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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1957

Page

2

Unclear historic race updates in city council contest

Fragmentary notes show Chesler resignation and Healy appointment, Christmas opponents, and bids for eight council seats. Ward races feature Marks seeking a second term, Parks facing Melkenzie, White facing Bauman and Stoul, Hastings facing Cowley and Corwin, Bluntfinger opposed by Jackson, with precincts showing tense contests.

Chesler Hecoine County Healy Comet Whealley Jim Chrismas Earl Christmas Arne Ou Wiley Department Oni Rey Dodson Neltie Pippin Reine Ecl Marks Parks Leroy Isetkin Marge Mekeruvic Lester Melxenzie D. Lb. Shelton Shelton McKenzie Counelman Arnold J. White White Elmer R. Bauman Lester Stoul WH. D. Hastings Emery FL Cowley

Contests Set Across County Towns In Election Scramble

Readable race details show candidates filing for county and city offices in Sterling and Fletcher while posts in Chatta­nooga and surrounding towns see contested races. Names include A J Warvison, A A Prince, Lena Jones, Paul Simmons, Tex Walls, and L. Fer Vee.

Tanta Bree Sterling and Fletcher Halders Sill Jers Pauline Jo Aseereuary Chatttanons Chattanooua Rank Crow Tnmble Sm Dreith Herbert Clerk AY Inc Jones Lena Jones Tonrio Farniwall Paul Simmons AL Voki Funeral Home Flivecoy Jas Fer W. Harmon GU. Sarvice

June Allyson and Dick Powell Reunite After Separation

Hollywood report says actress June Allyson and actor producer Dick Powell are back together after a separation that followed a marriage of over 11 years. Allyson’s representative cited resolved problems and mutual happiness as Powell confirmed the reconciliation.

June Allyson Dick Powell Hollywood Aine Allyson Dick Pavel Mise Allvgon Tim Powell

Diets Going To Dogs In Hollywood Spotlight

A Hollywood dog actor named Spike, a 115 pound mongrel, lost ten pounds after the film set pushed a stricter diet following an on set incident. The canine star of Old Yellow had his dog food ration cut to match the dramatic change in role and screen demands.

Hollywood Upi Spike Thesan

Daughter of Cowboy Star Tom Mix Marries Ad Man

In Los Angeles on March 16, Thomasina Mix, 16, daughter of Tom Mix, married Gordon Louis Gunn, 28, an advertising executive. It is her third marriage after John A. Jen Anrice and Bernard J. Matthews. She has four children by Matthews. Gunn is making his first marriage.

Los Angeles Maren Thomasina Daugiey Tom Mix Gordon Louis Gunn Thomasini John A. Jen Anrice Bernard J. Matthews Mathews Gunn

Cats Cause Jail Term for Not Removing Cats

In Nuys California UPI reports Judge mandating two days in jail for violinist Glen Mitchell 50 for keeping 15 cats after a court order to remove them. Mitchell faced legal action for failing to comply with the order.

Nuys Calif UPI Glen Mitchell Mitchell

Crash Victim Jackie Weems Rites Pending

Funeral arrangements are pending in Comanche for Jackie Weems 25 who died from injuries in a traffic crash Friday evening. Weems a Comanche native born Sept 29 1951 graduated from Comanche high school and served in the military. Survivors include wife Jo Lene mother Mrs Lillie Weems two sisters Kay Sylvester and Frances Cephas and three brothers Jimmie Bobber J Weems and J Weems. Boydston Funeral Home of Comanche is in charge.

Comanche Jackie Weems Weems Here Lene Lillie Kay Sylvester Long Beach Calin Frances Cephas Carrol Olla Jimmie Weems Fort Worth Tex Buber Weems Fort, Worth J. Weems Calit Boydston Funeral Home

Gaza Crisis Deepens as Egypt Seeks Control of Gaza Strip

Egypt presses for Arab navigation rights in the Gulf of Aqaba while Cairo denies mass troop movements. Arab states back a hard line and U N relief agencies struggle to aid Gaza residents as talks with UNRWA and Egyptian authorities continue.

Aga Gaza Strip Cairo Gaza Egypt Gulf of Aqaba Gulf U. S Iraq Israel Palestine Department al Massaa Palestine U.N Strip U.N. Relief and Works Agency USRWA Thomas Jamieson Latif Ife UNRWA

Oklahoma Tax Plan Aimed at State Revenue Catcher

The discussion covers a proposed Oklahoma income tax plan for all state employees paid by Oklahoma employers. It mirrors the federal statute but omits estimated income provisions. Supporters say it would not raise current taxpayers but would collect from those evading state taxes, addressing funding needs without raising federal taxes.

Gay Taymond Gary Tam Harkey Okla[Thoma Oklahoma Flo

Oklahoma Toll Rises On Highway Tragedies

The Oklahoma highway toll climbed to 105 after four new deaths and a fifth fatality, with victims including Tommie William Niemeier 15 Shattuck Alice Margaret Farhar 35 Okeene Coleman Yaney 60 Wilburton Mrs Ida Pearl Stewart 43 Tulsa and Jack Weems Comanche. Niemeier died in a collision on state highway 15 southwest of Fargo Ellis County. Stewart died from injuries in a collision north of Sapulpa on US 66. Weems was injured in a crash on state Highway 53 east of Comanche.

Pruessit Oklahoma Tommie William Niemeier Shattuck Alice Margaret Farhar Okeene Coleman Yaney Wilburton Ida Pearl Stewart Tulsa Jack Weents Comanche Nieneier Fargo Ellis County Stewart Sapulpa Weems

Nebraska Solon Attacks Teamsters in Letter to McClellan

Senator Curtis R. of Nebraska accuses the Teamsters Union of deceptive practices in Nebraska towns and pushes for a congressional investigation. He writes to Senator Mc Clellan, chairman of a Senate committee probing labor racketeering, alleging the union suppresses economic activity in his state.

Walsington Sen Curtis R-Nehinday Teamsters Union Nahrashka McClellan D-Ark Nebraska

Paul Fix says new acting pact resolved career private life clash

Paul Fix, veteran actor of about 100 productions, says he solved conflicts between his film roles and private life by requesting a new pact when old friends drifted away. Since taking the new part in The Devil's Hairpin, he notes his wife approves more and he receives more invitations.

Hollywood Paul Fix Movn Fix

Pinball Machines Hooked Into North County Firms

Larsson told the Daily News he urged firms in the north county to cut marbleboards and warned he would supply machines by Monday. He denied telling operators that rivals’ machines would be allowed. The sheriff said Rice telephoned Friday night.

Larsson The Daily News North County Rice

Government Wins Confidence Vote in Cyprus Debate

In Athens on March 16 the government secured confidence 161 to 125 after a five day parliamentary debate over the Cyprus issue. The vote reflected party lines and ongoing regional tension, with lawmakers tallying 161 for and 125 against.

Athens Greece Cyprus

Mamie Eisenhower Goes on Spring Vacation at Gettysburg

Mamie Eisenhower arrived at the Eisenhower farm for a spring vacation in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. All of her grandchildren accompanied her for the retreat.

Mamie Gettysburg Mamie Eisenhower Eisenhower Farm

Kidnapping Report in Tulsa Proves False

Tulsa authorities reported that a Saturday incident in which a man posing as a police officer allegedly kidnapped a person was later found to be false and not occurring as described.

Tulsa

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