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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1957

Page

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Eisenhower Plans Bermuda Sail Amid Health Scrutiny

President Eisenhower, seeking health relief, abandons travel to Florida and aims for Bermuda aboard a Navy cruiser with a US UK visit planned. He spoke on budget cuts, urging congressional action while highlighting that funding and project approvals rest with Congress. He recently visited Walter Reed for a checkup and said his condition is improving.

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March Rains Best Here Since 1953

Lawton March rainfall so far reaches 1.10 inches with a five inch lake rise over two weeks. Lake levels and runoff from last week’s rain push Tegus watershed, while officials note this could become the wettest March in four decades. Local rainfall totals and historical comparisons are cited with ongoing conditions at Lake Pantelman and surrounding creeks.

Ghorche Gravley Lawlonka Pantelman Leroy Hiedon Latun Fort Sil Higdon Marth Marcel A Marvel Layton Lawton Hay Vee

No Season On Buffalo Killing in Wichita Mountains

A misdemeanor complaint filed by County Attorney Warren Crane accuses James W. Williams and two unidentified men of hunting and killing a buffalo calf near Quanah Lake in the Wichita Mountains. Williams was captured by refuge staff after his car got stuck in a marsh. two fugitives identified as John Doe and Richard Doe fled. Refuge officials say there was no open season and the case was brought before Justice of the Peace Marvin E. Cameron.

Warren Crane James W. Williams EBL Wichita Mountains Williams Willams John Doe Richard Doe Richard Hitech Quanah Lake Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron U. S Oklahoma

Israel warns of new strike if Gaza crisis not settled

Prime Minister Ben-Gurion told the Knesset that Israel would strike Egypt if negotiations fail. Amid Gaza unrest, unidentified men blew up a railroad section and cut Gaza to Israel telephone lines, prompting UN calls to de-escalate. Ben-Gurion defended stance against non confidence votes and criticized UN and big powers for bias in Middle East peace.

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Damsels in Revolt Form Over 40 Inch Club in Britain

A group of women with busts over 40 inches plan to lobby clothing makers for better fit and standards. Members discuss tape test eligibility, industry challenges, and obnoxious whistles at meetings while noting bras and outfits for older figures remain stubbornly costly and ill fitting.

Lee Anderson Britain Joy Adams Lee Joy London Texether Pretty Jrunette Lee Anderson Tobaec Cure Signey Marypey Brown Orgy Laeve Eclih Lili

Indians Get $1.6 Million

The Indian Claims Commission awarded Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes 1,626,000 in final judgment for government claims. Offset payments of 441,000 for relief funds over six years were deducted. The commission dismissed depredation claims but upheld gratuities, with possible appeal by tribal chief counsel J. Roy Thompson Jr.

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C C Group Plans Field Visit To Artillery Board No 1

Lawton Chamber military affairs committee members will visit Artillery Board No 1 at the T S Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center in California. Edward G Skinkle will brief business leaders at 9 20 a m and the group will observe field testing by the board.

Lawton Chamber of Commerce Priday Artillery Board No. 1 T. S. Army Artillery and Guidedle Center Cal Edward G. Skinkle Military Affairs Committee Artillery Board No 1 Exall English Dale Thomason Neil Ashles Ray Babbitt Glen Powers Glen Dutcher C. R. Holley J. C. Kennedy James Knox W. C. Lattimore Ford Mugg George Page A. J. Rawlings Ross H. Porter Frank Kitchens Clyde Shelton Ned Shepler

Union Paid Retainer Fee To D.A.'s Lawyer

A Teamsters official testified that the Oregon union council paid a $3000 retainer to the lawyer for indicted Multnomah County District Attorney William M. Langley of Portland. Treasurer Reginald Mikesell said he knew of no service by Ik Tanner for the union. Langley, under indictment for malfeasance and prosecutorial failure, was expected to testify later. The council said most records from mid-1940s to mid-1950s were destroyed to free office space, amid questions of collusion between Langley and Teamsters.

Washington Teamsters Union Oregon Union Council William M. Langley Portland Oregon Council Reginald Reg) Mikesell Senate Ik. C. Tanner Tanner Langley Oregon Mikewell Council No. 37 Whicn Sen. Mundt R-Sd Teamster Mikesell

Mission Lands Bring $57,000

The United States paid 337 000 for the old Post Oak Mission site at Fort Sill expansion, averaging 350.80 an acre for 158.6 acre tract, highest yet and nearly double the Quanah Parker homestead price. Appraisers valued the land for improvements and historical significance. Buildings are being removed. land granted to Mennonite Brethren in 1894.

United States Pr Oak Fort Sill Quanah Parker Homestead Berke A. J. Beeler Post Oak Ted Keisher Parkey E. Costilow

Seamen Rescued From Open Boat After 44 Hour Ordeal

Nine sailors from the 121 foot Patricia Sweeney of Yarmouth Nova Scotia spent 44 hours in a waterlogged lifeboat after a gale capsized their cargo ship. The Coast Guard cutter Castle York located the exhausted crew near dusk and towed them to safety after abandoning the Jane B. home to assist.

Boston Upi Coast Guard Patricia Sweeney Yarmouth N.S Nova Scotia Newfoundland Castle York Boston Jane B

Allies Blame U S In Crisis In Middle East

London and Paris press attack President Eisenhower personally for the Middle East chaos. Newspapers across ideologies blame his policies and the Gaza crisis, reopening strains with Britain ahead of Bermuda talks. The Telegraph asserts Israel left Gaza to trust Eisenhower, while the Guardian warns Gaza’s reentry risks war.

London Eisende Middle East Paris Britain United States Bermuda Eisenhower Harald Macmillan Suez Daily Telegraph Egypt Gaza Daily Mirror France White House T'Aurore Nasser Gamal Abdel Nasser LiAurore John Foster Dulles Australia Richard Nixon Stokca Telegraph Newpaper Israel Ukitra Authential Manchester Guardian Egyni

Two Convicts Escape From Honor Farm at Stringtown

State officers pursued two convicts who escaped Tuesday night from the honor farm at Stringtown near McAlester. Probationers Dudley Dolan, 43, serving 10 years for kidnapping from Coal County, and Red Winfred Smith, 38, serving a borrowed sentence from Delaware County, were identified by authorities.

Mcalester Onla Hesr Honor Farm Stringtown Dudley Dolan Coal County Red Winfred Smith Delaware County

Second Man Wounded as Grenade Explodes at Fort Carson

Fort Carson Colorado army trainee Pvt Robert H Wilhelm 22 died after freezing with a live hand grenade in his hand during basic training. training sergeant Louis Robinson Jr was critically wounded. Wilhelm joined Jan 14 and was in week six of eight. accident seen as first major mishap since Ninth Infantry Division arrived.

Fort Carson Colo Fort Worth Tex Army Robert H. Willhelm Louis Robinson Jr Willhelm Wilhelm

Dangerous Madmen Escape From Tennessee State Hospital

Eleven dangerous inmates escaped from the criminal division of the Tennessee Central State Hospital in Nashville early today. Two were recaptured, a third surrendered, and eight remain at large as patrols and deputies search rural roads around the hospital and near the Nashville airport. The inmates cut bars on a third floor window and lowered themselves with a sheet rope. hospital officials cited unknown source for the hacksaws.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Central State Hospital Hotel Nashville Municipal Rmral Criminal Divisi Hospital D. E. Hines

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