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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

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Braves Beat Yankees 4-2 To Tie World Series

Milwaukee edged New York 4-2 in game two before 6,202 fans, tying the World Series at one game each. Lew Burdette limited the Yankees to seven hits as Hank Bauer and Joe Mantle homered for New York and Johnny Logan hit a Braves homer to spark a late fourth inning rally. The third game is set for Milwaukee Saturday at 1 p.m. CST.

New York Milwaukee Braves New York Yankees Yankee Bobby Shantz Milwaukee Lew Barnette Yanks Hank Baer Bauer Tower Braves Johnny Logan Ahyear

Early-Day Landmark Razed for Parking Lot in Lawton

The former home of U.S. Senator Thomas P. Gore at 815 B across from Central Junior High is being razed to make a parking lot for Central Baptist church. Gore, a lawmaker and Oklahoma pioneer, lived there circa 1904 05 and was buried in Oklahoma City after his 1949 death. The estate had passed in 1918 and this year the property was acquired for church parking.

Oklahoma U.S Thomas P. Gore Central Junior High School Sen. Gore Lawton Bap ‘St Mareh Gore Murch Congress Washington, D.C Central Baptist Church

Shopping Center Permits Okayed In Erwin Acres

Elmer C. Hadsey and Robert S. Sprague secured permits for a $400,000 Erwin Acres shopping center on Sheridan Road. City Inspector A L Mankin approved the brick building with glass and aluminum front for five retail stores. The project includes Holsey and Sprague sections totaling 373x200 feet with frontage allocations for Holsey’s appliance and Parker Food stores, a Texas chain supermarket, a G F Wacker variety store, and new Poll Parrot and Meadors department store space. Work begins next week by W D Ford and Son. completion is estimated in 140 days.

Elmer C. Hadsey Robert S. Sprague Sheridan Road Erwin Acres A. L Charley) Mankin Holsey Parker Food Halsey’s Sprague G. F. Wacker Poll Parrot Aurell's Meadors, Department Store Lawton W. D. Ford and Son See Center Inge 2 Cole

Eisenhower Sees Two Paths on Little Rock Troop Issue

President Eisenhower described Gov. Faubus as mistaken and said two avenues could justify withdrawing troops enforcing racial integration at Little Rock Central High. One is clear court orders and peace. the other is actual peaceful conditions allowing local police to control the scene. He noted a four governor committee seeking a solution and stressed courts as a bulwark against chaos. He also confirmed federal agencies were warned about union corruption to explore actions beyond legislative steps.

Douglas B. Cornell Washington Eisenhower Gov Faubus Arkansas Rock Little Rock Ees America Teamsters Union

Demonstration At Little Rock School By 75 Students

About 75 white students walked out of Central High School in Little Rock in a planned protest against racial integration. Students shouted insults at black peers as guardsmen with rifles moved demonstrators away from the area. A cruder dummy was set ablaze and the crowd dispersed to the street while eight black students entered the building under guard.

Little Rock Central High School AP Wirephito Little Rock Ark Central High School Iain Dherm Buck Hiself Bill Davis Hongal Deemer Eitcher

Oil Well Blows Out Near Velma Sparks Fire

A gas pocket caused the Sledge No. 1 oil well four miles southwest of Velma in Stephens county to blow out at 12:30 AM. Fire raged as drilling mud streamed from the hole. Miles Jackson hired Myron Kinsey Oil firefighting firm to extinguish the blaze. the crew fled to safety as the rig collapsed into a creek.

Miles Jackson Myron Kin- Sey Oil Houston Tex Olen Sledge Duncan Stephens County

Egypt Pledges Protection for Syria Amid Tense U N Session

At the United Nations the Egyptian foreign minister Mahmoud Fawzi asserted Cairo would not tolerate any harm to Syria and urged a cooling off in the Middle East. He denied Syria posed a threat and warned against Soviet influence claims while noting past arms movements to Israel and other states.

United. Nations N. Y Heypl Syria Mahmoud Fawzi U. N Middle“ ‘East Fawzi Israel Syri

Wilson to Receive Farewell Military Salute in Washington

Secretary Charles E. Wilson, age 67, to review marching troops from all services in a farewell salute at Fort Myer. Guns boom and jets overhead as the tribute unfolds with leaders of the armed forces and Joint Chiefs observing.

Washington Charles Eb.wilson Ft. Myer Joint Chiefs Procter” le Gamble Neil McE Eneekhower Wilson

Knowland Enters California Goverorship Campaign

Senate minority leader William F. Knowland formally entered the California gubernatorial race, declaring opposition to Gov. Goodwin Knight. He announced at a crowded news conference that he would seek the Republican nomination in the June primary, aiming to block Knight and position for a broader national run.

Sacramento Calif William F. Knowland California Senate Goodwin J. Knight Knowland Knight Tace

Mangum Man Dies in GhUBROCK Texas Tragedy

A Mangum man died in a crash in ghUBROCK Texas noted by local reports. Officials provided sparse details as investigators examine the scene and identify the victim.

Beck Delays Union Ballot Until Friday

Miami Beach report says convention turmoil and Hoffa demonstrations push delay of Teamsters election until Friday. Beck, retiring president, remarks Hoffa’s lieutenants influenced disruptions as contenders Lee and Haggerty vie for control and potential AFL-CIO split. Hickey withdraws in favor of Lee. voting nears under possible legal challenge.

Miami- Beach Fla James R. Hoffa Teamsters Dave Beck Hoffa Detroit Tabor Afl-Cio Senate Hickey William A. Lee Thomas J. Haggerty Chicago L. Hickey New York Lee anti-Hoffa Membae William Lee Bill Lee Williard Lee

Fort Sill to Host Public Copter Demonstration

At Fort Sill a public demonstration of Army aircraft support for artillery is set for Saturday at 9:20 a.m. About 1,000 students will attend at Landing Strip No. 15 to watch the new T-37 aircraft and field howitzers in an exercise. Chambers of Commerce say tickets are available.

Nelicopter Fort Sill Chambers of Commerce

Area To Keep Warm Weather Forecast

The forecast indicates a warmer spell with temperatures rising into the high range. Frida weather outlook calls for a brief warm period before cooler air returns later in the week.

Frida

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