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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1956

Page

2

Four Announce Ready For Trial In Superior Court

Arraignments completed this morning as four defendants entered innocent pleas and announced ready for trial in a Superior court criminal session starting next Monday. Judge Robert S. Landers passed arraignments to allow attorney appointment. Defendants: Voncil Bodard alleged felonious bogus check offense, George Ashby and John Brandt for second degree burglary. Brandt also charged with second degree forgery. Utah Carl Bell for armed robbery. The docket now lists 11 cases.

Robert S. Landers Voncil Bodard George Ashby John Brandt

Johnson Defends Urgent Vote On Senate Influence Inquiry

Johnson urged immediate vote on the bill, warning the Senate would appear impotent if it delays. He rejected tying conclusions to alleged improper influence, calling for full prosecution of any violations and public disclosure of all facts.

Johnson Senate Case Senate of the United States South Dakota

Hospital Births and Admissions Chronicle

Hospital notes list multiple births with names and times, plus numerous admissions and discharges. Included are newborns for Riley Carter DeYong and other families, and patients across Lawton, Duncan, Fort Sill, and nearby addresses with surgery or medical statuses.

Houston Hero Volunteers to Help Passengers on Bus

A Houston man volunteered to accompany evacuees as a bus driver urged others to stay with the group. Robert Posey, 19, an airman from Point Mugu, missed curfew on his pass and hoped for understanding. As night fell the group worried but waited for daylight before rescue. none were hospitalized, all received precautionary penicillin shots.

Houston Tex Heavon Robert Posey Point Mugu Calif Posey

Algiers braces as Mollet visits amid unrest

Algerian streets show fresh tension as European stores close and crowds confront nationalist rebels. Mollet vows quick elections and three week stay to seek self rule, while Catroux faces scrutiny as he arrives to influence policy. Armed guards circle cities. 200000 French troops tied up, 3000 Legionnaires and 2000 riot police plan security.

Mollet Algiers France Paris Algeria Catroux

Snow Buries Oklahoma City Area In Weekend Storm

Two injured though not seriously. property damage estimated at 3,837 with higher merchandise loss at Montgomery Ward. A water pipe burst in an air conditioning room. Low tonight near 25 with 20 and 37 degree readings earlier. weekend snow totaled 249 inches in the region. Statewide, up to a foot fell. Enid six inches, Vici one foot, and Gage five inches. Farmers hopeful after a 90 day dry spell.

Montgomery Ward & Co A. J. McBee Lawton Weather Bureau United Press Oklahoma Vici Enid Gage Woodward

Four People Face Traffic Counts After Weekend Arrests

Four individuals are charged with traffic offenses by highway patrol troopers. Walter Edward Thompson, 54, of 1408 Park, accused of letting an unauthorized person operate a vehicle. Jesse Tidwell, 36, Cache, charged with driving left of center. Kirk L. Fuller, Fort Sill, charged with driving without a license. J. W. Edwards, 35, of 1303 S 26th, charged with reckless driving. Edwards case in City court. Tidwell and Fuller in Peace Justice Woodrow Giles’ court. Thompson in Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron’s court. Troopers Norman Carroll and Dan Combs filed the complaints.

Highway Patrol Manville Redman Walter Edward Thompson Park Jesse Tidwell Cache Kirk L. Fuller Fort Sill J. W. Edwards S. 26Th Edwards Tidwell and Fuller Woodrow Giles Thompson Marvin E. Cameron Norman Carroll Dan Combs

Benke Family Buys Four Registered Ayrshire Calves

Carl Benke of Rt 3 Lawton purchased four registered Ayrshire calves near Stillwater, Bran don Vermont. The calves will join four Benke children 4-H projects with Larry Gloria and Donna each owning a heifer and Charles adding a bull to his herd. Carlene also has raised registered Ayrshires for 4-H work.

Carl Benke Rt. 3 Lawton Brandon Benke Larry Gloria Donna Charles Carlene Stillwater

City Sees 23 Traffic Mishaps Over Three Day Weekend

Police logged 23 city street accidents over a three day weekend from Friday to Sunday. Icy streets blamed for most wrecks with $3,837 total property damage. Saturday saw two personal injuries, including a 10 year old at 15th and G and a 3 year old at Second and Ferris. Several drivers named include Frank Gatliff 10, Walter Baggett 32, Donald Gatliff 18, Billy Jackson 3, and Brice Clark 30.

15Th Frank Gatliff Southwestern Hospital Walter Murl Baggett Donald Ray Gatliff Ferris Billy W. Jackson Bill G. Jackson Monroe Jackson Brice Clark

Claremore Lawmaker Won’t Seek Reelection This Year

Claremore rogers County member of the state House of Representatives Robert L Wadley says he will not seek reelection this year. Wadley, a Democrat, is serving his second term.

Claremore Okla Robert L. Wadley Rogers Count State House of Representatives Wadley

Davy Crockett fad fades as space toys rise in Lawton

Lawton retailers report Davy Crockett items selling slowly after a seven month boom. Total U S turnover in Davy toys and apparel neared 100 million dollars as coon-skin hats and T shirts drop in price while space ship themes begin to attract interest among elementary students and librarians note growing space book readership.

Davy Crockett Crockett Mickey Mouse Musketeer Club Davy Thelma Talla Lawton Talla

Reservists to Train at Fort Hood and Fort Hood Area Units

Reserves and Fort Sam Houston will muster 1750 men with emphasis on recruiting unit activation and a stronger Reserve publicity push. Most training occurs at Fort Hood where up to 8000 Reserve personnel will work in engineering military government and combat arms. The 90th Infantry Division will train June 3 17 at Fort Hood and the 95th Division will train August 19 September 2 in Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana.

Fort Sam Houster U.S. Army Reserve School Fort Hood 90Th Infantry Division Texas 95Th Infantry Division Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Field Artillery

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