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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

2

Suspect Quizzed Again In Slaying Of Negro Girl 17

Local officers prepared to question a suspect this afternoon at the provost marshal's office in connection with the unsolved death of a 17 year old Negro girl found in a rented room. The examinee previously claimed innocence, with investigators planning further checks on prior statements. The death was ruled a homicide by strangulation. a 6o year old suspect who faced murder charges was released after a lie detector test.

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Riots and federal clash as Arkansas desegregation rumbles on

Demonstrations spill across a street from a school as National Guardsmen stand by. Federal judge considers a request to delay school integration while Governor Faubus and President Eisenhower weigh legal options and statements surface from allies. Demonstrators number about 250 to 300 with a large police and guard presence. schools explore temporary measures.

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Lawton Hearing Hints at Missing Chamberliss Case

A Lawton hearing suggests Chambliess may be dead, with bonds and extradition on hold. The report ties Chambli ss and Norris to a long linked disappearance and a 218000 hijacking, while Fuqua and other suspects face trial and possible extradition disputes, amid jurisdictional delays and legislative timing issues.

Chanthliss A.W. Polts Jr Oklahoma City Rumner Polts Chambless Fuca Herbert Carter Jay Cox Fuqua Scheruloc la Stand Lerm Ort J. Ue Fakpyo Anolli Lawton Wiqeking Cilyans Clarfiedd M. Burgess John Dac ED. Weaver Wayne ‘Tisclel Weaver Laton Raye Avha Southwoe Hospital Koqua Ieee Fucha Govelon TL Pattony Tulsi Chamblinss Bend

Cross Burning Ends Race in Levittown Community

In Levittown Pennsylvania a cross burning was set in a yard beside the home of the first Black family moving into the planned community of 60 000 residents. The blaze involved crude branches gasoline and a crude device tied under the Myers home. Police believe the incidents were connected and occurred after repeated neighborly tensions.

Levittown Lewis Weehsler Weehsler William Myers Jr Wechsler Myers

Sill Man Slashed By Negro Woman

A Movl Sit man, Spt Willian TL, Davis, was treated last night in a knife wound allegedly inflicted by a Negro woman in Layton View. Davis received a gash over the left temple and was treated at Fort Sill hospital. Detective Capt. Otis Walricon said the suspect had been arrested and would not give the attacker’s name.

Willian TL Davis Layton View Fort Sill Hospital Otis Walricon Poe Suspre Hoon Todas Vielin

FCC clears Durant station move to Durant Publishing

Federal Communications Commission approves transfer of Durant station from Ro F Pane Benant Story to Durant Publishing Co. The sale price was announced as 60.00.

FCC Durant Federal Communications Commission Padia Stnjion Kseg Oba Benant Story Durant Publishing Co

Woman Burned In Gas Explosion Seared by Blaze

Woman identified as Mrs. Wane, 48, sustained burns in a gas explosion in Oklahoma City. Police reported a rapid blast impacted nearby structures and residents evacuated. No further injuries listed. investigation underway into cause and safety violations.

Two Plead Guilty To Assault And Release

Two Lawton men, jailed since November 24, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a reduced charge. County Judge John P. Fullerton gave nine month terms, which the men had already served. Names given: J Le Mason, 20, of 1810 Lee Bird, and Louis Bouye, 50, of 1736 5th. Original count referenced attempted rape. The victim, from Altus, asked dismissal and did not want prosecution.

Lawton John P. Fullerton Negea J. le Mason Lee Bird Louis, Bouye Lawton View Gir County Allowney Warren Crane Prelind Altus

ITALIAN Freed In Slaying

John Paul Cotton, 23, was freed on a charge of murder after a judge ruled the shooting of Herbert Lee Waller, 22, justifiable homicide. Cotton claimed self defense in the August 25 slaying. he did not testify at the hearing. The court found evidence insufficient to prove a non self defense motive.

Tulsa John Paul Cotton Common Pleas Paul A. Walker Jr Cotton Walker Herbert Lee Waller Catton

Ike Plans Washington Trip and India Syria Briefing

Ike will return to Washington to confer with Attorney General Brown on Arkansas Little Rock Central High School integration and may limit National Guardsmen. He will meet Dulles on Syria crisis and brief Lou Henderson on the Mideast situation, with possible U.S. aid under a Congress authorization. The President is also set for a late afternoon drive from Baltimore for a coming-out party for Ruth Tisnhowrr, daughter of Milton Bisenhown.

Washington Is. L Athy Brownell Lillie Rock Ark Eisenhower Arkansas Orval E. Faubus Little Rock Central U.S Secretary of State Dulles State Department Lou Henderson Syria Henderson Mideast Brundage White House Baltimore Ruth Tisnn-howrr Pehicle Milton A Bisenhown

Shelley Runs For Teamsters Presidency From West Coast

Shelley of California announced his candidacy for the 4,900,000 member Teamsters union. He will formally announce Tuesday at the 11 state Western Teamsters conference in Seattle Washington. He seeks the No 1 post challenging Midwest czar James P R Holfa as two other contenders Thomas L Hickey of New York and Thomas J Hagerty of Chicago seek the same goal. A source close to headquarters labeled the bid a no opinion position.

Shelley D-Calif Shelly California Secreta Chicago Teamster

Italian poet Yoves Rome I dies after operation

Giusileo Cesare Santini dean of Rome dialect poets dies at hospital after surgery. He published many verse books from 1901 to 1955.

Rome Giuselio Cesare Santini Italy

Hamburger Fry for Centenary Youths at Baltimore Home

A hamburger fry honoring sophomores who recently joined Centenary Methodist churchs senior high Methodist Youth Fellowship will be held at 6 30 p m Saturday at Marilyn Thompsons home 3407 Baltimore. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson with Rev Whit Gzier youth director in charge of entertainment after the fry.

Centenary Methodist Church Senior High Methodist Marilyn Thompson Baltimore Dale Thompson Whit Gzier

Longhorns Auction Attracts National Breeders And Buyers

Breeders and buyers from across the United States are expected to attend the auction for Longhorns. Refuge officials were notified that Charles L. Aeren of Fabulous Farms near Orlando, Florida, will be there to purchase Longhorns and buffaloes for a showplace. Audioneer will be Connie Till.

United States Charles L. Aeren Chicago Fabbulous Farms Orlando Fla Connie Till

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