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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1957

Page

10

Ardmore Fraud Trial Postponed in Carter County

Ardmore trial of Carter County Commissioner Paul Meart and automobile dealer Claud Arnold on conspiracy charges was postponed again due to a previously set criminal docket. Judge W. D. Monroe, filling in for ill Judge Caldwell, set no new date. Heartsill Arnold and Commissioner Lonnie Rooney are accused of defrauding the county in claim payments. Rooney seeks a separate trial date, and legal maneuvers may reshuffle jurors and dockets.

Ardmore H Carter County Paul Meartsik Claud Armole W. d. Monroe John €. Caldeal Heartsill Arnold Lonnie Rooney Hearthill Caldwell Glen O. Morris Ossinhoma Supreme Court Josephire Caldwell Attomney Livtey Manrou Yontfora Venters Sid Rooney Vial

Trade Falls Down In San Francisco Robbery Attempt

Bill Lutz, 30, asked bartender James McGranhan for a price on a gun. McGranhan refused, Lutz insisted he needed money and the gun was loaded. Officer James Ward disarmed Lutz and arrested him for attempted robbery.

San Trancisco Bill Lutz James MecGranhan McGranhan Lute James Ward Lutz

Ex Solon’s Trial Opens In Norman

The opening testimony in the manslaughter case against former state Rep Johnson from Stillwater began in Norman. Prosecution witnesses included J. C. Chadwick and highway patrolman Neeman Allen. The defendants face three counts of first degree manslaughter after a car collision near Lexington on August 11, 1998, that killed Mays Charwick’s husband and five daughters Celia Kaye and Bobbyee Lyina. District Judge Joe Shumate presides. special prosecutor William Bandy, and other officials were present. disqualifications were noted for Elvin Seawn and Hex Bussey due to personal ties.

Doc Johnson Stillwater Vrs J. C Chadwick Prrrvion Tex Iighway Neeman Allen Mays Charwick Celia Kaye Bobbyee Lyina Érly Johnson Lexingean Fiest Degere Ryanslaugh Joe Shumate Pauls Wall White Wiliam Bandy Universal Oklahoma Elvin Seawn Hex Bussey

Sergeant Freed Of Abuse Charge Fi

Carson Colorado reports the second of eight Army enlisted men charged with mistreatment at a base was cleared by a special court martial yesterday. Sel dock Riley 27 of Brunswick Georgia was cleared of withholding trainees mail calling on formation while drunk and punishing two trainees for refusing to buy company stationery. Four others have been indicted and more await trial.

Carson Colo. A Army Twiliees Marchal Dack Riley Bruns Die Ga Fou Comipany Tiomors

Truman Sees Hope In Integration Row

New York UP Former President Harry S Truman said the influx of Negroes into Southern public schools might help bring the integration problem to a quicker solution. Truman, during his morning walk, warned the issue could affect the Democratic Party. He declined further comment and said he would work on a statement of integration on his return to Independence, Missouri.

New York Harry S. Truman Truman Democratic Party Focther Independence

Service Station Battery Theft Report

Eugene Howeth told police early this morning a six volt battery was stolen from Curt's Service Station at Ser ond and I as a group of men entered the building about 1 20 while their car was being serviced Nathaniel Beaty reported a bicycle taken from his home C J McCaig noted four hub caps removed from his Chevrolet 149

Eugene Howeth Curt Serond Howeth Nathaniel Beaty Monroe C. J. McCaig

Airman Held For Burglary In Enid Oklahoma

ENID Oklahoma UP M Sgt William J Courtmanche 24 was arrested at his home by police and Air Force investigators as alleged member of a burglary wing involving airmen at two Texas bases Four airmen were arrested in San Antonio Tuesday and the day before Officers recovered a portable television set a 12 gauge shotgun and a fishing boat at Courtmanche s trailer home He had been transferred from a Texas base in May One of the four airmen held in Texas said inactivity at Laughlin Air Force Base Del Rio Texas spurred the burglaries

Enid Okla William J. Courtmanche Air Force Texas Courtmanche Vance Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Courtraarnche Laughlin Air Forcs del Rio Armen

Man 61 Hidden in Tavern Face Burglary Probe

A 61 year old man found hiding under a bed in Bert's Brass Rail tavern at 201 E while officers investigated a burglary attempt. Detectives say burglary tools and broken vending machines late at night support a possible break in, though the man claims he slept in the booth until closing.

Susprel Bert Avaterlay Li Clea Stout Ben Stout Alfcers

REA Charges GRDA Waste In Oklahoma Power Row

Oklahoma City rural electric spokesman Roscoe Keffer says Grand River Dam Authority idled generators while buying power from Public Service Co. He asserts GRDA could save 35 268 dollars by paying for August power, noting water in Grand Lake. A temporary contract runs while a new deal sits before the state Supreme Court, possibly affecting Hamlin Ferry area.

Oklahoma City Win Public Service Co Roscoe Keffer Oklahoma Statewide Electric Association Grand Lake Keifler

Four Traffic Cases Disposed By Judge Oaks

Four traffic cases were disposed of this morning in a municipal court by Judge J. Merle Oaks. A.V. Easley, 47, of 1808 Mr. Kinley, was fined 10 for operating vehicle with improper brakes. Preston Anderson, 41, of 228 Gore, forfeited 17 bond for driving without a license. Walter Emory, 31, Dallas, forfeited 11 bond for improper passing. Tommy Hill, 27, Los Banos, Calif, forfeited 20 bond for failing to yield right of way. One man forfeited 12 bond for public drunkenness.

J. Merle Oaks A.V. Easley Kinley Preston Anderson Gore Walter Emory Dallas Tex Tommy Hill Los Banos Calif

Man Loses Wallet and Ninety Dollars in Lawton Cafe Incident

Ernest Tove of Mustang Oklahoma reported to officers this morning that his billfold containing $90 was missing after a night in Lawton. He traveled with a Snyder man, visited two clubs, then a cafe where he offered to pay. The Snyder man left in his car before police arrived.

Ernest Tove Mustang Olla Tove Lawton Snyder T Hat Cut Tore

Thailand Premier’s party shaken by jail of 44 supporters

In Bangkok the pro Western government of Premier Pibulsonggram loses 44 National Assembly allies as Marshal Sarit Thanarat leads 46 military resignations from the administration party. The defections tilt power toward an opposition seeking warmer ties with Red China and withdrawal from the SEATO alliance. The Seri Manangklasili party holds a 158 128 majority but defections threaten influence.

Bangkok Thailand P. Pidulsonggram National Assembly Sarit Thanarit Lang Po Red China Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Pibulsonggram Seri Manangasili Party Army Navy Air Force

Phony Cash Scheme Foiled By Real FBI Lab Presence

In Los Angeles a man posing as a detective named Weigat pursued counterfeit bills. Rose's clerk, Rose, handed over 118 dollars in a box before a taxi departed. Detective Wright confirmed his authentic badge as the real federal investigation unit began its involvement.

Los Angeles Weigat Bar Qwree Eraesk A. Tinse Wright Rose University Station Robert Wright

Executive Says Profit Dirty Word

Vernon Volland executive director of the Automobile Seat Cover Manufacturers Association says businessmen are afraid to use the word profit. He argues profit leads to better leisure and prosperity and urges clarifying that every product and action creates a profit.

Chicago UPI Pratik Vernon Volland Automobile Seat Cover Manufacturers Association

Seashore Junction Railway Display Shows Historic Trolleys

In Biddeford Maine the Seashore Junction Railway showcases a stray car line that does not run. The New England Electric Railway Historical Society displays scaled open cars as part of its exhibit, highlighting roughly 60 trolley cars from horse car days to interurban services.

Biddeford Seashore Junction Railway New England Electric Railway Historical Society Iere

Gas heated homes rise in United States forecast

CHICAGO UP Gas heated homes throughout the nation are expected to pass the two million mark in the next three years according to the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Assoc The group predicts a total of 3 706 000 more gas heated homes will be added to the 16 730 000 in existence at the end of 1955 The association which covers more than 55 percent of U S gas appliance output cites rising use of gas for cooking water heating refrigeration clothes drying air conditioning and related needs as the factor driving demand

Chicago The Trade Organization

Woolen Money Promotes Geneva Anniversary

Geneva residents and businesses accept wooden six cent ten cent and two cent coins issued to mark the citys 130th anniversary. Bankers merchants and shoppers join in the promotion as the unusual token gains circulation.

Geneva

Henryetta Firemen Protect Their Fire House Vehicle

Henryetta firemen quickly shielded the Few Give truck from sun damage by erecting an awning over the west side door of the fire house. The improvised protection aimed to preserve the truck's bright red finish and extend its life.

Henryetta Gxta

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