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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1957
Page
6
A compact reflection ties biblical trust to perception, noting Isaiah’s vision of clear sight and ears that perceive with wisdom. It quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson on relying on the Creator for unseen truths, offering a devotional tone.
The piece notes that 1959 jet airliners will cruise around 600 mph, a leap from current DC speeds, with coast-to-coast flights in about four and a half hours and transatlantic trips near six. It cites CG R. Smith of American Airlines predicting future jets may break the sound barrier and reach 800 to 1,000 mph as schedules tighten against advancing Soviet rockets.
The U S S Wisconsin is being mothballed in New York as the battleship era ends. Once useful for pounding shorelines in Korea and earlier conflicts, these giants are replaced by super-carriers. The piece reflects on naval history and the enduring aura of battleships despite obsolescence.
The snippet presents quotes from leaders like Antoine Pinay and Vice Admiral Bonkley noting France’s crisis and U S Pacific fleet alert. It contrasts optimism with danger and mentions a Finnish ambassador quipping about optimism, while Vatican commentaries warn against Sputnik provoking storms.
A compact quiz item lists Q and A pairs about George Washington’s unanimous election, the Lee brothers, King Haakon of Norway, Belva Ann Lockwood as the first woman lawyer before the Supreme Court, and U S mint closures during the Civil War including New Orleans, Charlotte, and Dahlonega with reopening dates.
Walter Lippmann argues the public mood has shifted from bullish confidence to doubt. He credits the president with addressing defense, foreign policy, and economy, but notes a gap between official promises and resources. He calls for reappraisal and prioritizing public need over private profits.
A gunman held 20-year-old singer Shirley Bassey prisoner for two hours in a hotel room after firing five shots, injuring only himself. Peter Quinton, with two customers, was assaulted as they were guided out. The assailant, whose name wasn't released, surrendered after a police siege. Bassey suffered shock but was unharmed.
A letter from Mary Haworth seeking guidance for women over 35 facing career drift. She notes a misfit with current work, desires soul satisfying tasks, and constraints of four dependents and limited time. She asks how to pursue a field aligned with her heart despite age and family obligations.
A reader laments humdrum work and questions staff support while a columnist urges wholehearted effort in any task. The note cites workers returning to Lima after strikes, reflecting on labor morale and vocational purpose amid wage protests.
The article explains Social Security rights for natural, adopted and stepchildren with a key exception for stepchildren of divorced couples. It notes many misunderstand benefits eligibility, cites a case of three children including an unwedded adopted pair, and discusses how adoption can secure $81.20 monthly benefits for a disabled young man and his mother, with further details promised.
Washington Merry-Go-Round analyzes public mood shifts toward the Eisenhower Administration with farmers, fixed incomes, and small business feeling pressure from rising costs. It notes Vice President Nixon’s rising visibility through behind the scenes activity aimed at supporting Bill Knowland’s nomination, while Lyndon Johnson and John Kennedy compete for influence in a fractured party.
Puzzle style entry lists short jumps and clues including Bird, Animal, Tossed greens, drinks with malt, and a green herb. Mentions golden horses and a pitcher's action with a feminine appellation and an arrow poison reference.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered terms such as Purzia ee 26 Wasting away 44 French food 46 Felines fin 47 Century plai 4e French father and cryptic phrases like Tritonsmietry function until Famous English school Scottish cap, with no coherent article context or clear entities.
Ingrid Bergman arrived in London and declined to discuss her separation from Roberto Rossellini. She said reactions to the decision were excessive, noted her children would stay in Rome, and she plans to remain in London for six months then return to Italy, with no Hollywood plans. Cary Grant met her at the airport.
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