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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

3

TV Murder Trial Goes To Jury In Live Telecast

In Waco Texas UPI reports the murder trial of Harry Washburn, accused of booby-trapping his former mother in law’s car, could go to a jury Friday after both sides rested. The televised proceedings included testimony about motives and alibi quests as Judge Bartlett prepared to charge the jury.

Waco Tex Harry Washburn D. W. Bartlett Washburn Harry N. Weaver Adele Henninger Helen Harris Weaver San Angelo Weaver Houston J. E. Knight Grady School Gregory Time Element Tom Moore Knight C. V. Murray Bartlett Kwtx-Tv

Student Uprising Staged In Cuba

In Havana and across Cuba, two weeks of student protests against President Batista surged Friday marking a pattern from 1933 against Machado. More than 300 students arrested and over 100 injured as clashes erupted in Havana and other cities. The University Students Federation leads the行动.

Havana Gerardo Machado Fulgencio Batista Machado Santiago de Cuba Cuba Havana University University Students Federation Batista

Oklahoma City market report and prices for livestock and farm goods

Oklahoma City markets show nominal cattle and sheep trade with hogs tested little and wholesale prices mixed. USDA list quotes for wheat futures, regional veggie produce, poultry like broilers and hens, eggs and butterfat across multiple towns including El Reno Hennessey Muskogee Vinita and Lawton with spot and delivered figures. Peanuts and pecans appear firm with regional price variations noted in Pauls Valley Shawnee Tulsa and Muskogee.

Oklahoma City USDA State Department of Agriculture Today Bison el Reno Hennessey Yukon Clinton Enid Kingfisher Hobart Blackwell Lawton Medford Vici Frederick Guyman Hooker Broilers Muskogee Vinita Tulsa Muscogee Laverne Pauls Valley Alva Elk City Watonga Woodward Laverne, Woodward Pecans Spots Shawnee

Democrats Honor Republican Bridges at New Hampshire Banquet

Democratic friends presented Senator Styles Bridges with a live donkey symbol at a banquet last night marking 25 years of service to New Hampshire and the nation. The event, hosted by the Young Republicans of New Hampshire, noted Bridges' long career and included remarks honoring his contributions.

Manchester N.H Styles Bridges Democratic Friends of Young Republicans of New Hampshire Concord

Drys Seek More Signatures For Beer Petition

The United Dry Association urges a final push this weekend to collect signatures for a local option beer petition. Officials say enough signatures were gathered to assure a vote, but filing must be completed by December 18, with potential filing on December 16 or 17 due to the Sunday deadline. The beer industry is anticipated to contest the petitions.

Oklahoma City United Dry Association Stanley Niles

Pagan Santa Banned From Henderson Christmas Parade

Santa Claus is barred from the Henderson city sponsored Christmas parade on December 24 after several religious leaders objected to him as a pagan symbol. Recreation Director Dr Earl Gould said leaders threatened to withdraw floats depicting biblical scenes if Santa participated.

Henderson Santa Claus Jolly Old St. Nick Earl Gould Gould

Funeral services set for aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin

In Santa Ana California funeral services were planned today for Glenn L. Martin 69 who died last Sunday in Baltimore He helped build and fly his first plane in 1909 The services at First Presbyterian Church will have six boyhood friends as pallbearers named A H Allen Roy Deal Harry Hanson George E Lewis Myford Irvine and Carson Smith

Santa Ana Calif Glenn L. Martin Martin Baltimore First Presbyterian Church A. H. Allen Roy Deal Harry Hanson George E. Lewis Myford Irvine Carson Smith

Silent Threats Rise as Press Restrictions Tighten

Authorities pledge to suppress dissent as journalists face new limits. Officials argue measures protect order while critics warn they curb free expression and press freedoms amid ongoing political tensions.

North Da kota Honey Production Estimated at 1 792 000 Pounds

North Dakota researchers estimate 1955 honey production at 1 792 000 pounds. The figure reflects statewide beekeeping output and agricultural activity during the year.

North Dakota

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