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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1957

Page

2

Governors Continger and the Little Rock crisis actions

The report outlines statements by Gov. Hodges as spokesman for a committee seeking a settlement on integration. James Hagerty says federal troop withdrawal prospects hinge on Faubus assurances while Eisenhower weighs returning control of Arkansas National Guard to the governor and removing federal troops if Faubus adheres to a language approved by him and the Southern governors. The White House notes highlight four principles: the executive branch does not draft desegregation plans. courts and Justice Department participate in litigation. local authorities propose timelines subject to court approval. a federal court order must be obeyed and state authorities must aid enforcement. governors cannot use state power to defeat a valid federal order.

Page One Hodges White House James C. Hagerty Late Rock Central Hagerly Faubus Eisenhower Little Rock Hagerty Live Rock District Court Arkansas Dour Paints Supreme Court Justice Department Executive Branch Franl Clement Tennessee Leroy Collins Florida Theodore McKeldin Maryland Butcher Hodges North Carolina Qrrow Central High National Guard Oe Birs Bates National Assn Ares Bales Orval Faubus Thal

Hoffa Faces Balloting as Power Split Remains

Hoffa plans to widen his internal slate by boosting the number of union vice presidents from four to thirteen as delegates prepare to vote. Key figures include O'Rourke Backus Conklin and Brengan along with Lee and Haggerty noted in the struggle. Warren's ruling on the election injunction sparked a swelling ovation for Hoffa at the convention.

Vention Hall Hoffa John J. Conlan Hoboken J. Harry ‘Fevis Pittsburgh John ‘O'Rourke New York John Back’ Us Philadelphia Gorden Conklin St. Paul Harold’ J. Gibbons St. Louis Owen Bert} Brennaa Detroit Murray Dusty) Miller Dallas Thomas E Flynn Washing‘ton John T. O'Brien Chicago Joseph J. Diving San Francisco Einar Mearins Washington George Block Los Angeles Aryl Thomas L. Hickey Shor Halfa Thomas J. Dlaggerty Lee Seattle’ Joint Council Seattle Loon Holla New England Haggerty Midwest Earl Warren Supreme Court Warren Circuit Court of Appeals Dist F .Dickinson Teamstore Beck M. W. Miller Piat

Toys toys toys for girls and boys at Marler's Pet Shop

Big stock just arrived with doll houses plush games and juvenile toys. Lay away available at Marler's Pet Shop located at 1410 Ferris with telephone EL 73 3112. Open weekdays until p.m. and a festive holiday display invites families to shop early.

Judge Disposes Of 3 Charges In Busy Court

Judge J Metle Oaks disposed of 35 complaints in a busy municipal court session this morning. He assessed $240 in fines in 12 cases and forfeited $368 in cash bonds for 20 others. Numerous motorists faced reckless driving, driving without lights, license issues, and public drunkenness charges with various fines and bond forfeitures.

J. Metle Oaks Oaks Harold E. McNeil H. and Phillip E. Powell Ny Yast Fle Nicholas L. Walters Fort Sill Bobbie¢ Houston Jones Sylvia Sue Quartz Madicine Park Charles A. Clover Sheppard Bobby Wilson Shehee Miss Quartz Jones Powell Lenmone Earl Kelley Fort Sui Catherens Jopes Washington Thelma Adams Ollessa Mary MM. Williams James Young George Carter Lace William C. Austin Willing D. Calfelt Mt. Park Lee H Moore Ronald Johnson Texas yLee Washington East "A Horaci J. Porter R. J. Lawson Nathaniel Brown McLinley Laon Melvin McClenman

Fund committee defers agency requests in 1957 58 drive

Lawton Fort Sill Girl Scouts urged 5500 instead of 4510. Salvation Army asked 1749 more. Camp Fire Girls report a 3364 shortfall. Board delayed action until campaign closure, then will reconsider with total funds. Local officers present. Candy sale approved Feb 1 15. Police report dog bite incident during investigation.

Lawton-Fort Sill Fen D. Sasser Stout Salvasion Army Army Recency Lawton Love W.D. Ford Jr C. Veron Howell Tustin Kuniz Jerry Mustain Thurston Nicklas Manville Redman Dixie Sprtiges Lela J. Wilson J. D. Happert H. EB. Trail R. S. Stafford Robert Kren Charles W.W. Gallaher

Arkansas Integration Crisis at Central High

Reporting on the desegregation tensions at Central High in Little Rock as federal troops stay on duty amid threats from white students. Gov Fau bus accepts a compromise stance but fails to guarantee full enforcement of court orders, while NAACP officials report violent incidents and a lack of protection for the nine Black students.

Faubuse Eisenhower L. C. Bates Arkansas The National Assn

Merit System Promises Fair Promotions for Firemen

Oklahoma fire service training outlines a merit based promotion plan with seniority credit per year, penalties for breaks in service, and biannual performance ratings. Promotions hinge on demonstrated skill and leadership rather than seniority, with testing including 50 to 80 questions per exam and rules on loyalty and attendance.

Oklahoma Fire Service Focal Department Hances

Doppler radar guides flight with automatic computer

A Doppler radar system measures the difference between transmitted and received signals to compute ground speed and wind drift. Using forward and side beams, readings reveal true ground speed and wind drift. four-beam setups add accuracy. A compass and computer track position from latitude and longitude, calculate distance to destination, and guide the plane via an automatic pilot with a single vertical indicator.

City to buy 20 yard hydraulic packer truck

The city spent 6534 last year for repairs to packer units and for major parts such as tires and batteries. Repairs required trips to San Antonio and caused truck downtime. A Hydro E Z Pack hydraulic unit by Galion All-Steel Body Co was demonstrated with no repair costs in use. Councilman Bauman said the city will buy one new packer track this year and is considering a 20 yard hydraulic unit to increase capacity and save trips to the dump.

San Antonio Tex Packer Truck Galion All-Steel Body Co Galion Ohio George Bockmann Omaha Neb Howell Emerson Wichita Falls Texas Motor Truck Equipment Corp Elmer RB Bauman

Waste collection disruption noted near town dump

Workers report they are not collecting refuse as they ride to and from the dump grounds three miles west of town. They say delays are ongoing to ensure routes are completed daily, with some residences or businesses skipped.

Retired Civil Service Group Plans State Convention Meeting

Lawton chapter 167 of the National Association of Retired Civil Service Personnel will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Carnegie Public library. Alfred Mietchen, president, urged all members to be present. Plans for the state convention here on Nov. 2 will be discussed.

Lawton National Association of Retired Civil Service Personnel Carnegie Public Library B. Alfred Mietchen

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