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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1957

Page

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Student Riots in Poland Ebb

Reported unrest in Warsaw levels after a night of clashes between police and students at Dugy crossroad near the Palace of Bucharest. Tear gas and clubs dispersed rioters, with about 20 civilians beaten. authorities labeled the event as hooliganism by a rioting group. Cardinal Stefan urged restraint while students seek reform through legal channels.

Warsaw Twlish Siufons Rhine-Carrvines Dugy Crossroad Stefan Cardinal Breland Whagyslaw Gomulved Wut Ee Jagt Wednesla Og Po Prdstu Furn Bug Orig Cardinal St. Anne's Hals

Boy Injured In Shotgun Mishap Near Lawton

A hunting incident four miles south and six west of Lawton left a area boy named Bob Wood seriously injured when a shotgun discharged through his leg as he and a companion rode to a hunting site. Deputy Sheriff Ridgeway investigated after a Mayville hospital alert at 9:20 a.m. The youth was treated and reported in good condition. amputation was not required.

Bob Wood Lawton

Stupidity Blamed by Authority Expert Says Pentagon Stifled Army Moon

An authority warns the Pentagon blocked an Army Jupiter C plan to launch a satellite by insisting the Jupiter be treated as a missile. Levitt says the last rocket stage could have placed a satellite in orbit, potentially beating Russia to space.

Pentagon Army Philadne Pula 8 LM. Levitt Defense Department Inguard Roesetter Levitt Anverbil

United Fund Drive Opens Breakfast in Lawton

The Oklahoma City YMCA hosts a United Fund drive breakfast at 7:90 am in the main ballroom of Hotel Lawtonian. About 200 campaign workers gathered as nine local and six national agencies coordinate support for a $7,501 goal ending Nov. 8. Principal speaker Macleod urged generosity, noting gifts fund youth programs and community improvements, while drive chair Jack Carter thanked over 50 women’s club representatives.

Gecognizan CG United Fund Mai Macleod General Socvy Oklahoma City YMCA Tod Hodel Lawtonian Macleod Cei Tyive. Es Rive Avel Nak Sur Jack Carter E Soy Evn

AF Rocket Ready to Launch From Pacific Atoll

Washington reports the Air Force says Project Far Side rocket is ready to fire at any moment from Eniwetok Atoll. The balloon-supported stage will lift to 100,000 feet before booster ignition, aiming to reach up to 6,000 miles. Weather and other factors have delayed the late September plan but the launch remains a key research effort.

Washington Air Force

U S Scientists Track Soviet Satellite Path in Orbit

U S observers plot the Soviet satellite’s fairly circular orbit with a minimum height around 400 miles. Naval Lab spokesmen say readings are precise to a tenth of a second and signals flow to Washington via minitrade stations in Lima, Antofagasta, Santiago, Antigua, and San Diego. Three Russian visitors join U S scientists for talks on rocket and satellite programs as the object becomes visible in the continental United States within a week or ten days.

United States Times Navel Research Laboratory Washington Hava Naval Re Atel Laboratory Navy U.S Pavp Naval Laboratory Russiang Vhe A. A. Balgontavoy Sergei M. Polokhev A. M. Wasatskin North South America Kamen As Lima Peru Antofagasta Chile Santiago Antigua British West Indies San Diego Calif Fh Lrackers

Russians Reveal Part Of Satellite Launching Missile Circling Globe

Moscow radio announced that the final stage of the rocket that placed Russia’s satellite also circles the earth in a similar orbit while separated by about 1 000 kilometers. The claim followed reports of a new H-bomb test and Yon space achievements. Scientists suggested the orbiting rocket could be the third stage, raising questions about guided missile accuracy.

London Moscow Radio Russia Wyso Des Allen Hynek Richard EB. Meer Smithsonia Astrophysical Laboratory Cambhridge Mass Carlier McCrosky McCrasky Alaska Earth

Death penalty trial opens for Charles Pebeahsy in Cache

Jury qualified for the death penalty as 50 year old Charles William Pebeahsy stands trial for the strangulation death of his wife Darlene, 24, whose body was found in the driveway of the Pebeahsy home in Cache. Testimony described a possible struggle and a knot on the head, with investigators uncertain if death was from strangulation or a head blow.

Pebeausy Tress Charles Pebeahsy Cache Tom Sharrock Starr Tov Tvial Charles William Pebeahsy Pebeahsy Darlene Gachedal Lewis Davis Joe Marvin Cameron Justice of Someohe Ache Davis Cameror Orel Ridgeway

Calm Prevails As Negroes Return To Little Rock School

In Little Rock, calm returned as six Negro girls entered Central High School under light guard. Principal J W Matthews cleared the entrance of lounge clutter while armed escorts watched. Across the state, a burning cross symbolized Southern resistance, drawing attention to ongoing civil rights tensions.

Little Rock School Little Rock Ark Conral High School J. W. Matthews Saaing Central Theodaore R. MeKeldin Mary Ariat Civ Faubus Roy Wilkins Caccalive Secre

Fragmented Bulletin Describes Federal Action Context

A garbled bulletin references Gov Orval Hanus and federal action following a court ruling in a city, with unclear details about rooms and a potential case related to Rock's cure. The readable fragments name a state or local figure and imply intervention or oversight.

Wassengton la Sikh Daikiy Ie Tor Gov Orval Hanus Federal Bitte Rock

More Rain Due Tonight In Lawton Weather Outlook

Lawton reports .26 inch of rain this morning after light showers. Forecasters expect scattered thunder showers this afternoon with a chance of more rain tonight. The statewide rain is unlikely to linger past Tuesday. Sunday’s high reached 84 degrees, with a low near 53 tonight and a forecast high around 77 tomorrow.

Lawton

Arsenal Bought to Fight Troops in Union County

Union County sheriff L Harold Lamb and deputies were equipped with nine Browning sub machine guns and 1000 rounds of ammunition at a cost of 1000 dollars to guard against federal or other forces enforcing school integration. State Sen John D Long said the campaign will resist unlawful government action and that the county is prepared for any intrusion such as the Little Rock episode.

Union 8. C Union County Sheriff's Department L. Harold Lamb John D. Long Lamb Union County Little Rock Ark Tne Vatsonal Tie County

Braves Lead Yankees In Side Game Of 1957 World Series

Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees were tied 1-1 after six innings at County Stadium in the World Series. Adcock drove in Mathews with a single in the sixth to put Milwaukee ahead.

Wilwaukee Milwaukee Braves New York Yankees County Stadium Brave Adcock Mathews

Natives Suffer Laughing Death From Rare Disease

In Okana Hospital highlands of New Guinea about seventy natives are afflicted by kuru a rare fatal laughing illness. Officials report hysterical fits and progressive paralysis as victims near death. Discovery credited to American Dr Carleton Gajdusek while at the Hall Institute Melbourne.

Sydney Australia New Guinea Okana Hospital Macfarlane Burnet Keilza Hall aAn Okana Hospital Armerican Carleton Gaj

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