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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1957

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U S Stands Firm On Mideast Policy Dulles Tells Israel

U S policy remains firm on the Egypt Israel dispute as Dulles meets with Israeli leaders including Mrs Meir and aides. Eisenhower vows support for Israel's expectations and warns against blockades of the Gulf of Aqaba. Meeting follows tensions over Gaza Strip and Suez Canal, with Egypt's moves prompting calls for firm action.

Washington United States Israel Dulles Eisenhower David Ben-Gurion Henry Cabot Lodze C. Assembly Mein Meir Gamal Abdel Susser Gaza Strip United Nations Troopsa Suez Canal Gutaf Aqaba Myrs. Meir Eespt Egypt Gaza Sourcss Meir Gatye Nasser Mideast Gulf of Aqaba Society of Nations Gulf

Garcia Takes Office After Magsaysay Death In Plane Crash

Vice President Carlos P Garcia assumed the Philippine presidency after President Ramon Magsaysay died in a crash near Cebu. Garcia swore in before Chief Justice Paras to serve until November elections. One survivor among 16 aboard. suspected sabotage eyed as officials mourn democracy’s champion and await a new policy course.

Manila Carlos P. Garcia Ramon Ming- Sais Garcia SEATO Australia Magsays Cebu Island Philippine Republican Richardo Paras Magsay Garcia Magsaysay Cebu Philippine AM Myagsaysay Huk Mi Ies Canterra Eisenhower People of the Bee Vmagravsav

Army Hawk Weekend Toll 117 Plugs A Hole In Defenses

Colorado Springs reports Army Ordnance has developed the Hawk guided missile to defend against low altitude threats. Described as capable of destroying any pursuing aircraft or missile, it will carry an atomic warhead and integrate with the Nike defense system once testing in New Mexico is complete. Lt Gen Stanley Mickelsen notes the weapon’s focus on low altitude targets, while the Hawk’s autonomous seeking capability enhances its effectiveness.

Colorado Springs Colo Army Ordnance America San Francisco New York Taw Nike Army Antiaircraft Command New Mexico Stanley 8. Mickelsen Mickelson

Oklahoma reports worst traffic toll in decade with 12 deaths

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol logged 12 fatalities on a single day tying the worst statewide highway death toll since 1947. The weekend total reached 17 with multiple crashes across the state. Victims include Johnny Bruner and Mrs Clea Hembree of Oklahoma City, Noel Tillman and Mildred Tillman of Greenville, and other residents from Shattuck Coleman Wilburton Tulsa and Comanche. A two car crash near Kingfisher and a head on collision south of Davis contributed to the toll.

Associated Press Oklahoma Highway Patrol Patrol Greenville Tex Oklahoma City Johnny Bruner Okklahoma City Clea A. Hembree Noel G. Tillman Mildred Tillman Vernon Row Art Roger Doris Gale Daniel H. Burton Martin H. Crayford Tommie William Niemvier Shattuck Alice Margart Farhan Coleman Vaney Wilburton Ida Peal Stewart Tulsa Jack Weems Comanche Gene Stroh Qkarche Bill Jackson Robert F. Stephens Stroh Lawrence White Tillman Burton Wabel Broken Row Davis U. S. 77 Crawford Ife A. T. Parker el See

Old West Cache Station Burial Plot Approved

U S Indian Commissioner Glen L Mimons approves a 40 acre plot at the old West Cache station to be used as a cemetery for Comanche tribe members. Families buried at the old Post Oak cemetery may be moved to the West Cache site or the new Post Oak cemetery at government expense, within the Fort Sill expansion range west of Indiahoma.

U.S. Indian Glen L. Mimons Old West Cache Station Old Post Oak Cemetery West Cache Site New Post Oak Cemetery Indiahoma Old Post Oak Fort Sill

Israel Runs Ship Into Gulf

Israel test ship entered the Gulf of Aqaba today. Tel Aviv said the freighter Queen of Sheba likely passed through the Strait of Tiran into open sea, with UN troops at Sharm el Sheikh overseeing passage. Egyptian papers warned hostilities could resume over Israeli demands to internationalize the Gulf and Gaza Strip.

United Press Israel Gulf of Aqaba Tel Aviv Strait of Tiran United Nations Emergency Force Sharm el Sheikh Gulf of Agaba Gaza

Eisenhower Witnesses Terrier Track Kill Drone Test

President Eisenhower aboard the Canberra watched Terrier guided missiles destroy a pilotless drone 773 miles off Exuma Bay in the Bahamas. The two missiles launched at a Grumman Hellcat target flew 10,000 feet, with observers unsure which hit the drone as the second appeared to explode the target. Eisenhower, on the voyage, joked about his sunlit bald head and reported feeling very good despite a cough.

Eisenhower Canberra Exuma Bay Bahama Islands Miami Fla Grumman Hellcat Secon Hisenhower Vinsoni

City Primary Vote Readied For Tuesday Election

Election workers at the county election board prep ballots for the city primary set for Tuesday. Voters will select a mayor and eight city officials across 31 precincts as close races and incumbents face challengers, with polls opening at 5 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Results hinge on 14,713 registered voters. Incumbents Dodson and Nettie Pippin run unopposed for clerk and treasurer, while Mayor Ellsworth faces House and Stitt Pair. Police Chief Wheatley competes with former chief Adair. Ward contests include three candidates in two wards and two candidates in two wards.

County Election Board R.M. Dodson Nettie Pippin E. C. Parks Pace

Probers Get Tax Records for Teamsters Chief Beck

Eisenhower authorized the Senate Rackets Committee to examine income and tax returns of Teamsters President Dave Beck and others under investigation. The broad power could include figures like Portland mayor Terry Sebak and Multnomah County attorney William Langley. The White House said the move targets links between the Teamsters, rackets and politicians in Portland, covering income, excess profits, estate, gift, and capital stock returns.

Washington Eisenhower Tajlay Senate Teamsters Dave Beck Beck Special Committee Basties Beek Terryp. Sebak Portland Ore Deshie William M. Langley Multnomah County

Disease Strikes McAlester Family in Kansas City Era?

The Hammers family of nine in McAlester Oklahoma faced multiple nephritis deaths over a decade. Father died Sept 1947, son Frank Jr died at 19, daughter Thelma 17, and Thelma’s brother Barton 21 recently diagnosed. Two surviving children show signs, Betty works as a nurse, Jack in Navy, Raymond at home. A Oklahoma City doctor notes familial nephritis is uncommon and highlights childhood nephrosis research.

Oklahoma City Frank F. Haromers McAlester Nephri Myrtle Casey Hammers Deconness Hospital Betty Frank Hammers Jr Thelma Claude Barton Hammers Jack Hammers Raymond Jack U. S. Navy Newport R. I

Weather Roundup Notes Rains Hit Southeast Oklahoma

Heavy rains drenched the southeastern section with up to four inches while the eastern state saw soaking rain and Ardmore felt wet weather. Idabel recorded 4.1 inches in 24 hours. some northwest areas had only traces. Forecast calls for clearing skies then possible showers early next week. temperatures three to five degrees above normal into Saturday with cooler spell Friday and Saturday.

Oklahoma Ardmore NG Maistre Wilburton Poteau Mactilt Lawton

Galveston Pup Public Safety Fallout Hits City

In Galveston a mongrel named Blackie found dead after a bayou incident tied to a public safety contest led to firing five temporary dogcatchers. Two 14-year-olds claimed a dogcatcher tried to shoot Blackie as police were called in. officials differ on cause. The incident spurred school suspensions and public protests.

Galveston Trex Blackie Bayou Charles Layman Robert Goia Otis O'Callahan Tom June Man Ruby Layman Charles Juneman George Clough

Suspected Rabid Skunk Killed Near 20th and Lawton

A suspected rabid skunk mauled by stray dogs near 20th and Lawton prompted city officials to fear rabies could spread. The head was sent to the state lab for a preliminary diagnosis while reports describe many loose dogs in the area and prior sightings by residents.

20Th Lawton Charles H. Miller City State Health Department John W. Richardson Bee Rai

Rains and Winds Strike Texas Coastigan

Torrential rains and hurricane force winds lashed the Texas Gulf Coast causing flooding, downed power lines, and tornado damage in Galveston County. At least one drowning occurred in Texas City with others injured as a tornado damaged the Boyd ranch area near Port Bolivar and many homes lost roofs or foundations.

Associated Press Texas Gulf Coast Galveston Texas City Covery Omes Galveston County Houston San Angelo East Texas San Antonio Bryan Crowns James J. Simpson S. Martin Bovd Ranch Port Bolivar W. J. Ewing Gulf C. W. Whitman Tho C. H. Boyd Port Boliver Galveston Island Arcadia First Christian Church

City Woman Named President of Oklahoma Secretaries

Miss Gerri Hair was elected president of the National Secretaries Association International Oklahoma division at the state conference in Lawton. She also helped found the Lawton NSAT chapter and served on the association's education committee in 1934. Other officers include Mildred Collier, Ivan Cowper, Gladys Sherman, Zoe Ann Ghan, Sheila Sharpe, and Mildred Hunter. Oklahoma City chosen for the 1958 conference site.

Gerri Hair 17Th Way Oklahoma Divisia National 3Taries Association-International Lawtoman Chayter’s Miss Hair Lawton Gladys Sherman Ada Zoe Ann Ghan Tulsa Sheila Sharpe Wichita Falls Tex Southwestern Mildred Hunter Oklahoma City Beard Page Gol

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