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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1957

Page

2

Naval Reserve Banquet set for Lawton tonight

Navy Reserve and local officials plan a banquet at the Black Beaver council to honor veterans and engage youth in naval training projects. Commander Carter and state lawmakers discuss establishing training facilities in Lawton and potential funding for road and bridge repairs from flood damage.

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Tusk Costirwed From Page Ore

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Tusk Costirwed event with references to Avett watlum in Atl and a Tat ward Gast and Nhalypore. The text mentions a site where Ankahaga was Bouvished in facenm and a connection to a newts PNT. It notes a syistadan 3 and an elephant, with richest as a parenth.

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Students Ready For Final Exams At Local Schools

Lawton high school and Central junior high begin final exams at 9 a.m. Wednesday and run to 10:50 a.m. Thursday. Douglass high conducts exams Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Elementary grades test 8:43 to 3:90 Wednesday. LIS and Central report Friday for a 10 minute class period.

Lawton Highchool Central Junior Biegin John Shoemaker Douglass High School LIS Central Studdents Ughias High Elerme

Former Blind Man To Speak Tonight At Electric Workers Meeting

Laneton native George Wo Campbell, once blind but restored, will speak at TS0 quo today during a monthly meeting of the electric workers. He will discuss the jet power of ex safety and the public service firm safety program. Campbell has visited 46 sites and will stress the importance of safety in the utility industry.

George Wo Campbell Laneton Ise Wats Club

Oklahoma Floods Prompt Civil Defense Measures

Floods across the state left nine dead and 2,000 residents homeless as searches continue for Willie Murphy near Carnegie. Roads and railways faced closures with two highways added to closures and 26 reopened. Gov. Raymond Gary announced disaster relief funds would target key roads, river crossings, and farmer aid. Widespread flooding affected Pauls Valley and surrounding areas, with evacuations in Waurika and Beaver-Cowork areas as river crests rose and then subsided in places.

Willie Juanita Murphy Carnegie Eddie Murphy Washita River

Gregory Must Stand Trial in Oklahoma Case

OKLAHOMA CITY P Billie Luc Gregory, who won dismissal of charges after a long Mayes County jail stay without trial, must face attempted robbery charges at Vinita. The Criminal Court of Appeals ruled the speedy trial issue did not apply to the Vinita charge, noting jurisdiction and timing limited by Gregory’s discharge from the Army and transfer between counties. The court rejected imputing Mayes County’s delays to Craig County officials.

Oklahoma City Billie Luc Ciregory Mayes County Jair Vinita Criminal Court of Appeals Justice of the Peace Peace Court Craig County

Rain Continues From Page One Over Lake Lawtonka

Rain sent seven inches over the diversion canal spillway Sunday and three inches over the spillway this morning. Creeks feeding Lake Lawtonka are reverting to normal as incoming water abates. At noon the lake was choppy from winds and the forecast calls for a five day period of cooler temperatures and about one inch of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms Tuesday through Saturday.

Diversion Canal Higdon Lake Lawtonka Panhandle

PrimateeD Breathes Easy Formula Sold 98 Cents

Asthma relief formula named Primalene claimed to open bronchial tubes loosen mucus and prevent spasms. Advert says doctors prescribe it most and now available without prescription at drugstores nationwide for 98 cents with a money back guarantee.

York N.Y Milliaut Whitehall Pisrmacal Company

Accidents Reported Involving Multiple Vehicles

Police described a Sunday crash at Smith and U.S. 277 involving a 1949 Ford driven by Freddie Hall and a 1957 Ford driven by Solon E Wilkerson. Karen Adams, 3, was hurt in front of 4128 16th, and Mrs Logan was hospitalized for neck and back injuries. Other injured include Rosalie Tieyah and the 27 year old driver Charles Laverne Reavis.

Lawton U.S. Indian Hospital Solon E. Wilkerson Star RE Carnegie Memorial Hospital Jack Wheeler Freddie Hall Wilkerson Wheeler Hall S. 11Th U.S

Flood Relief Plans Outlined By Officials

Damage details from Page One show areas eligible for three percent loans with free seed and livestock feed in emergencies. Soil conservation and county disaster committees will process relief, with the federal government covering all temporary highway repairs and half the cost of permanent road and bridge replacements. Insecticides spraying gear will be supplied, and Army engineers may repair dikes and levees along rivers. Gary ordered county officials to report disaster needs to headquarters. about half of the state’s counties may be affected. State welfare director Rader cited aid for about 3,000 people in Dover and Bixby areas Sunday night.

Suil Conservation Service Wilson Army Gary Brett L. E. Rader Dover Bixby

New Non Surgical Cure Shrinks Hemorrhoids Claims

New York Special reports a healing substance that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Bio Dyne in Preparation H suppositories or ointment allegedly improves long standing piles, with pain easing quickly and shrinkage occurring over months, backed by doctor observations.

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