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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
14
Two heavy earthquakes struck Constitucion, a coastal Chilean city about 150 miles south of Santiago, at 8:3¢ EST last night. No damage or injuries were reported.
Jewish soldiers of the U S 29th Field Artillery Battalion have volunteered to man all posts on Christmas Day to allow Christian servicemen time for religious services. An Army announcement says the Jewish troops will stand guard, handle kitchen police and other necessary chores on the holiday.
The Ford family moves Ford Motor Co. into public ownership while retaining control. Public stockholders gain visibility into earnings taxes and dividends. Ford Foundation plans to sell about 6.9 million voting shares mid January expanding ownership, with aim of broader participation.
Senator Kefauver signals plans to enter Florida Minnesota Wisconsin and California primaries while weighing a challenge to Stevenson in New Hampshire and other states. He aims to decide in January about the Florida contest and will visit there December 30. Campaign staff includes Jiggs Donahue as manager and Lincoln Polan as fundraising vice chairman.
Marietta Georgia First Methodist Church reports its honor system parking lot box was stolen yesterday. A motorist drove off with the cash box and all, leaving the system inoperable and parishioners surprised by the loss.
Eisenhowers return to Washington for their first White House Christmas with three grandchildren. Mrs Eisenhower plans the holiday while the President may depart for warmer climes after a recent heart attack. Maj John Eisenhower and grandchildren to spend Christmas at the White House.
Dr and Mrs Homer V Bradshaw, Presbyterian medical missionaries in China since 1928, left Hong Kong by U S Air Force hospital plane for Manila after nearly five years in Communist captivity. They weigh about 80 pounds. Mrs Bradshaw is incoherent and has had a mental breakdown. They will receive medical exams in the Philippines and Mr Bradshaw plans to take his wife to his father in law's farm near Pittsburgh for recuperation. He denied espionage charges announced last October.
The National Safety Council projects 560 Americans will die in traffic accidents during the Christmas holiday period, a new record for any holiday. The four day window runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, with December 24 often the deadliest day due to Eve celebrations and travel.
A Santa Claus in a green sleigh drawn by five reindeer was found placed on the roof of a San Diego liquor store. He was fully clothed and vanished a few hours later. The item's value was reported at $80.
A Minas Gerais miner in Governador Valladares unearthed an aquamarine weighing 134 1 2 pounds. The gem, described as the world’s largest, is valued about $400,000 and was found by Manuel May on a Tuesday report from Rio de Janeiro.
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