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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1957

Page

7

Board Probes Prison Furniture Sales In Oklahoma City

The three member Board of Affairs and six officials face a House committee over a sale of two prison made white ash bedroom suites. Witnesses include Clarence Burch and Dr. Walter Mason who bought the suites for $5 each. Warden H C McLeod testified the items were ordered as Christmas gifts for state officials. The inquiry aims to inspect prison shops and records at McAlester with possible weekend travel.

Owlanoma City i Board of Affairs Clarence Burch Walter 5S. Mason H.C. McLeod Formune McLeod Burch Mason Mc¢Alester Milan King Checotah Russell Ruby Muskogee N. M. Bedingfield Asstant Superintendent of Industries Burch and Mason Gov Hospital House Pint Industries Charles Ozman Lawton Penitentia Norman Institution Tenby McAlester

Oil Middle East Probes Begin In Senate Hearings

Two Senate subcommittees open a sweeping probe into oil price hikes and the Middle East emergency, examining antitrust and the immunity granted to the Major Oil Companies committee after Suez. Senator O Mahoney leads the hearings to assess legality and effects on U S oil shipments to Western Europe.

Washington Senate United States Sen O'Mahoney D-Wye Public Lands Ant Trust Middle East Suez Canal U.S Europe

Move Made To Disqualify Russell Judge

District Judge Glen Q Morris said he will disqualify himself from hearing the second fraud conspiracy trial of John W Russell Jr if convinced there is sufficient reason A petition to disqualify Morris was filed by Wagoner County Attorney Max Findley Morris said he will hear the motion in Wagoner next Monday The action halted speculation he would drop the charge against Russell a former suspect in the case

Wagoner Glen Q. Morris Oklahoma City John W. Russell Jr Moris District Court Solark Wagoner Cour Max Findley Morris Kindle Russell

State Senator Rus Sell Faces Conspiracy Probe in Okmulgee

State senator from Okmulgee Rus Sell is accused of conspiring to defraud the state by diverting relief money to his campaign last July. Judge Findley said petitions allege prejudice by Mor is and indicated no reason he should not preside over the trial.

Okmulgee Russell Findley Sai Mor

Comanches Set FSIS Meeting for Tribal Constitution

Members of the Comanche tribe will meet at 1 20 p m February 16 at Fort Sil Indian School to select five representatives to work with area Indian office representatives in drawing up a constitution and by laws for the tribe. Wilt Pitner director said the meeting aims to set up a separate tribal government after a March vote withdrawing from the Kiowa Apache and Comanche tribal council.

Fort Sil

Car Get A Fresh Look With Wiest Enamel Finish

Advertises a car refinishing option offering Wiest baked enamel paint for a new appearance at a fraction of factory costs. Claims durable, even finish and low price, urging readers to consider upgrading their vehicle’s look.

Cityans To Attend Stillwater Clinic

Miss Thelma Talla elementary coordinator Mrs Mildred Coltharp Garfield elementary school principal and W C Burris Lawton high school vocational photography instructor will attend the Oklahoma Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development clinic Friday and Saturday at Oklahoma A&M College Stillwater Miss Talla named hospitality chairman Mrs Coltharp to be resource contact for human relations in curriculum revision Burris attending for John D Shoemaker city school superintendent to present the film on Lawton high school Exhibits from local schools will be displayed at the annual event.

Thelma Talla Mildred Colharp Garfield W. C. Burris Lawtorn Oklahoma Association For Supervision Oklahoma A&m College Still Water Miss Talla Coltharp Burris John D Shoemaker Lawton High School

Comanche Touring Club elects officers for 1957

The Comanche Touring Club elected officers for the first half of 1957. Ken Smith, new president, lives on Al Sheridan Road. Other officers include Thad Marlin, vice president. Gerald Buchanan, secretary treasurer. Gene Pycah and Frank English. A rally was announced for 1:30 p.m. Sunday February 10, starting from US routes marker.

Comanche Touring Club Ken Smith Smith Lival N. Sheridan Road Thad Marlin Gerald Buchanan Lindy Secre Gene Pycah Frank English

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