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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

10

Poem fragment on inner will and soul’s motion

A brief fragment asserts the inward bent of the soul and the sovereign power shaping desire, attributed to Frior. The line hints at hidden will guiding human cognition and impulse.

Defense Budget Debate Persists Amid Eisenhower Appeal

The piece analyzes President Eisenhower’s defense and foreign aid budget push, noting delayed advocacy weakened the case and that opposition remains largely unmoved. It highlights Vannevar Bush’s defense savings argument, urging wiser, centralized spending to reduce waste while core defense needs endure.

Eisenhower Bachudzet Congress Anliai Ibly Tony Vannevar Bush Wight Wwe Bush Ess Wiehters Econo

Speculation on Washington Cabinet Departure Dates

The piece notes no solid resignation dates for cabinet members amid speculation. It cites Marion Folsom speaking Oct. 21 to the AAMC and Charley Wilson attending a Quantico conference, with other entries in flux and some blanks in the date bank.

Washington Date Bank Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks Chicago Secretary of Treasury George Humphres

Housewives Defend Rights Through Rep Cora Knulson

The piece portrays Rep Cora Knulson as a defender of housewives rights though from a farm state she backs reforms. It notes her remarks on meal preparation times and compares costs of Devil's food cake made from a mix versus from scratch, estimating 4 cents versus 3 cents.

Cora Koulson Eeven Knulson

Mixed Up In Trouble Rides at Embassy With Bolts of Fear

Ambassadors plans a Latin American trip raise alarms at the Pakistan embassy in Washington after repeated dangerous incidents abroad. Reports say Ali faced gunfire in Havana and clashes in Nicaragua during regional tensions. Embassy staff consider providing a bullet proof vest for his next assignment.

Pakistan Washington Ali Havana Nicaragua Honduras

Bear Flag and California Republic Symbolism

The bear and the words California Republic reflect the Bear Flag used by Americans who rebelled in 1846. It symbolizes settlers’ resolve for independence and the flag’s origin. International law arises from treaties and long custom, with enforcement historically tied to war.

Bay of California California Republic

Water Storage Well Bids Eyed in Lawton

Mayor R Ellsward announced bids for a water storage well at the filler Mant al Lake Lawton are expected within three weeks. The Clear well will hold three million gallons of treated water funded by a water improvements bond issue approved last December. A second well is planned in Lawton with a 1960 contract date. Wyatt B Veadrick, consulting engineer, noted bid deadlines and the contract on city property next to the filler plant.

R. Ellsward Lawton le Sel Pany’ Aworth Asl Aternoon Wyatt B. Veadrick

Defense spending debate foretells large long term cuts

The article reports Rep Mahon warnings on defense budget cuts amid congressional hearings. It notes projected reductions in military spending for the 1958-59 period and outlines specific force levels, shipbuilding, airpower plans, and procurement costs. It also mentions labor, food distribution, and public works funding elements tied to the fiscal discussion.

Market Report with Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

Market notes show grain futures and livestock bids from Oklahoma City and Chicago. Cattle mostly steady to higher with yearling heifers and slaughter calves varied. pigs and bulls mixed. poultry and eggs show steady demand with regional price ranges. Slaughter steer prices around 21.00 to 22.50, heifers 19.00 to 21.00, and stockers 19.00 to 22.00. Chicago butter receipts and wholesale prices listed with modest changes.

Oklahoma City Livestock Oklaho City USDA Uwo Acad Bwo Chicago H Higner

Russell Easley Indicted by Wagoner County Grand Jury

Oklahoma City officials report former State Senator Jub Russell and Frank Farsley, suspended director of the now defunct Oklahoma Merger Board, indicted by a Wagoner County grand jury. Russell, facing conspiracy charges tied to emergency prepaid checks in the Wagoner County state Senate race, was arraigned with bond set under 7400 dollars and expected to surrender today. The case stems from a probe begun last year and the grand jury plans to file a final report this week.

Oklahoma CI Jub Russell Oknalgee Frank Farsley Okishoma Lief Board Okhshon County Grand Jury Wagoner County State Senate Neney Bill Berry Russellls Syand Russell Wagoner

Gary Gary to Fund Guard Duty in Oklahoma Flood Area

Gov. Raymond Gary approved a 4000 emergency grant to the National Guard to call out units at Bristow for duty around Tulsa and Bixby. He said the money would come from the contingency fund as repairs on state roads may top 5 million dollars with extensive washouts on U.S. 64 near Bristow and other damage. The plan includes a one cent per gallon emergency gasoline tax to raise about a million dollars in seven months, with authority to adjust if funds come faster. Highway Director C. A. Stoldt will award emergency repair contracts, starting with reopening the Sayre bridge, to relieve severe traffic disruptions.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary National Guard Bristow Tulsa Bixby Roy W. Kenny Kenny Gary U.S. 64 Loi Aspen Sacs C. A. Stoldt Sayre Stoldl

Trucker Faces Weight Charge in Oklahoma City Court

Tabert Lee Phillips, 23, of Oklahoma City, was charged this morning by Justice of the Peace Marvin Cameron with operating a vehicle with excessive weight on a single axle. The filing was signed by Dee rburn of the highway weights and licenses office and filed by County Attorney Warren Crane. Crane also filed dismissal of a misdemeanor charge against Sammy Fagleshield, 21, Lawton, who faced contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile girl. Crane withdrew the request to prosecute after the girl's father stated he did not wish to pursue the case.

Tabert Lee Phillips Oklahoma City Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron Deerburn Warren Crane Crane Sammy Fagleshield Lawton Amanche Rr Quest Gir Win

Casualties Continued From Page War Fe Dames

The fragment lists names and ages: A Marsh 78 Atkinson 35 Marin Katherine Sue Davis 7 ni skim Madis 33 Mrs Leva Simith 36 Martin lick. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts.

Fe Dames A. Marsh Invel Atkinson Marin Katherine Sue Davis Ni Skim Madis Mrs Leva Simith Martin Lick

Understanding a chronic bully and why he torments peers

A psychologist narrates a case of a boy named Barry who torments classmates. The analysis explores his possible sadistic impulses, potential childhood factors, and the motive to gain social prominence. It ends by suggesting readers request the N-Uroclast booklet for solutions, including an electrical shock method, with mailed payment.

George W. Cane Harry J. Age Veth Ginde Crane Ignally Toon Leacher Oease Shear Hany Hivlk Parry Marry Enur The Hopkins Syndicate, Inc

J Humorist Buttram Puzzle Highlights Across Clues

A fragmented crossword style list shows entries like Pony and Drone bee with multiple numbered clues16 18 20 22 28 30 34 39 46 48 51 56 60 61 63 65 66. The mix includes terms such as Pigeon pea Doctor Ancient language Malt drink and Savor plus hints of poetic evenness.

Puzzle clue compilation persists with scattered answers

A garbled list of clues and partial answers appears, including items like Retain Censuunes Above Shakespear river and various numbered hints. The text shows mismatched letters and incomplete words, suggesting a print OCR error with stray digits and corrupted terms.

Secretaries Name Officers for NSAI Lawton Chapter

Mrs. Marsha Safril was re elected president of the Lawled chapter NSAI International at the annual meeting. New officers named for the year include Mildred Jiunter first vice president Dorothy Strahan second vice president Lillie Mae Frazier corresponding secretary Ruby Harris recording secretary and Helen Starns treasurer. Sixteen members attended the meeting which outlined duties for officers and noted a new member Mrs Margo Drisicill secretary for a rural chamber Brim. The group heard reports from Miss Gerri Hair Oklahoma state president and Naomi Bigbee announcing a $50 scholarship to a Lawton graduating senior for Cameron College awarded to Miss Wands Paldoce.

Marsha Safril Lawled National Secretaries Association International Mildred Jiunter Dorothy Strahan Lillie Mae Frazier Ruby Harris Helen Starns Sarvil Betty Dom Bethel Belt Carrie Hickman Coann Truex Margo Drisicill Gerri Hair Oklahoma NSAI Redbud Oklahoma City Safrit Ilarvis Capital Naomi Bigbee Joews Lawton Cameron College Wands Paldoce Lawton High Schan

Jet Sets Record on Lindy Route

The Air Force said its Spirit of St Louis I jet completed a flight of 4,002 statute miles from New York to Paris in an unofficial six hours and 37 minutes on the Lindbergh anniversary. Maj. Robinson Risner, 32, from Tulsa Oklahoma, piloted the craft.

Solons Attack Bitter Service Rivalry in Defense Budget

Washington The House Appropriations Committee warned that rivalry among the Army Navy and Air Force threatens the rate of military buildup. It urged real unification and criticized the services for delaying progress, tied to disputes over strategic weapons and ballistic missiles.

Washington Armed Services House Appropriations Committee Defense Department

Atomic Officials Eye Weather In New Bid To Start Fests

Atomic officials at the site monitor weather conditions to decide if the suialontie fest series can begin. Forecasters cited 50 mile per hour jet stream winds over Todian Springs Air Force Base Las Vegas and Boulder City as risking blast operations.

New Roonrow Nevada West Organization Todian Springs Air Force Base Las Vegas Boulder City

Dennis Dus Cnalle Celebrates 39th Birthday

Hollywood singer Dennis Dus Cnalle marks his thirty ninth birthday amid public intrigue. He states there is no difference between us and his fans and that he still loves his work and fans.

Hollywood WWF Dennis Dus Cnalle Jel Borm Wiley Day

Admiral To Head Anti Secret Drive

The Defense Department appoints Rear Admiral John Hoskins to lead declassification work under Eisenhower’s push to remove secrecy tags from outdated military information. Hoskins, 58, retired from active duty to take the post after a storied career including World War II service and first jet strikes from carriers in Korea. He will oversee revealing WWII era material no longer holding security value.

Washington Defense Department Eisenhower Pentagon John Pegleg) Hoskins Hoskins Princeton Korea Philippines Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson Charles A. Coolidge

Douglass School Instructor Wins OU Scholarship

Albert Johnson a sixth grade instructor at Douglass School was named winner of a Southern Education Foundation scholarship to attend a University of Oklahoma summer school with all expenses paid. The $600 value covers room board tuition and travel and was awarded on the recommendation of principal John Sacberry.

Albert Johnson Douglass School University of Oklahoma Norman Southern Education Foundation Johnson John Sacberry Princpal Claudy Kelley

County Schools Set May 29 Closing Day

Comanche county schools wrap up the 1996-37 term with Bishop elementary marking the final closure on Wednesday May 29. Superintendent Clarence Scott notes Medicine Park Roseland Fletcher Beaver Bend and other towns show earlier near end dates.

Comanche County Bishop Clarence Scott

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