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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1957

Page

2

Yemen Britain to seek settlement in oil dispute talks

London Crown Prince Seiful Islam Badr began talks with British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd as Yemen and Britain push to resolve clashes over the Aden protectorate border. Britain accuses Yemen of rebellion while arms from Russia and others aid Yemen. A communique says both sides aim for a friendly settlement and closer cooperation. Badr's Cairo stop included meetings with President Nasser and the Soviet ambassador. He later stated his aim is Yemen’s evacuation of British forces as a solution.

London Yemen Selwyn Lloyd Arabian Peninsula Seiful Islam Badr Britain Aden Protectorate Russia Foreign Office Aden Persian Gulf

Vote Slated On Repairs For Pauls Valley Lake Spillway

Pauls Valley voters will decide next week whether to authorize using 12,000 from the state school water line bond and 310,000 from the lake bond to repair the spillway. The project covers repairing the concrete spillway and adding a sod emergency spillway, per Mayor Ed Patchell's proclamation.

Pauls Valley Oxia Pauls Valley Lake Ed Patchell

Heiress Barbara Hutton to divorce von Cramm in Mexico

New York reports Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton von Cramm is en route home from Europe to divorce her sixth husband Baron Gottfried von Cramm. The 45 year old heirad is aboard the United States liner expected to dock Thursday and will travel to her villa in Cuernavaca, Mexico, as she seeks dissolution of the Versailles marriage.

New York Barbara Hutton von Cramm Woolworth Europe Baron Gottfried von Cramm New York World Telegram Sun United States Cuernavaca Mexico Versailles France World Telegram and Sun Hutton America

Syrians Deny Arrest of Turkish Soldier at Border

Turkish officials in Ankara said no reports confirm an incident on the Syrian border in which a Turkish soldier was reportedly arrested by Syrians. Damascus reports suggested border violations Friday, but ministers doubt the event and note Turkish troops are not stationed on the border.

Ankara Turkey Damascus Foreign Interior Ministry

Pan American Plane Disappearance Sparks Pacific Search

The four engine Romance of the Skies, with 36 passengers and eight crew, vanished after radio reports from 1,028 miles east of Honolulu. A wide search pattern formed with 25 aircraft, 3 submarines, Coast Guard vessels, and carrier Philippine Sea deploying radar planes and helicopters. Flares, oil slicks, and whale misreadings were evaluated as investigators pursued faint distress signals and possible search clues.

Air Force Coast Guard Romance of the San Francisco Honolulu Pacific Pan American Philippine Sea Gruman Ayook

Red Ryder Strips Hint at Local Pastors

Reading the Red Ryder comic strip reveals familiar names from Lawton. Rev. Bob Naylor, former Centenary Methodist pastor, is now in Albuquerque New Mexico, drawing inspiration for a wedding scene. His wife Kathy’s name also appears. Harmon and Bob Waylor are stated as cousins per Mrs. Earl Zorger who noted a card from Mrs. Naylor.

Red Ryder Bob Naylor Lawton Kathy Centenary Methodist Church Naylor Albuquerque N. M Fred Harrson Harmon Bob Waylor Earl Zorger

Former Members To Plan First Field Organization

Former members of the 1st Field Artillery Regiment will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Maj. and Mrs. Paul Cook's home at TM 8 Jefferson to form a planning committee. Members chosen at a Medicine Park reunion include Lt. Col. C. O. White, Lt. Col. W.R. Hawkins, Maj. P. D. Cook, Maj. L. Oliver, Capt. E. Martin, Capt. C. E. Scott, Sgts. E. E. Fessler and J. F. Darnell.

1St Field Artillery Regiment Paul Cook Jefferson Medicine Park C. O. Whiteman WR. Hawkins P. D. Cook L. Oliver E. Martin C. E. Scott E. E. Fessler J. F. Darnell

Family Reunited After Soviet Release From Siberia

Gaveus family finally reunited in the United States after years apart. Garus Gaveus, a liquor-store operator in Oak Park, spoke of his joy as wife Monika and their children Rutha and Romualda arrived after a long Soviet bid for release. Efforts included appeals to Marshall MacDuffie and even Mrs. Roosevelt, with Khrushchev lobbied on their behalf.

Monika Rutha Romualda Gaveus United States Hesce Siberia Garcus New York Marshall MacDuffie MacDuffie United Nations Nikita Heers MacDuke Franklin DD. Roosevelt Khrushchev Oak Park Chicago Petras Dauzvardis

Subscription rates and fees for Sunday Press services

Payable in advance subscription rates listed for Sunday Press and Sunday Consolidation Press. Includes mail subscriptions across the southwest coast with monthly charges shown in the 2,04 to 15.30 range for various editions. Details specify full price differences between daily and Sunday issues and reference multiple publications.

Conalation Pees Sunday Mail Suthwest

Dairy Princess Sandra Stout to Tour Across U S

American Dairy Princess Miss Sandra Sue Stout of Piedmont Oklahoma heads a busy tour schedule. She leaves Oklahoma City for Louisville Kentucky dairy convention then Boston Hartford New York for wardrobe planning November 13 to 20. She then visits Chicago November 21 and 22 before returning to Oklahoma November 23. The Piedmont 4H member is a freshman at Oklahoma State University and will delay studies during her reign.

EL Reno Okla Sandra Sue Stout Piedmont Oklahoma City Louisville Boston Hartford Dairy Piedmont 4H Oklahoma State University Dairy Association

Vandals Hit City Buses and Pay Phone Booths

Vandalism spotted on two large city buses with broken and cracked windows near the depot. Police detained two Lawton youths in an alley near the bus station, but investigators said they were not involved. A pay telephone booth near the Southwestern Bell Warehouse showed damage with no theft reported. Cars downtown also suffered windshield and fender damage from rocks, with several residents listing specific vehicles and addresses.

Lawton Southwestern’ Bell Ford, Thearirephone Satie T Thomas’ S. Dixon Euclid W. F. Funderburg Plymouth Jim Naughton Naughton

Space dog Laika and Cold War space talk surface

The article describes Laika the dog and spaceflight plans with confusion over parachute recovery. It notes Alan Nunn May offering to volunteer for a satellite flight, denying aiding Soviet space lead. It also mentions a geographic center near Red Cloud Nebraska drawing visitors.

A. C. Lovell Sputnik Yek May

Stolen Hubcaps Reported For Cars and Truck

Police report weekend thefts of hubcaps from two cars and a pickup. Victims include Walker, Mrs Phillips, and M L Jones, with vehicles ranging from a 1950 Pontiac to a 1955 Ford pickup. Authorities urge owners to check for missing accessories.

Tor’ Walker Clarkce Phillips Mercury M.L. Jones Park Ford

Fine Arts club to view Warkentin tour slides

The Fine Arts club will view slides of Warkentin's Russian tour at a Thursday meeting. Mrs. A. Zm 3chumpert, president, will preside at the session at Syterian church.

Chattanooga Warkentin Syterian Church A. Zm 3Chumpert

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