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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
3
UNITED PRESS reports Harold E. Stassen comment on President Eisenhower delaying a decision on running again. He prays for a full recovery and, if possible, for Ike to continue to lead the nation.
Dora Lee Martin, 11, crowned sweetheart on campus. She says she did not expect to win. In New York Walter P. Reuther, AFL-CIO VP, criticizes American farmers plight and seeks congressional price investigation.
Washington says Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson responds to Adlai E. Stevenson criticisms of Republican farm policy. He states that if Stevenson aims to help farmers labor and industry he should address the problem of disposing of price depressing surpluses created under unsound Democratic programs.
Washington report from the Population Reference Bureau states that the average American baby will live about 21.5 years longer than grandparents born in 1900, reflecting rising life expectancy trends.
South Korean President Syngman Rhee told AP in Seoul that State Department officials seek to bolster Japan at Korea’s expense. He warned of self defense against Japanese incursions beyond the Rhee Line while voicing doubt about new talks with the Communists and hinting at a possible third term in office.
A former taxicab driver, questioned after tip about the slaying of Carolyn Marie Nevins, 20, a University of Omaha junior, who was shot four times between 10:55 p.m. Friday and 4:10 a.m. Saturday. The suspect offered varying alibis and denies involvement. detective inspector Ernest Brown noted a cheek scratch the man could not explain. Nevins was last seen outside the university main building waiting for her father to pick her up.
In Italy Christmas Eve centers on the presepio with nativity figures and lights as families gather. Babbo Natale gives way to Gesu Bambino, while Epiphany on Jan 6 becomes the main gift day. Panettone travels from Milan to Italo American celebrations.
A new factory in Japan produces grass skirts for Hawaii. The first lot will depart in February.
A 30 pound can of inch long roofing nails spilled from Glen Allen Crosby's truck on a St Louis road. Crosby recovered a ladder that also fell but ignored advice to sweep nails. The nails caused twelve flat tires and a three hour cleanup with detours. He was brought back to sweep and charged with littering a public highway and having no operator's license.
A blaze in downtown Miami caused an estimated 200000 dollars in damage and forced 90 guests to evacuate a nearby hotel. No serious injuries were reported. The cause was undetermined but arson is not ruled out by fire officials.
A three year old girl died from burns after a gas fire set her cotton skirt ablaze while she twirled at home. Witnesses said Martha Lou Whitworth led her two year old brother outside as flames spread and her mother tried to smother the fire.
Cork is praised for its lightness and resilience and is nearly impervious to gases and liquids, highlighting its material advantages for sealing and insulation use.
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