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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1955
Page
8
A compact air of religious and classical ethics contrasts scriptural warning with a Tibullus citation. The lines urge readers to heed divine commands and resist the urge to hide sin, presenting enduring admonitions about accountability and moral restraint.
The Kremlin seeks German unity on terms forcing West Germany to deal with Communist East Germany. East German control of Berlin and border matters signal a shift, aiming to pressure Adenauer and Bonn. West Germany resists, insisting Berlin life remains managed by the Big Four, while Moscow pursues direct East German talks to legitimize unification.
In Washington for two months the 43 year old Prince Rainer II of Monaco plans to find a wife. The principality, centered on Monte Carlo, is small but lively with its gambling resort scene. He is an accomplished skier diver and racing car enthusiast.
A collection of questions and factual answers covering astronomy history geography and notable events. Topics include missing planets, Model Parliament, Kilauea Crater size, Derby origins, Moabite Stone Louvre display, solar and lunar eclipses phases, Flag Day origin, and Confederate spies.
Maj. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis Jr. announces new policy: small flood-control projects will share costs with local beneficiaries, aligning with the Hope Aiken Act. The plan aims for more local participation, citing varying local shares from 10 to 60 percent, with average near 50 percent. President Eisenhower’s administration favors this shift, and SCS will submit 50 work plans to Congress soon, outlining local cost shares and feasibility.
GRDA met Monday to discuss a proposed power contract with Public Service Co. It would let Public Service buy GRDA surplus power and help GRDA meet debt obligations and operating budget. The plan would finance the Markham Ferry dam project near Locust Grove, with GRDA applying for $100,000 in federal funds for planning.
In Louisville two young men drove up to Emanual Episcopal Church and took a papier mache Santa Claus display from the Christmas tree sale. Police are pursuing the suspects.
Harry Russell Lumber Co. on 2111 Cache Road was burglarized Sunday night for the second time in two months. Detectives Stout and Simmons report 23 engraved cigarette lighters and a notary stamp taken from the office after breaking two window panes. The lighters bore the firm name as gifts. A prior break on Nov. 5 stole 18 checks and a check protector, with suspect John Brandt, 33, charged with second degree burglary and forgery.
In Springfield Ohio a fire triggered by an oil stove explosion destroyed a one room house killing a woman and five children. Two other occupants, including a man and his son, were hospitalized with burns. In Seattle a mother and her two sons died in a burning home as they tried to escape the smoke. the father survived and a toddler was carried to safety by a passerby.
Fire from a paper torch used to thaw a frozen pipe damaged the under-floor of a house at 616 Doolittle. Occupant W. W. Zimmerman identified. Damage classed as minor to the back room underside. Property owned by Roy Lynch.
About 35 college band directors from Colorado Missouri Texas New Mexico Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma were set to attend the third bi annual meeting of the Southwestern Division of the College Band Directors National Association at Oklahoma A and M College on Monday and Tuesday.
Comanche county's best X-ray survey nears the final lap this week with the mobile unit stationed at 421 D Montgomery Ward Co Mrs Hal Hallett county tuberculosis association director announced today About 6000 residents have been X rayed since operations began Nov 21 at Fletcher The unit will be at 421 D hours 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm After holidays the unit moves to Sheridan and Cache roads The X ray does not require undressing The free survey is sponsored by the Comanche County Tuberculosis Association Oklahoma State Department of Health and Comanche County Health Department
Rayburn, a powerful Texas Democrat, drives House policy and backs defense and foreign aid as Lyndon Johnson steps back. He pressures for action on oil measure and tax reforms while warning against large defense cuts. He calls the world “mighty bad” and stresses anti-Communist defenses and alliances.
A college graduate left a glamorous career to marry and raise two children. She questions the drudgery of homemaking and learns to reevaluate happiness, noting that fulfillment can come from self-development, social life, and community work within the life she chose.
More than 400 residents and former Bearden community members from southwest Okfuskee County are expected in Okemah on January 1 for the annual homecoming celebration.
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