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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

2

Funeral Rites Held in Oklahoma City for Noted Local Figure

Funeral services were held for John Beutler a pharmacist in Oklahoma City with attendees including Dewar and relatives from the area. The event included many family members and friends from the community and noted sorrow for the loss of a longtime resident and contributor to local business and church life.

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Girl Accidentally Shot With Pistol at Home

Cheri Vinten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Vinten, was accidentally shot in the right shoulder by a pistol found in the car of a neighbor during a domestic incident. The bullet penetrated the Desh below the shoulder as Mrs Wahane heard the shot while leaving the office.

Cheri Vinten Ales Arnold Winhar Tromanm Coliber Anten Ted Philips Mies Wanhara Mondus Ehil Randy Waahane

Fragmentary Budget Note on Supplemental Appropriation

An unclear OCR fragment describes a department receiving a supplemental appropriation and a revised request. It notes a formal action, a supplement request, and a release or effective date, but specifics are unreadable. The text references a department, a personal name fragment, and a SAP or RIN context.

Soviet Cantnard Reorg Plans Shield Old System

Fragmented page notes outline a Soviet cantnard plan for territorial reorganization and centralized economic control. The government would set wages prices and pensions while regions gain planning and supervision powers, signaling a shift toward top down administrative shifts across the union.

Soviet Union Tina Nwahers Wren Siner Wwe Somme Alwass

Square Dance Event Captures Local Interest Friday

A Friday square dance gathering draws dancers from multiple clubs including Liapsion's five groups. Local residents attend to enjoy music, games, and social time as organizers promote the event across nearby areas.

Legislature Balances Oklahoma Budget Amid Cuts and Proposals

The Oklahoma Legislature approved balancing the budget today by shaving 85 000 from the public welfare relief line and aligning with federal funds for library improvements. A planned deficit of 85 980 emerged before the panel shifted 898 from emergency relief funds to cover two years. The committee also redirected 40 090 from commerce and industry for a coal research station and debated a magazine publication cost of 1 60 0M. Rep. Morford urged a balanced finish, with action held for the next committee meeting.

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Lawton Oklahoma Turnpike Debate Edges Toward Tax Provisions

Lawmakers clash over a southwest turnpike plan with toll funding and earmarked money. Rep Mort Welch and opponents debate route costs, state finances, and whether the project can pay for itself. The discussion centers on toll road viability from Oklahoma City to Lawton and the state’s willingness to allocate primacy funds for road improvements.

Lawton Inpike Mort Welch Osman Oklahoma City CIA Cenan Ates

Sill Man Denies Murder Charge

Fort Sill soldier Thm Baker, 29, denied a murder charge in the alleged strangulation of Verlene Jones, 26, at her Lawton apartment. He appeared before Justice Giles as Fort Sill authorities took him into custody after the victim was found dead by her landlady.

Baker Fort Sill Bonday Peice Woorlrow Giles Verlene Jones No. 1 Castoday Comanche Fnv Giles Sant

Four Injured In Two Crashes In City Traffic

Four people were injured in two Monday crashes in the 1400 block Lee Bly and 1th and Roosevelt areas. Clarence Davis 50 of 409 S Quarter was hospitalized at Memorial Hospital for observation. Minor injuries included Mildred M A of WO led Willie Metzer and 4 month old son, and S D Wood 31 of JAW Georgia. Davis was in a Jeep collision with a 1959 Metro Thter mahional panel truck driven by Leo. All three injured were treated at Memorial and released.

Lee Bly Roosevel Memorial Hospital Clarence Davis Mildred. M. A Willie Metzer D. Wood Georgia Davis Leo Rey Wilton Mes McGee Bard Dessie i Miller

State Man Waives Hearing On Molesting Count Here

Drummond, a Lawton man, waived preliminary hearing on a molesting charge. The court ordered a $35,000 bond and Drummond remained in custody at Trem Ceomayehe county jail as the case proceeds.

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Eisenhower Budget Draws Bipartisan Criticism At Dinner

Democrats and Republicans assailed President Eisenhower on his 72 million dollar budget for the 42 months starting July 7. Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland urged deeper, multiyear cuts and warned against vast deficits, arguing tax relief hinges on reducing federal spending.

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Mrs Norris Continued Item Page One

A gang chase ended with Norris and his bedsauard Humphrey gunned down by Fort Worth and state officers last week. Texas authorities said Norris planned a sensational half million dollar payroll robbery at Carswed near Fort Worth. Tipsters and ties to Branhan surfaced before his death as officers traced a pistol serial to Norris.

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Moms Honored At Scout Dinner

Explorer Scout Post No 1 held its annual Mothers Day banquet in the Beal Heights church education building. Mothers of the explorers were guests of honor as the group served the meal and Dr O L Parsons reviewed slides from a trip to a New Orleans naval base. Attendees included Sherman Crawford, Earl Briggs, Jimmy Fox, and many mothers with their sons.

Beal Heights Earl Briggs Jimmy Fox Cora Arn Ledvick Chris Hedrick John Weston Charles Weston Thurston Nicklas Dave Nicklas Lawrence Sheffield Toniie Sheffirth Trane E. Bernhard Jinny Gernhardt Kathleen Johnson Loeb Johnson Wil Rissick Dot Wissick O. L

McHENRY Biography Linked to music societies and service

McHenry, active in choir and Della Zola chanter circles, served as president of a national honorary music society at OCU. He was assistant director of the AnH Division band in Korea and lives at 1109 Len with wife Wilma and two children, Blake and Brad. Officials study about 10 applicants.

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Parade Continues with Army Bands and Fort Sill Units

Salvation Army, Lawton Rangers and Ailusa club join a parade lineup with the Tilt and Mth Army bands and several local school bands. Fort Sill units include two battalions of foot troops from the 41st and 17th Field Artillery Groups and multiple artillery batteries. Cel. (Ret) LC. Williams chairs the Chamber Armed Forces Day committee. Lt. Col. J. R. King is project officer.

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Lawton Lions hear city vector control chief discuss program

Reuel Waldrop of the County City Health Department spoke at the Lawton Lions noon meeting about a two year vector control program to reduce insects and disease in Lawton. Program chairman was Earl Reid with Dr Charles H Miller J and Bill Nightwonger as special guests and other attendees including K D Sullivan F R Smith Jack Shroif John Armstrong D Amond and W J Kemp.

Reuel Waldrop Lawton

Phelps Truss Pad Advertise Better Comfort and Fit

Questions about rupture control and comfort lead to the A A A Phelps vacuum pad and Barrows pressure pad advertised as best for truss wearers. Barlow, a noted truss specialist, will visit in the city at the Lardonian Hotel on a date in May.

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