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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1956

Page

14

GOP Senators Urge Against Pressure On Eisenhower

Several Republican senators told the press there is no rush for President Eisenhower to announce a second term. They urged allowing time for full recovery from his heart attack and for a personal decision by Eisenhower, with physicians scheduling exams in mid February to assess his health.

GOP Fke Sen. Payne Maine Sen. Dirksen R-Ill Sen. Carlson R-Kan Eisenhower Sen. Bush R-Conn Howard M. Snyder Snyder Sen. Capehart R-Ind New York Truman

Road Building Boom From U S Plan

The massive 51 billion dollar road program, spanning 13 years, promises a nationwide upgrade with about 36 billion funded by the federal government and the rest by states. New motorist taxes, including on gasoline and tires, would raise roughly 10 to 12 billion over the period, aiming to create 40,000 miles of interstate highways and curb recession and unemployment. The plan shifts political stances as Congress and the White House push to accelerate road construction despite an election year tax backdrop.

Washington Congress Eisenhower House Ways & Means Committee America Joseph W. Martin Jr Martin

Integration Set At Texarkana JC

Texarkana Junior College was ordered by Judge Joe Sheehy to admit qualified Negro students on the same basis as whites. The suit, filed in 1954 by nine Black residents, followed a new admission rule requiring applicants to pass a general aptitude test before enrollment.

Texarkana Tex Texarkana Junior College Joe Sheehy US. Court of Civil Appeals For the Fifth Circuit Sheehy

CITY YOUTH JOINS NAVY IN LAWTON AREA

James C. Boone Jr. 17, son of Mrs. Bernice Wallace of Lawton, is the Navy’s latest recruit in Lawton under a minority enlistment, with eligibility to reclass before his 21st birthday. He attended Lawton High School prior to enlisting. Wilford D. Powell, from Cement, is in recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center after enlisting in Lawton and transferring.

James C. Boone, Jr Bernice Wallace Hoover James C. Boone Wilson Okla U. S. Navy Lawton E. M. Zuber Boone Lawton High School Wilford D. Powell Carl E. Powell Cement Great Lakes

Reds Ask U S For Accounting Of Helicopter Crash In Korea

Tokyo dispatch says the Communist radio reported Reds asked the United States for a responsible accounting of a helicopter crash in Korea that slightly injured a Communist official last week. Maj. Gen. Chung Kook Rok delivered a strong protest to Rear Adm. Walter Moore, with no allied confirmation available in Korea.

Tokyo United States Korea Peiping Red Korea Chung Kook Rok Walter Moore

Nationalist Premier Foresees Red Attack on Formosa

Premier O K Yui warned Taipei that the Chinese Reds could strike Formosa and offshore islands at any moment. He pledged readiness to defend, stated that Eisienhower Eden talks will not bind Nationalist rights, and affirmed commitment to recovering the mainland through counterattack. He urged embargo review to tighten controls to avoid aggravating Far East crisis.

Taipei O. K. Yui Formosa China Red China Far East

New Location Offer to Welcome Customers

A note announces a relocation and offers a special deal to acquaint customers with the new address at 507 C. The message emphasizes inviting patrons to visit and take advantage of the introductory offer.

Kefauver Mulls Entering South Dakota Primary

Senator Estes Kefauver is considering entering the South Dakota Democratic presidential primary on June 5. Campaign aides deny any firm decision has been reached and say he has not committed to the race.

Kefauver South Dakota Washington Sen. Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Senate

Reykjavik Nearer to Pole Than New York City by 1700 Miles

The article notes that Reykjavik, the Icelandic capital, lies about 1700 miles closer to the North Pole than New York City, highlighting a notable geographic comparison between the two cities.

Reykjavik Iceland North Pole New York City

Radio Schedule Listing Evening Broadcasts and Programs

A dense time block listing daily radio programs with start times and show titles including Howdy Doody Kid's Corner Range Rider Old Timer's Tales Danny Cartoon Carnival Tales of the West Mickey Mouse Club Nat Fleming News & Weather Passport to Danger Industry on Parade Death Valley Days Hit Parade Celebrity Playhouse Masquerade Party News Weather Wanted Big 6 Jamboree Lawrence Welk Your Hit Parade.

Range Rider Danny Nat Fleming News & Weather Industry Death Valley

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