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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

3

Citizens debate Lake Lawtonka and water rights

The Comanche Caddo Soil and Water Association urges Lawton residents to examine the proposed Cache Creek reservoir. The editor notes a local irrigation test showing significant water value and questions bonding citizens for years without guaranteed compensation. The piece compares county water use, potential crop gains, and a Mississippi example to argue for慎慎慎.

Cache Creek Comanche-Caddo Soil and Water Assn Comanche Comanche County Prentiss County Miss Webster Lawton Lake Lawtonka Fort Sill Arkansas Thompson

Conflicting Custody Case Sways in Los Angeles Court

Superior Judge Louis H. Burke held the custody matter under submission as the case revealed tangled family ties. Joan Underhill 44 Mary Underhill 39 and their 3 year old daughter Kathleen are involved with complex relations including aunt, stepgrandmother and in-law roles among Joan Mary and their spouses.

Los Angeles Louis H. Burke Joan Underhill Mary Underhill Katheen Joan

Goldwater urges tax relief for small businesses

Washington Senator Barry Goldwater said he hopes small businesses receive tax relief next year. He argued firms earning 5000, 10000, and 25000 dollars annually deserve aid more than big corporations or wealthy individuals, despite higher overall rates for the latter groups.

Washington Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater

Penguins Found Only in Southern Earth Half

A brief note asserts penguins are located solely in the southern hemisphere, with little further context or data provided.

Flight Engineers End Seven-Week United Strike

A seven week strike by 252 flight engineers against United Air Lines ended with a Washington negotiated settlement. Engineers will be returned to payroll by Dec 19 without discrimination, and pilot training will be provided for those who wish. Pay increases range from 40 to 105 dollars monthly depending on aircraft, with DC6 and DC7 scales noted.

Chicago United Air Lines Washington Company and Union United William Kent Flight Engineers

Memphis Votes Out Censors In City Vote

Memphis voters rejected continuing censorship by a 41 to 4 vote. A citizens committee appointed by mayor-elect Edmund Orgill had studied censorship and recommended ending the censorship board. Orgill takes office January 2.

Memphis Tenn A _ citizens committee Edmund Orgill Orgill

Flying Crane Copter Lifts 7 800 Pound Trailer

Culver City California The Flying Crane Hughes huge helicopter lifted a 7 800 pound trailer van in final tests. The XH17, largest copter, weighs over 46 000 pounds with a 136 foot rotor and 70 mph flight.

Culver City Calif Howard Hughes Hughes Tool Co Air Force

World’s Just A Big Stage in Detroit Fire Finds Hidden Still

Detroit police and superstitious horse players searched Roosevelt Williams' home after neighbors reported a blaze. Firemen found a 55 gallon still, three mash barrels, five dream books, and 18 mutuel slips, with six visitors calling for the day’s lucky number.

Detroit Roosevelt Williams Williams

Sign of the times as TVs outnumber phones in county

In Van Buren county, Mich, a Commerce Department survey released Thursday shows more television sets than telephones. The finding highlights rising home entertainment adoption and growing communication device availability in the area.

van Buren County U.S. Department of Commerce

Denville Couple Answers Santa Callers by Becoming Santa

Mrs Eskil Danielson Jr. in Denville New York chose not to pursue complaints about many calls from children dialing the wrong number seeking an automated Santa recording. Her husband will answer as Santa and converse with the children.

Denville N.Y Eskil Danielson Jr Santa Claus

Taxi driver radioed police in chase of Beaver Falls gunman

Miami Beach cabman Frank DuBois used his radio to summon six patrol cars and guide them in a rapid pursuit and capture after Eugene Russ of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania brandished a gun and forced his way into a car driven by Albert J. Gilson of Chicago, with a play by play report to police.

Miami Beach Fla Frank DuBois DuBois Eugene Russ Beaver Falls Albert J. Gilson Chicago

Rolling Items Preserve Creases and Save Space

Doily and dresser scarf storage notes highlight rolling textiles on cardboard tubes to prevent creases and reduce storage room. The tip emphasizes simple, practical organization for households with limited space.

Officers Elected By Church Club At Hunting Horse Memorial

The Methodist Men's club of Hunting Horse Memorial church elected officers at its first meeting. Harry Tonemah was named president, Steve Chibutty vice president, Atwater Once secretary, Charles Bread treasurer, and Randall Wilson reporter. Rev. George Kauyedauty acted as chairman. members include Ralph Kotay, Andy Weryavah, George Kingfisher, Eugene Kauyedauty, George Hummingbird and Mark Reed. The club will meet the first Thursday each month.

Methodist Men’s Club Hunting Horse Memorial Church Harry Tonemah Steve Chibutty Atwater Charles Bread Randall Wilson Ralph Kotay Andy Weryavah George Kingfisher Eugene Kauyedauty George Hummingbird Mark Reed George Kauyedauty

New York Santa Drunk and Fired After Scuffle

New York Santa George Whitestone, 45, took a five hour coffee break, failed to report, and returned drunk. He punched Capt. John Lingerfelt at the 42nd Street and Madison Avenue post before police intervened. Whitestone was ordered to surrender his suit.

New York Santa Clauses George Whitestone 42Nd Street Madison Avenue John Lingerfelt Santa’s Whitestone mid-Manhattan Lingerfelt

Wedding for Christmas in Lexington

Juvenile Trial Commissioner W Rodes Clay approved a plan where a man who has cohabited with the mother of his 8 year old son for 11 years intends to marry her as a Christmas gift. He framed the union as a suitable matrimony and a holiday present.

Lexington W. Rodes Clay

Argentina reopens talks with Kaiser on Cordoba factory plan

Buenos Aires reports Argen tina's revolutionary government notified Kaiser Automobile Co that it seeks to renegotiate last year's deal for a Cordoba plant. The agreement called for a $10 million investment to build a factory with annual output of 40,000 vehicles. The talks were announced Thursday.

Buenos Aires Argentina Kaiser Automobile Co Cordoba

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Soil and Water Assn Henry Hasenback E. J. Floyd M & D Finance CO E Ave KEY Termite & Pest Control CO A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods Leet Insurance Igie Eli ROOMY Wardamatic Montgomery Ward Everett Antarctic Circle D Ave Flight Engineers and UAL Strike Air Line Pilots Assn AFL Afl-Cio Flight Engineers International Assn Hughes Whirlybird Paw Paw, Mich Sign of the Times Santa
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