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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
2
Lawton students from the Choruses prepare for a tour with plans to travel by bus to several locations. The group includes tenors and sopranos, rehearsals continue as they organize performances at multiple venues in May.
Demand for farm labor rises ahead of harvest with seasonal hiring to cover fields and fields. Local growers seek workers for peak season as crews assemble and wages discussed. Community notices indicate widespread need and employer coordination across districts.
The Oblihome Employment Service announces a harvest labor program in Lawton offering seasonal farm work and year round positions. Applicants should apply in person at 19 South Sixth Street with emphasis on truck drivers and storage point tasks. Local firms seek hands for elevators, storage, and general farming labor.
A garbled report discusses a trade quarrel and policy stances affecting nations, mentioning ministers, inaugurations, and international partners. It references Britain, a public opening, and talks about defense, freedom, and territorial questions amid uncertain details.
Fragmented OCR lists stamp sellers and firms with scattered names and places, including Roswell, New Jersey, amid entries referencing stamps and illicit liquor issues. The legible items mention individual names like Reeves and Willket along with various street and firm references.
A cryptic pest bulletin notes termites and winged ants appearing in the region. It references licensed representatives and urges caution, labeling the situation as a matter of fear and control.
A boulevard collision on Fort Sill north of the Cache Road seriously injured four people. An elderly Massachusetts couple was hospitalized in satisfactory condition, along with two others from the same accident. Police said a Plymouth driven by a Winnerey man rear ended another vehicle, sending the ladies’ car into a utility pole.
The front page story details ongoing canal events with confusion over timing and authority. It notes water levels and mentions CAPT Ost HOIL delivering a report, while figures cite a $27,000 cost for vet work and a Lake Tastee spill context.
Army units from Fort Sill participate in a city Armed Forces Day program with a helicopter transport and emplacement of a 195 howitzer, static displays from 1 to 5 PM at Post Fin, and a 3 15 PM field demonstration. The program includes weathered names and committees led by Col Williams and Capt Wessel, with involvement from Fort Sill’s 41st and 43rd Field Artillery Groups, multiple artillery battalions, and local officials managing crowds and publicity.
San Antonio Senator Gonzales and an allied colleague joined a filibuster to block passage of a key civil rights measure. The protest began yesterday at noon, with a two hour break for discussions before resuming. Grim toll and shifting stances marked the extended session as pressure mounted on lawmakers.
The Knife Fork Club posts reservations due before noon Friday for their Saturday evening program. Aly Wassil will speak at 7 pm at the Hotel Lawtonian. Mrs J Q Connor, secretary, asks reservations be filed with the secretary at 410 Arlington. Wassil is a Pakistani philosopher and adviser on Eastern civilization to motion picture studios in Mollywood.
In a continuing weather bulletin workers report rainfall measurements and rising water on multiple streams. At wildlife refuges Quanah Parker and nearby creeks show limited flow while Howard notes treacherous conditions with inches of rain since Monday night. Roads remain closed as high waters persist across counties.
Dallas faces emergency measures as rivers including Trinity and Red River crest and flood. Debris and damage from a late storm hit Dallas with roof and store damage while two boys drown near Vernon in Paradise Creek. Tornadoes strike near Novice and Paris, leaving destruction but no injuries reported in Dallas.
An unclear report notes a county or city bill moving toward final consideration after revisions. Key terms refer to a stripped set of more stringent features and a return the matter to the house for final review. The exact entities and actions are garbled but indicate legislative debate and timeline.
The governor said a modern four lane free highway with 90 percent federal aid is unlikely to be built soon due to unresolved route approval. The toll road would rely on a per mile tax linked to consumption rather than sales, with rates varying by vehicle type from 5 to 13 miles per gallon equivalent.
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