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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1957
Page
1
Rain expected this afternoon and tonight with scattered thunderstorms. Little temperature change with highs around 50s and lows near 40. Reading shows 43 this morning. Tomorrow's forecast indicates a high near 33 with .4 inches total precipitation.
City voters backed Mayor Ellsworth for another term in a high turnout that reached 7 257. The tally also elected two new city council members, re elected two board members, and endorsed the police chief and street commissioner. Elmer R. Bauman and Hugh D. Corwin claimed wins in Ward 2 and alongside other races, officials said May 6 will see the new terms begin.
Dag Hammarskjold flies to Cairo to press talks with Egyptian President Nasser on a possible buffer zone between Israel and Egypt and the future of the Suez Canal. He may visit Ben Gurion in Jerusalem as part of efforts to ease fear and distrust fueling regional tension.
Mrs. Allen Henry of Tulsa was elected president of Oklahoma Garden Clubs Inc at the 28th annual Layton convention. She succeeds Mrs. Francis W. Gooden of Kingfisher and was installed with a new slate of state officers and district presidents during the luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian after the final business session at Emerson School.
An explosion in a Linden New Jersey vitamin laboratory at the Merck and Co plant killed 3 men and injured 11. The workers were on the building’s first floor when flammable solvents used to make vitamin A ignited. Fire started briefly but was put out.
More than 800 Lawton area junior high and high school students compete at Cameron College campus in the district vocal music contest. Superior ratings earn entry to the April 25-26 state contest at the University of Oklahoma. Schools represented include Lawton High, Central Junior High, Douglas, Marlow, Wauvika, Ringling, Walters, Eldorado, Velma Alma, Frederick, Snyder, Fletcher, Hastings, Ryan, Weaver, Apache, Duncan and Irving. Judging is by Dorothy Tulless and Virginia An Lee.
General Tire Co reports a new solid propellant rocket motor developed by Aerojet-General for a Jupiter TRBM stage. It claims the engine is the largest solid propellant power plant used in any ballistic missile, with testing beginning last October. Army experts say Jupiter IRBM programs do not include solid fuel, prompting speculation about Navy use in Polaris IEBM.
Rain drenches Lawton and southwest Oklahoma with more moisture forecast through Thursday. Officials report rainfall totals in Lawton and Lake Lawtonka watershed, predicting continued showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperature outlook calls for mild nights and highs a few degrees above normal into the weekend.
A group of 42 Killeen Texas businessmen will visit Lawton to tour the city and Fort Sill. They will arrive by chartered buses before noon, attend a luncheon with Mayor Ellsworth, tour Lawton and Fort Sill, dine at the Lawtonian, and depart Friday morning visiting local firms.
Frank E Stevens 74 formerly of Lexington Oklahoma and his family were released from house arrest in Romania after eight years and flew American Airlines Flight 85 back to Oklahoma City arriving at 2 10 p m local time Stevens his wife Annetta and daughters Helen 14 and Nettie 12 said he spent ten years trying to leave Romania and called himself the happiest man in the world.
Beck agrees to appear voluntarily before the Senate Rackets Committee and to bring records covering the specified period. He cites counsel advice and notes rights under the Constitution. The telegram follows an all night session with his new lawyer, James L. Duff.
Oklahoma City report says a repeal resolution may be brought up today or tomorrow in the House. Rep Glen Ham of Pauls Valley an assistant leader and spokesman for United Day Association opposes the measure. Co author Rep Robert Lollar of Miami wants it kept on the calendar at least until next week.
Eisenhower arrives in Bermuda aboard the Canberra for talks with Prime Minister Macmillan. They plan to discuss the Middle East crisis and other global issues over four days at the Mid Ocean Club. Macmillan lands aboard a Stratocruiser and is greeted by British officials and a royal guard.
Federal aid totaling 30 192 23 has been authorized for payment to Cache Independent School District No 1 Chattanooga Independent School District No 132 and Medicine Park School District No 7 Immediate payment of 24 153 was approved for the three districts with totals of 24 647 64 2 422 81 and 3 121 80 respectively The funds issued under Public Law 874 base maintenance and operations on average daily attendance at Fort Sill and Indian Lands Cache's share exceeds last year by 11 145 89 due to ADA based funding changes not year ago A full comparison for Medicine Farm and Chattanooga districts was unavailable.
Oklahoma City Gov. Raymond Gary vows to veto the common school bill in its current form, warning it would create a 9 to 10 million dollar deficit. He says it must be referred to the budget conference committee for revision and notes 7 of 20 committee members want a fresh look. He cites financing via the appropriation bill or cost-cutting measures and warns the measure could force new taxes or early school term cuts if not revised.
Oklahoma City reports outline a proposed state teacher pay plan. The minimum base would rise from 2400 to 32800 next year and 3000 in the second year, with increments increasing from 12 to 15. No teacher would earn less than 3000, keeping base at 3000 for first year experience levels before adjustments.
Muskogee lawmakers Charles Hammers and ex-county attorney Louis Smith face a Muskogee County grand jury indictment for bribery conspiracy involving 1106 in bribes. Former constables Steve Highers Leslie Steatt and LW Wiley charged with bribery and embezzlement. Highers accused of suborning a grand jury witness. Ragsdale connected as payee to influence actions in the Hubert Ragsdale case linked to a Dec 3 1956 traffic fatality that killed Val Ramsey.
A cards on the table meeting on the Lawton Fort Sill United Fund will be held Thursday at Emerson school to unify participating agencies for a fall campaign. William C. Love, UF president, said success this fall is essential or the drive may collapse. The session will include agency board members and welfare activists, with emphasis on tighter solicitation controls and revitalizing the appeals and review board.
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