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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

10

Girl Friend Ends Threats in Fort Worth Gangland Killings

Fort Worth police traced a gangland massacre chain to Jack Nesbit a reputed top gangster linked to bombings and shootings across the area. Mrs Lovig Stripling testified Nesbit warned of murder if she ended their romance and Nesbit was fatally shot after a tense confrontation in their shared apartment.

Fort Wortid Jack Nesbit Joaline A. Colaw Otton Sid Jack Nesbita Herbert Noble Fort Worth Shripling Parker County Jake Panhler Nelson Eaeris Gene Paul Norris Tiney Gilestun Ayes Ge Wold Saginaw Mare Worth Firme Squad Cecil Green Nesbits Gamsters Riral Lois Stripling Underworld George Jack) Nesbit

Special House Subcommittee to Inspect Flood Damage Next Week

A House subcommittee led by Rep Ed Edmondson will tour areas of Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana to assess flood damage and report on food control projects. The group will use Army helicopters for ground inspection and include Rep Wright Beyne and Rep Denpsey among others.

Pashington Willy Okahua Ed Edmondson Special Public Works Texans Arkateas Wse Army Dim Wright Tex Bromer Beyne Rmh John I. Denpsey

Truman Urges US to Continue Aid Programs

Former President Harry S Truman urged continued foreign aid and defense spending to deter Communism at a Democratic dinner in Kansas City. He argued weaker free nations invite attack and criticized the current administration for domestic finance and debt, saying Republicans risk government drift while Democrats can restore public governance.

Kansas City Harry Trina Truman Eisenhower Tyaman Flea Aig

Committee Named For Fund Budget Budget drive leaders announced

The budget committee for the 1957-58 Lawton Fort Sill United Fund drive was named by president Bill Love. C. B. Lord was chosen chairman with members including Col. (Ret) EL. Wood Forest, Harald Wilson, Lt. Col. R. C. Strange, Cont. Robert Kren, John R. Sadberry, Ben Stein, Rev. M. L. Baker, and John Ts. (Jack) Carter named as drive chairman for next year.

Lawton-Fort Sill Robert Kren Earl M. Turley Darwin E. Williams Justin Kuntz Joe Richard Hugh Bish Man- Ville Rednen E. B. Lacy Charny E. Wade John Ts Jack) Carter

Canal Busy as Ships Pissed in Tanima Canal

Turbulence in Tanima Canal reported with multiple ships delayed crossing on October 3, 1934. Authorities, including Wes, noted the busy waterway and potential impact on regional shipping schedules.

Baldoz Tanima Canal Wes

Youth Air Training Plan Stymied by Apathy

US Air youth training proposal by 29 year old ex Army flight instructor Richard J Allred aims to provide voluntary basic flight training for high school students. He notes high costs deter youth from flying and urges government funded, simple trainers and a nationwide program to boost military and civil aviation. Allred has lobbied officials for years and seeks influential congressmen and a compelling film to push passage.

J. Serlang United Press Washington UPJ Rehbert J. Allred National Air Allred Air Force Scith Chew Alved Bruin Britain France United States Bone Sind Curtis Lemay Norca

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