action terms. Includes names like Gardner and Stanley, plus various down and across hints, some garbled.

Political Announcement for City Seats and Police Chief

A Democratic slate announces campaigns for Council Wards 1 2 3 and 5 including PARKS WARD 1, ELMER BAUMAN WARD 2, ARNOLD H WHITE WARD 3, HUGH CORWIN WARD 3, EMERY F COWLEY WARD 3, HERMAN T JACKSON WARD 5, and a bid for Chief of Police RONALD WHEATLEY. The notice outlines candidate names and offices sought.

Stick Parks Elmer Bauman Arnold H. White Hugh Corwin Emery F. Cowley Herman T. Jackson Ronald Wheatley

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