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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1957

Page

7

Oberlin Hosts Global Church Unity Conference

Church leaders from North America gathered at Oberlin College for a ten day meeting to find common ground and reduce denominational divisions. The Novi America conference on faith and order includes more than 417 churches and aims to lay groundwork for future unity despite unlikely immediate mergers.

Oberlin, Ohio UPI North America Oberlin College Willy Ober U.S Qworld Council of Churches National Council of Churehes Canadian Council of Church Angus Dun Washington IRC Dun United Press Imner Samuel McCrea Cavers The Worlds Council of Churches Church Unity

Unshielded GI s Brave Nuclear Test at Nevada Site

Soldiers near Ground Zero faced a ten kiloton blast at the Nevada proving grounds as helmets were blown off by the shock wave. About 100 troops from Florida divisions endured the detonation eight miles away, with no casualties reported. Scientists note the event marked a milestone in American nuclear testing history.

Nev Woday Ground Zero Nevada Proving Grounds Borne Divisingsrom Ops Tham Stovall Lexing

Cuban Rebels Resume Campaign of Terror

Havana reports describe a renewed rebel campaign of creeping terror with weekend bombings injuring six and damaging property in Havana and Santiago. Police detained two suspected opposition leaders amid growing splits within anti-government factions as Batista seeks to ease censorship and restore order.

Havana Tiaa Cuba Santiago Raul Chibi Robina Agranonto Farly Verpwitge Frietion Amane United Press Santuzo Castro Guillermo Martinez Inter - American Press Aggn Jules Dubois E Fulgencio Batista Yo UW 1 Ralpta Geo Men Martine

TB Conference Slated Sept 1 at Hotel Lawtonian

A conference of tuberculosis workers from Comanche and surrounding counties will be held from 9:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 11 at the Hotel Lawtonian. C. A. Vokins of Cache announces the annual event, one of four held statewide to discuss year-round TB programs and the Christmas seal sale. Delegates and officers are expected. Dr. Carl Puckett will respond. Speakers include Miller Jr, Keough, Mrs. H. W. Thale Hallett, and Mrs. Dore’la Lagan, with Lois Ann Miller closing the program.

Comanche Lawtonian C. A. Vokins Cache Comanche County Yokins Carl Puckett Oklahana Tuberculosis Miller Jr City Health Department Comanche-Stephens Comps Dore la Lagan Cleveland Garvine Secrenry Lois Ann Miller State TB Association Aery C. One - Chat Manche, Roger Ills, Beeklar Greer Cofton Tarmon Jackson Sowa Washila Duster Carl Grady Stephens Selferson

Artificial Rice Maker Arrives in Manila Amid Diet Hope

Government officials expect the artificial rice device by Robert I. Rauffman to help the native diet when real staples are scarce. The 37 year old Malden Mass attorney says the machine is mobile on a layley and can process corn for about 3 cents per person, reaching tens of thousands daily. Also reported, color TV will reach the Soviet Union by 1960 end with Moscow confirming widespread set production of over four million units annually.

Manilacbac Robert I. Rauffman Malden Mass KEVS Colon TV London Soviet Union Moscow

Lawton honors and school notes from 50s era reports

The column recalls past events including dog show wins by Mrs. Phil Hornstein and a novice class winner, Lawton-Fort Sill Kennel Club sponsor. It notes city school enrollment nearing 5,000, drought impacts since 1984, Lake Lawlonka dam project costs, and civic activities like American Legion officer elections, Bendix race entries, and Chamber/ Jaycee events.

Bhs Phil Hornstein Lawton - Fort Sill Kennel Club Oklahoma Faryeag Hita Lawton Thighland Lake Lawlonka Dam Procerns Labor Day Lawson American Legion Comanche County Law Lawwon Business Wonten Plang Fair Aitlte Sheater ‘Sreures Cecilee Mille

Mystery museum exhibit mocks Noahs Ark delay

An exhibit at the Chicago National Mystery Museum humorously suggests it would take two years to load an ark at a rate of one species per minute, imagining Noah landing at a vast collection. The snippet blends playful fiction with a nod to biblical lore and museum display humor.

Chicago Chienza National Mystery Museum Noah The Vale of A Species

Solons Charge Airlines Lax In Duty To Public

Washington lawmakers report the Civil Aeronautics Board lax in protecting air travelers and accuse the airlines of monopolistic practices. They fault the CAB for informal dealings and failing to curb first class pricing on coach flights amid an ATA antitrust probe.

Solons Washington House Civil Aeronautics Board CAB TAB Com Fice Department Antitrust Division Commercial Airlines Trade Association Air Transport Associaion of America Sabcofamilies ATA Emanuel Celler D-Ny AVA U.S

Kilt Mystery Cleared Up

London reports a Scotsman named Gannon and Pal in a Thames encounter. Gannon leapt into the river to rescue a man after Pat Gotles observed a kilt mishap. Pat praised Gannon for his quick action as onlookers aided the rescue.

London Pati Gotles Ginnon Thames Pal Gannon Gorden Highlanders Peter Pat

GOP liberals seek assistant leadership to rival Knowland

A GOP liberal bloc aims to place one of their senators in the assistant leader post as a step toward a future top leadership role. With Dirksen possibly stepping aside at Knowland’s end, candidates include Allott, Rush, Carlson, EI Case, and Javits, though no single frontrunner is named.

Jack Bell Wasellington Senate Tisenhower Sen Knowland California Dirksen Engtland Illiois Pat Dicolate Robert A. Taft Eisenhower Dirkson GOF Sen. Sallonstall R-Mass Sen Bridges R-Nh Sattonstall GOP Bridges Saltonstall Fear White House Wo Dirksen Lisenhower Allott Colorado Rush Connecticut Carlson Kansas Clifford EI Case New Jersey Javits New York

Utah Posse Nabs Shooting Suspect

A 19 year old sailor from Phoenix was held in jail in southwest Utah after a daylong manhunt. Dr Isidore Matitsky and his wife Mrs Matitsky were accosted at their St George home. she was shot in the chest and underwent surgery. The suspect was tracked by Lt George i A posse.

Dr. Matilsky St. George Nis

Sailor AWOL from carrier Saratoga tracked to Santa Clara river

The Lawton Constitution notes Passemen tracked Grainger to the Santa Clara river, where the sailor, exhausted from thirst and drinking water, admitted he was AWOL from the carrier Saratoga as Sheriff Roy Renouf reported.

Lawton Constitution Passemen Grainger Santa Clara Roy Renouf Saratoga

Beauties Slate First Appearance for Miss America 1958

Atlantic City hosts the Miss America pageant with 43 states Puerto Rico Canada Hawaii and major U.S. cities sending contestants. The first public appearance opens with a parade ahead of three competition categories swimsuit evening gown and talent plus personality interviews. The winner receives scholarships totaling around $30 000 as the 1957 titleholder Marian McKnight passes on.

Atlantic City N.J Gesork Boobvard Marian Agn McKnight Manning Puerto Rico Canada Hawaii Chicago Washington D.C New York Ci Wyomingtontina

Canadian Holiday Marred By Deaths

A Canadian Labour Day weekend saw seventy five accident fatalities. Forty one died on highways, with twenty four drownings and ten other accident deaths reported from Friday afternoon to Monday midnight. The toll surpassed the Dominion Day peak set earlier this year.

Toronto Canada

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