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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1957

Page

2

Hospital Births and Admissions Reported in Southwestern News

A Southwestern hospital news list records births at multiple addresses with precise times and weights, plus numerous admissions and discharges in Oklahoma communities. Entries name parents, patient ages, and medical or surgical care across locations including Chickasha Anadarko Walters Duncan Snyder and Cache Road.

W. All Lawson Jr Cache Road Fiarl Watson WN. Bist Charlie McCoy Jr Spaulding Homer Williams Harry L. Battles Lindy Judy Lynn ChrisHan Paw M. Christian James H. Dunn Royce W. Dunn Duncan Robert Foshee Wichita Falls Tex Deborah Rae Patterson Paw R., Patterson Snyder R. J. Stogsdill Wendell Stephenson Jimmy Raforth S. With Mary E. Dillahunty Willams Veralee -Perry Bessie Opal Lucille McNair S.13th Nora Lynne Walker Gordon Walker Richard William Walker Gordon C. Walker Harley P. Willingham Harley Willing Pauline Miller Oak William Thomas Mamee Willie Porter Marsh Joe Oak Eee O. Hollander Cache Winfred Mulls Proyce D. Ray Eo Lee Rogers Stigler

Bids Sought For Base Construction and Maintenance

Altus Air Force Base invites star sealed bids for three projects. Bids due 2 p.m. December 10 for the observation and hose drying tower, 10 a.m. December 4 for grease wrap cleaning at nine buildings, and 11 a.m. December 5 for driveway modification at Building 393 and unloading ramp at Building 373.

Altus Star Altus Air Foun

City Cops Become Cowhands Round Up Escaped Buffaloes

Two city patrolmen spotted 30 New Mexico buffaloes roaming near U S 75 south of Lawton. The herd, used for a motion picture at LO Ranch, was mostly corralled after shots fired into the air. Owners Kim Jordan and Buddy Heaton reported bridles and feed stolen.

Buffalo U. 5 Lawton New Mexico Johnny West Charles Thomas LO Ranch Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Kim Jordan Buddy, Heaton

Eisenhower illness spurs resignation speculation in Europe

Foreign press reports predict Eisenhower may resign amid illness, with London papers debating whether the president will quit and hand power to Vice President Nixon. Western Europe reacts cautiously while U S officials issue restrained statements as coverage fills pages.

London Eisenhower United States Europe U.S Nixon London Evening News Washington Daily Express White House

Troopers Leave Fortress Fort Campbell Post Torn by Holiday News

Paratroopers express mixed feelings about returning home with no regrets and plans to write to loved ones as they begin a four day Thanksgiving break at Central High School. Negro pupils arrive without incident amid heightened National Guard patrols and an Army inquiry into the soldiers' activities.

Little Rock Fort Campbell Central High School Central National Guard Army

Daughter Born to Senator Kennedy and wife in New York

A baby girl was born to Senator John Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy at New York Hospital today. It is their first child. The hospital said mother and daughter are doing well and Senator Kennedy was on hand to greet the newborn.

New York Sen John Kennedy New- York Hospital Sen. Kennedy

Women Fined For Vagrancy In Eastside Court

Five women were fined $20 each in Municipal court for vagrancy by loitering in an eastside joint. A man, Raymond Foster, forfeited a $20 bond on the same charge. Other cases included a suspended $10 fine for Dolores Smith on assault and battery and several for reckless driving and improper license. Five persons were fined $20 each for public drunkenness.

Eastside J. Merle Oaks Odessa Davis Virginia Carter Monrde Helen White Ida. Bates Lillie McCailie Columbia Selmen Eugene R. Fortney Roosevelt

Thanksgiving Weather Outlook For Lawton Area

Cool weather with wind and partly cloudy skies is forecast for Thanksgiving in the Lawton area. Highs near 70 today, then a sharp drop to 35 Thursday with overnight 34, winds shifting north. The cool trend continues through Saturday with a warmup possible on Monday and no precipitation seen.

Lawton

Forgery Charge Denied By Pair In Lawton

Two Lawton men, Lester Spraybury 35 and Bobby Ballard, pleaded not guilty at arraignment on charges of passing a forged $25 check and attempting to pass another forged instrument. Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles set $1,000 bond each and scheduled a preliminary hearing if requested. County Attorney Warren Crane filed the Tuesday charges involving Ruby's Drive Inn and Nite and Day Grocery.

Lawton L. D Lester) Spraybury Summit Bobby G. Ballard Woodrow Giles Warren Crane Ruby's Drive Inn

Briton Wounded In Cyprus Attack

In Nicosia a British security member was shot and wounded in Limassol during morning traffic as a man ran up to a stationary car and opened fire. Eyewitnesses described the wounded man as civilian and alone in the car before the attacker fled. The report notes a canceled chamber of commerce luncheon and mentions Panama’s Santo Tomas hospital funded by a national lottery.

Nicosia Cyprus Security Ioree Limassol Santo Tomas Hospital Panama

Woman Seeks to Void Firm's Judgment in Fraud Claims

East side Negro woman Erma Jean Reed asks Superior Judge Robert Sanders to set aside a default judgment against her by Selected Investments Corp alleging fraud and usurious interest charges. She contends the note and mortgage violated Oklahoma rates and that she paid $1,067.95 on the note, seeking double that sum and reversal of foreclosure.

East, Side Robert $. Sanders Erma Jean Reed E. ‘Arlington’ Drive Selected Investments Corp Charles Ozman Jack Brock Reed Frm Erma Jean Sawyer Arthur W. Young Dba Arlington Drive Block 18 Vernon Addition Sawyer State of Oklahoma

Missile hearings seek streamlined command amid delays

Senate subcommittee reports CIA testimony noting the Soviet economy grows faster and military output roughly matches U S production despite the USSR’s GDP being about 42 percent of the United States. The panel tackles who runs what in the missile and satellite program and plans to reconvene after a Dec 13 recess.

Mittee Johnson Senate CIA United States

United Fund Budget Dispute Affects Local Agencies

Gallaher notes figures not official as agencies receive final allocations after combining budget committee percentages with 4 649 25 surplus. Girl Scouts’ grant rose to 5507 63 after contingency funding, while Salvation Army Camp Fire Girls and others seek more. Love warns misperceptions about equal distribution and nine local agencies, as Fort Sill and Red Cross await dues.

Budget Committee United Fund Board Love Salvation, Army Camp Fire Girls Board of Directors United Fund

Campaign drive leaders eyed for next year

At the close of a meeting AVEIE noted the 1937 58 United Fund campaign depended on workers. President Lave urged selecting a campaign chairman like Jack Carter for next year's drive. The amount mentioned was 105.17 dollars.

United Fund Love Wichita Mountains Easter Service Association Fort Sill Fost Jack Carter Oklahoma Mental Health Association Lawton - Fort Sill United’ Fund Aveie Lave

Holiday closures and services across Comanche County

Regular time resumes Monday as Shoemaker emphasises schools closing for Thanksgiving. Many Comanche county schools also dismiss today and resume Monday. Fort Sill servicemen to receive special Thanksgiving dinners at 6 30 am. Episcopal Day services planned. Mail distribution limited to special delivery. no city or rural deliveries except boxes marked for collection. Christmas shopping hours begin Friday as local chamber sets hours.

Comanche County Mond Scott Dent Fort Sill Wilk Episcopal Stephens

Lawton Patrol urges safe holiday driving after hours extension

headed by Jack Raulston, Stores will remain open until 9 p m daily through Thursday December 5. Lt P A Mussen Lawton district commander urged motorists to start in time on their holiday excursions Drive in a manner that will assure you of a safe arrival at your destination State and local traffic law enforcement

Jack Raulston Pete Lawtonway

Salary figures on Page One reveal monthly pay to $833.33

The article notes salary figures continuing from page one, with pay levels ranging from $150 to $833.33 per month and the bill referenced as having been passed in July by the court.

Rocket sighting tracked across western sky lights up horizon

Moonwatchers tracked the rocket across the western sky about 14 degrees above the horizon. It remained visible unaided on Monday night though not very bright. Observers in Boise City Idaho noted the event and discussed future projections into December.

Boise City Ida

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