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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
2
Garibaldi described Murray as emotional as he faced divorce and a cross petition for separate maintenance. The filing accused him of public drunkenness and adultery but the cross-petition was stricken. Garibaldi cited hearsay about payments for a Tulsa house linked to Oklahoma official Bill Doenges.
Fort Sill officers enforce an Army order restricting life insurance sales on post. Solicitation must be by invitation only and not disrupt duty. Only three agents per company may solicit at a time with permits and ID photos. Interviews occur in designated areas and with written unit approval.
Assistant Postmaster Murray Gilbert reports 11 700 more pieces processed than last year by yesterday at closing. Incoming mail peaks expected Thursday or Friday while outgoing mail already surpasses 1951 records. 30 extra workers in Lawton operations assist through Christmas amid hopes for calm weather and holiday returns. Local residents are thanked for mailing cards and packages early to ease seasonal loads.
The International Astronomical Union has cataloged more than 1500 asteroids in a Cincinnati Ohio listing. Officials note the milestone underscores ongoing efforts by astronomers to identify and name minor planets for scientific tracking and public awareness.
Dryden recounts a lengthy talk with Moeller about funding his home for orphans. The chaplain refused to back the project without church related oversight, saying funds would be wasted otherwise. Moeller says he cannot rely on the chaplain, who is busy handling Christmas programs for orphans from seven villages.
Dr. Bradshaw and his wife, once held in a Chinese prison system, were separated after arrest in 1951 and reunited recently in free territory. He recalled a 1955 release and Shanghai Canton detention, with espionage accusations tied to radio links with Hong Kong Manila Tokyo and the United States. He and his wife faced limited communication and rough treatment, including handcuff events, during their long ordeal.
Property listing notes a two bedroom home with an attached garage. Contact owner via phone at 5138 for details and to arrange a viewing.
A 20 year old friend of the suspect's girlfriend was picked up after the victim identified the pistol as the one stolen from a garage. Detectives questioned two bandits believed to be the culprits, with disguises and clothing found in their possession. The investigation continued as officers gathered statements and evidence.
Detroit reports Ford Motor Co will reveal profits, dividends, and sales in a registration statement ready for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission at 10 a.m. in Washington. The document covers the planned sale of part of Ford stock and other guarded company details.
Cameron college students will be dismissed Wednesday afternoon for the Christmas and New Year holidays announced by president Vernon Howell. The holiday begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday with classes resuming at 8 a.m. Jan. 3. Lawton public schools recess after afternoon classes Thursday. St Mary's School also begins vacation at noon and will return Jan. 3.
Latin American delegates push back as a plan for the UN council seat provokes concern over precedent and representation. Britain backs Yugoslavia while the United States seeks Asia representation, with a lottery solution drawing Yugoslavia’s name.
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