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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1957
Page
2
A local scout district petitions for more area staff positions and outlines a plan with several commissioners and current board members named. The list shows ongoing assignments and anticipated increases to support programs across sites and camps.
Teachers prepare for another vote this month on social security related issues. Election procedures outline secure voting at Central Building with staff representatives guiding the process.
A historical note on wheat allotments states a near closing deadline for applications. The article mentions eligibility by county committee and soil suitability, with a focus on acreage seeded and whether fields have been planted in previous years.
A damaged report describes the spread of a liver disease linked to meals and water, with officials noting no age group is safe. It cites reports from health departments, mentions hepatite related cases, and highlights strain on facilities as authorities seek to curb transmission.
The article reports Ike Copinnerdt noting Khrushchev and Byrd on disarmament while Eisenhower emphasizes limits on Soviet inspection. It covers Stevenson’s possible acceptance of a Democratic presidential offer, missile range debates, and Nickerson disclosures, with references to Western European security and U S arms plans.
President Eisenhower discusses limited use of atomic weapons and peaceful conversion of nuclear energy. He hints at no strong new plans if an air pact emerges while noting U S Viet Nam relations and a forthcoming state visit by President Diem. He stresses that future summit meetings should not be mere formality and comments on monetary policy amid a reshuffle in the Truman era.
Shawnee residents approve a bond issue to fund a new gym and related improvements. The plan includes construction of a modern facility with upgrades to the school physical plant and athletic spaces. Bonds authorized will be issued starting May 1.
County officials debated funding needs and tax policy at a packed meeting. Aubrey pointed to higher salaries for county officers raising costs by about 25,248 annually while 40 percent of county land remains non taxable.
The county assessor reports the downtown business section has had variable work for reassessment and explains surveying improvements. Industrial areas were surveyed this year. A blanket rise in values would hurt residential owners more than business owners under the current setup.
The final general faculty meeting of the 1936-37 school year was held Tuesday afternoon in the Lawton High School auditorium. Presiding was John Shoemaker, the school superintendent. Flo discussed legislation as it pertains to schools and social security, and the superintendent expressed appreciation for the faculty's fine work during the term.
The Black Beaver council of the Boy Scouts plans its annual banquet for May 20 at Hotel Lawsonian. J. K. Crosby, meeting chairman, said a new council president and officers will be elected, with appointments to six operating committees announced. Silver Beaver awards will honor three Scouters named by former recipient Winn Dyads.
An ad touts Si Aspiria as delivering three times faster relief for headaches and muscle pain than rivals. It claims broad consumer appeal with claims of minimal stomach upset and wide adoption, urging readers to try St Joseph Aspiris for prompt comfort.
Indian School schedules its annual awards assembly for seven and eight grades at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Special music comes from the seventh and eighth grade classes. Awards include agriculture home economics Boys State Girls State reading citizenship athletic sportsmanship 4 H club and valedictorian and salutatorian honors.
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