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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1956

Page

7

Russians Play Timed Tactics in East Amid Suez Debate

State Department officials say Russia pursues a risky strategy in Middle East politics by opposing internationalization of the Suez Canal. Dulles warned Soviet propaganda aims to complicate Nasser's acceptance of a fair plan. Nasser agreed to meet a 22 nation committee but gave no commitment. Egypt seeks pilots in the United States to guide ships through the canal. U S supports keeping the canal open while warning pilots of potential risks.

John M. Rightover Washington State Department Russia Suez Canal Nasser Dulles Egypt London Wasser Thussia Middle East United States

Colorful Boston Blueblood Dies

CMAMERTON North Carolina report honors George Holden Tinkham, a colorful Boston blueblood and 28 year Republican U.S. Representative for Massachusetts, who died in his sleep at a sister’s home. A Mayflower descendant and Harvard graduate, he served from 1915 to 1929 in Congress, fought for Negro suffrage, opposed Prohibition, and traveled worldwide. His body was to be shipped to Boston for funeral services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Cmamerton N.C George Holden Tinkham Boston U.S. House of Representatives Tinkham Congress Ith Massachusetts Harvard Old Boston Common Council Board of Aldermen Massachusetts Senate U.S. House Europe United States Germany Austria Italy Africa House Emmanuel Episcopal Church Forest Hills Cemetery

Attorney Argues For Miss Lucy's Return To College

In Birmingham a federal court hears attorney Arthur Shores argue for Autherine Lucy Foster readmission to the all white University of Alabama. Shores says he will act for her though he cannot confirm her current desire to reenter. Mrs Foster, now married to a Negro minister, said in Los Angeles she still wants to go back.

Birmingham Ala Autherine Lucy Foster University of Alabama Arthur Shores Foster Los Angeles

Two Teens Die When Plane Crashes Near Mayville

Two teen-age youths died when a two-seater plane crashed into a farm field near Mayville Wisconsin Tuesday night. Victims were Donald Kaiser 18 Iron Ridge Wis and Harry Binkley 13 Bemidji Minn who was visiting the Kaiser home. Witnesses said the aircraft went into a tailspin before hitting the field.

Mayville Wis Here Donald Kaiser Iron Ridge Harry Binkley Bemidji Minn Kaiser

Drought drives Texas cattle to crowded sales barns

A Dallas Associated Press report describes drought along the Southwest, with cattle sold at barns as breeding herds are shed. It notes fattening cattle after initial hunger, and quotes a crying rancher selling his breeding herd for survival. The drought spans Texas and neighboring states, with official aid and record worsts cited.

Robert Beford Dallas Associated Press Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Montana Colorado Wyoming Kansas Missouri Raymond Gary Agriculture Department

Lord Godiva rides again in Southsea publicity stunt

Southsea entertainment chief David Evans threatens to ride a horse through Southsea in the buff if the town loses a beauty contest on September 14. He says he has never ridden before and cites the historic Coventry Lady Godiva as inspiration for the stunt.

Southsea England Lady Godiva Coventry Internal Revenue Bureau Lord Godiva David Evans

Elevator operator charged after drunken ride in New Orleans

Police say Jack Greeson 52 of Nebraska was arrested after a harrowing ride in a downtown New Orleans office building. He allegedly operated the elevator while intoxicated, prompting charges of drunken driving of an elevator.

New Orleans Edward C. Tecoul Tecoul Jack Greeson

Alternate Jurors Still To Be Named For Brinks Trial

In Boston two empty chairs awaited jurors as two alternates remained to be chosen in the Brinks robbery trial. On the 17th day of proceedings in Suffolk County, more than 1,600 veniremen were rejected or challenged. The death of witness prospect Margiotti in Pittsburgh removed a potential state witness who had earlier testified before a federal grand jury.

Boston Suffelks County Pennsylvania Charles J. Margiotti Pittsburgh Margiotti FBI

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