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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
1
The 30 hour Memorial Day period ends with 166 traffic fatalities across the nation. Drownings and other causes push totals higher as the National Safety Council notes the toll is not to be celebrated. The official 20 hour window yielded 75 normal deaths by usual nonholiday standards.
A 1957 funeral page reports Wydell Newberry, a Duncan resident, killed in a high speed two vehicle crash two miles west of Velma in Stephens County during a heavy storm. His brother Riley Lee Newberry, 20, was driving. passenger Wydell died. Driver suffered concussion and lacerations. Andrew Lee Williams, 17, and Simpson Newberry, 16, injured. Williams and Simpson Newberry were moved to an Oklahoma City hospital.
Lawton health officials announce a targeted mosquito control drive after reports show a high ratio of Culex Tarsalis. A laboratory tally indicates this species accounts for most encephalitis risk, prompting spraying plans and traps at industrial Way and Syn Creek as Charles J. Miller Jr. urges vigilance and public cooperation.
Rainfall lifted streams in southwest Oklahoma while Lake Lawtonka and its watershed rose only slightly. Officials reported creeks returning to normal levels with resumed flows, and dike levels expected to rise again Thursday after afternoon storms. The State Weather Office noted modest totals including near a tenth of an inch in some locales and isolated showers continuing.
Torrential winds and heavy rain lashed southwest Texas and the Panhandle, damaging homes in Brackelville and Wichita Falls. Reports indicate up to 2.22 inches of rain in some areas, streets turned to rivers, and power outages. One man, Tommie Lindor, 39, died of a heart attack on Wichita Falls steps amid storm-related conditions.
Stores will stay open through 9 pm tonight for Family Shopping Day. The event, promoted by the Chamber of Commerce, was moved from Thursday due to city Memorial Day observance.
Mrs. Leda Masurier, wife of KDAL president Dal ton Masurier, survived 19 days on pine nuts and candy after a May 11 crash on Fortis Mountain east of Duluth. She endured storms, snow drifts, and a gas fire while guiding rescuers to her husband and their wrecked plane.
Sydney reports Australia plans a vast 3500 mile fence in Queensland to deter dingoes from attacking sheep. The barrier aims to protect about 1 million sheep and 610000 cattle, costing over a million dollars in labor and materials, with annual sheep losses previously around 500000.
Preparations wrap up for the Bird annual convention of the Oklahoma State Firemen's Association with registration from 7 p m Sunday at the Hotel Lawtonian. About 300 delegates are expected for the combined association and auxiliary parleys. Key speakers include J Amberg Oklahoma City fire chief J D McCally Oklahoma City D B Hunt state insurance commissioner Ruel Waldrop Department of Interior Col Wilson Riley and Ralph Duroy formerly LUNVENTION.
Arthur Miller playwright husband of Mel Monroe was found guilty of contempt of Congress by Judge Charles McLaughlin after a six day nonjury trial Miller refused to name Communist writers before the House Committee on Un American Activities The verdict follows his June appearance when he answered questions about himself The maximum penalty is one year in jail and a $1000 fine
Senate subcommittee summoned senior Pentagon officials to explain a Defense Department curb on Air Force installment buying. Deputy Secretary Donald A. Quarles and Asst. Sec Wilfred J. McNeill faced questions after Senator Symington cited potential delays to $3.5 billion in equipment and protested the directive issued by Secretary of Defense Wilson. Symington warned Congress will scrutinize efforts to shield appropriations from decision review.
The Oklahoma Methodist Conference announced pastor appointments for the coming year. Names include J. Waller Browery Jr at Centenary, Clarence A. Ridge at First, Ralph Hooper at Keight, Flarold Himes at Wesley, R. Lt. Hanks at Highland Park, Lawton Coe Coover at Anadarko, Winfred McBride at First, Clint Purtell at Westey, Raymond Shepherd at Stephens Duncan, and Lyman T. Cockerill at Altus.
Los Angeles case described by Dr. Job T. McLaughlin notes a 42 year old radar technician died within two weeks after exposure to a radar trap in less than a minute. Heat began in the abdomen with no surface burns. a hole the size of a silver dollar was found in the small bowel. Case cited as first known death from radar exposure, reported for security reasons.
Two American youths on a hitchhiking tour, Mike A. Gilbert and Warren William Wait, reportedly crossed into Communist Hungary from Austria. Officials sought confirmation with U.S. legation in Budapest, while an Eisenstadt frontier witness saw two men believed to be the Americans escorted by Hungarian militiamen at Margarethen.
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