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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1957
Page
6
A concise quotation marking Bulwer Lytton’s assertion that the most elevated wonders of existence are found in simple, unadorned truth rather than ornate display.
The article surveys juvenile crime and vandalism, noting shocking cases from New York to rural areas. It contrasts violent assaults, prank destruction, and property damage with the difficulty of distinguishing crime from mischief, urging Americans to take the issue seriously.
The piece lampoons baseball decision making and targets Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley. It notes ongoing uncertainty over moving the team to Los Angeles and jokes about a 1958 New York Senate bid by O'Malley if indeterminacy continues.
A compilation of quotable lines shows President Eisenhower debating women’s rights, Billy Graham describing renewed spiritual insight in New York, and critics challenging slogan driven politics. Also notes on missile accuracy concerns and a fashion hat incident prompting a traffic ticket in Hollywood.
The document states age limits for federal judges are not fixed by the Constitution and left to the appointing officer’s discretion. It cites responses denying fixed age requirements and discusses appointment authority. The piece then lists questions about historical slavery, the calumet, Jackson Day in Louisiana, and cormorants in fishing, indicating a miscellaneous Q and A format.
Communist officials barricaded themselves in San Marino's government palace to thwart anti Communist takeover. Rival governments formed after days of political maneuvering as fighting erupted in the town square between 609 Communist supporters and anti Communist councillors. The Communists dissolved the ruling parliament and set elections for November 3, while anti Communists formed a rival executive council.
Chicago market notes show grain trading activity with price range data across im pen high low close figures. The brief item highlights volatility and price movement for corn oats and wheat in early trading sessions.
Atomic scientists at the Nevada test site again postponed the Whitney nuclear shot due to adverse winds. The AEC tentatively rescheduled the blast for 5:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Clarence Davis, newly installed Cameron College president, told the Chamber of Commerce that enrollment exceeds 1,200 and the college needs more housing, classrooms, equipment and a student center to meet current and future demand. He praised the Aggie faculty and noted that Cameron will likely remain a junior college while aiming to grow, with potential for a four-year option if needed. Davis contrasted junior colleges with larger universities and cited rising Midwest enrollments as context.
Births include a son for Mr and Mrs Sam Cayton in Carnegie born Sept 19 at 6 35 pm, and multiple other births across Apache Cache Fort Sill Duncan and other areas with times and weights noted. admissions list patients for surgery and medical care, including Mrs Jacqueline Wan and Ronald L Marburger, plus numerous dismissals for medical treatment across local towns. The report catalogs births, admissions, and discharges with dates in September and locations including Carnegie Apache Cache and Fort Sill among others.
A thousand or more American Legionnaires head to Europe on a pilgrimage for peace after closing the 39th annual convention. John S. Gleason Jr. of Chicago was chosen national commander. Delegates plan a reception in Paris and backers pushed Congress to back a limited pension plan for veterans aged 65 and older with low incomes. The group expects more than a million World War I and II veterans to reach 65 in coming years.
Cash bonds totaling 158 were forfeited and fines of 125 were assessed this morning by Municipal Judge J. Merle Oaks. Eleven persons failed to appear on charges from public drunkenness to wasting water. Several defendants faced separate shoplifting, speeding, license, and traffic violations, with bonds forfeited ranging from 11 to 20 dollars and fines up to 20 dollars.
A five man board from the 43rd Transportation battalion is examining the crash site of a Fort Sill L-29 observation plane near Jacksonville Texas. Pilot Lt R E Wright 25 of Fort Sill died in the early Wednesday crash. Wright, born 1932 in Worthington Ohio, was a Ohio State University graduate and served 14 years. He was married to Rose Ann Pomant. Survivors include his wife a son and his parents and brothers. The body will be sent to Columbus Ohio for services. A memorial service will be held next week at Fort Sill New Post Chapel. Becker Funeral home handling arrangements. The report notes search efforts by military and civilian aircraft. Wright arrived at Fort Sill a year ago from Fort Rucker. He was previously stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana. The accident remains under investigation.
Texas cattleman I G Cape Yates and his daughter Billie Yates, a rare woman rancher, attend a Longhorn auction in the Wichita Mountains. Billie runs 12 sections near Vineyard, Texas, while her father farms 400 Longhorns on a 50,000 acre Alpine ranch. She urges young 4 H members to pursue ranching if they love it. Billie has toured Europe and the Americas, and Cap bought more Longhorns for his park-like private herd.
A compact listing of crossword clues and answers including cooking terms such as vessel and simmer, wine and bread items, fruit drink, slang for exerted, narrow inlet, dropsy remedy, short hose, removal, cooking, superlative suffixes, and footed vases. It features Greek letters, hamburger condiments, Egyptian god, parceling, river, and other crosswords related hints.
Allen Sasser spoke at the Lawton Jaycees noon meeting in Hotel Lawtonian ballroom on juvenile delinquency. Dr. Jack Spencer presided, with Lt. Charles Hundley of Panama City Fla, Charles Barnes, Gary Myers and Bob Plants in attendance. Georgia Neese Clark Gray, former U S Treasurer, runs a general store in Richland Kan population 250.
Compilation of solved clue entries mapping to numbered hints from a previous puzzle. Includes terms for auction overturn wound shock bothers employs says dye intelligence huge pace used to transport nobleman large woody plant Malay tribe gaiters and a dance step.
Dr. Virgil Mathews lieutenant governor of Optimist District 7 spoke to Lawton Optimist club about optimism in the state and the group's progress. A second Lawton Optimist club was discussed. The film Winning With the Yankees was shown with J. C. Copeland projectionist. Donald A. Norris chaired the program. Next meeting is ladies night at 7:30 pm at Lawton County club. Honored guest Marvin Easley, recently transferred to McAlester, and guests Lt Charles Hundley, Paul Hughes, and Bill Sullivan attended.
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