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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1957
Page
7
A renowned Polish actress discusses hardship at home amid Cannes exposure. She laments poverty in Warsaw, recalls studying at the Warsaw Dramatic School, and criticizes government support while stressing the need to continue working for survival.
In Oklahoma City three liquor enforcement bills failed to advance as a Senate committee quorum did not assemble. Only Senator Arthur Dri vesth attended. the bills would have barred liquor purchases, taxed stamps, and authorized search warrants, but the session collapsed without action.
The Lawton Miss Universe and Miss America contests announced rules for Comanche County girls ages 18 to 28. Entrants must be single, never married, and reach their 7th birthday before Sept 1 1997. Judging emphasizes poise and personality, with no talent required, and contestants model a one piece bathing suit. Winners receive cash, scholarships, and movie contracts with a Lawton event tied to Theaters Inc. Committees and entry forms are listed with contact details for mail-in applications.
Egypt agrees to submit Israel's passage through the Suez Canal to international arbitration via the United Nations with conditions to avoid admitting wrongdoing or prejudicing Egypt's stance. Israel plans to send a ship to test the blockade, aiming to rally world opinion to reopen the canal. Egyptian delegate Omar Loufi in New York and Premier Ben-Gurion address political tensions at home.
Jordan reports the last Syrian troops have left Amman while King Hussein in New York rejects Arab nationalism as linked to communism. CBS interview notes Arab relations with the United States should be friendship not domination. In Cairo Yemeni charges cite British forces missing in Aden amid large scale attack. Arab League to act.
Geronimo leaders announced a relief drive for families hit by Friday's tornado. Contributions are directed to Tornado Victims Box 2, Geronimo, with many callers seeking to help and noting families are in desperate need after losing belongings.
Pvt. Charles D. Crabtree of Medicine Park is assigned to Battery C, 6th Battalion, Basic Training Command at Fort Chaffee Arkansas for basic training in the United States Army. He will learn soldiering fundamentals, weapon use, and Army combat tactics. After eight week training he may be reassigned or stay at Fort Chaffee for further training in his military specialty.
Lawton High reports about 134 students enrolled in the 1957 summer session under principal Hugh Bish. Enrollment is expected to rise to around 150 by Tuesday. Tuition is 310 per student unit or 220 per full unit. Classes run 8 to 11 30 daily, six days a week for 43 days. First semester ends June 20, second starts June 21 and ends July 18.
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