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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

4

Morocco sworn in first representative government

In Rabat Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef swore in Morocco’s first representative cabinet led by premier Mohammed Bekkaï. The new government, backed by France, must craft a new accord while negotiating broader self government, yet Paris will retain defense and foreign affairs. The Is tiqlal party holds three seats as the largest faction.

Rabat Morocco Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef Mohammed Bekkai Bekkai France The Istiqlal (Independence Istiqlal Democratic Independence Party PDI Bekkar Ben Youssef Madagascar Saidia Mediterranean Casablanca Medina Algeria Constantine

Ike's limited yet real rise in running the U.S. government

James Marlow reports from Gettysburg that Eisenhower is taking a real but limited role in governance. He holds morning conferences with his official circle, returns to his farm by noon, and works on budget, State of the Union, and economic reports for 1956. Doctors urged the pace to rebuild morale as officials provide detailed policy input.

James Marlow Associated Press Gettysburg Eisenhower Washington Congress State of the Union Denver Eisen

Teacher Sues Over Loud Telephone Popping Incident

Oklahoma City piano teacher A R Bartley sues Southwestern Bell Telephone Co for 70240 in damages claiming a local call Sept 12 produced a sudden loud crash from the receiver. She alleges a ruptured eardrum and spine injury from an involuntary jerk, seeking compensation for lost earnings, nursing care, pain and suffering, and medical expenses.

Oklahoma City District Court Southwestern Bell Telephone Co A. R. Bartley

Girl 19 reenacts strangling murder in Kentucky

Miss Faye Grubb, 19, demonstrated to state police how she strangled Jewell Smith, 10, with a curtain, bound her hands and feet, and threw the body in a well. Charged with murder, she expressed being sorry. Held without bond, she will be examined by two doctors for possible commitment.

Manchester Faye Grubb Walter E. Woods Woods Miss Grubb Jewell Smith

President Resumes Duties After Slow Return

After a period of partial withdrawal, the president is gradually resuming his official role. He signals renewed leadership and plans to reengage with key policy initiatives and international engagements as the administration stabilizes.

Hower

Pat O'Brien Wins $206,000 Tax Fight With Government

Hollywood actor Pat O'Brien defeated the federal government in a tax dispute. A tax court ruled he correctly reported assets from Terneen Production, Inc. as capital gains rather than personal income. The company dissolved in 1944.

Hollywood Pat O’brien Frank W. Mahoney Mahoney O’brien Terneen Production, Inc

New York Teams Dominate Pennant Wins in Baseball

New York teams lead major leagues in pennants with the Yankees holding 20 in the American League and the Giants 15 in the National League, marking a historic edge in championship trophies.

New York Yankees Giants

Oil Well Blast Injures Three Men Near Blackwell

An explosion and fire at an oil well six miles northwest of Blackwell injured three men Tuesday night. Foreman Bill Frazier said they were installing a gas compressor when the blast occurred. Delbert Adams, 30, sustained a compound leg fracture and burns to the face neck and arms. Otis Foudray, 54, and Arthur Carson, 65, suffered facial burns. The Blackwell fire department fought the blaze.

Blackwell Here Bill Frazier Blackwell Fire Department Delbert Adams Otis Foudray Arthur Carson

Beehive Truck Crash Spreads Buzz Near Cedar City

A snowbound accident on U S 91 north of Cedar City involved a truck carrying beehives. The vehicle struck a road divider and overturned 35 miles from Cedar City. Driver Francis Griffith, 23, from Belgrade Montana, was uninjured and no one, including the bees, was hurt according to highway patrolman Gordon Farnsworth.

Cedar City Utah Here U.S. 91 Francis Griffith Belgrade Mont Gordon Farnsworth

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