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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
6
A reflection quotes Charles Spurgeon stating there are no crown wearers in heaven who were not cross bearers on earth. The saying emphasizes enduring faith and trials before reward.
A reader notes Soviet officials released education figures via New Times. In 1937 Russia graduated over 770000 specialists and employed about 240000 scientists, with more than 4 million studying in higher or secondary schools. The author argues Americans must boost science training to avoid falling behind.
Written amid the Sputnik II milestone the author warns that Soviet rocket and dog payload demonstrate the USSR’s growing long range capability and leverage. The piece argues the United States must mount a massive, coordinated effort with allies to avert potential global survival risks and to preserve scientific credibility.
A quoted statement notes pay television could end free TV, while another remark reflects on a new era of total terror arising from hydrogen bomb development and the arms race between nations. It highlights fears of destruction and shifting power metrics.
A quiz summary notes that Finlandia by Jean Sibelius established the late composer’s fame after its 1893 premiere. It also mentions the Madagascar elephant bird known only from fossils, extinct before ancient times, and clarifies that tulips originated in Turkey rather than Holland.
Six outstanding students were named at a Thursday noon Optimist Club meeting at the Old South Cafeteria. Winners include Joy, Brooks, Kenneth Bart Easton, Samuel Begay, Le Roy Crawford Jr, and others from Lawton high and Fort Sill Indian School. Awards were given by Dr L Farsons, with Gene Hancock as principal speaker.
Four area rural mail carriers in the Wichita region received national safety awards for 517000 accident free miles and 31 years of combined service. The Wichita region post office earned a first place safety award as the safest in the nation for the second straight year, officials said.
A rocket launched from a top secret Air Force missile test center near Cape Canaveral rose into a southeastward arc over the Atlantic. It was tracked by radar and considered successful, though officials did not identify the projectile and did not expect it to be one of the larger U.S. missiles.
A 45 year old man from Horatio Arkansas identified as John Alex Mitchell was fined 100 dollars and court costs by Justice of Peace Marvin F E Cameron after highway patrol troopers arrested him on a reckless driving charge. Cameron also fined a 20 year old Waurika man L C Bridges 40 with costs on a reckless driving charge.
At the national convention, Young Democrats clash over a resolution urging U S recognition of Red China at the United Nations. Opponents vow to push the measure to the floor despite committee opposition while supporters cite trade pressure and Korea era policy debates.
Legions Banquet and dance at 7 30 p m today hosted by Bateman Zarling Post 193 Lawton Oklahoma with speaker A Tyner Jr Col H E Trail and Mrs Gladys Zarling as guests. Parade through downtown Lawton Fort Sill veterans day events wrap up observance.
Oklahoma City report says Tulsa County attorney and a district judge were prevented from pursuing subpoenas against Teamsters Union officials. A memorandum decision declared there is no justification for the action sought by Union officials Gordon Shryock Perry Shryock and Jack Smith Jr. in connection with a probe of four Tulsa bombings.
Judge J Merle Oaks disposed 14 cases this morning including speeding charges for Homer L Bradbery 38 of Fort Sill and Barlee Exankin 19 of Fort Sill. Bonds forfeited ranged from 1 1 to 52 with multiple defendants for reckless driving running a red light and other offenses.
The Army announced about 275 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division who helped during the Little Rock integration crisis will be flown back to Fort Campbell Kentucky today. This marks a later reduction following an October 4 Army order.
Leonard Wancher, 23, hitchhiked from Wichita Falls Texas to Cincinnati while evading authorities. He admits stealing a car from Wichita Falls to Milford Ohio last June and says he traveled to Ohio to surrender after claiming a vow to pay his debt to the Lord. He is held on a 2000 dollar bond after leaving a VA hospital without permission. The FBI notes prior forgery arrests and multiple prior run ins with law, including a fractured journey that led to hospitalization.
Senator John Kennedy urged Oklahoma Democrats that the missile program be placed under a defense secretary adviser rather than a White House coordinator. He praised Killian but argued direct line to Mr. McElroy would reduce interservice rivalry and speed production. He criticized an overabundance of advisers and new titles as insufficient for results.
A 39 year old Laxton man, Carl Skard of Rt 2, was charged with first degree rape of his 15 year old stepdaughter. The accusation arose from an incident alleged to have occurred May 4, 1566 in Sterling, with the case filed by County Attorney Warren Crane in Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron's court after the girl's mother reported it.
Fort Sill fund drive closed at noon with 9 837 10.9 over its 45 000 goal. About 2 440 will go to the Lawton United Fund. remainder to Fort Sill post activities. G1 group led all Fort Sill units with 150 percent of its goal. 52nd Field Artillery 143 percent. First Ordnance 121 percent. 17th FA 120 percent.
The senior high Methodist Youth Fellowship will lead an evening worship service at Centenary Methodist Church with MYF co presidents Rita Tozie and Errest Godlove in charge. Kenneth Hambur serves as guide, assisted by Marcia Mitchell. Props prepared by Nancy Sherrod.
Tulsa Vinita and Oklahoma City appear in a sequence of scores with towns like Enid Lawton Shattuck Clinton Blackwell Elk City Watonga Vinita and Pauls Valley showing varying results. The data lists multiple game results and standings across several venues including Tulsa and Clinton.
Kiwanis members held a program at the Hotel Lawtonian marking American Education Week. John Shoemaker city school superintendent urged skilled, independent thinkers to safeguard democracy and discussed local education needs.
Ardmore County attorney Harley Venters argued he would not be fit for county attorney if a district court jury acquits County Commissioner Lonnie Rooney and Ardmore car dealer Gawd Arnold of conspiracy. Judge Morris said former bookkeeper Lela Robertson and parts manager Floyd Chambless were accomplices. Rooney and Arnold face conspiracy to defraud the state via fraudulent auto parts tickets.
A garbled crime note describes a theft report involving a sill man and money missing, with unclear details about time or location. The fragmentary text mentions a grocery context and confusing phrases, offering no verifiable names or facts.
A compact puzzle item lists clues such as shots and bread spread along with names like Musketeers and dawn goddess. The fragmentary text mixes definitions and wordplay across multiple entries and themes, hinting at a themed crossword style.
Senator Monroney urged continued funding for a continental missile program and warned Congress to support defense averted by Eisenhower promises. He cited a billion spent on early warning systems and questioned the value of the B 58 as a sole deterrent while noting domestic economic risks and farm income declines. He recalled 1939 armament costs and praised Fort Sill defenses amid calls for stronger national security.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon slips into Miami and dines at several restaurants while staying at his apartment in an exclusive hotel with a personal friend.
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