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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
13
Instructional piece describes a ballet themed activity with Little Rosalie performing on a base stage. It outlines coloring, dress details, and props while inviting reader ideas for future content. Tomorrow features Danghi the leopard boy.
Several thousand people attended the formal opening of Artcraft Florists at Gore boulevard and 25th street. New owners Bob and Lou Hutchins, who also run the Orchid Shop in Dee Dee Park, plan a full line of cut flowers, potted plants, gifts, and wedding catering. The Doe Dee Park location will become greenhouses to raise flowers for stock.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced a long range plan to modernize the nation's inadequate and obsolete postal facilities. He said he will submit the program to President Eisenhower this week but provided no details.
Fifty seven German prisoners of war freed by the Soviet Union arrived in West Berlin, first to reach Western territory in two months. The group, part of a larger return, followed prior Soviet promises and pauses in repatriation tied to diplomatic talks with Bonn.
James Cary reports that US ground forces in the Far East will shrink to near 1950 strength by next fall. Four understrength divisions will man a 1000 mile front. the 75th RCT of 6,000 will be deactivated next summer. further reductions follow. The main strength shifts to air power and naval forces, with Okinawa and Guam supporting SAC and the 7th Fleet ready for trouble in this region.
City water superintendent Jess McMillan and filtration plant superintendent David Duke left Sunday for a five day course on water and sewer services at Stillwater. They will receive refresher instruction on water distribution filtration purification sewer systems and drainage. In McMillan’s absence he asks that A. H. Fletcher be called at 1754-W for water trouble.
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