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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
10
Weekend rains in Quebec brought up to two inches in parts, aiding apple yields while too late for most grain crops. Prof. L C Raymond of Macdonald College notes moisture supports apple development and eases Montreal area water shortage.
Marcus Hook, Pa. 21 year old U S Merchant Marine academy graduate sailed yesterday as a deck hand on the tanker Western Sun bound for Beaumont Texas. He was denied a Naval Reserve officer commission because his mother is a former Communist. He appealed the ruling and Congressmen protested. Navy Secretary Thomas said he would review the case. He signed on to earn 400 for Yale University in admiralty law.
About 100,000 children and young adults have joined 4-H clubs organized in South Korea, reflecting strong engagement in youth agricultural education and community programs across the country.
The 70 foot junk Free China with Calvin Mehlert of Fresno as American vice consul in Formosa sails from Keelung reaching San Francisco after a 6000 mile four month voyage. The crew includes five young Chinese refugees from Communist China.
Philadelphia police commence a campaign to clear undesirables from the newly opened Independence Mall near Independence Hall. They report the area had become a gathering and sleeping place for panhandlers and vagrants.
The Army announces promotions and transfers from Colonel to Brigadier General for Mark McClure Gerald F. Lillard Palmer Edwards James Hannigan Philip Draper Jr. and John D. F. Phillips. Numerous Lt Col Maj Capt and 1st Lt movements follow across posts including Fort Sill Fort Lewis Fort Bliss and Washington DC with retirements resignations and reassignments noted.
Four Marines from El Toro Marine Air Station attempted a 30 mile crossing from Newport Beach to Catalina Island in a rubber life raft. They sailed at 4 am but sunburned and seasick, reached halfway, and were rescued by a passing boat which relayed for a tow to shore. Cpl Anthony Tesco 20 Sgt Dave Johnson 21 Cpl Gary Bear 22 Pfc James Bear 20 took part.
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