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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

7

Tenneson Seen Pawn In China's Recognition Bid

Wendel Me Hong Kong report details 22 year old ex soldier Tenneson from Alden Minnesota who quit the U S Army and may be used by China to pressure U S recognition. He lingered near the border with no clear status while British and Red Cross officials navigate release amid diplomatic tensions.

Wendel Hong Kong R /R Tenneson Alden Minn United States U. S Korea Peiping American Red Cross Adam Knox Knox Red Cross Red China Britain

First Movie Goers Award Set Tonight

HOLLYWOOD The first audience awards banquet tonight will honor movie awards voted by paying theatergoers. Ballot boxes were placed in theater lobbies across the country from Nov 17 to 27 for fans to choose best actor and actress, top new male and female performers, and best picture released between Oct 1954 and Oct 1955. Statuettes will be presented by Grace Kelly Alec Guinness William Holden Bette Davis Walt Disney. George Murphy will host at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Hollywood Grace Kelly Alec Guiness William Holden Bette Davis Walt Disney George Murphy Beverly Hilton Hotel

Beer Freezes Burst All Bottles In Asahikawa

Overnight, temperatures plummeted in Asahikawa Japan causing every beer and sake bottle in town to freeze and burst. Local residents faced sudden beverage shortage as the cold snapped containers. No injuries reported but property damage noted. Authorities urged warm shelter and careful disposal of shattered bottles.

Asahikawa Japan

Anti-McCarthy Editor Unable to Enter Russia

Milwaukee based publisher Leroy Gore, longtime foe of Sen. McCarthy, recalls failed attempts to obtain a Russian visa during a European tour. He faced passport issues, Soviet embassy delays, and says Russians pitied him, while some officials suggested he visit via Europe to speed the process. Gore mused the trip taught more about the country by not visiting.

Milwaukee Leroy Gore Sen McCarthy R-Wis Russia Sauk City Wis Joe McCarthy United States Gore Wisconsin Midwest State Department Sen. Wiley Rwss Congress Washington Europe Amsterdam Copenhagen Moscow Sen. McCarthy

USC Sends UCLA Bill For Cleaning Band Uniforms

USC sent UCLA a 583 dollar bill for cleaning band uniforms after blue paint was dumped from a Coliseum tunnel during the annual football game last month. UCLA Dean Byron Atkinson said the only clue to involvement was a Bruin rooters cap. UCLA Associated Students say they will pay only if proof is provided.

USC UCLA Los Angeles University of Southern California Coliseum Byron Atkinson Bruin Rooters

Florida Ministers Merge to Form United Association

In Daytona Beach Florida Negro and white clergymen merged their ministerial groups, voting to integrate the Daytona Beach Ministerial Association with the Negro Inter-Denominational Alliance. The united body will be called the United Ministerial Association and will hold its first meeting January 2.

Daytona Beach Fila United Ministerial Association

Funeral Rites for Maj Melba Handley at Fort Sill

Funeral services for Maj Maj. Melba Ernestine Nunn Handley 48 top WAC officer at Fort Sill will be held in Old Post Chapel. Burial in Ayden North Carolina. WAC Maj Jimmie B. Dollahue escorts to North Carolina. Handley among seven killed in Oklahoma weekend traffic crashes after vehicle hit bridge on U S 277 near Cyril. Body lies in state at Becker Funeral Home.

Maj Melba Ernestine Nunn Handley Women’s Army Corps Fort Sill Old Post Chapel Maj. Handley Ayden N.C Wac Jimmie B. Dollahue North Carolina Handley Oklahoma The Post

Explosion Kills Seven Near Malaya RAF Base Site

A mysterious blast near a new Royal Air Force strategic air base in Alor Star North Malaya killed seven and wounded 23. The explosion shattered a shop beside a fuel dump at the construction site. cause remains unknown.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Royal Air Force Alorstar

Tower Operator, Pilot Blamed For Fatal Crash

Supreme Court says government air traffic tower operators and Eastern Airlines pilot shared fault in the 1949 National Airport crash that killed 55. Brace for possible damages up to 2 million as estates sue both airline and government.

Washington Supreme Court Eastern Airlines Nebraska High Court Nebraska Supreme Court Eric Rios Bridoux National Airport Bridoux U.S. Court of Appeals Civil Aeronautics Administration

Abundant Cotton in Mexico Export Stock Reported

Mexico City reports the National Bank of Foreign Commerce lists 1,067,068 bales of cotton on hand for export as of October 31 this year. The sizable stock reflects strong outbound demand and implies continued commodity movement through the port and regional supply chains.

Mexico Mexico City National Bank of Foreign Commerce

Insults Fly In Australia Campaign

In Australia a heated campaign ahead of elections sees Labor supporters labeling Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies a Fascist while Menzies backers accuse Labor leader Herbert Vere Evatt of being a Communist sympathizer. Meetings feature hoots and scuffles as the Petrov case fuels tensions.

Charles M. McCann United Press Australia House of Representatives Senate Labor Party Robert Gordon Menzies Menzies Herbert Vere Evatt Vladimir Petrov Autralian Secret Service Russia

Ve n ice Sea Serpent Washed Ashore Seemingly True Ocean Oddity

Venice California marine find stretches 16 feet with a snake like head and fin tail. likely eight hundred pounds. Old sailors and lifeguards call it a sea serpent as Norman Bishop, 18 year ocean veteran, recalls never seeing such a creature before.

Venice Calif Norman Bishop

McCarthy accuses Ford Foundation fund of aiding Communists

Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy describes the Ford Foundation Fund for the Republic as a wealthy liberal ally of Communists. He says the fund propagandizes against anti Communist measures, undermines the security program, and should be taxed. He warns foundations receive tax relief, fueling Communist optimism amid criticism from groups like the American Legion.

Chicago Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis Ford Foundation Fund For the Republic McCarthy Wisconsin America American Legion

Three Lonardi Officials Arrested in Argentina

Three former Lonardi regime officials have been arrested in Buenos Aires sources say. Mario Amadeo former foreign minister Juan Carlos Goyeneche former press secretary and Clemente Villada Achaval Lonardi's private secretary were detained Monday with no reason disclosed by unofficial police quarters.

Buenos Aires Eduardo Lonardi Provisional Mario Amadeo Juan Carlos Goyeneche Lonardi Clemente Villada Achaval

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