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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
4
Washington report says the Senate Forest Relations Committee approved by a simple vote the retention of McLeod to be ambassador to Leeland. The move follows debate over qualifications and party support with speculation about broader implications for policy and administration.
A man from Oilton was shot and his wife taken into custody. County authorities are investigating the incident as neighbors report a domestic dispute escalated and led to the firing. The wounded man was found near a vehicle with damaged glass and lingering smoke as responders arrived.
Food prices are climbing over the coming months due to hot weather and transport costs. Analysts warn staples like milk and lard may see increases, driven by supply constraints and general inflation affecting households nationwide.
Comedian Red Skelton admitted to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica with an unspecified illness described as fatigue. Doctors say he should be ready to return to work before next week's show.
May 2 market notes from Station with livestock prices moving higher for calves and cows while wholesale commodities show mixed directions. Oklahoma City poultry and hogs report steady prices with regional listings across several towns, minor gains noted in spring lambs and slaughter ewe values.
Deputy Sheriff Lewis reports a new style robbery targeting Army private Hammack. A Negro hitchhiker used a $20 bill to lure him, then assaulted him on U S 277 south of Topeka, demanding about $130 before fleeing in a yellow 1953 Chevrolet with a ragged license plate. No arrests made.
The Oklahoma excise board faces a sparse meeting with two members present and plans to cut the tax pie amid a lean budget. Treasurer and county officials cite a $39,181.91 shortfall in supplementary funds, delaying payrolls and stressing county finances as appointments loom.
Jaycees organize for a Lawton beauty contest leading to Miss Oklahoma and Miss Universe events. Committee and workers meet at Lawton cafe Monday to finalize plans for the local preliminary and the state competitions in Oklahoma City and San Diego. Eligible contestants must be single ages 18 to 28, with personal appearance and poise required. entries involve a talent and beauty display.
Pollack Brothers Circus schedules a two day show at Feet Sis Prichard Field on May 27 28. Lin ton Feet SAL area residents will see wild animals train sea lions trapeze elephants and juvenile acts with admission set at 25 cents for children and 1 59 for adults. The Angell Knans troupe Pollack Trotters Creag is touring nationwide for charity performances with Oklahoma City and Austin Texas venues noted in the circuit.
Personal Mor and Mrs. Billy Stanton, Cony Calif, arrived here this week visiting his parents I. W. Stanton. The Stantons are accompanied by Michael Carton four, and Marty, Carol, Tearmontis. They are visiting his sister and family Mr and Mrs. Charles Masenback Pega.
A public crafts class on a budget saving meals topic was held at Central jugdar bugle seh instal. Presented by Ayal Choe, it covered low cost meal planning and simple crafts. Participants included Ts Inesaworum and Bo LPR, with attendance noted at Central suntan tas eine redid.
URBANA US UP Thousands of students are pursuing engineering careers this year, the American Society for Engineering Education reports. Government data show a total of about nine thousand students enrolled in accredited engineering colleges, a peak not seen since 1948. Dr We Pervitt of the University of Tennessee warns of a manpower shortage if qualified staff fail to keep pace.
Garfield elementary second and third graders staged The King Who Was Sad under Mrs. Charles Miner. Aviene Greh led the opening Psalm and Lord's Prayer as students Den Nims Janice Lawson Rinyna Strietland Jee Girth Michal Rigby Rannir Watkins James Williford Ralph Davis Jonny Lou Green Viet Cason Sammy Hamm ons Becky Hicks Jay Roberts Lawrence Wray Barbara Pend ley Billy Merrill Eve Thomason Johnny Brooks accompanied by Mike Hoagland and Susan Brigham on piano. The Tooth The Whole Tooth and Nothing but the Tooth featured Lawrence Wray Joe Silkinson Robert Tr Joe Mason Rayna Eve Thomason Janice Dell Combs Arlene Brenda Priddy Nancy Co echeane Barbara Penils dne Gerth Gerald Red Elk Michael Rigby and Eddie Smith.
The volume of all types of construction last year totaled more than 1 billion dollars, up three percent from 1993. Residential building fell eight percent, as Neff notes housing supply isn’t yet catching up with demand, reflecting cautious buyer sentiment in the field.
Nicholas T. Goncharoff, ex tank commander and Nazi POW, told Cameron College students to study cultures of nations and keep eyes open. He cited 57,000 foreign students in the U S and proposed a world festival in Amcevich for idea exchange on democracy religion and brotherly love. He said many Russians in German camps chose western life over USSR and warned about iron curtain realities. He described truth as flexible under Communism and called the doctrine strategic rather than moral. Russell Peterson introduced the speaker.
Oklahoma crop prices fell in April from mid March with most field crops lower. Wheat at 2.05 a bushel, oats 0.84, sorgums 2.13. Beef cattle rose to 14.70 per cwt, veal at 17.60, hogs 17.40. Sheep remained 6.50.
Brisbane dispatch reports Adm. Felix Stump during Coral Sea Battle anniversary remarks suggested Australia and New Zealand serve as catalytic intermediaries between the United States and the United Kingdom to resolve differences over Asian policy. He emphasized the UK remains the closest ally but noted divergent views on Pacific matters.
President Eisenhower orders Ambassador James P. Richards to end his Middle East tour without visiting Syria and Jordan due to controversy over the U.S. Mideast program. State Department says Richards should return home at once to confer on preparations for a new security bill.
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