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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1956

Page

4

Abortion Death Prison Terms To Be Restudied

Philadelphia District Attorney Victor H. Blane said he would seek a hearing to reconsider the prison sentences of Milton and Mrs Milton Schwartz for an abortion killing that claimed Doris Silver Ostreicher. Judge Carroll had given Mrs Silver a suspended sentence while ordering the Schwartzes to face justice for the fatal crime. Earl Ostreicher called the sentences a mere reprimand as the case drew attention to the tragedy and its aftermath.

Philadelphia Victor H. Blane Doris Silver Ostreicher Blane Vincent Carroll Milton Schwartz Carroll Schwartzes Schwartz Eastern State Gray Herman Silver Silver

U S Prodding Westinghouse Negotiators

Washington prepared to prod Westinghouse and IUE leaders to end a 109 day strike idling about 55 000 workers. Finnegan planned talks with Westinghouse VP Blasier and IUE president Carey to review the situation. The dispute centers on wage negotiations and a proposed time study under a five year contract.

Washington Westinghouse Electric Corp Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Pittsburgh Finnegan Robert D. Blasier Westinghouse James B. Carey International Union of Electrical Workers IUE General Electric

Ideal Boss Poll Sparks Laughter From Street Passers

Hal Boyle reports that a national survey of 20 000 office workers found the ideal boss to be fair, skilled, and sensible with a forgiving attitude toward laziness and a good appearance for older women. Boyle then samples five workers on the street who paint a comic portrait of a manic depressive near sighted boss who loves golf and lets workers leave early.

Hal Boyle New York National Office Management Assn United States Canada Executives’ Association

Last Steam Engine Makes Final Union Pacific Run

In Denver at Union Station the No 86 passenger train to Omaha left, marking the end of steam powered passenger service for Union Pacific. The company now operates diesel electric power for all Denver passenger runs. The first locomotive on the frontier route arrived on June 24 1870.

Denver Union Pacific Railroad Omaha Union Station

Rabies Kills Bats at Carlsbad Caverns

Rabies caused bat deaths at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico last year per the State Department of Public Health. No human infections or bites were reported, the agency said.

Santa FE N. M Carlsbad Caverns State Department of Public Health

Japanese Officer Visiting Fort Sir

Maj. Gen. Suetaka Yasunari, commandant of the Japan Engineer School, began a two day orientation at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center after arriving at Municipal airport. Rain canceled morning ceremonies while Col. D E Means and Col. W A Enemark prepared briefings on indirect fire and Officer Candidate School operations. He will tour OCS facilities and Knox Hall, view Honest John and 280 mm demonstrations, and depart Friday morning.

Suetaka Yasunari Engineer Japan D. E. Means Department of Gunnery Yasunari W. A. Enemark OCS Knox Hall

Cabot Reaches Western Hemisphere in 1497 Discovery

The first explorer after Columbus to sail to the western hemisphere, John Cabot, lands on Cape Breton Island in 1497 marking a pivotal maritime achievement.

Tax Hikes Eyed In Election Year

In Washington the Democratic-led Congress and the Republican administration push for tax increases. Proposal includes a one cent gasoline tax increase for highways, a $400 million annual postal rate rise, and a payroll tax hike of 0.5 percent affecting earners over $4,200, with a $21 yearly increase in deductions.

Washington Congress Eisenhower GOP Arthur E. Summerfield Senate Republicans Senate Finance Committee House

Eisenhowers to register in Pennsylvania voters list

Gettysburg Pennsylvania State Rep Francis Worley says President and Mrs Eisenhower will register as voters in Pennsylvania on Friday. Worley notes the President's nearby farm in Adams County and he will accompany the couple to the county courthouse. Eisenhower will be placed on the April 24 Republican presidential primary ballot.

Gettysburg Francis Worley Adams Eisenhower Pennsylvania Worley Adams County

Rent a Refrigerator and Appliances at Wolverton Electric

Offering rental options for refrigerators ranges and washers from Wolverton Electric and Appliance located at 314 S Std 1302 Sheridan Rd. Contact Php 181 or Pho 8120 for rates and availability.

S. Std Sheridan Rd

Bandit Shot On Cracking Ice Of Pond

NORTH PROVIDENCE Rhode Island A man suspected of an attempted holdup was shot and wounded by a state trooper when cracking ice on a pond halted a chase. Joseph Galitri aged 35 was hit in the hand as Trooper A E Peterson fired believing Galitri reached for a gun. Galitri fled in a car after a grocery store proprietor reported the robbery attempt and a license plate led police to his home as he drove up. Five bullets were fired and a tire was struck. He leaped from the car and attempted to cross the ice but was forced back when the ice began to fail. Police say Galitri had a toy gun in his pocket.

Providence R.I Joseph Galitri A. E. Peterson Galitri Peterson

Twin brothers found in Laurel River after car crash

Corbin Kentucky officials recovered the bodies of 23 year old twins Robert Ray Carter and William Jay Carter of Hodgenville from the rain swollen Laurel River after a motorist spotted part of a car protruding. The vehicle was towed from the river and authorities believe it struck a bridge before entering the water.

Corbin Laurel River Here Robert Ray Carter William Jay Carter Hodgenville

Cameron Recital Slated Thursday

Cameron college voice and piano students will be presented in a recital at 8 p.m. Thursday in Aggie auditorium. Miss Kathleen Haley and Melvin Keeney are in charge. Students performing include Maurice Carson Faxon Gene Brooks Jean Noel Frederica Hammond Colleen Calaway Everard Carter Dallas Howard Doris Joyner Wynema Sloan Wiliene Harrison Alzada Pearson Sandy Mae Priest all of Lawton and Diane Moncrief, Walters.

Cameron College Aggie Kathleen Haley Melvin Keeney Maurice Carson Faxon Gene Brooks Rush Springs Jean Noel Grandfield Frederica Hammond Colleen Calaway Everard Carter Dallas Howard Doris Joyner Wynema Sloan Wiliene Harrison Alzada Pearson Sandy Mae Priest Lawton Diane Moncrief Walters

Enid Teachers Approve Social Security Benefits Plan

Enid Oklahoma teachers voted 288 to 36 in favor of a Social Security benefits proposal. The district has earmarked 26000 dollars for the program, retroactive to officials said.

Enid Okla

Comic Bob Burns Is Critically Sick

ENCINO California. Bob Burns the Arkansas storyteller of the 1930s is critically ill with a kidney disorder and has been in a coma since last Saturday. His physician Dr David Hertz says the situation does not look good. Burns, 64, known for blowing a bazooka and joking about Uncle Fud and Grandpaw Snazzy, has been out of show business for a decade and has been active in San Fernando real estate. His 200 acre farm in the valley serves as an agricultural showplace.

Encino Calif Bob Burns Arkansas Burns David Hertz Fud van Buren Ark San Fernando

Young spelling champion wins Civic Achievement Award

Granite City Illinois report Sandra Sloss age 13 receives the Civic Achievement Award from the Associated Retailers and Civic Association of the Tri cities Alton and Venice for being the national spelling champion of 1955.

Granite City, Ill Sandra Sloss Steel Company Associated Retailers and Civic Assn., Inc Tri-cities Alton Venice Sandra

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