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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1957
Page
1
congressional leaders urged President Eisenhower to address the nation on the budget and aid fund requests. Knowland and other Republicans pressed for a presidential message or address, arguing it would help explain the administration’s spending plans amid debate over cuts and assistance programs.
Dimamatic officials in Washington said Syria is prepared to withdraw Jordanian units, with potential shifts in the region as Raman ends. Western diplomats note signs of renewed tension as Moscow radio urges halting arms shipments while criticizing U S involvement.
Oklahoma City The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to make possession of federal liquor stamps a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a $590 fine. Proposed by Rep. Shaema Wynn it targets bootleggers while pressing compliance with federal stamp purchases. The panel also moved two administration anti bootlegger measures, one killed and one advanced to the House calendar.
A Senate committee postpones the Southwest toll road hearing to tomorrow due to other business. Gov Raymond Gars, a toll advocate, plans to attend the rescheduled session with provisions under consideration.
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Associated Press reports May Day demonstrations worldwide featuring anti Western speeches, with Moscow displaying military power in Red Square. Zhukov claims Russia can meet any aggression and urges peaceful coexistence, while satellite nations pledge independence within a Soviet-led bloc.
A Texas DPS appeal prompts pursuit of Lt. Dewey Ortego en route to Castle AFS in Merced, California, after his child was bitten by a rabid dog. Ortego drove a bronze and cream 1938 Plymouth with New York plates, as officials coordinated with Louisiana authorities. The bitten child, seven days past, was diagnosed rabid and officials urged immediate public health contact.
James Papworth a 24 year old ex convict confessed involvement in a plan with slain figures Gene Norris and William Humphrey to rob the Carswell Air Force Base payroll of 500000. Norris was killed near Parker County after a pursuit. The scheme included kidnapping Meg Elizabeth Bunles and her infant son to force payment of the ransom. Papworth described threats against his family and said a bank employee at Carswell was also tied to the plot. FBI TIME discussing conspiracy charges.
The Sabine River breeched near Gladewater but major floods eased across Texas rivers including the Colorado Nuvees Guadalupe Trinity and Brazos. Drowning toll rose to 13 with a rescue worker and others evacuated as a precaution. Air wells shut down by Texas Company and residents moved to higher ground amid continued flooding in low areas.
Weather across the region shows cloudy skies and scattered showers. Lawtonka watershed reports inches of rain with creeks running full, flood gates at a high level, and spillway levels rising. Flooding and rising rivers observed near Meers, Canyon Creek, and Melicine Creek while other towns report rain and winds.
Muskogee authorities seized a dozen pinball machines valued around $19,000 from five sites. County Attorney Joe Cannon announced plans to determine ownership and file District Court action to confiscate proceeds and destroy the machines. He criticized operators for illegal profits while others struggle to earn a honest living.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Byrd urged President Eisenhower to replace Budget Director Percival Brundage at a Chamber of Commerce address. He pressed for an eight to nine billion dollar cut in the pending budget, arguing many agencies could trim 3 to 10 percent, potentially lowering taxes by about 6.1 billion.
The joint Senate House appropriations committee approved large school and college appropriation bills. The common school total reaches 67,749,490 with 66,620,420 for common schools and 501,000 for education of physically and mentally handicapped children. A higher education measure was amended to allow a possible extra million dollars beyond the balanced budget. Senator Virgil Young of Norman supported the amendment, proposing college funds totaling 2,000,000 for the hiensium plus 25 Boo.
NATO foreign ministers gathered in Bonn for a three day meeting to discuss the U S program for arming Bonn Republic forces and Western responses to Soviet proposals open skies and disarmament, with Dulles arriving in Bonn and pledging to seek justice and peace for allied peoples.
The Crusade Against Cancer total reached 3004 dollars after a house to house canvass Tuesday evening. City chairwoman Mrs O L Parsons announced the tally, with funds from surrounding communities still to be tabulated. Mrs Paul Wrge rural chairman noted progress in the Sneed Acres district led by Mrs Hugh Payn.
The Department of Defense seeks 5.627 million dollars in military construction funds for four Oklahoma Air Force Bases. Altus 518,000 Clinton-Sherman 6,000, Tinker 2,074,000, Vance 1,977,000 plus land acquisition. Major share from Lajes? (Note: OCR fragment shows errors)
The forecast hints at a mild day for Lawton with Family Shopping Day set to run all day and into late Thursday evening. Merchants invite families to inspect ads in today’s Constitution and participate in promotions designed to help the entire family shop.
Under a June contract City cloud seeding for Lake Lawtonka watersheds would pay $15,000 through July 1 with a potential $6,000 bonus if the lake reached the old spillway level. Current readings show 1,519.50 feet ASL, about three feet below the spillway target despite 18.58 inches of rainfall. Weather forecasters noted in the paper.
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