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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1957

Page

10

Farmers Face Higher Lending Costs Across Nation

Washington reports farmers endure tighter money markets with short operating loans rising by up to 40 percent and some farm mortgage rates climbing to 67 percent annually. Officials warn rates may rise further as Farm Credit Admins and private lenders adjust to market pressures. The Agriculture Department estimates farm real estate loan interest last year reached about 150 million dollars in new charges, excluding nonreal estate loans.

Washington Cinance Furmem Brestit Ulture Department Gavesements Farm Credit PCA FCA Sehyol di Drivis

Washington Party Whirl: Absence of Perle Mesta Looms

Washington reports a court summons awaiting Perle Mesta as her absence from town continues. Her nephew’s former wife accuses her of wrongfully taking antiques worth 6700, while Mesta travels to New York, Nevada, Philadelphia, and Brazil. Panoramic scene mixes politics and social notes with senators and Girl Scouts in attendance.

Patricia Wiggins Washington Perle Mesta Brazil

New York St Patrick Parade Draws Million Along Fifth Avenue

About one million spectators lined Fifth Avenue for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. Sons and daughters of Erin, led by the 69th Regiment, marched past St Patrick’s Cathedral while Judge James J. Comerford and Cardinal Spellman observed. Gov. Averell Harriman and Lord Mayor Briscoe joined dignitaries in viewing the festivities.

Sons of Erin New York Erin Fifth Avenue St. Pat Trish Uslev Garey Owen 69Th Regiment Patricls Moran 44Th Sweet and Mounted Police Regiment James J. Comer Ford Averell Harriman James Farley Robert , Briscoe Dublin Rob- Rob Ween Maskmus ST. Patrick

Consolidated Warranty Deeds For Alsace County Properties

A lengthy notice lists numerous warranty deeds and transfers of real estate across multiple blocks additions and subdivisions. Names include N. Vernon, H. Harper, Crayon Bo Muer, and various couples. properties span Vinita and adjacent additions with assessments and stamps noted. The document records undivided interests, mineral rights, and multiple parcel changes during a replat and street expansion.

Public calls to trim Eisenhower budget loom large

An Associated Press survey shows a broad public push to cut the 72 billion dollar federal budget. Constituents decry waste and advocate trimming defense and foreign aid, with letters urging reductions in school and highway programs and even taxpayer refunds.

U S Challenges Dominican Account of Pilot Death

The State Department urged a reopening of the investigation into Gerald Murphy's disappearance in the Dominican Republic. Washington disputes the Dominican claim that pilot Octavio de la Maza killed Murphy and then killed himself, citing handwriting inconsistencies and corroborating accounts. A separate brief notes a rabbit roundup set for March 16 near Fairview, Oklahoma, due to wheat damage.

Washington United States Dominican Republic Oreflier Gerald Murphy State Department Ciudad Trujillo Murphy Caribbean Octavio de la Maza de la Maza Jesus Maria de Galindes Columbia University Life Magazine Lastmonth Eugene, Ore Rep Porter D-Ore U. S Fairview Okla UPI Here Ovienla

Christmas For Street Comm

MY FRIENDS I ask you to re elect me your street commissioner I hope you wont hold the rain against me as this condition is out of my control The street department has 17 regular men and extras We maintained 175 blocks of streets set up markers north of Cache Rel and on Washington and Jefferson from 1 Month to 22nd Helped 2 months on the diversion ditch on Lake Lay fonka Cleaned Liberty Lake and hauled 300 loads of dirt from the site Hauled 1500 loads of dirt to Lee Blvd from BZrd to Qh Tarred all lanes in paving in Lawton Help install stop lights school yield and stop signs I have tried to keep downtown streets clean The drainage citches fall under the City Engineer and if elected will help on this and black top work I will try to make alleys passable for garbage trucks Your street commissioner I have tried to be fair and just with everyone It has always been no policy to run a clean sweep and I will continue to do so I have worked hard all my life and take interest in this job If you wish me to continue as street commissioner I will remain on the job and do my utmost to carry out work I appreciate serving you and for continued courteous friendly and efficient service I ask you to reaffirm your street commissioner Thank you EARL CHRISTMAS Pol Adv In French Equatorial Africa when beat the water with bell shaped baskets to herd like cattle into net traps

Cache Rel Washington and Jefferson Lake Layfonka Liberty Lake Lee Blvd Earl Christmas Pol. Adv

Eisenhower Relaxes Aboard Canberra Off Bahama Islands

President Eisenhower, aboard the guided missile cruiser Canberra, relaxes under the tropical sun as the ship sails near San Salvador and Exuma Sound. The trip aims to Bermuda for a conference with Prime Minister Marmillan while Hagerty reports steady improvement in the President's cough and cold. The Canberra is about 400 miles southeast of Miami and will head north after Monday night.

Merrian Smith Eisenhower Middle East Historican Salvador Bahama Islands Canberra Exuma Sound Vowly Cal Island San Salvador Columbus James C. Hagerty Desuye Miami Bermuda Harold Marmillan The

Legislation In Congress Status And Prospects

Washington March 16. Senate action on a House passed bill to extend present corporate and excise taxes one year. Senate aid to House Judiciary committees begin drafting civil rights safeguard bills next week. House defeated a bill restricting corn farmer practices with potential revival. House to hear bonds bill to raise inflation and savings bonds to 3 12 percent. House Labor Committee continues federal aid for school construction. Senate passed housing refinance bill returning to House for $500 million mortgage program. Senate Labor Committee broadens wage and hour coverage. House pending on former Presidents retirement pay of 25000 a year. House action pending on GI housing loan increase to 32500. Senate Agriculture Committee reviews House drought relief land rental bill for ranchers.

Washington Congress Senate House Farm House House Labor Committee National Mortgage Insurance Association Senate Agriculture

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