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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1957

Page

2

Satellite satellite 18 pounder aims for Earth orbit

Reports from Washington and Moscow discuss Soviet progress in launching an artificial satellite. Soviet officials claim an orbit fixed while American scientists assess potential military value. First sighting came from Alaska with observers noting an orange spark moving briefly across the sky.

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Fire Kills Man in Oklahoma City, Officials Say

A fatal blaze in Oklahoma City claimed the life of Gomer Elvin Hassons as investigators identify him at the scene. Authorities from the department confirm the victim and note the fire's cause is under review.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Gomer Elvin Hassons

Sportsmen Win Garys Approval On Wildlife Ideas

Raymond Gare approved most recommendations from a sportsmen group at a Wildlife Department meeting with the Wildlife Commission. The dispute centers on politics and legislative influence, with calls for a separate purchasing agency and a personnel system overhaul, while public hearings on policy changes were urged.

Orlandar Raymond Gare Wildlife Department Gar Wildlife Clarence Bityoh Tratheir Prishama Ouedoor Council Townsend Stilwa Svocamracnard Tureh Gary Olack Lpi

Oklahoma City Patrol Fines Five For Traffic Violations

Highway Patrol officers on C S Highway 77 issued multiple tickets in a single day in Oklahoma City. Ab Hamilton, pilot of a tan patrol airplane, cited violations. Sixty-one fines covered speeding following closely and related infractions.

Oklahoma City Highway Patrol Ab Hamilton

Suspect Arrested After Fire Kills 3 in Missouri

A man is jailed in Taua Asa Missouri after a deadly blaze killed three people. Investigators say the suspect started the fire by striking a match on a folder while playing cards in a house. Police allege arson and are probing motive and connections to the victims.

Funeral Rites at Stoneburg and Elgin for Local Notables

The Stoneburg area held funeral services for Oscar P. Abisins and Frank C. What, with rites at Bellevue Baptist and nearby Highland Cemetery conducted by pastors from local churches. Survivors include family members from Bowie and Lawton, with honorary bearers named. Elgin also observed services for Charlie Neal who died at his son's home. The notices reflect a string of local obituaries across Texas communities with burial arrangements in Highland and regional cemeteries under several funeral homes' direction.

Stoneburg Tex Tess Miller Bellevue Deoxy Oscar P. Abisins Tai Lawret Ed hyiRev BEW Weston Stoneburs Baptist Whureh Servis Oakhill Slaneburg Will Tom Bob Wade Roland Bowie Fes Thaymatid Bleary Walter Smith Emeleny Charley Conley 3. Joseph's Chureh Norman Serviers Dain Locay Frank C. What Beavers Charles Wade J.P Sanders Curlee Tomlinson Exa English Bates eLdelic Lawton Mori Honotary Ned Sheple C. J. Gramolini Otto Frank Kenney Betty Walter Alleat Lawinn Jal Highland Cemetery Laiwton Elgin Harlie Neal Ralon N. M Thomas Cat Kirst Methodist Church Roper T. Milner Neal Gillespie County Weetunika Chattanooga Uunil Lawlor Fafon I Figiv Ellie Ragan Sr. White Frank Diad Taehe Baker Memorial Chapel Amos Kamal He Inetit Nanavene Chuvallat Affieiated The Daniel Pache Tesue Stalon Cemetery

Ellsworth Proclaims Employ The Handicapped Week Here

Ellsworth declares a national Employ the Handicapped Week from March 6 to 12. Mayor Ellsworth cites President Eisenhower and Governor as inspirations and urges education and rehabilitation programs. He notes over 1,800 handicapped applicants with the state agency and calls for equal job opportunities to turn workers into taxpayers.

Ellsworth Batdag Lawton Welkers Lisenhower Gary Vitas SUIL

Satellite orbit debate sparks Arctic night flight talk

Discussions trace the feasibility of a truly circular or elliptical orbit for a new satellite as analysts compare American and Soviet claims. Officials note uncertainties about altitude, orbital shape, and duration, with estimates ranging from months to a year and speeds around 24 miles per hour, while observers describe expected atmospheric effects on trajectory.

Alaska United States Eal Aimerinny Eimeever Sacl Sat

Tulsa Doctor's Rape Trial Begins

Tulsa Minnesota reports the trial of 36 year old Tulsa physician John Richard Rhine for second degree rape of a minor patient after allegedly drugging her. The charge was reduced from first degree rape following a yearlong Tulsa County investigation with assistance from district attorney J Howard Edmondson's office and the Tulsa County Medical Association.

Tulsa John Richard Rhing Leslie Webb Rhine Tilsa County J. Howard Edmondson Tulsa County Medical Association

FUND Continued from Page One 3 Members Involved in Fund Drive

The report outlines calls to about 240 people by a group led by Carter to remind them of a breakfast. William Love, president of United and other officials discussed goals, noting Lawson-Port Sill Vinmont Pind and Wheat Mati figures. Final aim set at 676000 in donations as executives voiced hope the drive would beat last year.

Carter William Love United Janet CollRery Charles Gallien Love Jie Aminae Tove Leto Rickare C.W. Long Valuiigg

Trial Continued From Page One In Comanche County

A trial recounts evidence alleging P Heahly planned to kill his wife with a shotgun but strangled her instead. Witness Cameron testified to shotgun shells and a gun under a bed. The scene showed the victim with clothing displaced and cigarettes nearby. The jury, able to consider capital punishment, qualified for the death penalty, the first in Comanche County to do so in years.

Heahly Cameron Justice of Speace Ralf Cameron Davis Jwyishus Comanche County Oj. Mielcen Lake Harry J. Allenin Wil Raymond L. Cgensman Cohumt Grundy Lawrence rMield Laurence Bornwick Debeahsy Tole Ray Atteberry Constitutions Press

Toys TOS Toys for Girls and Boys Arrive at Marler’s Toy Shop

New stock of toys for girls and boys arrives at Marler’s Toy Shop Ferris distributing center. Open weekdays until 8 pm with Christ mas season selections and Jay-away options available.

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New Non Surgical Piles Cure Claims From Bio-Dyne

Science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H form to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. In many cases improvements persisted for months, with patients stating piles ceased to be a problem. Suppositories and ointment with applicator are advertised nationwide through drugstores with satisfaction guaranteed.

New York N. Y Restorch Hearst

Man says he killed woman with his hands at trial

Crane, under cross talk, claims he strangled her after she threatened him and demanded money for groceries and their children. He shows no remorse and asserts he will testify after the noon recess. Amid this, a tense scene unfolded at Little Rock as nine Negro students entered a white school guarded by soldiers. Civil rights tensions persisted with limited violence and soldiers mingling with civilians.

Crane Ridgeway Little Rock St. Joseph's Orphanage Camp Reginson Army

National figures condemn Paulius as sowing racial hatred

In Chicago, the secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People called Paulius’ actions the greatest sin, stirring ugly racial prejudice in white children across the North and South. Arkansas GOP leaders and State Rep F A Teague discussed the Little Rock crisis's political impact, with Eisenhower dispatching 3,000 paratroopers on September 24.

Tary National’ Assn Chicago Paulius Arkansas F. A Teague Little Rock Eisenhower

Noodle Queen Chicago seeks beauty queen near Noodle We

The Nations Macaroni Institute plans an event to crown a Noodle Queen on October 20 in Chicago. They seek a coed with an A average who can use her noodle in a reasonably attractive contest to celebrate National Macaroni Week.

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