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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1957

Page

2

Booze Seized At New Spot In Liveton

Officers raided a new tavern on a Monday afternoon and seized 38 bottles of spirits. Several defendants faced charges including possession, nuisance, and running a saloon. Bonds were set and multiple individuals issued fines for public drunkenness and reckless driving.

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2 000 Watch Circus At Si

Cirous circus at Junction Colorado features 2 000 to 3 000 Laywtenians with Pov mel tase mpzht aitenelec. Brothers Circus last performed here. date 2 sand S pom et Prichard Fick and Wilby listed as available.

Brothers Circus Stow Colo Sand

War Vets Plan To Give Flag To Mayor Saturday

Commander Garman of the Herre W Camp No. of the War Veterans will present an American flag to Mayor C R Titsworth. The veterans meet at 2 pm Sunday at New Yah Center 1th and Best. Mrs Irene Langston is president.

Garman Herre W Uho C&r. Titsworth Veterans Reup Am Agxiliare Nw Yah Center Irene Langston

Kaspar Trial Date Set For July 8

John Kasper of Washington DC and several others accused of stirring racial disorder at an integrated high school face criminal contempt charges in U S District Court. Judge Robert L Tassor set the trial date for July. alleged interference with a permanent injunction aimed at peaceful school integration at Clinton High School.

Hnoxvili John Kasper Washington, D.C U.S Eourt Robert L.tassor Clinton High School Harzes Erin Court Laie Patmore Rbaaper Seloal Vavier Erday Joann Cawford Jr Palmore Lt Contemph Fourold Dames

Subscriptions Rates for Press and Sunday Editions

Subscription and Sunday mail rates listed for Payahic Mocming Press and Sendlay, with per year, per month, and regional options across states and counties. Includes Crist. Press & Sunday and Crist. Press & Law lines, noting different prices and discounts.

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Markets and poetry blur in scattered price notes and livestock

The page blends state agriculture price reports with market listings and odd verse. Wheat and various regional prices appear alongside livestock data and spot values, including cattle, hogs, and sheep, with scattered city names and markets across Oklahoma and nearby towns.

Gus Orlahoily Guyton Edevick Alva Hay Glavekwell Clinton Enel Medford Bison Bet Nond FL Rene Wennessey Kingfisher Wakon Bivilors Miskour Oklahom Wie City Thackwell TV Yani Tell Lawon Te Whtonga Oklahoma City Pauly Valles Thiste NU Reno Pants Valley Seoul Lawtton Pauly Valley Ton Ik City Enid Lawton Lonel Tulsan

Council Proceedings Preview and Requests on Water Pressure

Council discusses water pressure in northwest district on watering days and opens bids for grader blades. Planning commission submits real estate insurance opposition, and Walter Smith and associates seek bids. Nuisance ordinances to be presented. Engineer reports on paving district petition, street paint, traffic lanes, and park department changes. Grover Talston resigns from park board to join park secretary role. Leroy Bolkin appointed to park board.

Inwit War Torhe Planning and Zoning Commission Walter I Smith Ordininees Itis Athorney Waveren Chrisman Street Committee Park Committee Pak Department Grover C Ttalston

Construction of five new port abi classrooms planned

The Jacaton Public School system advances a half complete project adding five port ab i classrooms. Taft and Dacksou elementarys receive two each, Heffer son one, Roosevelt adds a portable room. W D Fortune Co. won the bid at 70 dollars and the project started April 2 with completion targeted July 15.

Ford Dt Taft Dacksou Hefferson Roosevelt Teffey Tall al Jackson Fodix Forel Jeffer Ny Plater Wit Fovs Tre W. TD. Fortune So Constriction Co Wdle D. Lew Bidder

Suitor Kills Girl 19 Years Younger in California

REPWOOL CITY California A Canadian man admitted killing Nancy Melero 27 at her mother's home near Mono Park. He said he felt no emotion and described a long-standing dispute with Melero’s mother and stepfather. The suspect Daniel Van Horne 46, London Germany, told police the two had known each other for years and he planned the act after confrontation. Mrs McLeaming reported the matter to authorities as the family sought justice.

Calif Sears Clare van Horne London Walser San Francisco Nancy Melero Hey Mother Mono Park Cansdlian Canmida

Cityan Hurt In Tavern Dispute Over Debt

In a tavern incident at 208 N First witnesses say a dispute over a small debt led to Thomas, a 37 year old man, being attacked with a sharp object. Police report the assailant stated self defense. No further details available.

Cem Thomas Ngoe Menorah Qos Thomas Ian Mani Carole Auion

Aggie Coaches Attend Summer School for Degrees

Two Chineron college coaches pursue further education to meet degree requirements. Ted Owens plans at University of Oklahoma Norman session June 1 to August 3 for basketball. Charles Dean attends Washington state college near Spokane while Bennie Stehr heads to Colorado State College at Greeley to earn a Doctor of Education during his yearlong leave.

Chineron College Ted Owens University of Oklahoma Norman Charles Dean Washington Spokane Bennie W. Stehr Dune 7 Greeley Cold Colorado State College

Atomic Continued Front Page One

Nevada test details describe a high yield device with over 15 shots, aiming to gain defense related knowledge. Fireball did not touch ground, radioactive dirt largely avoided, fallout minimized near the test site as cloud drift and readings continued from helicopters and ground instruments.

United States Free World Nevada Test Organization AEC

County Bridges Danger Warned After Storms

County commissioners urge residents to warn children about washed out bridges and dangerous roads after tornadic winds and heavy rains left ten bridges impassable. Officials say most county roads remain hazardous and crossings should be avoided.

Couny Pete Wynn Pursons

City Man Faces Theft Charge Against Jones

A 39 year old man known as Doc Jones was charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing items Friday night from a truck owned by Kenneth Weaver. The complaint was filed in Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron's court. Jones was arrested Saturday night by Lt. Walter Ashery.

Telois Doc!" Jones Federal Hotel Kenneth Weaver S. Fie Jones Justice of Peace Marvin EB. Cameron Pollen Walter Ashery

Oklahoma Turnpike Bonds Debate Faces Delays and Votes

Lawmakers wrestle with funding the southwest turnpike as an emergency clause stalls action. House votes hover near the needed margin, with 63 to 49 and 60 to 51 tallies, while supporters push for bonds and treasury guarantees. Senate action is deferred as officials warn of security needs and possible loan mechanisms.

Gary Turnpike Authority Oyman Harris Senate House Larvis Lawlon Ozman Denion Southwest Oklahoma Southwest Turnpike Aig Wu Brek Cortseight Weewok Frank Ogden Guyuion Oklahoma City Lawler Highway Department

Youman's Rest Haven Hospital Specialty Nurse On Duty

The fragment notes Youman's Rest Haven Hospital with a nurse on duty during Teves month special, mentions patient care focus and a Jefferson BE 39-1741 identifier.

SU Jefferson BE

Shawnee Lawmakers Clash Over Emergency Levy Plan

In a heated debate two Shawnee legislators oppose an emergency tax levy, framing it as a diversion of funds and a potential malfeasance, while others defend it as a sound business proposition to fund a 50 million dollar vocational center. Rep. Jim Bullard defends the plan amid sharp criticism from Rep. John Levergood and Rep. Ralph Graves.

Jim Bullard Duncan John Levergood Shawnee Ralph Graves

Disaster damage persists as lawton area suffers flood aftermath

Lawton area reels from flood damage with multiple outbuildings destroyed and homes moved off foundations. Estimates place property losses near $100,000 as emergency officials seek federal grants for mosquito and fly control, awaiting state and federal approvals before work can start. Local officials report extensive damage along a 15 mile east and 1 5 mile north swath with high water complicating wells and septic systems.

Freel Tlarris Charles Ozman Jim Taliaerro Earl Simmons Lawton Tracy Daugherty Wallers Comanehr C. R. Ellsworth Charles I. Milletti Camanche Reuel Waldrop U.S. Public Health Service Lawsan State Health Department Oklahoma Civil Defense Bostick Comanche County Lawson Grecp Don Howard T. A. Woods

Brutality Trial of Airman Slated at Lackland Air Force Base

San Antonio reports a court martial ordered at Lackland Air Force Base to try Airman William J. P. Roberts of Key West Florida on charges of assaulting two basic trainees last August. Trainee Hinsenbacker died later from exhaustion and kidney illness. Roberts was released from base hospital after psychiatric observation. The case follows a prior Marine drill instructor court-martial at Parris Island.

San Antonio Toxiti Luckland Air Force Base Lodas Wilhiam J. P. Roberts Key West Robert Dinsel Brooklyn N.Y Hinsenbacker Ips Roberts Michael Rizile San Anunia Wi Nis de Tunse Roberts A Matthew Melean Parvis Island N.C McKean Cata

Lawton Faces Need to Expand Memorial Hospital Capacity

Memorial hospital officials mailed a health department questionnaire seeking 100 additional beds to cope with full capacity. Architect plans consider adding one or two floors to the county hospital with 100 more beds, plus 40 in a chronic disease unit. occupancy runs 85 to 95 daily. seven beds were empty during a recent tornado. Southwestern hospital also operates at capacity as Lawton aims to grow into Southwest Oklahoma’s medical center.

Ing Memorial Hospital State Department of Health Paul Harris County Hospital Lawton Memorial Southwestern Hospital Karey Fuqua Lave Oklahoma Nex Love

Area Men In Service Pvt Clyde R Allison Graduates

Pvt. Clyde R. Allison of Rt. 2 Lamon completed the single rotor helicopter mechanics course at the Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker Alabama.

Pvt Clyde R. Allison Rt. 2 Lamon Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker Ala

Sailor Seizes Pistol Then Fires on Navy Crew at Treasure Island

A sailor seized Verbeek's pistol and shot Ensign Arthur L. Morris in his bunk, injuring Ensign Richard Harrison. Harrison was rushed to the naval hospital in Oakland in critical condition. The attacker held four hostages on the bridge area above the ship while the chaos unfolded near the 13,000 ton cargo ship Gvalda, commanded by Capt. C. O. Beer, drawing a crowd of enlisted onlookers.

Verbeek Ens Arthur L. Morris Richard Harrison Morris Harrison Naval Hospital Oakland Hokis Flostages Henderson Treasure Island C. O. Beer

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