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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1957

Page

3

Seven Rescued From Stranded Plane At Pole

A third Navy plane stranded in Antarctica endured engine trouble as seven aboard were rescued from the Ross Ice Shelf and flown to McMurdo Sound. The DC3s and crews, including Lt Harvey G. Syeed and Lt Cmdr Ray E. Hall, face engine repairs while other aircraft remain down at Little America and Beardmore Glacier.

Mcmurdo Sound Antartica Antarctic Ross Ice Shelf Lite America Harvey G. Syeed Muskegon Mich McMurdo Frank A. Dandrea Paul Minn Comlot Earl R. Hillis Chattanooga Tenn Aviation Daniel R. WcRea Philadelphia Robert W. Hackett Glendale Calif International Geophysical Year A. J. Morency Bossier City E. A. Alf Apple Valley Liv Beardmore Glacier South Pole Pole Station

Army Officers and Promotions Listed in 1958 Orders

The Army issues 1958 orders detailing assignments and promotions. Maj Gen Howe and Maj Gen Harmony receive postings. multiple officers promoted to major and captain, with numerous 1st and 2nd lieutenants reassigned to posts such as Fort Dix Fort Rucker Fort Ord and Saigon. Names include Aaron Amather Charles Graf Jr Donald Gruenther Robert Hixon and others with statuses on disability retirements and formal separations.

Department of the Army Ingion D.S. Seu Rasa Fiaynilien H. Howe USA Washington Beare Zedcsa PCS TON Pahgsia John W. Harmony Washington, D.C Presidio San Francisco Calif Macarthur Provide US Mil Waller Francis. M . Hothwel Sam. Housinn Teyth USA Arig Gesor Leonard J. Coenen Ft Bliss. Tex Ft Buss, Te Aaron G Amather Charles V. D. Graf Jr Donald A. Gruenther Robert C. Hixon Mie Asersheimer Frederick L. Ingham C. J. LeVan Stanley 38 Mathews Jr James JH. McClurkin Billy BM. McCormac Glen W. South Jr Ray H. Smith Peter C. Swuerts Jr Robert M. Young Daune M. Pedarson Audrey J. W. Short Richard , Sugg Thomas ¢. Young J. Runge Rucker James Ala Dix Kenneth E. Cardwell Ord. Calf Lewis. Wash Lo Noan Danley Knox di Xi Cuilon B.hay Brag RC Jensen Devens Richard E.” Miller Ord Pearson C. Porter Brace Bernard B. Quedens George F. Slonner Fi Siti William R. Swan Wash Lewis Furmer William J. Mark Mass Eugene S. Olson Carson Calo Eawrence D Throne Waller Reed Richard A. Gaines Bangkok Perry W. Benagdus Rilas Tex Fr Rucker Robert le Caldwell Ask Carsom Colo Lawrence G. Webb Bliss

Widened US 66 Section Planned Near Tulsa and Claremore

A four lane US 66 stretch from Tulsa to Claremore should be ready by Christmas. H Sheldon, state Highway Department resident engineer at Claremore, says the current concrete will be asphalted to blend with the new section. Traffic will shift to the east lane temporarily between Verdigris River and the US 66 SH 33 interchange to allow rework of the old pavement.

Tulsa Claremore H. Sheldon State Highway Department Sheldon Verdigris River

First Toy Sputnik Wounds Boy in San Francisco

Larry Shapiro seven years old was rushed to Park Emergency Hospital after being wounded by a toy sputnik. He fell onto the satellite’s antenna near his right shoulder blade and suffered a puncture. His mother Sylvia carried him for treatment.

San Francisco Larry Shapiro Park Emergency Hospital Sylvia

Funeral Rites Held for James P. Stone at 3:30 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted Monday at Becker Funeral Home chapel for James P. Stone, 62, of UAD, who died Friday in a local hospital. Survivors include his mother Florence Mills of Boise, Idaho. son Richard W. of Pueblo, Colorado. stepson London T. Phillips of Pasadena. half sister Coral Brewer of Denver. half brother Col. Lloyd Mills of Japan. stepdaughter Mrs. George Stephens of Lubbock, Texas. and a large list of bearers from Lawton, Pueblo, Anadarko. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery with Rev. Fred Wilthaite officiating.

Becker Funeral Home James P. Stone UAD Florence Mills Boise Idaho Richard W Pueblo Colo London Phillips Pasadena Calif Coral Brewer Denver Col Lloyd Mills Japan

Mrs Phoebe Radley 85 rites in Snyder church

Services for Mrs. Phoebe Kermber Radley 85 were set for Snyder Methodist church at 2 30 p m today. Born January 22 1882 in Burlingame Kansas she trained as a nurse in Chicago and moved to Oklahoma in 1901 serving Mountain Park Hobart area. Survived by daughter Miss Kathryn Radley of Putnam City burial in Snyder Fairlawn with Preston Leckie Funeral Home in charge.

Snyder Phoebe Kermber Radley Snyder Methodist Church Burlingame Kan Illinois Chicago Radley Oklahoma Mountain Park John Sawyer Radley Hobart Hobart Hospital Noy Kathryn Radley Putman City Snyder Fairlawn Preston Leckie

Riot Police Fire On Indonesian Students Killing Child

In Jakarta police opened fire on a student demonstration against higher school fees during Indonesia’s economic crisis. A five year old boy was killed and another youth injured. two girls were hospitalized after rocks struck them. Thousands stormed the Education Ministry before reinforcements dispersed the crowd.

Jakarta Indonesia Ministry of Education

Icebreaker's A-Power Success Revealed by Tass

Moscow 1 Tass reports a 40 000 horsepower nuclear plant completed and tested for the Lenin icebreaker. The surface ship is claimed to be the world first alam powered vessel. Turbine installation status is unclear. The 16 000 ton ship is under construction in Leningrad and may launch soon.

Moscow Tass Lenin Leningrad

Reiter Dies. Early Wesleyan Coach Claimed First Forward Pass

Howard R. Bosey Reiter, year old former football coach at Wesleyan College from 1904 to 1909, died in St Petersburg Florida. He insisted his 1906 Wesleyan team used the forward pass against Yale, a claim noted as the forward pass later being legalized that year.

Reiter ST. Petersburg Fla Howard R. (Bosey) Reiter Wesleyan’ College Middletown Conn Wesleyan Yale

Rain Heavy In Southwest

Rain drenched parts of the southwest and Gulf Coast with heavy totals. The Oregon coast saw over 14 inches at Astoria while Corpus Christi received nearly 4 inches in two hours. Cool air lingered in the Northeast as wet and stormy conditions spread across California and Texas.

Associated Press Atlantic Coast North Pacific Coast California Plateau Rockies Oregon Coast Astoria Texas Louisiana Corpus Christi

Elderly Man in Oklahoma City Improves after Bus Crash

John Henry Lynch, 76, of Oklahoma City, was critically injured when struck by a Nichols Hills bus. He remains in serious condition after three hours of surgery, with a broken arm, broken leg, and internal injuries. A wrecker freed him from under the bus axle.

Oklahoma City John Henry Lynch Nichols Hills Lynch

Teenagers in Stolen Wagon Outrun by Beer Truck

In Milwaukee Wisconsin three youths in a stolen station wagon failed to outrun a seven ton beer truck on Monday. The truck drivers halted at a red light and captured the teens, ending the chase.

Wis

Capital City Prepares for Ike Visit with Six Hour Stay

Oklahoma City officials finalize arrangements for President Eisenhower's six hour visit. Connie Brand says a hospitality room will be reserved at the Skirvin Hotel for out-of-town guests and Bryce Harlow will appear. Eisenhower will speak at Municipal Auditorium then return to Washington after the trip.

Oklahoma City Hisenhower Hur Connie ‘Brand Republic i National Committee Skirvin Hotel Bryce Harlow Oklahoma’ City Presiden Eisenhower Skirvin Tower Municipal Airport Municipal Auditorium Washington National Defense Executive “Reserve National Security Council

Bombed British House of Commons suffers heavy damage

During World War II the British House of Commons was struck by German bombs causing severe structural damage and disruption to parliamentary proceedings.

House of Commons

Beck Trial Jury Selection Begins In Seattle

Jury selection started for the trial of Dave Beck Jr on charges of grand larceny related to sales of two Cadillacs. Indicted July 12 by King County grand jury, Beck Jr faces counts tied to 1951 and 1953 Cadillac sales with proceeds allegedly not reaching union treasuries. Beck Sr is scheduled to begin trial December 12 on another grand larceny count.

Seattle Dave Beck Jr Teamsters “Union Teamsters Dave Beck King, County The Grand -Jarceny Teansters Beck Sr Joint Council ‘of Teamsters Beck Union Treasuries

Surgeons From World Over Gather for Honolulu Congress

Surgeons from at least 22 countries converge on Honolulu for the 7th Pan Pacific Surgical Association congress opening today and running until November 2. The association president, Dr Arthur W Aten of Boston, is under hospital care and cannot attend.

Honolulu Pan-Pacific Surgical Assn. Congress Arthur W., Aten Boston

New Lease on Life Promises Rapid Health Boosts

Fragmented OCR text suggests a health or drug related notice referencing invigorating suppliers and therapies. It mentions blood-building, immediate effects, and a vague timeline with a numeric 01.67. The passage lacks clear subjects or events but implies medical or pharmaceutical context.

Fife Lewsey

Hike Sought In U N Plan Expansion Proposal

United States proposes raising the U.N. technical assistance program from about 30 million to 100 million dollars. Representative Walter Judd of Minnesota says the plan seeks a special U.N. project fund to aid underdeveloped nations with surveys, training institutes, and research. Congress has ordered a 33 1 3 percent cut by 1960, but Judd pledges to argue for at least a 40 percent contribution.

United-Nations N.Y United States U.N Walter Judd R-Minn Curren Assembly Congress Judd

Actress Hayworth Writer To Marry In Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes Rita Hayworth and a writer plan marriage though no date is set. Hayworth divorced her fourth husband singer Dick Haymes two years ago in Reno. Previous spouses include Edward C. Judson Orson Welles and Aly Khan.

Hollywood Rita Ishe Dick Haymes Reno Mise Hayworth Oilman Edward C. Judson Orson ‘Welles Aly Khan

Fox Due Honor and Dinner Evening at the Com eal Society

Dr and Mrs Fred are slated for a Fox due honor tonight at 7 found in the Hotel Eas venue. Mr Dinner is listed for the same event with a reception preceding the ceremony.

Fred Fox

New Sinus Drain Tablet Promises Quick Relief

New York announces a tablet claimed to drain clogged sinus cavities fast without discomfort. The product, Dristan Tablets, is said to act internally via blood plasma to shrink swollen sinus passages and relieve pressure and congestion. Available without prescription for 98 cents per 24 tablets.

New York N. Y Ares

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