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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1957

Page

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Fort Sill expansion plan outlined far reaches proposed

Maj. Gen. Thomas E. de Shazo outlined a plan to expand Fort Sill by more than 100000 acres west of the reservation and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. He said the site would require a 50 to 60 mile firing range, with a future need to return the 43rd division for training.

Fort Sill Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Snyder Roosevelt Hobart Snyder Rotary Club Thomas E. de Shazo de Shazo Bill Fulps Kiowa County Charles C. Finucane Army de Sharo Codperton U.S.’ 62 Department of Army Oklahoma Mountain Park Cooperton Fort Sill Congress Finucane Bureau of the Budget

Moroccan King Begins U S Tour

King Mohammed V of Morocco ends a three day visit with Nixon at National Airport and begins a 16 day cross country tour. He will visit Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Omaha New York with a 17 member Moroccan official delegation. A Dulles talks prior to a White House visit yielded a statement that negotiations will renew leases on American bases in Morocco.

Washington Mohammed V Morocco Nixon Eisenhower Special Air Force Williamsburg Dallas Os Angeles San Francisco Omaha New York Nexon National United States Ades Mohammed Dulles Mohammed- Dulles

New Sill NCO Club Planned for Fort Sill

Plans for a 550000 NCO club at Fort Sill are completed and await Army approval. Renovation of building 1750 will create a large ballroom with multiple rooms including dining, kitchen, nursery, offices, lounges and supporting facilities funded by the Army welfare fund.

Fort Sill Army Cas Msgt John L. Neff NCC Board of Governors Forth Army Department of Army Army Welfare Fund Neff NCO Club

Reds Shell Islands TaipeI

The airshore was hit by eight Communist shells late Wednesday and early today on Quemoy and Little Quemoy. The Defense Ministry reported no damage or casualties and did not say if defenders returned fire.

Quemoy Little Quemoy Defense Ministry

Fort Sill Mess Officers Run Thanksgiving Feast At Fort Sill

Fort Sill prepares a large Thanksgiving meal for about 110 servicemen and families. Sgt. Billy Mickler oversees cooking for the 855th Eng Bn Co A as chefs Crutchfield Endres Johnson Hall Byers prepare shrimp fruit and classic sides. Volunteers in Class A uniforms will serve, under Lt Spencer, at a two-feast celebration with Lt Col Faas supervising.

Fort Sill 855Th Eng. Bn Denzel W. Spencer Billy Mickler Albert Hinault Lawton Miller U. S. Army Artillery and Missiles Center James A. Crutchfield Donald Endres Herbert Johnson Eugene Hall Robert Byers Denzel W.spencer Comany Denzel

Three Airmen Die In Turkish C-124 Crash Near Ankara

A U S Air Force C 124 transport crashed near Ca taltepe outside Ankara. Three of eight crew members were killed and three injured. The aircraft was en route from Tripoli Libya to Ankara. Injured were taken to Namune hospital. Names of crew were not immediately available. Poor visibility is suspected as a cause.

Istanbul Turkey Ankara Cataltepe U.S Tripoli Libya Namune

Ike Improved Thanksgiving Bids On 3 Million Sill Building

Fort Sill in Oklahoma plans a new 112000 square foot artillery and missile training facility next year. Knox Hall addition will cost about 3 million with a three story plus basement structure and 20600 square yards of paved parking. Bids advertised around December 10 with opening around January 2, project to take about 720 calendar days.

Fort Sillis U.S. District Engineers of Tulsa Knox Hall Congress Fort Sill Army Department of Materiel U.S. Artillery and Missile School Randolph Road McNair Hall

Probers Warned Of Red Strength

Washington reports Senate investigators heard that Russia could wipe out a seaboard city with a missile fired from a submarine 500 miles at sea. CIA testimony jarred Senate Preparedness Subcommittee during three days of hearings on missile and satellite development. Recess until Dec 13. staff to evaluate testimony and interview future witnesses.

Washington Senate Russia New York Central Intelligence Agency Senate Preparedness Subcommittee

Morocco Spain clash over Timi colony invasion orders

Crown Prince Moulay Hassan announced that Spain launched attacks on Moroccan territory from Timi. Moroccan forces were ordered to fire on hostile foreign planes. The Moroccan press claimed rebels bombed Sini and accused Spain of seeking to recover lost positions. Moulay Hafid travels to the United States to confer with King Mohammed V.

Rabat Morocco Moulay Hassan Timi AL Alam Sini III Crown Princ Moulay Hafid United States Mohammed V Washington Dallas Atlantic al Alani Spain

Ike's Illness Elevates Adams In White House Role

President Eisenhower's illness shifts more duties to Sherman Adams, the veteran aide who denies usurping powers. The former New Hampshire governor, known for his hard work and blunt style, remains the key gatekeeper who helps ensure the President is well informed and that decisions reflect his wishes.

Washington Eisenhower Sherman Adams New Hampshire Adams White House Chicago

Ruling Asked Rogers Says No Delegation of Powers

Atty. Gen. William P. Rogers said he advised White House staff that President Eisenhower's illness did not require delegation of powers. Vice President Nixon announced Rogers informed cabinet members. Rogers spoke after discussions with Eisenhower's physicians who deemed the ailment transitory and not impairing mental ability.

Washington William P. Rogers Eisenhower White House Nixon Rogers Herbert Brownell Jr Enhower Alt Denver

Kerr to Lecture at Chamber on State Affairs

U S Senator Robert Kerr will be the guest speaker at the Chamber event discussing state affairs and public policy next week. The appearance aims to outline legislative priorities and engage local business leaders in dialogue.

U.S Robert,s. Kerr Chamber

Allies Decide NATO Parley Will Be Held

PARIS AP Paul Henri Spaak announced that NATO summit talks would proceed as planned despite President Eisenhower's illness. Vice President Nixon will head the American delegation, though Nixon denied White House direction. The council favored holding the summit December 16 to 18 at the planned level, with hopes for Eisenhower's possible attendance.

Paris Paul Henri Spaak North Atlanta Washington White House Lhe Spaak North Atlantic Council Regeret Eisenhower NATO Council James C. Hagerty State Department Lincoln White U.S NATO Europe Hagerty National Presbyterian Church White’ House NATO Permanent Council

Holiday Is Warm In Brighton Area

Lawton residents enjoyed a warm Thanksgiving with fair skies and mild temperatures. Early morning readings reached 41 degrees after a low of 32, with partly cloudy skies expected to continue and temperatures staying warm into Friday.

Brighton Lawton

Eisenhower Attends Thanksgiving Church Service Progress Seen

President Eisenhower attended Thanksgiving church services with Mrs. Eisenhower in a sign of his rapid recovery from a mild stroke. Doctors indicated he would rest for weeks and may not travel to Paris for NATO talks, with Vice President Nixon ready to lead if unable.

Washington Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty Dede Hagerty NATO United States NATO Organization Paris Wixon State Department White “House

Nixon Denies May Resignation Rumors at White House

Vice President Nixon dismissed talks that President Eisenhower would resign or transfer power. He declared there was no hint of resignation, citing the President's improving cerebral ailment and stating he would handle duties at the President's direction. Nixon anticipated cabinet and NSC sessions and possible talks with congressional leaders next week.

Washington Llp Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Nixon White House Morores Cabinet National Security Council Congressinal

Lesson Learned London Bible theft admission in court

Thomas F. Mc Grail admitted stealing a Bible from a bookstore to study it. He said the Bible teaches not to steal and justified the act. Judge Fri Powell imposed a fine of 5 pounds.

London Thomas F. Mc Grail

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