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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

7

Georgia Convicts Again Smash Legs At Quarry

In Buford Georgia officials report a new self inflicted leg smashing episode at the rock quarry prison. Three inmates succeeded using 16 pound sledgehammers during a controlled incident tied to publicity from a sensational magazine article.

Buford Georgi “Rock Quarry State Department of Corrections Jack Forrester Forrestey Priso Suards Tto Lawrenceville

Miner David Snyder Found Dead After Three Day Cave-In

In Lyken s Pennsylvania David Snyder 35 father of three was buried by a coal and slag cave in for more than three days. His body was located 460 feet down a Langway tunnel accessed from the main shaft. Coroner Dy Ferro ruled death from silication as the victim apparently ducked into a recessed gangway to escape an avalanche. Snyder s brother Leroy and partner Sponk worked above ground. they escaped unscathed.

Lykens David Snyder Snyder Langway LeMark Datohi Herrora Min Lawn Richier Leroy Sponk

County fund allocations total 47922 dollars

The Oklahoma Tax Commission added 7922.80 to county coffers for four county funds. The county highway fund received 28401.43, and 17652.47 went to Lotie General school funds. Cities and towns get 1221.45 and 891.31 for auxiliary uses, with Cache, Rigi, FI Jetchoy, Geronimo, 3 Indiana ma, and Sterling receiving small amounts.

Ceer Oklahoma Fox Commission Lotie Reneral Mauies Cache Rigi

Two Couples Swap Mates In Nevada Courthouse Shuffle

Two couples who swapped partners and homes in a race between Nevada courthouses were honeymooning in seclusion. Frank J. Schwartz and his new bride returned to Millbrae while the former Mrs Betty Jean Schwandt’s husband, J Martin Brooks, went home with her. The marriages dated back to 1946 in Detroit and 194? in California, with children named Lori, Me, Gregory, Peter, and Soh.

Reno Nev Mil Brae Cal Nevada Frank J. Schwartz Speecifish Millbrae Duke Boeks J. Martin Brooks Rend Schwarls DHL New Kensing Lori Brooks Detroit Gregory Peter Slebn Meiiweller Lon

Hydrogen bomb power harnessing Glass Cage project

The London News Chronicle reports a British team building a large glass cage at Marwell to contain fusion materials for a hydrogen bomb test. Aimed at electricity generation, the design uses magnets to create fields to keep hot gases from contacting the container walls. Reported fusion start temperatures exceed two billion degrees Fahrenheit in small models.

London Gere Haalains Marwell Aucrafr Woobe Reddy Tor Apparausi Choomice de, PLC Thamman

Funeral Rites for Richard Turner Jackson Held in Clinton

Funeral services for Richard Turner Jackson of Clinton former Tastonian will be 10 am Thursday at Clinton First Baptist Church with graveside at Migh tard cemetery. He died Sunday in an Oklahoma City hospital. Survived by wife Petar a son Richard Cole and Tomy at home two sisters and two brothers.

Richard Turner Jackson Clinton Clinton First Baptist Church Mightard Jackson Okloma City Petar Richard Cole Tomy Hon Harl Barr Duncan Ben Musharen Caney Ran

U S Says It Has Developed Clean Nuclear Weapons

In a talk to engineers, WilFred F Libby of the United States says the U S has developed and tested clean weapons that greatly reduce radioactive fallout per unit of explosive power. He notes Soviet tests produced heavy fallout, including in Japan, while US plans minimize health hazards for distant populations.

Washtngton Wilfard F. Libby United States Libby Tow Dhs Owa Siberia Japan American Society of Military Engineers Bate

Rich Runaways Return Home After Disneyland Plan

Two Seattle youths Eddie Zelasky and Richard Daly 12 and 13 ran away to Disneyland and Mexico with more than $3,000 in cash and jewelry. They were picked up in Los Angeles and flown to Seattle where police returned them to their parents.

Disneyland Mexico Eddie Zelasky Richard Daly Uie Senate- Tacoma Los Angeles San Francisco Kos Angeles Western Air Lines Seal Ue Seattle Eddie Edward Solasky Richard Peter Louie Daly

Termite Infestation Alert With Free Inspection Offer

Telmites advertise Winged ants and possible termites, offering a free inspection with no obligation. They promote all pest types and present a licensed and bonded representative for service inquiries. Dial EL 8 643.

Girl 14 Douses 11 Floors In Tragic Hotel Fall

A Virgin Islands teenager Olga Cassanova aged 14 plunged from an 11th floor hotel lodge on Manhattan's upper West Side after quarrelling with aunt Marie Monell a laboratory technician. Police and a 4000 strong crowd watched as a patrolman attempted a rescue but the girl slipped and fell to her death. She had arrived in September 1955 to stay with her aunt.

New York Virgin Islands Olga Cassanova Walton Marhattan Upper West Side Herrie Marie Monell

Parole Approved For George Kimes

George Kimes 53, a convicted bank robber, was recommended for parole by the Pardon and Parole Board. He is currently on a 60 day leave of absence and working on a ranch near Nowata after serving 22 years of a 40 year sentence.

George Kimes State Pardon and Parole Board Wally Jamar Tulsa Kimes Nowata

Governor Gary considers parole after Covington bank hold up conviction

The text notes Gov. Raymond Gary must approve parole after a Garfield County Covington bank robbery conviction. It also mentions a confusion about the name November and a reference to Emperor Tiberius overruling the Roman Senate.

THE Lawton Constitution Covington Garfield County Raymond Gary Tiberius

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