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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1955
Page
4
Merchants promote Downtown Day with two no meter days and half fare city buses from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents can leave children at theaters for five cents per child as baby sitter service, while Lowry urges car use reduction to boost downtown business and meter revenue. The city council backs a trial metering waiver to test the program.
An Army report identifies Sgt Robert J Walker of Oklahoma City among those killed in last Thursdays Flying Boxcar crash over Germany. The list names dozens of fallen service members, with next of kin and hometowns across the United States.
Agriculture secretary Benson released a cautious statement on surplus U S cotton sales aiming to avoid market disruption. He described a gradual export sale of surplus stocks to whittle down eight million bales, with competitive prices as a temporary measure until Congress lowers price supports. He stressed no dumping and no material policy change for the current marketing year.
Lawton and Fort Sill residents learn how a routeman begins at 6 30 a m checks mail loads of about 35 pounds with eight relay boxes per route. He tours on foot or bus and returns to the post office by 2 55 p m. Dogs, heat and workload are highlighted as main challenges.
Lawton Business and Professional Women club members will meet at Dee-Dee park at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a picnic replacing the usual noon gathering. Mrs. Lela J. Wilson said guests are welcome. Some members plan to attend the state board meeting August 27 and 28 in Oklahoma City at Skirvin Towers.
The President urged swift action toward stronger reserves under a new law calling for volunteer training of 100,000 to 250,000 men annually. The Army aimed to start in October with 5,000 to 10,000 in the first group, growing monthly to 12,000 by February and March, with Navy and Air Force quotas unspecified. Trainees receive 50 dollars monthly for six months and must complete weekly drills and a two-week annual encampment, risking two years of active service if requirements are not met.
City and County authorities investigated an attempted burglary at Representative Charles Ozman's home at 3612 Nob Hill Drive on Friday. Burglars broke three windows including two in the garage and one in the front door. a missing ing item was reported, pending owner confirmation while at a San Francisco convention.
Reports suggest Britain may oppose publishing full Geneva records while Russian and French positions remain undisclosed. A decision could come within a week with Eisenhower and aides’ statements released, while private talks and buffets between leaders stay largely omitted. A capsule outline circulating in government circles is believed to exist.
A report notes roughly 82,000 x ray units operate across the United States. The statistic covers medical imaging devices used in hospitals clinics and private practices nationwide.
Judge Morris outlined plans for a new courtroom over the district chamber to seat 125 spectators with judge and jury quarters. Estimated cost 30 000 to 50 000 funded from a 50 000 surplus. board approval required. Construction could start by January pending final arrangements.
The piece outlines lawmaker pay and term lengths, noting representatives earn about 3275 every two years while senators receive 3275 for four years, plus 15 a day during the first 75 days. It discusses four day weeks, home representation, and uneven county representation in Comanche and neighboring counties.
The report notes Gary will confer with Kerr and Monroney before deciding. Monroney backs Stevenson and plans to focus on his re election, while Kerr and Gary drive early support. Possible rivals include Williams and Doenges, with Murray a distant option. Several lawmakers, including Wickersham Jarman and Albert, remain in the House. Turner weighs next moves amid oil interests.
James Southern aged 25 and Robert Hess 22, escaped from El Reno Federal Reformatory on August 4, were arrested in Kelso Washington Friday while driving a stolen car, returning to federal custody.
Gov William Stratton of Illinois guided Soviet farm chief Vladimir Matskevich and four delegates through the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The group toured livestock and farm product exhibits for three hours, then visited Lincoln's tomb on return to the airport. About 125000 people were on the grounds as the Russians grabbed foot long hot dogs and soft drinks between exhibits.
Ron Stephens chairs a dedicatory dinner aiming to sell 500 tickets for Labor Day festivities. The 3:30 p.m. start marks Oklahoma's first three level interchange at U.S. 277 and U.S. 62. Dedicatory services for the new armory follow the 6:30 dinner, with a 7:45 p.m. program and a 9 p.m. dance for guardsmen and guests. Invitations go to state and national dignitaries and many officials. about 50 people are already planning.
John P Okie drives from Missouri with liquor for personal use. On returning he is cited in state court for speeding no passing reckless driving and multiple liquor offenses and faces federal charges for importing liquor into a dry state. The piece warns readers no legal advice.
The Mormon temple at Mesa Arizona stands as one of only six temples nationwide and the sole one in the southwestern United States.
Three Oklahoma City boys aged 10 to 13 rode a Santa Fe boxcar 130 miles to Arkansas City Kansas after a door nearly closed. They were returned by a father at 2 30 a m Saturday. Authorities report the youths waved from the slit and were relieved to be safe.
Governor Raymond Gary named two area residents to a Semi Centenn ial Commission committee to plan Oklahoma 50th birthday events in 1957. Appointees are Robert O. Cull Frederick and Mrs. Lloyd Williams Altus. Rep. Lou Allard of Drumright was named chairman of the executive committee. Ex officio members include former governors first ladies lieutenant governors and state department heads.
Lawton student who has lived in the area 13 years enrolled at Cameron College for fall. He plans to attend Oklahoma A&M and then join the army after completing a Thiokol rubber synthesis project for St Mary's. Other Science Search winners include Jon Ables, James Petty, William Brown Jr, John Mann, Norman Chaffee III, with honorable mentions to Huff, Frandsen, Diel, Rich, Caverly, Cummings, Eichling.
A Seoul official says Rhee’s weekend moves prove the West’s misjudgment of Korea. The episode echoes 1953 when Rhee freed 27,000 prisoners and nearly derailed armistice talks, underscoring Seoul’s leverage in war, aid, currency, troop withdrawals, and armistice threats.
The British Foreign Office estimates Soviet armed forces at 4,750,000, leaving a total of over four million after the cut. Britain trims postwar forces to under one million, while the United States reduces from 3,685,054 in 1952 to 2,936,003 in 1955 with a plan for 2,850,000 by next June. Officials say the power balance remains unchanged, with about 10 million in the Communist bloc versus 8.4 million in the Atlantic alliance and anti-Communist Asia.
Galbraith could leave McAlester with pity, thousands of Oklahomans share his mild condition. Prosser testified Galbraith would not have been committed if he appeared at a hospital before the slayings. He said Galbraith had an excellent memory, could tell the truth, and was not insane in a legal sense. He noted planning and awareness of consequences, four suicide attempts since arrest, day dreaming, and no evidence of hallucinations. Doctors testified he knew right from wrong and believed he was doing his family a favor when he killed them. The children were Frank, 7. Jere, 5. and Sarah Ann, 4.
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