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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

2

Undercover Man Sparks Collapse Of Dope Traffic

Oklahoma City police and narcotics agents arrested 12 people after a four week undercover operation led by Bil Keesier, a new city officer. Raids on homes and apartments yielded marijuana, pills, and capsules, with about 400 marijuana cigarettes’ equivalent seized. Nine faced possession charges and three for immoral use. Detectives expect more arrests as the crackdown continues.

Oklahoma City Bil Keesier Ite Keester Weester C. W. Roberts J. L. Doyie

Khrushchev Warns Turkey on Syria Conflict Threat

Khrushchev accused Dulles of pressing Turkey to attack Syria as pro Soviet officers control Syria. He warned that if war breaks out, Turkey would not last one day and rockets could sing. The United States rejected the charge and affirmed Turkey's right to defend its security under NATO.

Khrushchev Dulles Turkey Syria United States Russia State Department Britain France Israel Egypt United Nations Karushchev Middle East

Funeral Rites for Carrie Patterson in Galilee Baptist Church

Services set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist for Carrie Patterson 56 of 6 Dearborn who died Tuesday in a Clinton hospital. Rev C R Reed to officiate with burial in Highland Cemetery under Jeffer son Funeral home Sayre arrangements pending at Scroggins Funeral home for Henry Francis Carmichael 72 of Sayre who died today in a Clinton hospital. He was father of Vernon Carmichael and grandfather of Richard Carmichael. He was oldest member of the state house, chaired public safety last session, born August 20 1885 in Graham Texas moved to Berlin community in 1898 and helped found Beckham county government. He married Luria Shirley August 19 1906. they lived in Sayre 47 years. He earlier served as undersheriff, ran a real estate office, and belonged to Rotary First Baptist Chamber of Commerce and Odd Fellows. Survivors include wife Luria at home two sons Vernon and Glenn of Wilmet, Illinois two sisters Brucie Swift of Long Beach California brothers Archie and R. D. of Long Beach and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Sayre Star Scroggins Henry Francis Frank) Carmichael Clinton Vernon Carmichael Ferris Richard Carmichael House of Representatives Beckham County Public Safety Committee Graham Tex Carmichael Berlin Roger Mills County Luria Shirley Rotary Chuir First Baptist Church Chamber of Commerce and Oddfellows Lodge Luria Vernon Glenn Wilmett, I Brucie Swift Long Beach Cali Archie R. D

Fort Sill Fund Drive Reaches 86 Percent Completion

Fort Sill post community activities fund drive stands 86 percent complete with $30,111 raised toward a $45,000 goal. Units surpassing targets include GT activities at 115.3 percent with $2,270 of $2,618, 11th Field Artillery Group at 1018 percent with $6,254 of $6,180, and Land VFA Group at 117 percent with $3,408 of $2,910 as Fort Sill National Bank donates $250.

Fort Sill I1th Field Artllery Group Land Vfa Group

Burglars Take Food From Home

Lawton man Manuel Stevens reported a burglary at 2101 McKinley with many items scattered through the house but only food items from the emergency relief program were taken. Police also logged a theft report from Set J. B. Smith about a mounted tire and wheel stolen from a 1956 Ford pickup in the 400 block of an alley between C and D.

Lawton Manuel Stevens McKinley Set J. B. Smith Arlington

Traditional Guard Mount Returns at Fort Sill

Fort Sill resumes the traditional guard mount ceremony open to the public. It will be held at 4 p.m. each Friday at the Old Post Quadrangle parade grounds, reactivating a long standing military ritual after summer.

Fort Sill Old Post Quadrangle

Chattanooga 4-H Officers Selected

New officers of the Chattanooga 4-H club were announced today naming Larry Buchwald as president Donnie Buchwald as vice president Juanita Clower as secretary Wilman Buchwald as game leader Bill Cawthorn as song leader Lahoma Curtsinger as reporter Betty Brannan as assistant home demonstration agent met with the group Tuesday to assist in the new organization and enrollment.

Chattanooga 4-11 Club Larry Buchwald Donnie Buchwald Juanita Clower Wilman Buchwald Bill Cawthorn Lahoma Curtsinger Betty Brannan

Gore Gap Road Parley Planned for Funding Talks

Fred Harris will travel to Oklahoma City next week to meet Gov. Raymond Gary and highway officials regarding financing for a nine mile Gore Gap road segment. If scheduled for completion it would join the secondary road system with federal matching funds. The county committee previously prioritized 1½ miles of paving on the Geronimia to U.S. 277 gravel road and seeks local funding.

Fred Harris Oklahoma City Gore Gap Raymond Gary State Highway Department Istate Harris Geronimia U.S. 277

Security failures blamed as Koreans suffer thefts and killings

General Decker criticizes Korean national police for inaction at the truce line as U S 1st Corps units remain nearby. An American soldier, Raymond L Bailey, is charged with involuntary manslaughter for a Korean boy's death on Oct 3. Airmen Carroll B Taylor and Edward Young face pretrial for assault with a dangerous weapon after firing in a prohibited area wounding two Korean girls.

Decker U. S. 1St Corps Nith Vnfar Special 3.C Raymond L. Bailey Brownsburg Ind Mumchon Hailey Air Force Carroll B. Taylor Cincinnati Edward Young Chile Ohio Kungan Kin Yong Yi Kang Kum Sun Miss Kim

Girl 17 Awarded 1289 In District Court Damage Suit

Patsy Lou Weston a 17 year old Comanche county girl was awarded a 1289 judgment today in a district court damage suit filed after a two car collision at Second and Park last August 2. Judge Luther B. Eubanks ruled for the plaintiff with Charles Weston as her father and attorneys Richardson and Cavanagh for the plaintiff Ralph H. Cline for the defendant. The plaintiff alleged injuries to neck back shoulders and back.

Comanche County Luther B. Eubanks Patsy Lou Weston Charles Weston E. G. Carter Lwo Second and Park Richardson and Cavanagh Ralph H. Cline

Henry Douglass to Attend Science Conference at OSU

Henry Douglass will attend a science conference on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater from Sunday through Tuesday.

A. ‘Henry Douglass Science Ma Oklahoma State University Stillwater

Marler's Pet Shop Open Weekdays Until 8 p.m

Marler's Pet Shop advertises weekday hours until 8 pm at 1410 Ferrin Dial. Store hours and contact number BL 3.8112 are listed for customer visits and pet care services.

Marler's

Oklahoma traffic toll rises with new double fatalities

A string of recent crashes in Oklahoma adds to 1957 deaths as a Tecumseh area collision claims Samuela Enochs and her husband, and Mrs. Hopewell dies from injuries in an Oklahoma City two car crash. The Enochs were killed when their car collided with a semi after an earlier pickup truck incident on State Highway 9 at the Tecumseh city limits.

Associated Press Oklahomia Arthur W. Wen Mary Jane Honea Oklahoma’ City Samuela Enochs Crossi Charles Dabney Enochs Tecumseh Hopewell Oklahoma City

Moon satellite signals from Moscow broadcast

Moon event updates describe a satellite overflown as planned while Moscow reported a meteorite bombardment. Officials deem Sputn íl se to brighten Earth lighting the sky briefly, with varying forecasts on its remaining aloft. Soviet and American scientists discuss IGY aims and data sharing prospects amid competition to launch the first moonlet.

Moscow Happe New York Sergei M. Poloskov United States Poloskov Russia IGY

Brucker Outlines 1000-1200 Strong Task Forces Plans

Message from Brucker to Gen Wyman dated Sept 25 describes forming 1000 to 1200 strong TFS task forces within 2nd AB 3rd Infantry, and similar divisions. It calls for assessing MP police unit availability, initiating training under FM 39-15, and preparing air and motor movement plans. This confirms a telephone discussion on the same subject.

Wyman Little Rock Ark CCUSA United States Army

Fuqua extradition saga tied to Oklahoma robbery case

The report outlines Fuqua's extradition battles, arraignment, and release in 1956, followed by efforts to docket trials after legislative adjournment. It details defense struggles to locate witnesses DeLozier and Potts, and cites constitutional rights about witness lists in capital cases as Chambless motions unfold.

Derke Eighth DeLezier DeLozier Vand Oklahoma County Fuqua Chambiess Chambless David J. Aubrey Oerle

Comanche County ASC delegates elected in 12 districts

The Comanche county ASC committee reports delegates and alternates for 12 districts after tabulating the 32-district election results. Names include district officers and alternates, with details of party ties to culture conservation and emergency programs.

ASC Comanche County Twor Elbert Wolf Meers

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