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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1955

Page

2

Navy Wives Organizer investigated by House panel

Washington Dec 3 UP The case of a woman paid 25 a day by the Navy to organize Navy Wives of America members. Mary P Paolozzi national president was listed among hundreds of consultants on the Navy payroll since 1953. The committee seeks lists of WAE and WOC hires and details of advisory roles and public relations consultants.

Paul Southwick Washington Navy House Mary P. Paolozzi Navy Wives of America Paolozzi Navy Wives WOC William L. Dawson D-Ill D-Ill) Has Asked Federal Agencies For A List of All Wae’s Free Lance

Optimist Club Christmas Trees Benefit Local Children

The Optimist Club lists annual projects including journalism awards at Cameron College and the Arion Foundation award for LHS band students. They sell Christmas trees from 1 to 10 dollars with special Yuletide trees at 7.50 and 10 dollars, backed by a guarantee. Billy Paul Galyon chairs the project. B. A. Allen handles lot arrangements. shop hours run 8 am to 10 pm daily until sold out. club members plan 15 hours of sales each on average to aid children.

Cameron College Arion Foundation LHS Optimists Billy Paul Galyon B. A. Allen

Harriman urges unity and contrasts with Republicans

Harriman urged the party to unite and decide issues while avoiding a factional split over moderation versus progressivism. He warned Democrats should avoid the term moderation as a Republican ploy and pressed for farm income, small business protection, and opposition to monopoly, signaling a strong campaign stance.

Stevenson Chicago G. Mennen Williams Michigan David Bunn Denver Young Neil Metcalf Geneva Ala Bunn Metcalf William Poindexter Kansas City Neal Smith Des Moines Iowa Harriman Eisenhower Republican Party Tammany Carmine DeSapio Cive ’Em Hell Harry Truman New Deal Dixon- Yates Congress Truman

Strike Halts Julius First Plane Flight

Julius the grand champion steer from the International Livestock Exposition was blocked from flying to New York after AFL teamsters refused cross lines set by United flight engineers. The 990-pound Aberdeen Angus, valued at $16,125, was rerouted by freight train and will reach New York ahead of its NBC Today appearance.

Chicago Julius New York United Airlines AFL United New York Central Howard Johnson

Williams in line for Democratic top spot in 1960 ticket

In Washington the Democratic National Committee is compiling extensive files on Vice President Nixon covering his voting record and speeches to portray him as flexible on foreign policy. Democratic strategists expect this ammunition to be useful against Eisenhower’s potential 1960 bid as Capitol Hill Republicans map strategies for Senate control.

City Pedestrian Injured By Car

Mrs Verna Lee Hind was struck while crossing Third and C by a 1953 Ford station wagon driven by Ruth Jane Hald and treated at Southwestern hospital for injuries to her right hip and hand. The collision occurred at 8 58 a m Saturday as both were moving with a green light.

Verna Lee Hind Arlington Third and

Sheriff Probes Slim Leads in Apache Kidnap Robbery

Caddo County Sheriff Ray Larsson followed the latest clue Saturday night in Chickasha as investigators pursue the last slim lead in the Thursday night robbery and kidnapping of an Apache woman. The gunman hijacked 160 dollars, tied the Elli ots, released Mrs Elliott two hours later, and gave her 2 to buy gas home. Undersheriff Ty Yount said the case would continue as detectives seek the bandit.

Warren Foundation Plans Four Million Hospital in Tulsa

Mrs. W. K. Warren announced plans for a four million dollar hospital in Tulsa. The project is led by the William K. Warren Foundation with Mrs. Warren as president.

Tulsa Okla W. K. Warren William K. Warren

Postal tips urge careful packing and correct addressing

Postmaster cautions that many packages break open due to poor wrapping and unreadable addresses. Gilbert urges residents to check with the Post Office for large or unusually sized items, noting weight limits vary by zone and can reach 40 pounds for certain deliveries. Officials advise placing Christmas stickers on the back to avoid covering the address.

Gilbert Lawton

Firemen Answer Two City Alarms

Station 3 firemen answered two alarms on Saturday. A floor furnace explosion at 1210 Bessie at 12:15 p.m. caused by a defective pilot light and gas buildup damaged no structure. A 1947 Plymouth caught fire on one brake lining at 2121 Lake. the emergency brake was on and only the brake lining burned. No blaze or home damage. Station 2 crew responded to a grass fire at No 11 Lee in the afternoon.

Bessie J. R. Estes Lake Roy Black No. 11 Lee

Fuller Praised By FBI Director Night Chief Honored for Bank Robbery Solve

Night Police Chief Pete Fuller received a personal commendation from J Edgar Hoover for his cooperation in solving the First State Bank of Cement robbery. Hoover’s letter, dated November 29 in Washington, praised Fuller’s alertness and prompt action and noted the information provided helped crack the case.

Pete Fuller J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Fuller First State Bank of Cement Hoover Washington Department of Justice

Comet Jetliner Safe In Australia

Britain’s crash proof Comet III jetliner arrived in Darwin from Singapore on a globe girdling tour to prove safety. The flight took four hours and 38 minutes at over 400 miles an hour, arriving two minutes early for a one hour stopover before continuing to Sydney.

Darwin Australia Britain Singapore Sydney

Citizenship Ceremony At Fort Sill Brings New Americans

Milwaukee native Capt Gorler leads Dept of Materiel at Fort Sill as 14 year veteran. The ceremony welcomed German and European born applicants including Rickey Joseph adopted in Germany, and Sgt Horn of Fort Sill. Judge Morris urged voting, informing duties and the duty to stay informed while praising America's traditions and diversity. Numerous new citizens from Germany, England, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Panama, Italy, France, the Philippines and Japan were listed among the new Americans.

Milwaukee Wis Gorler Department of Materiel Fort Sill San Antonio Tex Rickey Joseph Hanau Germany Frankfurt Horns Horne Babenhausen Rickey Sgt. Horn 45Th Transportation Battalion Armed Forces Shreveport Horn Japan Judge Morris United States of America America Morris Else Laventure Gisela Morris Frida Ivins Charlotte Phillips Anneliese Pruitt Wanda M. Watson Rosemary Jennings Anneliese Veeder Margaret Maria Crow Betty Lutes Edith Smith Margaret Anna Crowther Edith Agnes Grinstead Martha Johanna Smith Dorothea Oubre Emil E. Tokarski Poland Anna Matheussen Belgium Chickasha John R. Andrews Cache Clara Ellen Woolcott Eric Walton England Lionel Ortega Mark Anthony von Borstel Mexico Walter Hart Lawton Alexander Joseph Nagy Canada Eduardo Rojas Cuba Calvin Eastman Panama Elvira Anderson Italy Germaine Richardson France Nicolasa L. Tatum Phillipines Aiko Davis

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