Area TB Parley Set at Lawton Wednesday
Plans for the 47 Christmas seal rate will be discussed at a regional tuberculosis program and seat conferences at the Hotel Lawtonian Wednesday. Southwestern Oklahoma counties represented by Mrs. Mal Tallett and others will attend the one day conference with chair C. G. A. Vukin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtonian Weettosnlay Aleut
Oklahoma
Eyeday
Mal Tallett
Comiche
Stephens
Sintioms
Satel Nein
Mipe Ling
A. Vukin Whe
Commiche County Associalion
Vokins
Puckett
OTA Min
Divecha
Charles He Milter
Halon
Dorel Logi
Cleveland - Garvin County TH Association
Lois Ane Miller
OTA
Tomlinson Student Elections Planned at Junior High
Lawton junior high plans an all school election Friday with candidate petitions due, ballots in homeroom, and a rally on Thursday. Candidates must meet GPA and attendance standards, with positions including president and treasurer. Principal A Richardson emphasizes student council aims to cooperate with faculty and improve school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Juning High Schonl
Iav
A. Richardson
Lorena Fullerton
He Political Ean J Pass
Richardson
Lawton City
Jorie
Gonalinaay
Toninson Junior High
Scheot
Blast damages school and nearby buildings in desegregation tensions
A massive blast shattered the east Mashville school and damaged three blocks of nearby shops and homes amid ongoing desegregation protests. No injuries reported. three arrests tallied after day-night disturbances. Police found a detonating cap at the scene. officials warn of escalating lawlessness and call for civic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clisa
Joe Casty
East Mashville
Sehoel
Fehr
John Irwin
W. EH
Oliver
Nashville
Bank Officials Attend American Bankers Convention in Ardmore
Exalt English Security Bank and Trust Col president and board of directors and J C Kennedy chair of the bank board will attend the American Bankers Association national convention in Ardmore Sept 21. Madill residents vote on band issues totaling 100000 for a new city hall and 15000 for fire fighting equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Bank & Trust Col
J.C. Kennedy
American Bankers Association
Madile
Madill
Baptist School Clinic Registration Hits 750
Five day Smuthera Baptist convention clinic at Lawton First Baptist drew hundreds from surrounding areas. Dr Tom Wiles hosted sessions with A V Washburn and E W Westmoreland reporting attendance rising toward 750 as daily programs covered teaching methods and Bible study strategies with lectures and simultaneous conferences.
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Baptist School Clinic
Lawton First Baptist Church
Clvni
Tom Wiles
Adster
South
Lawon
A. V. Washbun
Baptist Surlay School Board
Nashville,Tenn
E. W. Westmoreland
Oklahoma City
W. E. Russell
Wallers First Baptist Church
Ince
A.washburn
Sis B. Evans
Department of Architecture
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Tenn
Chrch Library
Albeypiina Hare
J Church Recreation
Dave Prichard
Murray Severance
Miss Harris
W- Pram Oservier
Baptist
Boar
Prichards
Oklahoma City First Baptist
Selevance
Baptist Sunday ‘School Board
A. T Pam
Tarlay
Washhurm Amt
Westmoreland
Leonard Sligher
Pasion Brookside Banksteard
Tulsa
Wiles
John Shelton
Pasion
Brevievick
Gn Mission Board
Jtelimiond
Faubus court orders drawn over school integration
In Little Rock the fight over school integration continued with orders and denials. Federal action sought to protect court decrees authorizing integration while Gov Faubus defended the move. National Guard presence and police guarded North Little Rock and Central High as press and a reporter faced security checks.
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Tavies
Lille Rock Felon Board
Davies
Shorly
Asat
TUS
James Gallman
Grady
United States
Gay
Fanbus
Clinger
Dotnison
Askre
Faubus
Johnson
National Guard
Caw
Herbert Brownell
U.S
Osra Cobb
Little Tock
NBC
Litton Rock
FBI
North Lite Rock High School
The
Hoor
North Litlle Rock
Central High
Motorist Dies In Grady County Crash
An Oklahoma City motorist Opal Jones, 33, died in a Grady county crash on SH 7 three miles east of Tuttle. Trooper O. M. Wizalan reported a second fatal crash in Grady county as a truck skidded while trying to slow near a narrow bridge. This year the Lawton district records 46 traffic deaths across seven counties, with Grady county among the casualties.
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Oklahoma City
Grady County
Opal Jones
Tuttle
SH 7
O. MM. Wizalan
Grady Eounty
Iriel Beegan
TDI
Combnete
Jefferson
Stankeys
Tno
Tilman
Caston County
Traffic Charges Filed Against Two
County Attorney Warren Crane filed traffic charges against two motorists arrested by highway patrol, Mayne Samuel Millen of Cyril charged with passing without sufficient clearance and Milton accused of swerving into the right lane forcing the other vehicle off the road. Gary Wayne Conner and John Bateman face separate reckless driving and rag racing complaints in Giles and adjacent courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attormey
Warren Crane
Mayne Samuel Millen
Cyril
Marvin E. Cameron
E. P. Wilkinson
Parier Hill
Wilkinson
Mil Jton
Arbert Barker
Highway Patrol
Milton
Justice of Peace
Woorlrow
Giles
Gary
Wayne Conner
Lawton
John +. Bateman
Oklahoma water project funds outlined in Beaver Creek plan
Milton Keating explains costs and local shares for a planned Beaver Creek reservoir to serve seven southwest Oklahoma cities. The Bureau of Reclamation estimates project cost around 28.09 million dollars over 50 years with benefits including water supply, flow control and navigation. February report notes Lawson and other cities meeting goals while Duncan and Walters already reached theirs. A monthly bulletin will publish progress as farmers negotiate contracts before construction starts, with related events and commemorations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Keating
Chamber
Congress
Lawson
Enats
Duncan
Waukilla
Temple
Camanche
Walters
Ryan
Imastings
Addington
Terral
Popont, & Conservancy dlisiPiel yAust
Tadiy
Bey Miay
Maeowithershi
Tival Isstir
Scan
Diemy
FL Tnwell
Convension Serretors
Ned Shepler
CL Vernon Fowell
Jake Wead
Charocter
Spartan strike over unfair labor practices at Page Aircraft Co
About 950 former Spartan employees struck Page Aircraft Co over a maintenance contract dispute with the International Association of Machinists. Page claimed over 200 Spartans were offered work before the takeover, prompting unemployment compensation claims that could raise the employers' unemployment tax rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Redman
Thse
Spartan
Page Aircraft Co
International Association of Machinists
Joca
Wo Page
Three City Men Set for Oklahoma Industry Tour 1957
Three Lawton business and professional men will participate in the Oklahoma Development Council annual tour to industrial areas in the East from Sept 40 to Oct 12. Exall English J C Kennedy and Milton Keating directors join M G Tomlinson Frederick to represent the southwest. The tour covers New York Chicago Boston and Baltimore and aims to showcase Oklahoma to attract new industries. Inquiries will be mailed to state cities holding ODC membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Oklahoma Development Council
Exall English
ODC
J. C. Kennedy
Milton Keating
M. G. Tomlinson
Frederick
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Baltimore
Oklahoma
Fair schedule outlines livestock and crop judging events
Fair continues through the week with 4 H and poultry exhibits indoors. Crops and horticulture judged at 2 pm Wednesday, dairy at 7 pm, Thursday features swine and sheep judging, beef cattle at 7 pm Friday. Bleachers for 600 erected around arena. displays open Saturday. Hog and sheep pens described. grain exhibits likely limited by spring rains. Evening judging runs three days, unseen reference to 1950 fair context.
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Jlay
Syria warns of aggression amid naval and air activity
Syria accuses the United States of meddling as warships approach Latakia and unidentified high altitude aircraft fly over the coast. The Foreign Ministry says U.S. actions threaten Syria and violate the UN Charter while Syria vows to defend against possible aggression.
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Syria
Vol. S
Une
Atanday
Latakia
United States
Drainage project to widen canal near Roosevelt stadium
City officials plan two week drainage work to relieve runoff in Stephens addition Gooch Acres area. Project includes three rows of 18 inch concrete tile and future riprapping with $27,587.50 total material cost. developers contribute $2,000 and salvage tile funds estimated at $7,542. City Engineer Douglas L. Smith leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tice
Tice Iaw
C. R. Ellsworth
Douglas L. Smith
Stephens
Stephens Addition
Gooch Acres
Cvncy
Wll
Stephens Additions
Ellsworth
US Sonag City
Roosevelt Stadium
Exaggeration Sparks Massive Fight at Columbus School
Report says about two hundred youths clashed at a Columbus junior high, with a dozen officers on scene. Police reported two engaged in fighting and 98 watching as no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
City crews finish creek cleanup and tile project
City workers completed a project along Squaw Creek between Gore and Ferris. The work removed silt and rocks from the canal that had settled after recent rains, using a bulldozer and new concrete tile installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vth
Balewin
Lawton
Squaw Creek
Gore
Ferris
Venutians claim space station and contact with Earth
In Enid a Venusian narrator said their station orbits 40 000 miles above Earth and claims a higher vibration frequency. They describe Venutians as six foot plus with fair hair living in domed cities, visiting planets, and Trading metals with Mars for water.
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Earth
Venutians
Venutian
Eisenhower
Uioy
Enid
Venus
Orion
Mars
Pittsburgh
U.S
Britain
Lincoln trio charged with burglary in police slaying case
Lincoln, with Mrs. Rita Lewise Norris of Lawton widow of Gene Paul Norris slain by Texas police, is charged along with Pearce in burglary and possession of burglary tools. Pearce is held at Kingfisher and Mrs Norris at Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Rita Lewise Norris
Lawton
Gene Paul Norris
Texas
Pearce
Kingfisher
Norris
Threat escalates over school integration in Birmingham
F L Shuttlesworth, beaten while attempting to enroll four Negroes at Phillips, plans to renew effort but police ban enrollment. Bomb threat and cross burnings spark park lockdown as Negroes seek admission to Phillips Woodlawn High Graymont Elementary under Alabama's school placement law. Banks says principals cannot enroll eight children. board to study petitions. Shuttlesworth vows continued action amid violence and intimidation. Gas execution dates in California noted as historical facts.
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F. L. Shuttlesworth
Phillips
Woodlawn High School
Shuttesworth
Birmingham Board of Education
Phillips and
Woodlawn
Graymont
Alabama
Frazer Banks
Banks
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Presa
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Case Farm
Borle
Iran
Oster
Jeday
Tn Lawlor
Gilbert-Wooils
St Zale’s
Frida and
Greem
Lyles
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Baylor
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