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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

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Treasury Secretary Humphrey Resigns Amid Cabinet Shakeup

The report states that Humphrey resigned as secretary of the Treasury amid a White House and Senate reshuffle. It notes Anderson and other officials, mentions the administration seeking replacements, and references ongoing budget and fiscal matters as Congress considers successor appointments.

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Mortgage firm buys nine apartment buildings in Goel Acres

Federal National Mortgage Association conducted a public auction today in the district court case against Blue Rite Apartments. Nine buildings totaling 72 rental units were sold with judgments totaling 190 095.14 dollars. FNMA bid at least two thirds of the appraised value per its procedures.

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Texoma Releases River Flood Waters From Dam

The Texoma reservoir on the Oklahoma Texas border released river flood waters to divert pressure from Denison Dam. The dam’s flow kept the level near the 610.90 foot mark with 24 hour outflow around 22 900 cubic feet per second. Officials said releases safeguarded downstream areas and prevented flooding below the dam.

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Funding Bonds Eyed To Pay Pipe Judgment

City of Langton weighs issuing funding bonds to cover a long series of water pipeline lawsuits brought by developers. The plan seeks to secure a court order and provide funds to satisfy judgments and disputed ownership claims. The proposal follows recommendations from state authorities and involves lenders such as National Bank and Trust Co. A final decision is expected before year end.

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Buddies Plunge From Queens Bridge. One Missing in East River

A group of three men drank at a party in Brooklyn and Queens and jumped from near the Queensboro Bridge into the East River at about 2 am. One man did not resurface. The other two were rescued or recovered after attempts, with reports of rope and improvised rescue efforts. The missing man is identified as a 20 year old packing plant worker. the others aged 18 and 19 are described in police statements.

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Earth Satellite Carrier Shown by Navy and Martin Co

The Navy and the Martin Co unveiled a Vanguard spacecraft carrier for the first earth satellite. Dr. John Hagen said a complete first vehicle will launch soon. Rear Adm Rennett indicated a launch mid IGY timing around March 1958, with the satellite intended to orbit Earth and transmit data back.

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Thirst Crazed Pilot Rescued After Stranded Flight

A pilot, exhausted and delirious, was rescued after crash landing in the Panimint Mountains near Ded Valley. Two cattlemen, Harold Tass of San Diego and another, reported the high heat above 100 degrees and a long wait in the sun as rescuers arrived yesterday.

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Oklahoma Turnpike Bill Clears Senate With Funding Plan

The Oklahoma Senate approved a joint resolution by 28-1 to underwrite the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority funding with a $304,000 annual state highway fund, amid support from lawmakers Pred Mares and Charles Ovni and opposition from some critics. The measure redirects funds to support turnpike construction and maintenance, with revenues replenished or reverted if insufficient.

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Army Adopts the Metric System for Artillery Measurements

The Army will replace linear measurements with the metric system for artillery range height and distance. General Maxwell D. Taylor says the change standardizes within NATO, improves allied interoperability, and reduces conversion delays. Conversion begins with minimal delay and new equipment will be metric ready by 1986.

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Memorial Day rites planned for city and Fort Sill

Memorial Day activities include quiet observances in Santas and Fort Sill with official recognition ceremonies. The Battery General Field Artillery will fire a salute at Fort Sill while the 5th Army Band provides music. Gen Joshua A W, Gen Alexander M Garalton, and Gen Philip O Sheerdan are named in the program. An unveiling of a monument is planned at the Old Post Quad at 1030 am.

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Rain May Mar Area Holiday Forecast

Scattered showers are expected in Laneton on Thursday afternoon with upper 80s forecast for highs and 60s for low. Five day outlook calls for continued warm weather through Monday with 80s and some 60s, plus moderate rainfall totaling 1 to 2 inches. Lake Linvtonke level could rise over the old spillway as feeder creeks remain near normal with little additional runoff anticipated.

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Dulles Proposes Ways to Ease Formosa Tension

U S Secretary of State Dulles urged reducing American official personnel abroad to ease resentment in foreign lands amid riots in Formosa. He indicated disarmament talks could start quickly in suitable areas and discussed a possible four power meeting on German unification after a first stage arms pact with USSR.

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Jap Demonstrators Protest A Tests at Embassy

In Tokyo, banners and protests surrounded the American Embassy as demonstrators from Japan gathered to condemn nuclear tests. About thirty protesters formed a line at the embassy driveway, but no violence occurred. Five demonstrators were later escorted away after presenting a petition urging the United States to halt further nuclear testing.

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Oklahoma Governor Hails 26th Session as Outstanding

Oklahoma City report details the final adjournment of the 26th Legislature with House and Senate actions on major bills. Governor Gary lauded the session as perhaps the most outstanding in the state’s first 50 years. Key items included a super-numerary judge pension bill, Wildlife Conservation Commission move, and adjustments to emergency relief and free textbooks funding.

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Cuban Rebels Hit 3 Fronts

Havana reports say Batista forces clashed with insurgents near Holguin Manzanillo and Cienfuegos as rebels expand to the Sierra Cristal and Sierra Maestra. Government claims 35 prisoners and 16 rebel casualties with Havana blackout from an underground explosion as restoration work continues.

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Monse rejects Eisenhower advice on defense spending

Washington reports that Monse dismissed the president's advice in a move about national security funding, citing a gap of 275,000 less than what Eisenhower deemed essential. The Senate approved a compromise bill trimming U S Information Agency next year to 96 200 00 with a 73 to 2 roll call, Neuburger and Javits voting no.

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Tremendous Radioactivity Detected in Quincy California

California officials report a tremdous radioactivity reading in Quincy Plumas County. Radiologist Paul Larios recorded 10000 clicks per minute on a Geiger counter and Tulsa Scott verified the reading in the Sierra town. The cause is not confirmed but likely linked to the Nevada atomic test blast.

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