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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

12

Bridges argue for balanced budget over tax cuts in 1956

Senator Bridges and Senator Byrd in separate interviews urged balancing the federal budget as the path for Republicans in 1956, saying tax cuts would derail balance and that reductions should not be financed by borrowing. Byrd favors cuts only if funded. Hall predicts GOP gains and continued Ike support.

Washington Sen Bridges R-Nh Senate Republican Policy Committee Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Congress Leonard W. Hall GOP Rep Keating R-Ny Hall

Funeral Rites for William Stoll Held in Manitou

William Stoll, prominent Tillman county farmer, died in Tillman County Memorial hospital, Frederick, after a long illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Manitou Methodist church with Rev. Howard officiating. Burial in Schofield cemetery. Stoll, born in Russia, came to Tillman county in 1907. Survived by five sons, four daughters, 35 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and one brother. Pallbearers are grandsons. honoraries include local professionals and neighbors.

Manitou William Stoll Tillman County Tillman County Memorial Hospital Frederick Methodist Church Rev Howard Schofield Cemetery Mr. Stoll Russia United States A Stoll Katherine Chafer Congregational Church Elizabeth Fisher John Grebb Stoll William H Jake Benjamin Conrad Henry Arapaho George Adler Indiahoma George Zitterkoch

Classified ad burst for home goods and vehicles

A bustling block of listings includes a 14 ft Lone Star boat with Mercury motor and extras at 1953-J Westinghouse portable air fan $45 and a bathinette $10. Supplied items span tables, refrigerators, stoves, TVs, furniture, and air conditioners with various prices and contact numbers across multiple local addresses.

Lone Star J. Westinghouse Taft Ruth-Berry Letzo Plumbing Lindy Smith Gulf Oil Station North J 12Th Admiral Raulstons Furniture Store 521 Co Mathes Philco Black & McNeal Appliance & TV Co BOY Higgins Pollard B. F. Goodrich D Ave. Ph

Police arrest man after attempted theft from patrol car

San Francisco officer William Musante arrested Elroy Vigil, 21, early Sunday after Vigil tried to grab two flashlights and two ticket books from the patrol car while Musante sat inside in a darkened vehicle.

San Francisco William Musante Elroy Vigil Vigil Musante

Churchill kinsman reports thief at his home

John Spencer Churchill nephew of Sir Winston Churchill says a discriminating thief entered his London home Saturday night. The intruder selected a cigar from an open box drank champagne and took a silver watch before calmly strolling out with the cigar still lit.

London John Spencer Churchill Sir Winston Churchill

Essex Sheriff Says Deputies Make Own Bullets

Newardk New Jersey Essex county Sheriff Neil Duffy claims his department saves taxpayers money by making their own bullets. Duffy and deputies are producing ammunition in-house, highlighting cost effectiveness and self sufficiency.

Newardk N.J Essex County Neil Duffy Duffy

Quarrelsome Upholsterer Arrested for Theft Attempt

In Long Beach California police arrested 61 year old Howard D Quinn an upholsterer on charges of attempting to steal two steaks two pounds of grapes a bottle of punch and a jar of tartar sauce claiming the loot was concealed in his shirt. In New Orleans Sey mour Weiss Roosevelt Hotel manager rolled out the red carpet for President Eisenhowers son but the guest turned out to be another diss appointment Maj Adam John Eisen hower commented on the frequent mixups and the hurt feelings when no special treatment is given.

Long Beach Cailf Howard D. Quinn New Orleans Seymour Weiss Roosevelt Hotel Eisenhower Maj Adam John Eisenhower

U S Army Returns Camp Crouch to Japanese Control

The United States announced that Camp Crouch, a 57 year old Army post in southern Honshu, has been turned back to the Japanese army. U.S. forces had used it since 1949.

Tokyo U.S Crouch Honshu

Congressman Wed at 76 in Washington

Congressman Asher L. Burdick, 76, of North Dakota, wed Sunday to Edna Sierson, 45, of Newton New Hampshire, a congressional secretary and former Welcome Wagon hostess.

Washington -Up Asher L. Burdick North Dakota Edna Sierson Newton, N.H

New Skyline Railway Goes Noplace Free

Tulsa entrepreneur F H Cox operates an unusual 1922 Heisler coal locomotive on a 965 acre ranch near Jenks Oklahoma. The free circular skyline railroad draws the Tulsa skyline on Sundays with plans to extend to three miles and charge riders. Future features include a trestle picnic area lake and a covered bridge from South Carolina.

Tulsa Okla F. H. Cox Oklahoma Cox Jenks Hisler Sand Springs Railroad Co Sand Springs South Carolina Prince and Joy Skyline Railroad

Hens Lay 28 Eggs After 30 Day Gap At Yucaipa Farm

Poultry man L. L. Nichols reports one hen in Yucaipa California did not lay for a 30 day period and then produced 28 eggs in the following week. The unusual lay pattern drew notice from local farmers and sparked discussion on hen productivity.

Yucaipa Calif L. L. Nichols

Suzan Ball Leaves Hospital Again

Hollywood reports actress Suzan Ball, 21, remains seriously ill with a cancer recurrence. City of Hope Hospital will continue therapy under her private physician. She was escorted home from the medical center Saturday by her husband, actor Richard Long.

Hollywood Suzan Ball City of Hope Hospital Miss Ball City of Hope Richard Long

Women Workers Increase in United States

The census bureau reported Monday that employed women rose 40 percent from about 11 million in 1940 to 15,752,820 by 1950. Meanwhile women in domestic service fell 30 percent.

Washington Census Bureau

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