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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1957

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Boy Falls 19 Feet To Death Through Fire Station Hole

A five year old pupil from Carol's Kindergarten died after falling 19 feet through a pole hole at Central Fire Station during a station tour. He was pronounced dead at the Army hospital minutes after arrival. Mayor Ellsworth ordered a temporary ban on children at recon rooms until Chief Hancock returns from training.

Central Fire Station Joh Jacob Koehler III John Jacob Koehler Jr Koehler Carol Harris Hancock Stillwater Bre Walter Walker Walker Albert McKenzie Lawrence Morgan McKenzie Ger

Polish Student Rioters Face Severe Action

Warsaw authorities threaten severe sanctions against participants in the first antigovernment demonstration since Gomulka's rise. About 2,000 students clashed with riot police near the Polytechnic, with 30 arrests and ten officers injured. Police say arrests target the most aggressive, while warnings warn of expulsion. The protest centers on Freedom newspaper suppression and the clash marks a renewed rift between the Communist party and the student union.

Warsaw Wladyslaw Gomulka Warsaw Polytechnic School Arl Polytechnic Communist Party Union of Socialist Youth Gominska Ir Nati

Candy Streeter Found After All-Night Search Near Home

In Pottstown Pennsylvania a two year old girl, Candia Street, was found after an all night search by about 500 police, Boy Scouts and volunteers. She was wet and shivering beside a chicken house about a mile from home. She disappeared yesterday around 3:30 pm after wandering from a kitchen door. State police took her to Phoenixville Hospital where doctors said she was bruised, exposed, and in fair condition after X rays and examination.

Pottstown Paip Canflida Candy) Streeter Little Candy John W. Streeter Kitcen Phoenixville Hospital

Pauper Asks City To Cremate Him

An 81 year old destitute man, Charles Mishkin, asked the Aurora City Council for permission to have his body cremated in the city incinerator to spare his widow burial costs from a funeral parlor. He described himself as a “Tree thinker” and said the rites or deposit of his body do not worry him. The mayor said the matter would be considered at the next council meeting.

Aurora Charles Mishkin Paul Egan Mishkin

Woman's Love For Child Leads To Murder

A missing four year old boy, Ronald Barrett White, was found shot dead in an abandoned Los Angeles house. His grandmother, 58 year old Allene Durston, was found dead with a bullet wound and a pistol in her hand. Police say she killed the boy and then killed herself. Durston had previously spirited the child away on a prior trip. Father Thomas M. White of Reseda described her as deeply attached to the boy.

Los Angeles Ronald Barrett White Allene Durston Thomas M. White Reseda Mexico Colorado

Missing Bootlegger Still Legally Alive Chambless Bend

Superior Judge Robert S. Landers ordered forfeiture of a $2,500 bond for missing bootlegger Orville Lindsay Chambless after hearing that Chambless disappeared July 5, 1996 following an armed robbery conviction appeal. Summit Fidelity and Security Co. posted the bond. attorney Gordon Patten said he will appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Evidence failed to prove Chambless death. testimony from Mrs. Chambless and deputies described disappearance and unreturned car, hat, and weapon.

Orville Lindsay Chambless Robert S. Landers Gordon L. Patten Tulsa Summit Fidelity and Surety Co Chambless Criminal Court of Appeals Albian H. Polls, Jr Oklahoma City Patten Comanche County War iTen Crane

U S Recognizes Anti Red Republic in San Marino

San Marino Christian Democrats celebrate U S recognition of their provisional government at the Tron Foundry near the Italian border. U S Consul Dale Fisher delivered documents on the IAEA statute, bypassing the Indonesian backed Communist government as they vow to press on and confront the Communists.

San Marino United States Republic of the South Moluccas Indonesia Chris- Han San Marina Tron Foundry U.S Dale Fisher Iron Works Christian Democrats International Atomic Energy Agency Christian ‘Democrats

New Road Parley Set Next Week

Mayor C R Elsworth announced a meeting with Bureau of Public Roads representatives to clarify plans for U S 277 between the three level interchange and Fort Sill Gate 1. City and Fort Sill officials met with the state highway commission to review the program and aim to secure remaining right of way easements within a week.

C. R. Elsworth Bureau of Public Roads Fort Sill State Highway Commission Oklahoma Federal Roads Bureau Ellsworth

Girard Incident Looms In Korea

Korean police demanded the U.S. military policeman Raymond L. Bailey be arrested after the fatal shooting of a Korean youth in Korea. They urged joint investigation with the United States and compensation for the family, highlighting broader tensions over the U S troops and status of forces.

Seoul Korea Foreign Ministry United States U.S. m Raymond L. Bailey Brownsberg Ind U.S Girard Japan Ney Ance Urred Smn Kumebon Targu

Weather Outlook Shows Increasing Clouds and Warm Temperatures

Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warm temperatures this afternoon and tonight with south to southeast winds. High around 92 today, low near 65 tonight, and Saturday will be partly cloudy and warm with scattered thunder late Saturday afternoon or evening. High Saturday near 90, low around 65. Previous readings show around 80 this morning and yesterday's high higher.

Reading

Storm Center Forecasts Warmer Weekend Weather Change

Weather update warns a storm center moving toward Alabama will bring cloudy skies today in Lawton and area with south wind up to 30 mph. Highs near 65 expected tonight with showers and possible thunderstorms as the weekend cools.

Lawton Alahama

Hoffa Landslide Wins Teamster Chief

Little Rock scene quiet as nine Negro students entered Central High with National Guardsmen and Army paratroopers escort. About 100 students gathered. some displayed Confederate flags but no major harassment occurred. White student walkout yesterday proved a flop as officials threaten suspensions and federal troops remain in place.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Ave Central High Luther Hodges North Carolina Eisenhower Hisenhower Sehtiol Ne- Seo

Brucker denies force charges over Little Rock riot

Secretary of the Army Brucker rejects claims of unnecessary force by U S soldiers at Little Rock Arkansas saying the case involved a civilian struck by a rifle butt and that a soldier acted to resist assault and retain his rifle. Col Blake of North Little Rock died after seeking warrants against three soldiers and prosecutors refused to file charges.

Washington Brucker U.S Little Rock Aris Blake North Little Rock Fran Holt Central High School

Search For Lost Army Plane Begun In New York

Army launches search for a missing plane with three colonels aboard. The aircraft disappeared Wednesday between Fort Jay and Governor's Island on Burlington Line. Rescue planes scoured the New York to Biocinton route all day Thursday but no word of the crew.

New York Aosingte Army Fort. Jay Baveridhe Burlington New York - To - Biocineton

Fort Sill Unit To Bridge Gap In Arkansas Move

A Fort Sill transportation unit was sent to Fort Chaffee Arkansas to replace a provisional unit moved to Little Rock last week. The convoy included 43 trucks two troop carriers and four jeeps with trailers loaded with gasoline and other supplies. No armed troops accompanied the vehicles.

Fort Sill Fort Chaffee Ark LitWe Rock Chickasha Norman Little Rock Fort Charlee 101St “Airborne Division Nvnth Integra Tiesz Little -Rockis Central High School Department of Army Army Tyere

State Schools Closed By Flu In Guymon Oklahoma

Guymon schools shut down due to flu outbreak as absenteeism soars. Superintendent George Spinner reported 28 percent of high school, 32 percent of junior high, and 16 percent of elementary students ill, with 6 of 43 faculty also affected. Local football game versus Woodward canceled and Panhandle A&M at Silver City, NM noted.

Guymon Olla George Spinner Woodward A&m New Mexico Western Silver City N. MM Panhandle A&m Goodwell Here

Birth Of Siamese Twins Disclosed at Mercy Hospital

Rockville Centre New York report states Siamese twins joined at the pelvis were born last week at Mercy Hospital. Hospital officials say they cannot release details or discuss any planned separation due to parental request.

Rockville Centre Mercy Hospital

Vote Legality Probed as Teamsters Meet in Miami Beach

Senators prepare to probe the credentials of 173? delegates at the Teamsters convention in Miami Beach. Hoffa faces a cloud of corruption charges as he edges toward the presidency with a strong early roll-call lead, while Dave Beck plans a leave of absence before Hoffa takes the post.

William J. Eaton Miami‘beach James Gates Senate Hoffa William A. Lee Chicago Thomas J. Haggerty Holla Lee John F. English English Sinch Hoffa Teamsters Dave Beck Seattle Detroit Holfa Beckland Ainién

Germans To Study Missiles At Post

West German soldiers to be trained in handling American rocket missiles at Fort Sill Oklahoma early next year. Training will cover Honest John Matador and Nike missiles. German defense officials confirmed plans but withheld exact details as talks proceed with the Defense Ministry.

Washington United States Ained Fort Sill Okxla Nike Seanace Suse Schett

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