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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1957

Page

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Auto Crashes Take Fort Sill Man's Life

Spo Allen Lo Mumiphres known as Humphrey, a Fort Sill resident from Kansas, died last night when his car left US 270 north of Lawton, struck a tree and overturned near Gate 2. Oklahoma’s traffic death toll rose to 480 for the year with four more fatalities reported today. Humphrey, a 4 year Army veteran, was survived by his Kansas City wife and a son.

Spo Allen Lo Mumiphres Old Fort Sill Kansas U.S Laseton Humphrey Fort Sill Hospital Tuesons Oklahoma Lawton Tulsa Wargh Russell Oklahoma City Burks Pawhuska Pryar FE Reno Umphreysens Servier Co 522Nd Army Fort Sill Far East Aweust TNT Southend Ok Efumphrey Kansas City Kany Leonard Levey

Unemployment Claims At Fort Sill Hearing

An Oklahoma Employment Security Commission referee held a fact finding hearing on protests over unemployment benefits for about 114 former Spartan Aircraft Co. workers on the Fort Sill maintenance contract. Spartan protested benefits after workers refused offers from Page Aircraft Inc. The Spartan firm did not appear. J Caldwell presided in district court.

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Spartan Aeraft Co Fort Sill Spartan Page Aircraft Inc Fort Sil J. Caldwell OSC Taye

City Probes Late Hour Beer Sales By Clubs

City officials study state laws and ordinances to decide if late hour sales by private clubs and veterans groups adhere to the same rules as public taverns. Mayor asks city attorney to review laws and police to determine if clubs owe the same beer licensing requirements as public venues.

Ledas C. W Adiswrarths Tre Maller Ron Wheatley Privade Hay Ohio Anil Wheatlew

Chimp Sues For Pay Over Suit In Nerve Racking Case

A New York report states a chimp displays a legally charged scene as a paid performer sues for wages. The incident centers on a chimp and McGovern's office where a swarm of papers and a court filing created a chaotic moment.

Cool Weather Outlook for Lawson Area this Week

The Lawson area is headed for cooler conditions this week with temperatures around 32 degrees below normal at times. Normal highs are in the upper 80s and lows in the lower 60s. expect cloudy skies through Thursday with a chance of scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures may dip to the lower 40s tonight, with highs near 88 on one day and 82 expected Thursday.

Lawson Thursda

Syrian Home Guard Mobilizes Amid Civilian Training Push

Syrian authorities move to revive mobilization as the Home Guard trains civilians for military support. Government officials meet in urgency while accusing foreign powers of hostile aims. A Soviet-Turkish military backdrop framed by regional tensions and prewar warning signals shapes the unfolding measures in Damascus.

Damascus Syria Evis U.S Esseasinn

Nashville Crackdown on Race Violence Ends in Mass Arrests

Nashville police arrested Kasper, a New Jersey agitator, and ten others near integrated schools as city officials seek an injunction to curb segregation tension. Kasper faced multiple charges and bonds, while pupils shielded by roadblocks stayed inside. Officials noted reduced attendance at Clinton High intertwined with federal integration actions and ongoing court orders.

Nashville Kasper Tenna John Asper New Jersey Chery Mg Muller Aly Selpands Clinton Vestine Mitchell van Ztenvelli Whindareast W. N. Oliver U.S Sidke Capitol Square John F. Kasper

Freighter Strikes Army Dredge in Coos Bay Tragedy

In Coos Bay Oregon a freighter struck an Army dredge late last night in the channel. Three crew members were killed and several injured as one vessel listed and bulkheads failed. The Thorshall and Jessells sustained extensive damage while rescue boats were launched. the dredge valued at about 150000 dollars.

Coos Bay Cogs Bay Thorskall Sin Tae Russell Thorshall Theisen Lobe Jessells Tharshail Frank J. Shaw Tharshall Prive Dredege Sena

Britain Calls UN Action Over Hungary Repression

UNITED NATIONS Britain declares the need to pressure Moscow rather than Budayios to end the brutal repression in Hungary. Prime Minister Allan Noble and other delegates urge the UN General Assembly to negotiate with the Soviet Union, seeking a solution and urging withdrawal of Soviet armed forces. The Soviet position remains firm as the assembly debates a committee report on the crackdown and international obligations.

United Nations Britain Moscow Budayios Plongary Allan Russia U.N Soviet Union Thesembly Vnce War Waithayakon Thailand M. Resolu Nobio Sinalion

Family Shopping Day Set Again at Local Stores

A local newspaper note announces a family shopping day with all family members invited to shop together. Stores will stay open Thursday evening until 9 p.m. for the event and merchants invite participation in the community sale.

Merehitis Fodas

Faubus Draws Up Evidence for Hearing in Desegregation Case

In Little Rock, Governor Orval Faubus prepared evidence to defend his ban on Negro enrollment at Central and North Little Rock high schools. He argues his action preserved order amid tensions as guards remained on duty. A federal injunction seeks to curb interference with school integration.

Attle Rock Avi.m Orval Faubus U.S Lille Rock Faubus Ronald N. Davies Smatle Mine Central High School North Bie Rock High Arkansas River

Southwest Challenge Lures Chicago Dramartist To City

The Great Southwest and a challenge drew Chicago actor Chitaro claratist to Towton for a November production of Portrait. Rhein, native of the cast, cites the chance to observe this region in action as a key reason for visiting Lawton. The interdenominational production, a modified in the round version by November 11 at the First Methodist Church sanctuary, presents a challenge to the 30-year-old director and marks a major religious geo paginist effort.

Towton Mily Prnard Rhein Lawton Linton Rhein

Signs Alien Bill With Regret In Immigration Law

President Eisenhower signs a new immigration act calling it regretful legislation while noting it improves current practices. He criticizes gaps on Hungarian refugees, permanent residency, and refugee protection, though the bill allows up to 60 000 additional aliens over two years.

Newport R. I Ident Eisenhower Jie Congress Janary

CWA Calls Coast to Coast Telephone Strike

The Communications Workers of America launches a coast to coast strike of telephone workers led by president Joseph A. Reike. The move directly affects over 54,000 installation and equipment workers with picketing spreading to major cities and about 200,000 workers impacted overall. Maine Vermont and New Hampshire appear unaffected. Western states and Ohio saw walkouts begin this morning.

Washington Communications Workers of America CWA Laday Mogdas Maine Vermont New Hampshire Ohio

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