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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

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Furry Beneficiary Triumph In Probate Of Berks County Estate

A Berks County probate filing reveals a dog named Bobby as sole heir to a $50 000 estate. The mongrel inherits under terms to benefit Bobby for care and a one year support, with remaining funds divided among siblings of the deceased mistress Mrs Tale A Milcer and a connected caretaker.

Bobbs Tale A. Milcer Berks County Bobby Osteen Ms. Maneot Pam Wwe

Soviet Chief Outlines Revisions in Economy

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev proposes sweeping economic reforms to modernize industry and raise productivity. He calls for restructuring ministries and bureaus, moving toward closer state planning, and aligning ministries with the nation’s aims while reducing bureaucratic overlap and inefficiency.

Flood Threat Grows as Sabine River Breaches Near Shreveport

In Louisiana a rising Sabine River threatens flood impacts across Catahoula and Bossier parishes. Reports describe levee breaches near Natchitoches and Shreveport area spillovers with river crests moving toward Natoliunas, Port, and Barksdale.

Woman's Murder Trial Postponed

A murder case in which a woman is accused of conspiring in the death of her husband is postponed. The suspect, reportedly kept under bond, faces internal district court proceedings in Ontario. The brief mentions the accuser linked to the shooting and a large bond as the case moves forward in the legal system.

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21 City Units To Join Armed Forces Parade

GlyciViEar service organizations will participate in the Lawson-Foot Sill Armed Forces Parade announced today. The downtown event will attract about 60,000 persons to witness displays at Post Field with rockets and missiles and an air demonstration. Open house starts at 9 a.m. and demonstrations run through 4:14 p.m., with static displays and a 1 p.m. opening. Numerous civic groups, veterans posts, ROTC units, Kiwanis clubs, Lions, Optimist clubs, youth organizations, and several veterans and service groups are listed as participants in the program.

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Mother and Son Die in Paragould Blast

In Paragould Arkansas a dynamite blast killed a 36 year old Edna Sexton and her son Charles Biltinger in a two story house. Edna’s estranged husband is sought for questioning. Nine year old Billy Bittinger was injured. The blast occurred beneath the house under the bed of Mrs. Sexton and her son. Norma Jean Sexton three, held by the State Child Welfare Department during a custody dispute.

Paragould Ark Edna Sexton Charles Biltinger Charing Sexton Sextons Niney Bittingzer

Bakers Union Probe Begins

Washington reports a five member committee of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union opens inquiries into alleged misuse of union funds. The investigation targets national Teamsters officials led by President James Cross and Secretary Treasurer Curtis Sims, with May 21 set for responses. Cross and Sims deny charges as the union seeks to resolve factional disputes and financial questions including a $2,500 personal expense claim.

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Graduation Set At Indian School

Navajo Indian students will leave campus at 8 am on Monday by special bus for Anacarko to join peers from Concho Rio system and Chiloces schools for the return trip home to Navajo reservations in Arizona. Twenty six FSIS sectors will receive diplomas with morning ceremonies at the school gymnasium. Principal speaker Dillon Plitero will join the education commission of The Naive aje Tribal coutries Tock, Ariz to award diplomas. Gray will present the diplomas.

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Area Weather Forecast Highlights Warmer Afternoon and Mild Midweek

Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon with mostly cloudy and mild conditions tonight and Wednesday. A few scattered night showers likely late tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures around 75 to 80 for highs, tonight's low near 46, with readings near 63 in the area. High Monday around 71.

Oklahoma lawmakers warn Pike Bill could delay adjournment

Oklahoma City legislators warned that failing to pass the Pike bill would delay adjournment beyond May and push work into May. House and Senate leaders, including Speaker Bill T. Harkey and President Pro Tempore Don Baldwin, said adjournment remains weeks away with key bills needing final action and enacting and engrossing procedures complicating a quick close.

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Showers Expected In City As Temperatures Rally

Scattered light showers are likely tonight and Wednesday in the region. Temperatures will rise with highs near 80. Lake Lawtonka rose three inches by midday while the lower 2.7 feet below the old spillway remain. Lake levels are down from last week but water continues feeding in, with the diversion canal area remaining active for a few more days.

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Confiscated Liquor Sale Planned Tonight by Sheriff

Sheriff Male plans a liquor sale this evening or Wednesday to dispose of whisky and other confiscated booze stored since the last venue sale in 1956. An out of state buyer has shown interest, and bids will be invited after a full tally is completed. The sale targets out of state buyers.

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Eisenhower to Launch National Campaign for Program

President Eisenhower plans a major drive to gain public support for his legislative program and budget. Sources say he will use weekly news conferences and a nationwide radio television speech to press his case. Support from some Republicans grows while Democrats fear rifts as the President goes to the people.

Merriman Smith United Press White House Washington Eisenhower Npcogn Congress Case Bachs Clifford P. Cisse R-N Presenta Bur House John W. McCormack Mass

Sheriff Trims One Deputy Amid Department Budget Shortfall

Sheriff Everely Hale announced at the end of the fiscal year that one deputy would be cut due to operating revenue shortages. He noted the department would be about 1,000 dollars short and that the last hired deputy, Oral Ridgeway, was considered for release after a review of all personnel.

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Oklahoma Governor Warns On Turnpike Funding

Gov Gary warned that if southwestern turnpike legislation fails, primary road funds will be diverted from other projects to complete the Oklahoma City to Lawton road. He opposed using gasoline tax money for the turnpike and urged lawmakers to act or face cutbacks on the Leflore county scenic byway and related projects.

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Mrs Norris Jailed Again in Slaying Case

Mrs Norris is jailed in Flouston on a fugitive from justice charge connected to questioning in the slaying of gambler Johnnie Brannan and his semi invalid spouse. Police records show a possible link to the Brannan murders, with references to Gene Paul Norris and Jimmie Louise Servis in Houston.

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McHenry Named Director of Lawton High School Band

Lawton Board of Education approved McHenry for the new Lawton High School instrumental music director post at its May meeting. native of Putnam City, he holds a BMus from Oklahoma City University and an MA in music from the University of Michigan. previously led bands at Central Junior High and Goodview High, and came to Lawton from Waurika.

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