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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1957
Page
8
The Oklahoma State Fair entered its fourth day behind last year’s attendance. Yesterday’s crowd reached 70 612 in Oklahoma City, while the same day last year recorded 5 119 entrants. 4 H Club members and Future Farmers of America were recognized today.
MIAMI UP Police report the arrest of William L. Rose and Dennis M. Doplper after a bag they carried contained 19 boa constrictors owned by an importing firm. Rose described himself as the youngest registered herpetologist in Florida and said he swiped the snakes to “do a lille.
Dr John Furbay addressed Lawton Knife and Fork Club to open the 1957-58 season sharing four dreams of mankind from a God's eye view. He used a bug in a Persian rug fable to illustrate seeing the forest for the trees and warned of a coming end to a divided world within 25 years. He spoke of universal oneness, a world without hunger, self government, and human dignity, urging education to accelerate peace and reject Communist praised peace as prison. Jack Carter chaired, Rev Clayton Walder gave the invocation, and new members were introduced by Sam Maddox. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29 with George Bailey and his Salamagundi show.
An 18 year old, Jimmy Blackmon, built a basement rocket that reportedly reached about 4000 feet during a test on a North Carolina beach. He sought CAA permission, drew in the Pentagon, and later showcased his craft to Redstone Missile Center experts in Huntsville who deemed it too dangerous for a flight. The five and a half foot metal device used zinc and sulfur and landed in the sea off the beach.
Oslo reports that King Olav V and Crown Prince Harald stand among Europe's eligible bachelors as Norway awaits a royal marriage. The king, 54, widower since 1951, and Harald, 20, appear unlikely to wed due to no legal compulsion, while Princess Astrid acts as hostess. Haakon VII's will is pending publication with the late king's fortune largely held abroad.
Oklahoma City Dr Grady F Mathews state health commissioner urged all communities to organize programs to cope with Asian flu If it should appear He calls for a corps of minutemen to look after the elderly invalids children and others when caregivers are incapacitated The Health Department has no Asian flu vaccine and expects none soon Distribution is to doctors on a voluntary basis Vaccination should be sought when possible and beds should be reserved for serious cases Each vaccinated person must take responsibility for the care of others
Lawton Fort Sill Girl Scout Council with over 1100 scouts and 179 leaders participates in the 1957 58 United Fund drive. Last year troops received 4100. this year aim is 4510 to fund leaders, camps, training, hospital and school projects, and aid needy families. District IV director Mara Crawford notes focus on being better citizens with local leaders Allen D. Sasser Jeanette Rector and Louise English coordinating efforts as the drive runs Oct 7 to Nov 8.
A 27 year old Beaumont Texas man Paul Dean Clark Jr was arrested in Atlanta on a federal bank robbery charge. The FBI says he robbed Wachovia Bank and Trust in Asheville North Carolina on July 22 with a sawed off shotgun and had about 410000 in cash when arrested. Three associates were with him but face no charges.
Oklahoma State University and the Regents authorize a Master of Science in nuclear engineering at OSU and a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Oklahoma. The board also approves a $3500 payment to a Tennessee Dental School claim for seven students studying dentistry outside Oklahoma during the summer quarter under the Southern regional education plan.
A lawyer for Sen. Robert Kerr confirms the Oklahoma Democrat purchased a 4145,000 house in Arlington near Washington. The 14 room home overlooks the Potomac River and Kerrs expect to move in November.
Dr Stanley Niles, United Dry executive secretary, yesterday accused Rep Red Andrews of attempting to confuse the county option issue in Oklahoma City. Niles said Andrews proposed that dry counties vote to deprive wet counties of beer tax revenues, calling the move a political stunt.
The State Criminal Court of Appeals will hear arguments at 10 am Wednesday to decide whether to reverse itself and quash the indictment on liquor charges against former Seminole County Attorney Tom Smith. Smith contends the indictment is invalid because a grand juror was a deputy sheriff. former Seminole County attorney Bill Hutchison and several bootleggers were indicted in 1959.
Twin Putt Carpet Golf at 2408 Fort Sill Blvd to open Wednesday with a carpeted putting surface simulating a putting green. Construction cost around 40000 dollars. The course features two one hole layouts and is managed by Billy Crawford. Owned by Grilling Enterprises of Abilene Texas. Similar courses operate in Texas New Mexico and Arizona.
Wilburton district judge Clyde M. Fallowell appointed Wayne Russell as temporary Latimer County attorney. Russell succeeds Ben P. Choate Jr who resigned to become assistant county attorney in Pittsburgh County. Russell has served several terms since 1938 and was approved by the Latimer County commissioners.
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