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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1957

Page

4

South News Welcomes Brownell Resignation Fallout

Leon Burnett reports Southern reaction to the resignation of U S Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr as Deputy Attorney General Rogers prepares to assume the post. Governors, senators, and officials comment on integration and escalation. protests and reactions follow across Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama.

Leon Burnett U.S Herbert Brownell Jr South Georgia Gay Marvin Griffin William P Rogers Tay Justice Department Brownell Louisiana Wiliam Rainach South Carolina George Bell Timmerman Jr Little Rock Georgia Eugene Conk John C. Stennis D-Miss Lille Eisenhower Martin Luther Kitz Montgomery Ala Virginia U.S. Supreme Court Kenneth Patty Prattville

Sputnik To Live Two More Months, Says Whipple

Dr. Fred L. Whipple of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory reports the Russian rocket has a life expectancy of at least two more months and the satellite may outlast the rocket due to less drag. The highest rocket altitude is about 480 miles, with a low point near 149 miles, placing the craft about halfway around the world ahead of Sputnik as of now.

Cambridge Mass Fred L. Whipple Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Observatory Sputmik Sputnik

Fort Sill Births Report Quiet Military Unit Notes

A Fort Sill notice lists numerous October births in various units. Names include Richard B. Feirke, James McCullough, Rabet Th Fadpar, Herman Lenhardt, Nota Sumler, Donald Winkler, James Simpson, J K Brill, Jack Larson, Rodney Zuercher, Jetlis Broughinn, Php R. Dalnover, Robert M. Bluerunneh, Frank Hargis, Jimmie Gildon, Gerald E. Wane, John R. Wallace, Douglas Kirkham, and others. The brief items record sons and daughters born to service members and spouses across multiple battalions and companies.

Richard B. Feirke Siu James i McCullough 36Th Trans Co Rabet Th Fadpar AFA Bn Cwo Herman MM. Lenhardt Trans Co Nota Sumler Pxt Donald R. Winkler Eni Siu -Htry Jamars Ho Simpson Ash Trans Cr SFC J. K. Brill USATR Jack B. Larson USHA Rodney FR. Zuercher USAH Spd Jetlis Broughinn Soh FA Hn Sp3 Als John R. Wallace Stu Biy Douglas Kirkham

Pacif ic Union misdirected ride in San Francisco

William Schmeisser of Washington, D. C. hurried from the Fairmont Hotel at California and Mason streets and directed a cab to the Pacific Union Club. The driver, after closing the door, returned and clarified the PA Club across the street with no charge.

San Francisco William Schmeisser Washington, D.C Fairmont California and Mason Streets Pacific Union Club PA Club

United Nations marks 12th birthday and global observances

UN Day celebrations worldwide marked the 12th anniversary of the day its charter went into effect. The theme In the Common Interest focused on Suez, Middle East tensions, and the Hungarian revolt. Activities ranged from a mountain climbing contest in Transylvania to balloon releases in Thailand. More than 1,600 UN Day events occurred in the United States and 1,500 towns planned ceremonies. Dag Hammarskjold urged safeguarding the UN against human frailty and cynicism in a message.

United Nations U.N Suez Middle East Tran Elburx Mexico Barglok Thailand United States U.S. Committee For the United Nations Virginia Mississippi Dag Hammarskjold

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Reed in Kingston

Funeral services for Mrs W L Reed 56 of Kingston were officiated by Rev Carson Everett and Rev Eddie Wessels at Northside Baptist church chapel at 2 30 p m Wednesday with burial in Highland Center. Bearers from Lawton included Lewis Dipple Hervell Burk Fred Metscher Charley Narmore Paul Hollis and Leonard Edwards. Becker Funeral Home supervised arrangements.

W. L Bill) Reed Kingston Carson Everett Northside Baptist Church Eddie Wessels Kingston Baptist Church

Jet Crews Break Records At Post

The T 27 Test Unit set a one hour seven minute engine change record. The 45th Transit Battalion unit at Fort Sid supports testing with engines swapped every 50 flight hours. Replacement engines come from Warner Robins Depot Macon Georgia. Crews from Army Aviation School Fort Rucker Alabama near completion of a six week program. Similar tests planned at Fort Knox Fort Benning and Fort Polk.

Fort Rucker Ala Sill’s Post Field Pfc Joseph Bennett Sfc Robert Wilson Sgt Dwayne Coy U.S. Army 45Th Trtans Warner Robins Air Force Macon Fort Sid Army Aviation School Fort, Rucker Fort Knox Fort Benning

Huge Strike Fails In Buenos Aires

A 48 hour general strike called by 62 unions ended at midnight. The government and the press call it a failure, with reports noting a government victory under Provisional President Pedro E. Aramburu. About 70 percent of workers stayed away in the capital area, while the provinces were far less affected. Eight people were injured in demonstrations in Buenos Aires. An air mail letter sent from Augusta, Georgia, in 1912 was dropped to President Tat.

Buenos Alres Juan Peron Buenos Aires President Tat Augusta

Tito Regime Backs Greek Cyprus Claim

In Athens the Yugoslav Communist government announced support for Greece over Cyprus. Yugoslav Vice President Kardelj and Greek Premier Karamanlis issued a joint communique urging a rapid UNframe solution and Cypriot claims. They pressed revival of the Balkan Pact with Turkey, amid regional tensions.

Athens Greece Yugoslavia Inerbeck Cyprus Byard Kardel Constantinos Karamanlis United Nations Grecca Kardelj Karamaniis Turkey U. S Tito United States East Germany

Navy Jet Crash Kills Pilot at Miramar NAS

Lt. Wallace S. Nelowett, 25, of Norristown Pa, died when a Navy jet crashed near Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego. A 20mm cannon was catapulted into a car driven by Dr. Carl Eckart of La Jolla, who was unhurt.

Navy San Diego Calif Miramar Naval Air Station Wallace S. Nebwett Irwin J. Nelowett Norristown Carl Eckart la Jolla Cali

Heart Operation Called Much Safer Than Before

In Philadelphia a surgeon said some brave heart operations are safer than tonsillectomies. Advances allow closing holes in inner heart walls causing blue babies and removing the ductus arteriosus. New leeches also promise curing aortic stenosis in infants.

Philadelphia Houck E. Bolton Hahnémann Medical Colege and Hospital

Allied Officer to Speak at Anadarko Lions Club

Capt. Aksel Hviid of Denmark will address the Anadarko Lions Club on October 28. He is an allied officer attending the School and represents his native country.

Aksel Hviid Denmark Lions Club Anadarko Om Hviid

Broadcasters Unite to Challenge Broadcast Bans on Proceedings

Dallas area radio and television broadcasters resolved to unite to break down barriers against airing legislative and judicial proceedings. Region Six of NARTB, including Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, adopted the resolution opposing bans on broadcasting trials and other proceedings. They commended the FCC for remote control operation of AM and FM stations with directional antennas or over 10 kilowatts. James Byron urged freedom of access to news, stressing action through stations and networks. A second resolution urged NARTB members to inform Congress and the public about music licensing issues amid allegations against broadcasters in a New York federal lawsuit and related public forum concerns.

Dallas National Assn, of Radio and Television Broadcasters Texas Oklahoma Kansas Federal Communications Commission Access James Byron New York State Garblic Forum Legislative Halls

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